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EVENT INFORMATION Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run 23rd April, 2017 Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
DISTANCE AND LAPS RUN
Griffith University 21.1km
2 laps
Heritage Bank 10km
1 lap
Brooks 5km
1 lap
Rebel 2.5km
1 lap
1km
1 lap
** Please ensure you check the course maps and lap information on the information board on race morning for any last minute course changes
EVENT TIMETABLE THURSDAY, 20 April 4-8pm*
Event Check In and Late Entries
Rebel Store, PACIFIC FAIR (upstairs near the cinema)
SATURDAY, 22 April 9-3pm*
Event Check In and Late Entries
Rebel Store, PACIFIC FAIR (upstairs near the cinema)
SUNDAY, 23 April 5.30am
Late Event Check In and Late Entries Opens*
6:30am
Jumping Castle and Face Painting open!
CBUS Stadium Under cover at northern end of the concourse Expo area
6.30am
Griffith University Half Marathon start
Official Start line area
6.45am
Heritage Bank 10km Start
7.00am
Late Event Check In and Late Entries Closes*
7.15am
Rebel 2.5km Family Run and Walk
Official Start line area CBUS Stadium Under cover at northern end of the concourse Official Start line area
8.30am 9.15am
Brooks 5km Start
Official Start line area
1km Kids Dash Start
Official Start line area
Presentations, Random Draw Prizes & rebel School Challenge presentation
Finish Line Cbus Super Stadium
9.30am
* Please collect your packs on the Thurs or Sat Event Check In times as there is limited availability Sunday morning. If you are collecting Sunday, you must collect your race packet at least half an hour prior to your race start time or at 7am at the latest (which ever is the earliest). Presentations will be awarded to the top 3 male and female across the line in each distance, not per age group.
* NB. Timeline is subject to change.
RACE INFORMATION RACE NUMBERS & EVENT INFORMATION will go out in both your event week email (normally sent out Wednesday) as well as on our Facebook page. Please ensure you have liked us on Facebook to ensure you get the latest information.
RACE PACKET COLLECTION will be from rebel at Pacific Fair - please see the Timetable page for full info. If you have paid for bib postage, these will be collated and delivered in the week following standard entry cut off (March 15th). You will still need to collect your running visor on event morning from the Help Desk. Process for Race Packet Collection If you have entered prior to 6pm Wednesday 19th April, you will receive your race number on Thursday 20th. Please bring this race number confirmation email with you either printed out or on your phone. If you do not receive this, please check your spam folders or chcek for your number on the Alphabetical List. If you are unable to make any of the packet pick up days/times above, packets can be collected from the Registrations Desk on race morning from 5:30am-7:00am (please arrange to have collected your pack at least half an hour prior to your race start time). You should avoid this option, however, if possible due to the anticipated crowd numbers at Registrations which may cause delays in getting to the start line.
GETTING TO THE VENUE AND PARKING: The Venue is located at Cbus Super Stadium, Stadium Drive Robina. For Parking details please see the full parking Map on the pages that follow.
COURSE MAPS AND LAPS it is the responsibility of the participant to know the full course and laps needed to complete the full course. View the maps within this event brief and be sure to check out the Event Information board at the venue during the event weekend for any last minute modifications.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY post race are our official event photography partner for the Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run. The post race team will be on course, at the finish line and in the crowd taking photos for the duration of the event. All photos will be made available between 36 and 48 hours after the event with prices starting at $8.95 for a single high-resolution download and 10% of sales being donated to event charity partner, LIVIN. Photos can be accessed via your individual results or through http://postrace.com.au.
KIDS CORNER As we are a family event, we want to have something extra for the kids. The Kids Corner will be open from 6:30am - please note that all children must be fully supervised by a parent / caregiver, this is not a drop off zone. Thanks to our friends at Sunshine Castles we will have a great jumping castle for the day! We will also have face painting available so make sure you come along to the Kids Corner before and after the runs to continue the fun!
REBEL SCHOOLS CHALLENGE The rebel Schools Challenge will return to the Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run in 2017! All registered school groups will be in the running to WIN the following prizes: • 1st Prize: $1000 rebel voucher • 2nd Prize: $750 rebel voucher • 3rd Prize: $500 rebel voucher Points are accumulated for every participant that runs for your school*, no matter the distance they enter, for example: 1 participant = 1 point, 10 participants = 10 points. please note, only those participants entered before Wednesday 19th April at 6pm will be counted as part of the Schools Challenge. Entries after this time will not go towards the Schools Challenge. The top 3 schools will be announced at the event presentations. We recommend Primary Schools encourage their students to participate in the 2.5km event. Parents & teachers who are running with the students will not receive points towards the Schools Challenge. All school groups registered will receive 10% off entry, in addition to one complimentary staff entry per every 10 students. Email [email protected] to get your school set up today.
GROUPS / CORPORATES The Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run and half marathon is a great opportunity for your workplace or training group to get together for a fun, family day out. With five distances on offer there is certainly something for everyone to get involved in no matter their age of fitness levels – families are most welcome. Discounts are offered for groups of 6 or more and bulk delivery to your workplace is available by prior arrangement. Contact [email protected] to organise your corporate group today.
AID STATIONS & TOILETS There will be two aid station on the course which participants in the 10km and Half Marathon events will have access to every 2.5km. Participants in the 5km event will have access to one aid station at the 2.5km mark of the event. There will also be hydration available to all participants in the recovery area at the finish line, along with fruit. Toilets are available at Cbus Super Stadium as well as portaloos at the second drink station for the 10km and Half Marathon events.
HALF MARATHON PACERS We will once again have race pacers out on course throughout the day. Please stay tuned for more updated information on this as the event draws near.
PRIZES Presentations will be held for the top 3 male and female participants across the line in each distance at the conclusion of the event (approximately 9:30am). Please note, there are not presentations per age groups. Random draw prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of all the events. Keep the section of your race bib until this time when you will be called to enter your number into the random prize draw box. You must be present to collect your prize, hence why numbers are not taken until this point. On race day, every competitor will receive a Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run finisher’s medal as you cross the finish line.
FOOD OUTLETS Fruit and refreshments are provided free of charge to all competitors in the Recovery Area once you cross the finish line. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase from the stadium kiosks in Expo Alley at the usual venue prices.
BAG STORAGE There will be a secure bag storage area made available to COMPETITORS ONLY which will be attended by an event marshall. You will receive a numbered bag tag coinciding with your race number in your Participant Pack which must be fixed to your bag before dropping it off. Please be advised – BAGS WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO FRIENDS - NO EXCEPTIONS. We also advise that though we provide this service for your convenience, you leave your belongings at your own risk. The Event takes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items.
COURSE MAP
VENUE MAP
EVENT PARKING 600 Car Parks – NO EXIT 6:30am-9:15am 200 Car parks ($5.50 flat fee)
On Street parking on Campus Cres & Investigator Dr 80 Car parks 30 Car Parks
Competitors can be dropped off at the venue via Robina Station Road
DISTANCE AND LAPS RUN
Griffith University 21.1km
2 laps
Heritage Bank 10km
1 lap
Brooks 5km
1 lap
Rebel 2.5km
1 lap
1km
1 lap
** Please ensure you check the course maps and lap information on the information board on race morning for any last minute course changes
EVENT TIMETABLE THURSDAY, 20 April 4-8pm*
Event Check In and Late Entries
Rebel Store, PACIFIC FAIR (upstairs near the cinema)
SATURDAY, 22 April 9-3pm*
Event Check In and Late Entries
Rebel Store, PACIFIC FAIR (upstairs near the cinema)
SUNDAY, 23 April 5.30am
Late Event Check In and Late Entries Opens*
6:30am
Jumping Castle and Face Painting open!
CBUS Stadium Under cover at northern end of the concourse Expo area
6.30am
Griffith University Half Marathon start
Official Start line area
6.45am
Heritage Bank 10km Start
7.00am
Late Event Check In and Late Entries Closes*
7.15am
Rebel 2.5km Family Run and Walk
Official Start line area CBUS Stadium Under cover at northern end of the concourse Official Start line area
8.30am 9.15am
Brooks 5km Start
Official Start line area
1km Kids Dash Start
Official Start line area
Presentations, Random Draw Prizes & rebel School Challenge presentation
Finish Line Cbus Super Stadium
9.30am
* Please collect your packs on the Thurs or Sat Event Check In times as there is limited availability Sunday morning. If you are collecting Sunday, you must collect your race packet at least half an hour prior to your race start time or at 7am at the latest (which ever is the earliest). Presentations will be awarded to the top 3 male and female across the line in each distance, not per age group.
* NB. Timeline is subject to change.
RACE INFORMATION RACE NUMBERS & EVENT INFORMATION will go out in both your event week email (normally sent out Wednesday) as well as on our Facebook page. Please ensure you have liked us on Facebook to ensure you get the latest information.
RACE PACKET COLLECTION will be from rebel at Pacific Fair - please see the Timetable page for full info. If you have paid for bib postage, these will be collated and delivered in the week following standard entry cut off (March 15th). You will still need to collect your running visor on event morning from the Help Desk. Process for Race Packet Collection If you have entered prior to 6pm Wednesday 19th April, you will receive your race number on Thursday 20th. Please bring this race number confirmation email with you either printed out or on your phone. If you do not receive this, please check your spam folders or chcek for your number on the Alphabetical List. If you are unable to make any of the packet pick up days/times above, packets can be collected from the Registrations Desk on race morning from 5:30am-7:00am (please arrange to have collected your pack at least half an hour prior to your race start time). You should avoid this option, however, if possible due to the anticipated crowd numbers at Registrations which may cause delays in getting to the start line.
GETTING TO THE VENUE AND PARKING: The Venue is located at Cbus Super Stadium, Stadium Drive Robina. For Parking details please see the full parking Map on the pages that follow.
COURSE MAPS AND LAPS it is the responsibility of the participant to know the full course and laps needed to complete the full course. View the maps within this event brief and be sure to check out the Event Information board at the venue during the event weekend for any last minute modifications.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY post race are our official event photography partner for the Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run. The post race team will be on course, at the finish line and in the crowd taking photos for the duration of the event. All photos will be made available between 36 and 48 hours after the event with prices starting at $8.95 for a single high-resolution download and 10% of sales being donated to event charity partner, LIVIN. Photos can be accessed via your individual results or through http://postrace.com.au.
KIDS CORNER As we are a family event, we want to have something extra for the kids. The Kids Corner will be open from 6:30am - please note that all children must be fully supervised by a parent / caregiver, this is not a drop off zone. Thanks to our friends at Sunshine Castles we will have a great jumping castle for the day! We will also have face painting available so make sure you come along to the Kids Corner before and after the runs to continue the fun!
REBEL SCHOOLS CHALLENGE The rebel Schools Challenge will return to the Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run in 2017! All registered school groups will be in the running to WIN the following prizes: • 1st Prize: $1000 rebel voucher • 2nd Prize: $750 rebel voucher • 3rd Prize: $500 rebel voucher Points are accumulated for every participant that runs for your school*, no matter the distance they enter, for example: 1 participant = 1 point, 10 participants = 10 points. please note, only those participants entered before Wednesday 19th April at 6pm will be counted as part of the Schools Challenge. Entries after this time will not go towards the Schools Challenge. The top 3 schools will be announced at the event presentations. We recommend Primary Schools encourage their students to participate in the 2.5km event. Parents & teachers who are running with the students will not receive points towards the Schools Challenge. All school groups registered will receive 10% off entry, in addition to one complimentary staff entry per every 10 students. Email [email protected] to get your school set up today.
GROUPS / CORPORATES The Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run and half marathon is a great opportunity for your workplace or training group to get together for a fun, family day out. With five distances on offer there is certainly something for everyone to get involved in no matter their age of fitness levels – families are most welcome. Discounts are offered for groups of 6 or more and bulk delivery to your workplace is available by prior arrangement. Contact [email protected] to organise your corporate group today.
AID STATIONS & TOILETS There will be two aid station on the course which participants in the 10km and Half Marathon events will have access to every 2.5km. Participants in the 5km event will have access to one aid station at the 2.5km mark of the event. There will also be hydration available to all participants in the recovery area at the finish line, along with fruit. Toilets are available at Cbus Super Stadium as well as portaloos at the second drink station for the 10km and Half Marathon events.
HALF MARATHON PACERS We will once again have race pacers out on course throughout the day. Please stay tuned for more updated information on this as the event draws near.
PRIZES Presentations will be held for the top 3 male and female participants across the line in each distance at the conclusion of the event (approximately 9:30am). Please note, there are not presentations per age groups. Random draw prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of all the events. Keep the section of your race bib until this time when you will be called to enter your number into the random prize draw box. You must be present to collect your prize, hence why numbers are not taken until this point. On race day, every competitor will receive a Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run finisher’s medal as you cross the finish line.
FOOD OUTLETS Fruit and refreshments are provided free of charge to all competitors in the Recovery Area once you cross the finish line. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase from the stadium kiosks in Expo Alley at the usual venue prices.
BAG STORAGE There will be a secure bag storage area made available to COMPETITORS ONLY which will be attended by an event marshall. You will receive a numbered bag tag coinciding with your race number in your Participant Pack which must be fixed to your bag before dropping it off. Please be advised – BAGS WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO FRIENDS - NO EXCEPTIONS. We also advise that though we provide this service for your convenience, you leave your belongings at your own risk. The Event takes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items.
COURSE MAP
VENUE MAP
EVENT PARKING 600 Car Parks – NO EXIT 6:30am-9:15am 200 Car parks ($5.50 flat fee)
On Street parking on Campus Cres & Investigator Dr 80 Car parks 30 Car Parks
Competitors can be dropped off at the venue via Robina Station Road
