Large contingent lined up to pay tribute to Brett Forte in the 40 for Fortey relay

The annual 40 for Fortey relay pays tribute to slain officer Brett Forte and raised funds for the Queensland Police Legacy Scheme.

Another large number of participants braved chilly conditions and lined up for the annual 40 for Fortey relay at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on Sunday.

The 40 for Fortey event asks participants to complete 40km, either individually or as a team, around a 4km loop of the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

Louise Macdonald and Geordie Horn run another successful 40 for Fortey relay at Toowoomba Showgrounds. Sunday, May 29, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

The event is named in honour of Senior Constable Brett Forte who was gunned down in the line of duty by a crazed gunman in bushland at the start of what became a stand-off at a property at Seventeen Mile in the Lockyer Valley in May, 2017.

(from left) Marnie Dixon, Ella Simpson, Jaide Voigt, Claire Case, Bella Meiklejohn and Robert Smithson. Emergency Services cadets helped with time keeping at the 40 for Fortey relay at Toowoomba Showgrounds. Sunday, May 29, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of Snr Const. Forte’s death.

A coroner’s inquiry into his death has been adjourned but is expected to resume later this year.

Snr Const. Forte’s wife Susie Forte took part in the 40 for Fortey run on Sunday.

Susie Forte takes part in the 40 for Fortey relay at Toowoomba Showgrounds. Sunday, May 29, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Money raised from the event will be donated to the Queensland Police Legacy Scheme.

Kristy Kinnear with Jacob, Leah and Carmen O'Grady in the 40 for Fortey relay at Toowoomba Showgrounds. Sunday, May 29, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.