Initiated by Hotel Proprietor Mark Bayfield and his family, the original Pub2Pub route ran between the family’s Dee Why Hotel, along Pittwater Road, to what was then The Newport Arms. The Bayfield Family is very proud that the Beach2Beach is a major legacy they’ve left on the Northern Beaches, embraced by the community every year and raising much needed funds for some vitally important charities. Today, the Beach2Beach Team is led by a group of passionate Rotarians who believe this event is a great way to give back to those less fortunate, while hosting the most popular participation event on the northern beaches. The whole Team volunteers both time and skills with no financial benefit to themselves, some working all year round to ensure a successful annual event. The Beach2Beach / Rotary Club of Brookvale relationship was initiated by Michael Olofinsky who was instrumental in evolving the event to its great standard today. For the last few years, an incredibly enthusiastic team from the Rotary Club of Warringah, have been making the event into what it is today. A community event for all to enjoy.