Date:             

Sunday September 7 (To be confirmed)

Distances:         

21.1km Run          

10km Run            

5km Run/Walk      

Start Times:       

Half marathon & 10km - 8:10am (TBC)  

5km - 7:50am (TBC)

HALF MARATHON - CUT OFF TIME: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Start/Finish Venue:  Footscray Park, Footscray

FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL FINISHERS!!

All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. 

INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATES

You can print off your own personalised Event certificate after the event. These certificates will have your name, distance covered, overall position, age group position and your official finishing time on them. 

PERSONALISED RACE BIBS

Personalised race bibs with your name, nickname or message will be available for all participants who register before midnight on Wednesday July 31. Strict cut off date apply for this feature.

RACE BIB POSTAGE AND COLLECTION 

Particiapnts have the option of having your race bibs posted prior to the event. A fee of $7.50 (per bib) applies to this option. This option is only available to those who register before August 9 and Bibs will be posted on Thursday August 22, 2024. 

Race Bibs will also be available for collection at the following times and locations. Please note that bibs are NOT at these locations at any other time than that shown below.

Sunday September 8 (Race Day) - 7:00am until race start time

Registration Marquee - Footscray Park

EARLY ENTRY PRIZE DRAW

The HUGE Running Company Yarraville EARLY ENTRY PRIZE DRAW will take place on Thursday August 29. Six (6) pair of Saucony Runners will be given away to 6 lucky winners. All you need to do to be in all draws is register before midnight on Wednesday August 28!

ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Click HERE to view the training plans put together by the best in the business, RunStrong Online Coaching

FUNDRAISE FOR THE SMITH FAMILY

You can either fundraise for our chosen charity of The Smith Family by making a donation through the online registration platform. You can also fundraise for The Smith Family via this link https://events.thesmithfamily.com.au/fundraisers/PBevents

EVENT PHOTOS

Our professional photographers will be both on course and at the finish line snapping away. You will be able to view all photo on the PB Events Facebook page after the event.

AGE GROUPS

8-12yrs (5km event only), 13-17yrs, 18-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50-59 yrs, 60-69 yrs, 70+ yrs.

Trophies will be awarded to winners in each of the 21.1km, 10km and 5km events. 

Age Group winners and place getters will recieve gold silver and bronze medals.

All age group and overall prize winners will be calculated on Gun Time (order of crossing the finish line) not Net time.

COURSE RECORDS

10km - Anthony Aloisio (32:08 - 2023) and Vanessa Wilson (35:11 - 2023)

5km - Brett Ellis (15:01- 2022) and Charlotte McShane (17:35 - 2023)

Half Marathon - All new in 2024! Who will set the benchmark!

EVENT TIMING

All events will be electronically chip timed with timing mats at both the start and finish to guarentee accurate race results and times. Results can be accessed on this website within a couple of minutes of you crossing the finish line on race day.

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

Presentation Ceremony will take place at approximately 10:00am. (please be aware that the presentation ceremony will take place before some participants have completed the run).

BAG STORAGE

There will be a secure (staffed) baggage holding area at the event site. The baggage holding area will be open from 7:30am and will close at 11:00am. PLEASE ENSURE THERE ARE NO VALUABLE ITEMS LEFT AT THE BAGGAGE HOLDING AREA.

DRINK STATIONS

There will be drink stations out on course at approximately every 2.5-3km. You will also recieve water at the finish line.

PRAMS and WHEELCHAIRS

An asphalt path makes the course pram and wheelchair friendly. For safety at the start line, if you are a pram pusher, please make your way to the rear of each start wave.

WALKERS

The 5km event is open to walkers. The Half marathon and 10km event is for those who will run/jog all or most of the course. All participants must complete the course within 3 hours. 

EVENT VILLAGE

There will be heaps to do both before and after your run/walk on event day. Health and Fitness related stalls, food and drinks, kids activities and more. Any businesses that would like to get involved and have a marquee/stall on race day, please email justin@pbevents.com.au. We do offer free marquee positions at our races to approved businesses or groups. Limited spots are available.

PARKING

If possible we encourage participants to consider public transport or car pooling to this event. Parking is available but limited.

INSURANCE

Participants should note that Public Liability insurance exists for this event, however, it does no cover individual medical and rescue costs. This cost is the responsibility of each individual participant. Therefore it is highly recommended that you Ambulance cover is up to date.

PETS 

We are happy for spectators to bring pets, however, no dogs or other pet will be able to be with participants on course. Large number of participant running in confined spaces means dogs on leads are a major safety (tripping) hazard.

IPODS/HEADPHONES

Ipods are allowed, however please play at a volume that does not disturb other runners and a volume you are able to hear course marshals instructions