A unique endurance event held on the coastline of the stunning southern end of the Gold Coast, QLD Australia. The event is both a celebration of the region’s Surf Life-Saving Clubs and a test of the human body’s ability to run while maintaining adequate hydration levels. The run, which starts at Rainbow Bay SLSC, takes in 15 stops in total on a northern journey to the finish point at Kurrawa SLSC. Date: Friday 30th Dec Start time: 0930 Finish time: 1700 (estimated)2011 Rainbow2Ruin ChallengeTumblr (3.0; @rainbow2ruin)http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/"I’m a pretty shit-hot runner…"“I’m a pretty shit-hot runner…”<br/><br/> - <em>Guy at Mermaid Beach SLSC within the first 30 seconds of talking with Timmy O.</em>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15016271177http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15016271177Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:06:31 +1100And the fun begins! A long day with a few surprises but...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx091lhceR1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>And the fun begins! A long day with a few surprises but essentially a day that reflected why we all love to run - because human beings are drawn to a cause! We feel something when we work as a group to achieve something and when we move together a common bond is formed. Well done to all those who conquered R2R 2011. I loved every minute and look forward to achieving big things in 2012 with you all!!! Chris.</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15016243781http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15016243781Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:05:45 +1100Soaking in the atmosphere at the finish<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/rainbow2ruin/15016042443/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_15016042443" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="300" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Soaking in the atmosphere at the finish</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15016042443http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15016042443Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:00:48 +1100Stop #15 Finish: Kurrawa SLSC - the long road to ruin is...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx08olIc5y1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #15 Finish: Kurrawa SLSC - the long road to ruin is complete!</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15015925144http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15015925144Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:57:57 +1100Stop #?14 Mermaid Beach SLSC - back in the game!<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx06hwe7ob1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #?14 Mermaid Beach SLSC - back in the game!</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15013808865http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15013808865Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:10:43 +1100Stop #11 - Burleigh Heads Surf Club (scratching…water...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx02hxqcHW1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #11 - Burleigh Heads Surf Club (scratching…water only)</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15009309407http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15009309407Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:44:21 +1100The rainbow is being ruined!<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx019alP8o1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The rainbow is being ruined!</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15007900819http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15007900819Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:17:34 +1100&#8216;This run will chew you up and spit you out. You&#8217;ve got to respect the Rainbow to...<p>&#8216;This run will chew you up and spit you out. You&#8217;ve got to respect the Rainbow to Ruin&#8217;<br/> - Van Hoof (slurring)</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15007834526http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15007834526Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:16:23 +1100Stop #10 Club Talle - friendly service and Seaon’s...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx014zNgDX1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #10 Club Talle - friendly service and Seaon’s Greetings</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15007763365http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15007763365Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:14:59 +1100&#8216;Don&#8217;t bring your ego to this run. I&#8217;ll juggle with it all day&#8217; - Van Hoof<p>&#8216;Don&#8217;t bring your ego to this run. I&#8217;ll juggle with it all day&#8217;<br/> - Van Hoof</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006284001http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006284001Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:46:57 +1100Big Chris gives his words of wisdom at stop #9…<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_15006230622" src="http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006230622/audio_player_iframe/rainbow2ruin/tumblr_lwzzskFXs41r98gvf?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Frainbow2ruin%2F15006230622%2Ftumblr_lwzzskFXs41r98gvf" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Big Chris gives his words of wisdom at stop #9…</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006230622http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006230622Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:45:56 +1100Stop #9 Palm Beach SLSC (worst club yet due to hostilities on...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwzzppDGfp1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #9 Palm Beach SLSC (worst club yet due to hostilities on the door and dirty smokers)</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006141835http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15006141835Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:44:12 +1100"Smoke knows no boundaries…"“Smoke knows no boundaries…”<br/><br/> - <em>Joel the barman at Palm Beach SLSC, in response to queries about the dirty smokers in their dirty smoking area.</em>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15005891814http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15005891814Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:39:35 +1100Photo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwzyfsJYPM1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15004680738http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15004680738Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:16:40 +1100Stop #8 The mighty Currumbin Vikings SLSC (member). Cheapest...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwzxz7uzyZ1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #8 The mighty Currumbin Vikings SLSC (member). Cheapest beer so far!</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15004157184http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15004157184Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:06:43 +1100Lunch break at Tugun…that last stretch actually started to...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwzviyuXvJ1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Lunch break at Tugun…that last stretch actually started to feel like a run!</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15001359103http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15001359103Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:13:46 +1100Stop #7 Tugun SLSC - designated lunch stop<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwzv2sEuMO1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #7 Tugun SLSC - designated lunch stop</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15000848604http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15000848604Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:04:04 +1100Stop #6 Bilinga SLSC (closed)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwzuf4KODi1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #6 Bilinga SLSC (closed)</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15000105377http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/15000105377Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:49:52 +1100Gearing up for the stretch between North Kirra & Bilinga....<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwztt9T8zt1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Gearing up for the stretch between North Kirra & Bilinga. Still no wee stops…can’t last long!</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/14999406196http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/14999406196Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:36:45 +1100Stop #5 North Kirra SLSC<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwztekHvTG1r98gvfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop #5 North Kirra SLSC</p>http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/14998935793http://rainbow2ruin.tumblr.com/post/14998935793Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:27:55 +1100