The annual Mother's Day Classic fun run/walk is usually a big day, but coronavirus calls for creative thinking.
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Rather than gather in person this year, the Eurobodalla Shire event is going virtual, along with all others around the country.
"In these crazy times, the Mother's Day Classic Foundation has made the decision that all events in 2020 will be held virtually rather than physically," organisers said.
"We're challenging you to run or walk 4km or 8km in your local area on Sunday, May 10.
"You can complete your challenge anytime, anywhere, in your living room, at the local park or around your neighbourhood."
If the time isn't right, you can finish your virtual event anytime in the lead-up.
Results are logged online on a virtual challenge page.
The Classic is the major annual fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and organisers hope everyone will still take part in whatever way they can.
Given the coronavirus particularly threatens those whose immune systems are suppressed, the risk of holding a public event was deemed too high.
Anyone who registers for the Virtual 2020 before close of business on Friday, March 20, will receive a $15 merchandise voucher for the foundation's online store.
The Batemans Bay event is the one of many community festivals suspended or cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Narooma Oyster Festival and the Narooma Rotary Busking Championships will not go ahead this year due to the ban on large public gatherings and concerns about spreading the virus.
Sporting fixtures have been suspended until further notice.
In a blow to rugby fans, the much-anticipated match between the Brumbies and the Waratahs scheduled for Hanging Rock this weekend was cancelled.
The Eurobodalla Shire, on March 19, had no confirmed cases of coronavirus, but authorities fear it is a matter of time.
Anyone who has recently returned from overseas must self-isolate for two weeks.
