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Race Day - Event Information
The following information outlines the event logistics and services for participants competing in the Run Geelong events on November 20th, 2011. Please read these details carefully so you know what to expect when the big day comes around.
Before Race Day
All entries received before 5:00pm on Tuesday November 15th, must collect their race packs from the Upper Level of Market Square shopping centre, on Malop St in central Geelong.
Competitor packs can be collected between these times:
If you enter between 5:00pm on Tuesday 15th and 5;00pm on Friday 18th November you can collect your race pack at the Run Geelong stand in Market Square on Saturday 19th November during the time listed above.
Race Pack Contents
Event Information
Race Day Schedule - Sunday 20th November*
- 6am last minute registration opens at Kardinia Park
- 7am last minute registration closes.
- 7.20am Aerobic warm up
- 7.50am 12km run starts
- 8.15am 6km run starts
- 8.35am 6km walk starts
- 10.00am Race presentations at Finishing Precinct
* Schedule subject to change
Start area
All events will begin at the Polly Farmer Gate which is located at the Northern end of Kardinia
Finish area
Grass area located between West Kardinia oval and Park Crescent.
Assembly area
This is located at the Southern End of Kardinia Park on Moorabool Street. Please arrive at the assembly area at least 30 mins before your event.
The start process
There will be 3 separate starts with the 12km participants assembling in the start chute on Moorabool St, for a start time of 7.50am. This will be followed by the 6km runners starting in the start chute at 8.15am and the 6km walkers starting in the start chute at 8.35am.
The start chute will be divided into 5 different speed zones and we strongly encourage all runners to position themselves in the speed zone appropriate to your expected time around the course.
The speed zones for the 6km/12km will be:
Only 12km participants should be in the start chute for their start at 7.50am. Only once these competitors have started may the 6km runners begin to position themself in the start chute, ready for their start at 8.15am. This same pattern shall follow for the start of the 6km walk to start at 8.35am.
The finish process
All runners will enter the Skilled Stadium playing surface via the ambulance ramp at the southern end of the Stadium and complete an anticlockwise lap of the ground. Runners will then exit the Stadium and finish under the arch on the grass area next to West Kardinia Oval.
We encourage all spectators and participants to enjoy the entertainment and festivities in the finishing precinct.
Competitor’s services
In order to provide participants with the most enjoyable event possible the following services will be provided as part of the event.
Clothing storage
You can store your clothing with us while you participate at the designated bag storage area beside the finish line. To minimise time in queues waiting to drop off your bag please:
Aerobics warm up
There will be an aerobics warm up taking place in the parkland at the Northern end of Kardinia Park, adjacent to the Polly Farmer Gate at 7.20am for 12km runners. Then at 7.50am the same will take place for 6km runners and walkers. This is not compulsory to attend but we do recommend that all participants do a pre race warm up before starting.
Festivities
We welcome all participants and their families to join us in the Finishing Precinct to welcome other runners over the line, listen to our MC and entertainment from 9am onwards. There will be food and drink vendors available also.
Results
Results and a photo album of the event will be printed in The Geelong Advertiser newspaper on Monday 21st of November. Results will also be available on the Run Geelong website from Tuesday 22nd November.
Travel Advice
Car parking is limited in the immediate area surrounding Kardinia Park. It is strongly recommended that participants car pool or ride a bike to the event.
Recommended car parking locations:
Runner number plates
All runners must safety pin your unique runner number plate to the front of the shirt you are going to run in, so it is easily visible from the front. We will give you safety pins, but make sure you do not get your number plate mixed up with anyone else.
Each number plate will be colour coded:
Your number plate will also include a removable tag that you can attach to your clothing bag if you want to store any clothing at the start/finish while you are running (refer to bag storage info).
Timing tags
Your number plate will have a small timing tag on the back of it so your start to finish time can be recorded. Please leave it on your number plate otherwise you may not receive an official time.
Note: your timing tag will start recording your time only when you actually cross the start line (not when the start gun is sounded).
You may keep your number plate and timing tag following the event.
Course conditions
Please adhere to the following guidelines to preserve everyone’s safety and enjoyment whilst participating in Run Geelong:
Health and Safety recommendations
