Date: April 21, 2024
Registrations Open: December 25, 2023
Distances:
21.1km, 10km Run, 5.5km Run,
The Wyndham City Werribee Mansion Run starts and finishes on the lawns of the magnificent Werribee Mansion and takes participants through the spectacular grounds of the Mansion and Werribee River Park region. The event caters for all levels of fitness and all members of the family with a two lap half marathon and 10km runs for the experiences runner, 5.5km Run/walk event for the less experienced and a 1.2km kids dash.
As far as a spectacular venue and picturesque course goes, this event can not be beaten.
Field Limit
The Field limit for the 2024 event will be 1600 participants.
Start Times:
8:30am - Half marathon (300)
8:45am - 10km (400)
8:50am - 10km (350)
8:55am - 5.5km (300)
9:00am - 5.5km (250)
10:00am - Kids dash
10:30am - Presentation Ceremony
Venue: Werribe Park Mansion, Werribee South
WHAT DOES THE COURSE LOOK LIKE?
Check out the maps page of this website to see not only the course map but also some images taken out on the course and a couple of short videos of the course.
Please Note: There is a section of approximately 30 stairs on the course, therefore, the course is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS!!
All finishers receive a finishers medal as they cross the finish line. We know that it is as much of an accompanishment for some to complete 5.5km as it is for some to finish a half marathon, so everyone will get a great momento of the day.
Marquee Stalls for your business on Event Day!
We are offering FREE marquee stalls to businesses or groups on Race day. We will provide a 3mx3m marquee and signage on the front. You just book a spot, then turn up on the day and promote your business or group. Email justin@pbevents.com.au for detials and to book. Limited spots are available.
INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATES
You can print off your own personalised Event certificate after the event. These certificates will have your name and your official finishing time on them, as well as your overall and category finishing position.
PERSONALISED RACE BIBS
Personalised race bibs with your name, nickname or message will be available for all participants who register before August 13, 2023). Strict cut off dates apply for this feature.
STAY AT THE MANSION!
The Lancemore Mansion Hotel at Werribee Park is quite literally one of the grandest hotels in Australia, the Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park is a cosmopolitan haven of tranquility and charm. Make a weekend of it and stay within 100m of the start line. Visit https://www.lancemore.com.au/mansion-hotel for more info'and to book your stay.
KIDS DASH EVENT
The kids dash run will take place at 10:00am. To find out more click on the KIDS DASH tab at the top of this page.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
Presentation ceremony will take place at approximately 10:20am
EARLY ENTRY PRIZE DRAWS
Three early entry prize draws will take place. All you need to do is have entered by the dates below to be in each draw. Dates and prizes will be confirmed closer to event date.
SUPPORTING THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION
This years event will support the Leukemia foundation in their fantastic efforts to support
people and families in need. Please make an additional donation through the registration process or set up a fundraising page for this event. Every cent helps!
If you would like to do some additional fundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation, go to the Get Your Blood Pumping website http://getyourbloodpumping.com/ to set up your own fundraising page and fundraise this way.
RACE BIB COLLECTION
This year you have the option of having your race bibs posted to you prior to the event. A fee of $7.50 applies to this option. Bibs will be posted on April 4. Postage option is only available to those who register before March 1, 2024.
Race Bibs also 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 shown below.
Thursday April 18 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Venue to be confirmed
Sunday April 21 (Race Day Sunday) - 7:30am - race start time
Registration Marquee - Werribee Mansion Lawn
EVENT PHOTOS
Our proffessional 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. Details on how to purchase these high quality images will be emailed post event.
AGE GROUPS
Kids (6-12yrs, 5.5km only), Junior (13-17yrs), 18-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49yrs, 50-59yrs, 60+ yrs
Medals will be awarded to winners and place getters in each category in the 21.1km, 10km and 5.5km events.
Trophies will be awarded to overall winners at each distance.
All category and overall prize winners will be calculated on Gun Time (order of crossing the finish line) not Net time.
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.
HALF MARATHON CUT OFF TIMES
Marshals and the race team will cease support progressively at the following times:
12.1km | 1:40hrs | (9:10am) |
15km | 2:10hrs | (10:40am) |
21.1km | 3:00am | (11:30am) |
BAG STORAGE
A storage facility will be available on race day for NON VALUABLE items. This area will be staffed, however, please do not leave valuable items in the bag stages area.
DRINK STATIONS
There will be drink stations out on course at approximately every 2km (see course map for details). You will also recieve a bottle of water at the finish line.
PRAMS and WHEELCHAIRS
The course has a section of stairs, therefore, unfortunately, the course isnot suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
WALKERS
The 5.5km events are open to walkers. The Half Marathon and 10km event is for those who will run/jog all or most of the course.
EVENT VILLAGE
The arrangements for the event village will be made at a date closer to the event. But there will be plenty to see and do once you cross the finish line.
PARKING
Secure off road parking is available on land at the entrance to Werribee Mansion. Professional traffic managers will be on site 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
No pets are allowed.
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
ENTRIES WILL OPEN DECEMBER 25, 2023
All prices below are TOTAL prices paid and include GST and all processing charges. No suprises at the check out!
Half Marathon
To be confirmed
10km and 5.5km
To be confirmed
Kids Dash
Entry Fees | $20 |
For all Junior Entries take $10.00 off the fees listed above (kids dash not included).
Online Entries will close at 7:00pm on Friday April 19, 2024.
AGE GROUPS
Kids (6-12, 5.5km only), Junior (13-17yrs), 18-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49yrs, 50-59yrs, 60+ yrs
Medals will be awarded to winners and place getters in each category in the 21.1km, 10km and 6km events.
Trophies will be awarded to overall winners at each distance.
REFUNDS
Refunds (less a $10 edministration fee) may be given to participants who contact Justin at PB Events via email prior to April 1, 2024 (justin@pbevents.com.au).
No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2024.
ENTRY TRANSFERS
It is crucial that we know who is running with which race bib. Therefore, no transfer of entries or bibs numbers will be allowed. Breaching this rule will result in instant disqualification.
Images taken on the course are below course map.
The Werribee Mansion Run starts on the front lawn of Werribee Mansion and takes participants through a loop of the paths surrounding the Great Lawn, past the Lake and Shadowfax winery vineyard. Participants then travel alongside the Sculture walk into the homestead and farming area. The course then travels into the picturesque bushland of the River area, crossing the river and entering the open plains at the rear of Werribee Park, along the wide concrete path behind the zoo and returning back alongside the Werribee Open Range Zoo, crossing back over the river and through the orchard. Up a flight of stairs and back through the sculpture park, through the mansion arch and back to the finish line.
Please Note: There is a section of stairs on the course, therefore, the course is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
Half Marathon Course
Half Marathon Course
10km Course
Relive 10km Course
5.5km Course
5.5km Course
Below are two videos of the course. A bit shakey but they show you why you need to run this course!
The images below have been taken on course.
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START TIME : 10:00am
Distance : 1.2km
Entry Fee : $20
The Kids dash event is all about getting primary school aged children out and active in a
non-competitive, fun environment.
Every finisher will recieve a finishers medal as they cross the finish line
The kids dash will NOT be a timed event.
The minimum age for the kids dash is 5 years old.
CAN PARENT RUN WITH KIDS?
Parents are more than welcome to run with their children if needed. Adults do not need to register or pay for an entry to run with their children.
Any child under 7 years of age MUST be supervised by an adult for the entire course.
There will be marshals on course, however we ask that you remind children that it is important that they remain on the track at all times and listen to the direction of marshals.
FOR MORE GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MORNING RETURN TO THE GENERAL INFORMATION TAB OF THE WERRIBEE MANSION RUN WEBSITE
There will be a pre run briefing at 9:55am.
The kids dash course is approximately 1.2km long. A course map is below.
Course Map
Kids dash course
Kids Dash
To View 2022 reults click the image below
To view 2021 results, click on the image below
The 2020 Event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
To view 2019 Results click the image below.
To view 2018 Results click the image below.
To view 2017 Race Results Click HERE
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