PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED If you have entered and have not received your race pack these can be collected on race morning from the start venue.

THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON RACE DAY

Start Locations
City2Bay 10km Run starts at 8.30am at Docklands, in Bourke Street, west of Harbour Esplanade. The start is a 5 minute walk from the check-in / baggage drop off area at the Etihad Stadium concourse, which is situated at the corner Latrobe Street and Harbour Esplanade.

City2Bay 5km Run starts at 8.15am at South Beach Reserve, St Kilda, next to the Sea Baths.

City2Bay 1.5km Family Run starts at 8.00am at South Beach Reserve, St Kilda.

Click here to view start line maps

Getting to the Start
The easiest and best way to get to City2Bay 10km Run is by train to Southern Cross Station. Make sure you leave enough time to walk from the station (approx. 5-7 minutes) and organise your baggage storage. Most tram services do not operate early enough on Sunday morning to get you to the start line in time. Alternatively, if you are driving to the start, there is plenty of parking available under Etihad Stadium.

St Kilda is serviced by trams for those participating in the 5km or 1.5km events. However, please be aware that tram services on Sunday start later than during the week and it may not be possible to get to the start on time. For those driving, there is plenty of parking around Luna Park and at the Sea Baths.

Riding your bike might also be a pleasant alternative, bike parking will be available if you choose this option.

The traffic and transport section will give more specific parking information closer to event day.

Transport
Free Bus Shuttle from St Kilda?

We are pleased to announce the provision of limited free seats on shuttle buses leaving St Kilda Sea Baths back to Docklands from 10.00am to 11.00am on a first come first served basis.

Conversely you might like a gentle warm-down run back to the city or perhaps you could stay a while in St Kilda and enjoy the beach or check out the Sunday market, then catch a leisurely tram back later in the day.

Tight Train Times?

Our research tells us that most trains arrive at Southern Cross Station between 7.50am and 8.10am, so time will be tight for dropping off your bags, making a toilet stop then getting to the start line.

Park and Run?

If you decide to drive to Docklands, Etihad Stadium has a $9.00 weekend 24-hour parking rate. You can pay by credit card or cash.

Finish Locations
All three runs finish at South Beach Reserve, St Kilda.

Baggage
Baggage check-in for 10km participants is located at the Etihad Stadium check-in centre, Upper Concourse, Corner Latrobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. Trucks will transport all bags dropped off at Etihad Stadium to the finish venue at South Beach Reserve, St Kilda.

All 5km and 1.5km participants will have use of a baggage storage facility at the St Kilda venue.

A baggage tag will be supplied attached to your race number. Detach this tag on race day and loop it through your backpack securely so that you can identify it easily for collection.

We take all care but no responsibility for lost or stolen baggage items. If you have something valuable, please carry it with you or better still, leave it at home.

Baggage storage cut-off times:

• 10km – 8.15am
• 5km & 1.5km – 7:50am

Toilets
Toilet facilities for 10km run participants are located inside the Etihad Stadium concourse 5 minutes from the start line. There are no toilet facilities at the 10km start line in Bourke Street West. Portaloo facilities will be available at the venue at St Kilda Beach for all 5km and 1.5km participants.

Limited portaloos will also be available on-course at the drink stations.

Drink Stations

• 10km Run – There are three water stations, at approximately 3.5km, 5km and 7.5km. Water is available at the start and water and sport drink at the finish.
• 5km Run – There is one water station at the 2.5km turn-around point and water is available at the start/finish.
• 1.5km Run – Water is available at the start/finish.

Water and sport drink will also be available at the finish line for all participants.

Medical Services
Venue: A fully equipped first aid team with doctor and paramedics will operate a medical centre at the start/finish line at South Beach Reserve.

10Km Start: A mobile first aid unit will be stationed at the start line of the 10km run at Docklands, which will then accompany the tail of the run.

Course: First aid units will be stationed at the drink stations at the 3.5km, 5km and 7.5km points. Bicycle paramedics will monitor the 10km course.

Ambulance Victoria will also stand-by and support the first aid team with paramedics and a patient transport vehicle, should it be required.

Participants should take every precaution to have a safe and enjoyable run. If you have had a recent illness just prior to the event, you should take your doctor’s advice about participating in the event. Make sure you hydrate prior to the run and drink along the way.

Hot Weather Advice
The average mean temperature for early January is 20 degrees and the average maximum temperature is 26 degrees. Ensure you drink plenty of fluid before and after your run and wear a t-shirt or singlet with wicking properties and if it is a sunny day, a cap that allows your scalp to breathe.

Registration Information
Information Desk: A registration information desk will be located at the start venue in Etihad Stadium and at the start/finish venue at South Beach Reserve, St Kilda. The information desks will operate on event day from 7.00am until the start of the race.

Lost Race Numbers: If for any reason you lose your race number, you can have a new number issued at the information desk up to 30 minutes before your race start.

Race Packs: Your race pack will be mailed progressively prior to the event, commencing in mid December. Participants who enter after 5pm on 30 December will be required to pick up their race pack from the information desk at their start location, either Etihad Stadium (10km) or South Beach Reserve (5km, 1.5km), at least 30 minutes prior to race start time.

Early Bird Close of Entry: Monday 13 December 2010
Close of Entry: Friday 7 January 2011 at 5:00pm

Team Entries
When registering as a team you need to appoint a team captain who can then enter and pay for all individuals. Your team captain can then alter entry details or add additional members to the team.

In order to be eligible for a team prize the minimum number in a team is four and there is no limit to the maximum number. Only the first four team members’ accumulative times are counted in determining the winning team.

Team prizes are first, second and third in both 10km and 5km runs. First team in each race wins a specially sculpted City 2 Bay trophy and the four team members will receive their own miniature replica. Second and third teams will receive a team’s prize pack.

Prizes will be awarded on the day during the presentation ceremony for each event.

Prizes

* In order to be eligible for a team prize the minimum number in a team is four and there is no limit to the maximum number. Only the first four team members’ accumulative times are counted in determining the winning team.

Random Draw Prizes: Lots of random draw prizes will be given out after the presentation of the 10km run. Stay tuned for special announcements.

Presentations

• 1.5km Presentations – 8.45am
• 5km Presentations – 8.55am
• 10km Presentations – 9.30am

All presentations will take place on the presentation stage in the post-run village.

Finishers’ Medal
All participants will receive a beautifully crafted, souvenir finishers’ medal at the finish line.

Results
Results for all three events will be posted on the website overnight and will be available on Monday 10 January.

Merchandise
City 2 Bay merchandise will be available to purchase over the coming weeks.