Registrations will open April 2022.

Date:             

Sunday September 18, 2022

Distances:         

21.1km     10km Run     5km Run    

Start Times:       

21.1km - 8:30am, 10km - 8:40am, 5 km - 9:10am

Start/Finish Venue:  Footscray Park, Footscray

Field Limit:   2000

FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL FINISHERS!!

All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. We know that it is as much of an accompanishment for some to complete 5km as it is for some to finish a 21.1km run, so everyone will get a great momento of the day.

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 August 14. Strict cut off date apply for this feature.

RACE BIB COLLECTION 

You have the option of collecting your bib in person or having your race bibs posted to you prior to the event. A fee of $6.50 applies to the postage option. Bibs will be posted on Thursday September 1, 2022. (Postage option not available after Friday August 18).

Race Bibs will 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 shoen below.

Thursday September 15 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

To be confirmed

Sunday September 18 (Race Day) - 7:15am - race start time

Registration Marquee - Footscray Park

ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Available closer to event date

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. We usually have over 250 images up by the monday of the event. You will also have the opportunity to purchase these photos post event. Details on how to purchase these high quality images will be emailed post event.

AGE GROUPS

Junior (6-17yrs), 18-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50-59 yrs, 60+ yrs

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

The Presentation Ceremony will take place at approximately 10:00am.

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 10:30am. (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 8:00am and will close at 11:30am. 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 a bottle of 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 events are open to walkers. The 21.1km and 10km event is for those who will run all or most of the course. 

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.

PARKING

Secure off road parking is available on land to the west of the Event site, Entry to this car park is via Maribyrnong Bvd. Marshals will be available to ensure parking is orderly and safe. Specific Parking information will be made available to entrants through the pre event information email sent in the days prior to the event 

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.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Please ensure you are well hydrated prior to taking on the run and that you have a sufficient level of fitness to be capable of finishing the event in a safe manner.

PETS AND IPODS

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 hazard.

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