EVENT
INFO
LOCATION
The event will start on Melbourne Street (QPAC side
adjacent to the cultural forecourt). Access to this area is
via Russell Street beside the ABC building. rebel race kit
collection will be at the Cultural Forecourt near QPAC
lane (near the Wheel of Brisbane). The Finish Line will be
located across from the Wheel of Brisbane.
PARKING
Parking will be available in surrounding streets, please
adhere to parking restrictions and conditions.
South Bank offers underground parking (access from
Little Stanley Street) for a variable fee.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre offers parking
(accessed via Merivale Street) close to the event site for a
variable fee. Check their websites for details.
IMPORTANT TIMINGS
5.30 am–6.30 am On-the-day registrations
Please do not leave valuables in the baggage area. Bikes
cannot be left in the baggage area. Please use the bike
lock–up areas at South Bank if you are riding to the event.
YOUR RACE NUMBER
Your race number is in your ‘rebel race kit’.
If you have entered the run category for this event, your
timing tag will already be secured to the back of your
race number; walkers will not be timed and therefore
will not have a timing device attached to their number.
Please do not bend or remove your timing tag as this may
cause an issue with your timing result. Your timing tag is
disposable and does not need to be handed back at the
end of the race.
If you chose to have your Garmin race timeˆ sent to you
on event day as part of your registration, you’ll receive an
SMS within 30 minutes of completing the course. Please
ensure you wear your race number on the front of your
chest and it is clearly visible throughout the event.
6.15 am 5 km Run will start (PURPLE zone)
POST RUN/WALK
6.20 am 5 km Jog will start, including joggers with prams (BLACK zone)
RESULTS
6.45 am 10 km Run will start (GREEN zone)
6.50 am 10 km Jog will start, including joggers with prams (ORANGE zone)
7.05 am 10 km Walkers, wheelchair participants and
participants with prams/strollers will start (Blue zone)
7.20 am 5 km Walkers, wheelchair participants and
participants with prams/strollers will start (PINK zone)
9.30 am Award presentations on the main stage, including the draw of the $1000 Mantra Group Hotels
voucher provided by RACQ*.
Timing results will be available on Sunday afternoon at
https://secure.tiktok.biz/results/iwdfr/2017
PHOTOGRAPHY
Finish line photographs and photos taken along the
course will be available for purchase. An email will be
sent to you after the event with a link to your official
photos. We will also share a selection of photographs
from the event on Facebook. We’ll be in contact post
event to provide more details on how to purchase your
event day photos.
STARTING ZONE
PRIZE DRAW
You will see a marshalling area for each of the coloured
zones along Melbourne and Grey Streets. Please join
your relevant group for the race start.
Don’t forget to tear off the yellow section of your race
bib and enter it in the barrel at the RACQ tent for your
chance to win a $1000 Mantra Group Hotels voucher
provided by RACQ. The prize will be drawn on stage at
9.30 am on event day*.
NATIONAL STORAGE BAGGAGE TENT
The National Storage baggage tent will be located
between the ABC building and the Wheel of Brisbane on
event day for you to store your belongings during
the walk/run.
FINISHERS’ VILLAGE
After completing the course, check out the Finishers’
Village including the rebel warm down zone, RACQ
Tribute Wall and RACQ Photo Wall.
ˆPlease note Garmin Race Times will not be gathered via GPS technology.
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for their support. And don’t forget to say a big “Thank
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affected by breast cancer right now, when they need
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Be aware that you are a pedestrian on public roads
and bike/foot paths. Please follow all instructions from
race officials and marshals. For safety reasons, do not
bring music devices, dogs, roller–blades, scooters, bikes
etc on the course. Prams and wheelchairs are permitted.
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There are water stations on the course and
complimentary RACQ water bottles at the finish
line. First Aid will also be located on-site and
along the course.
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Please ensure you are fit to participate in the
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Join us at the main stage at 9.30 am for running
and fundraising awards including the draw of
the $1000 Mantra Group Hotels voucher*.
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Don’t forget to use the hashtags #materchicksinpink
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TRIBUTE
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Dedicate your run or walk to a loved one or someone
close to you who has been affected by breast cancer
by wearing a tribute card. Tribute cards are available
on event day from the rebel race kit collection tent, the
Information Desk and the RACQ Tribute Wall. Prior to
the event they will be available to download from the
fundraising page on the event website.
After your walk or run, you can add your tribute card to
the RACQ Tribute Wall located in the Finishers’ Village.
ON–THE–DAY ENTRIES˜
ON-THE-DAY PRICES
ADULTS
CHILD/STUDENT+
5 km walker
$45
$35
5 km runner
$50
$40
10 km walker
$50
$45
10 km runner
$55
$50
SMS Garmin race time – add $2.50
to any runner price
When: From 5.30 am on the morning of 5 March.
Where: Visit the ‘Late Entries Tent’ located on the
riverside of the venue. Entry forms with EFTPOS and
cash facilities will be available. ˜Unless sold out prior.
* Voucher provided by RACQ, T&Cs apply.
For T&C’s visit www.womensdayfunrun.com.au
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