The 150m dash has been designed to honour the town’s 150 years, with one metre for every year since settlement.
While billed as a fun sprint open to the community, organisers expect plenty of friendly rivalry once runners toe the line on the oval.
Katamatite 150th Anniversary Committee member Charlie Hodge said having a Stawell Gift winner involved added something special to the milestone event.
“It’s not every day a town our size gets a Stawell Gift winner at the Recreation Reserve,” Mr Hodge said.
“We wanted something active and symbolic, it’s about celebrating our history, but also having a bit of fun.”
The sprint forms part of a full day of festivities at the Katamatite Recreation Reserve, including children’s activities, displays and entertainment.
Earlier that morning, Mr Hodge will lead a relaxed community fun run and walk around the streets of Katamatite.
“You can run, jog or stroll,” he said.
“It’s about getting people moving, seeing the town and starting the day together.”
From a steady morning lap to a flat-out 150m down the straight at the Katamatite Recreation Reserve, Katamatite’s big birthday promises to be a celebration with energy.
