The Stawell Gift has taken a major step in securing its long-term future by signing a five-year deal with naming-rights sponsor Powercor.
Victorian Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Martin Pakula confirmed the agreement as preparations continue for the return of Australian’s most professional foot race to Stawell’s Central Park in April next year.
Next year’s Powercor Stawell Gift will be the 139th after officials were forced to cancel this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The gift carnival is an iconic Easter tradition and has produced some of the biggest moments in Australian sport.