The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of the annual Bendigo Run For Dad event.
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Traditionally held on Father's Day at the Bendigo Racecourse, Run For Dad promotes men's health and raises funds for the men's health clinic at Bendigo Community Health Services and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Organising committee spokesman Keith Macdonald said uncertainty around the pandemic was the main reason for the event's cancellation.
"We have held out as long as we could on making a decision but it's become clear the ever changing landscape around the coronavirus pandemic has meant we had to make a call," Mr Macdonald said.
"Regional Victoria has done a great job in keeping the coronavirus at bay but as we've seen in Melbourne in recent weeks this can change very quickly so we thought the best thing to do was take a break this year."
Mr Macdonald said organisers will continue to raise community awareness about the importance of men's health until the event returns in 2021.
"Until then we encourage everyone in the community to follow the coronavirus rules to ensure you, your family and our community stay safe and well," he said.
Bendigo Community Health Services nurse practitioner Peter Strange said the organisation supported the decision to cancel.
"Communities must focus on getting rid of this coronavirus to keep everyone safe and well," Mr Strange said.
"It's really important too that as we lose great events like Run For Dad that put a real focus on men's health that men do not forget to take their health seriously and look after themselves. Please do not put off seeing your doctor or health professional for a check up.
"We look forward to the Run For Dad returning in 2021 because of the huge role this event plays in getting men and their families out and about being active together and thinking about the importance of men's health."