由21位年龄在67岁至85岁之间的女性组成的"芭比娜喋喋喳喳团"（Ballina Babblers）计划在2026年8月25日参加City2Surf跑步赛事[1]。这支团队自2001年首次以10人规模参赛以来，已经参加该赛事25年[1]。如今团队规模已扩大至21人[1]。
多年来，这个团体已经一起参加了51次度假活动[1]，成员们强调了这样的社区联系对她们老年生活的重要性。成员Anne Sharpe表示该团体"实际上拯救了我的人生"[1]。City2Surf赛事预期将吸引超过90,000人参加[1]，参赛者需要完成从悉尼中央商务区到邦迪海滩的14公里赛程[1]。
The Ballina Babblers, a group of 21 women aged 67 to 85, will participate in the City2Surf running event on Sunday, August 25, 2026, marking their 25th year of competition since first entering as a 10-person team in 2001.[1] The group has grown significantly over the decades, expanding from their original lineup to the current 21 members who share a deep bond forged through both the annual race and their shared experiences.[1]
Beyond their participation in City2Surf, the Babblers have cemented their connection through 51 collective holidays over the past quarter-century.[1] For members like Anne Sharpe, the group's significance extends far beyond athletics; she has stated that "The Babblers have actually saved my life," underscoring how the community bonds formed within the team have become integral to their wellbeing in later life.[1] The 14-kilometer course will take participants from Sydney's central business district to Bondi Beach, with the 2026 edition expected to attract more than 90,000 runners.[1]