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Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival SUPPORT SPONSORS BACK TO THE ‘G 2012 Race Information Booklet Medibank Melbourne Marathon - 42.195km INCORPORATING Flight Centre Half Marathon - 21.1km • Australian Marathon Championship The Coffee Club 10km • Victorian Marathon Championship ASICS 5.7km Run • Active Feet Runners Expo ASICS 3km Walk • Corporate and Team Tents • Music and Entertainment Race Administration & Event Queries For Further information please visit Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival melbournemarathon.com.au, or email Level 3, 480 St Kilda Road [email protected] Melbourne VIC 3004 Cross the Finish line inside the MCG • $63,000 of Prize Money on Offer • Prizes and Giveaways! or phone +61 3 9864 1118 Australia Large Expo site with fantastic products on offer! • Festival atmosphere and entertainment for everyone MELBOURNEMARATHON.COM.AU MELBOURNEMARATHON.COM.AU Welcome to the 2012 Medibank Melbourne What better encouragement to get up off the couch Marathon Festival! and into our runners than the Olympic Games.

I am delighted to once again support the iconic I am looking forward to pounding the pavement Australian event that is the Medibank Melbourne alongside you when we take on this year’s half Marathon Festival. marathon on October 14. 2012 marks the 35th anniversary of the event and I encourage you all to challenge yourselves a little The countdown is on! further, train a little harder, run a little faster and achieve beyond your expectations. Tony Jones Event Ambassador I look forward to guiding you all on your training Welcome journey and cheering you across the finish line on October 14. Welcome to the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Eat. Run. Rest. Play. Marathon Festival. As Melbourne’s iconic marathon event, we’re delighted to have you join us in one of Steve Moneghetti our city’s most celebrated sporting festivals. BACK ‘ Event Ambassador The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival is a I am so excited to be a part of the 2012 Medibank fantastic event for the City of Melbourne and one Melbourne Marathon Festival, this is the first year which Medibank is proud to support. As well as TO THE I have been involved with the event and anxiously encouraging participation in sport and healthy G await October 14. activities, it also helps benefit the many wonderful Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival charities that work hard to make our community The joy of running for me is the sense of a better place to be. And all this in addition IMG, the promoter of the Medibank Melbourne board Garmin, BOSE, 3AW and Dole as well as all our achievement and empowerment when you cross to bringing together families, friends and the Marathon Festival would like to welcome Medibank support sponsors. Active feet are also back again this year the finish line and what better place to do so than community at a fun festival which showcases the as the naming sponsor of the Runners Expo – located on as the new title sponsor for the 2012 Festival as we inside the MCG. best of our city. the external concourse, outside Gate 2 from Thursday return to seeing all runners and walkers being able to Sunday. Once again we have the vital and continued This year I am taking part in the 10km event and Currently celebrating its 35th year, the Melbourne to finish with a lap of the famous MCG. support from the City of Melbourne, Athletics Australia so look forward to competing alongside all of you Marathon Festival has been an annual celebration Please let me congratulate all the participants who this and Athletics Victoria. fellow running enthusiasts. in Melbourne since 1978 and support for the event year will compete in the 35th Anniversary of this iconic I would also like to thank the City of Melbourne and the grows each year. Importantly, it shares many of Melbourne sporting event. This year the festival celebrates City of Port Phillip for all their support in allowing us to run Setting continuous short-term achievable goals is the values which are close to us at Medibank. reaching a great milestone in its growth and development through their iconic streets to show the best of Melbourne definitely my trick to a successful training program At Medibank, our purpose is For Better Health – with the 35th running and is grateful to all the runners and to Australia and the world. and fingers crossed I will be race day ready come better health for our members and better health for walkers who will participate in the Medibank Melbourne October. all Australians. Therefore we’re keen to encourage IMG is proud to be associated with the official charity Marathon, Flight Centre Half Marathon, The Coffee Club participation in physical activity and we have a partners, the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) 10km, ASICS 5.7km Run and the ASICS 3km walk. I would I wish you all the best with your training in the lead desire to reach more people and communities with and the James Macready-Bryan Foundation (JMB). Both particularly like to also welcome all the Melbourne Spartan up to the event. our value of living a healthy lifestyle. The Marathon organisations through their Volunteers contribute greatly Legends who will line up to start another race in 2012. is an event which encourages participation by to the successful running of the Medibank Melbourne Alicia Loxley people of all ages and levels of fitness. It’s great This year once again we are proud to be hosting the Marathon Festival. Also we wish to thank the generous Event Ambassador that you’re involved! Australian Marathon Championship as well as the Victorian contribution of participants as the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Championship. The exciting enticement for all Marathon Festival will contribute nearly $1 million to Needless to say, I am a sports fanatic and with a So whether you’re a first time entrant or a the runners competing for the Australian title this year is charities. couple of half Melbourne Marathon’s under my seasoned runner, here at Medibank we wish you that they will also be competing for a spot in the 2013 I would like to say a big thank you to all our support belt, I am really looking forward to competing again all the best for the 2012 Medibank Melbourne World Championships and we wish everyone their best run sponsors, supporters, IMG staff and to you, the this year. It is such an enjoyable course to run, Marathon Festival. We commend you for your on the day. competitors, for contributing to this great event and sweeping through the streets of our great city. dedication and fitness, thank you for the support The stature of this event has certainly grown over the years providing us with the opportunity to showcase Melbourne you are showing to your chosen charity, and – most with the help of all our major sponsors including Medibank, to the world! Enjoy the thrill of running around this great city Coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games importantly – look forward to seeing you at the Flight Centre, The Coffee Club, ASICS, Powerade and in of ours and being part of another iconic Marathon Festival. will see me based in London throughout July/ finish line! particular the support of our two key media partners and August but I will continue to train on the other side presenting sponsors the Sunday Herald Sun and Channel Greg Hooton of the world in the lead up to this year’s Medibank George Savvides 9. In addition for 2012 I would also like to welcome on IMG – Director of Athletics & Fitness Melbourne Marathon. Managing Director, Medibank

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FLIGHT CENTRE HALF MARATHON (21.1km) AIMS Measured Start Time 8.00am Start Location Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7 Fee Includes Entry, timing chip, results on website, medal, gift and a copy of the Sunday Herald Sun Field Limit A field limit will apply to the Flight Centre Half Marathon. Register now to avoid disappointment. Cut Off Time St Kilda Junction - 11:00am Minimum Age 16 years of age on Race Day KM Markers Will be placed every 1km on course Will be located at the start an approximately 2.9km, 5.9km, 8.8km, 11.1km, 13.3km, 16.3km, 19km, Aid Stations 20.3 and at the finish Exclusions Pets, Prams, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT PERMITTED on course Walkers Not recommended – Please be aware of Course cut Off Times and Locations Course Description runners veer right). Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Half Marathoners turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west service lanes and continue to LEFT hand turn into Southbank side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head along St Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the Kilda Road. St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (note: marathon MEDIBANK MELBOURNE MARATHON (42.195km) AIMS Measured At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of runners veer left into Birdwood Ave) until the right hand turn Start Time 7.00am - Runners 7.55am - Wheelchair competitor the Lake.This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert into St Kilda Road. Start Location Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7 Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square. Competitors then run along Entry, 35th Anniversary Singlet, timing chip, results on website, results booklet, finishers certificate, continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway. Fee Includes the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the medal, gift and a copy of the Sunday Herald Sun At the Carousel carpark runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk before U-turning in Aughtie William Barak Bridge. At the end of the bridge they make a Field Limit No Field Limit will apply to the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Drive approx 300m past the Pits Building. Proceed to a right hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn Marathon Cut All competitors that cannot run at a sub-5hr marathon pace should make themselves familiar with the hand turn into Village Green Rd and right onto Lakeside Drive on to Brunton Avenue before a final left hand turn into the Off Time Limits: alternate route for slow marathoners and obey instruction from marshals on the day and on to Fitzroy St where runners turn LEFT (note: Marathon MCG and loop to finish. Minimum Age 18 years of age on Race Day KM Markers Will be placed every 1km on course THE COFFEE CLUB 10km AIMS Measured Will be located at the start an approximately 2.9km, 5.9km, 8.8km, 11.1km, 13.3km, 16.1km, 19.3km, 7.30am (There will be two wave starts that correspond to your race number colour. Please start in Aid Stations Start Time 22.5km, 25.6km, 27.9km, 29.9km, 32.8km, 35.6km, 38.6km, 39.6km, 40.9km and at the finish the allocated area) Exclusions Pets, Prams, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course Start Location Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7 Walkers Not recommended – Please be aware of Course cut Off Times and Locations Fee Includes Entry, timing chip, results on website, medal, gift and a copy of the Sunday Herald Sun Field limit A field limit will apply to the Flight Centre Half Marathon. Register now to avoid disappointment. Course Description At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, Cut Off Time 2:00pm Cut off at the MCG Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders runners will veer right and head towards Elwood using Jacka Boulevard and Marine Parade to Ormond Esplanade and All ages welcome. Children under 13 years MUST be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound Minimum Age (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head turning right into the Elwood Park Recreation area, follow the the course along St Kilda Road. roadways through to right hand turn exit at Ormond Esplanade KM Markers Will be placed on course to a U-Turn in Ormond Esplanade near Kingsley St. Runners At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then Aid Stations Will be located at the start an approximately 3.6km, 6.6km, 7.6km and at the finish then proceed north along Ormond Esplanade, Marine Parade, right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of Jacka Blvd in southbound lanes to right hand turn into Exclusions Pets, Prams, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT PERMITTED on course the Lake. extension of Acland St, followed by a left hand turn into the William Barak Bridge. At the end of the bridge they make This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Fitzroy St. Course Description Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left Runners then turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound around the Albert Park Lake roadway. At the Carousel carpark, Street, left into Swanston Street and cross to northbound turn on to Brunton Avenue. 10km entrants (only) use the north service lanes and continue to left hand turn into Southbank runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge. Then there is a bound lanes in Brunton Ave to a U-Turn past the MCG then Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the Walk before U-turning in Aughtie Drive approx 300m past the RIGHT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a RIGHT back along Brunton Ave in southbound lanes. Runners then St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Pits Building. Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) turn right the MCG to the finish. Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave and right onto Lakeside Drive and right on to Fitzroy St. along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Walkers not recommended however if you would like to enter to right hand turn into Domain Rd. Followed by a right hand Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand The Coffee Club 10km event but only want to walk, please Runners then make a right hand turn at Acland St extension turn into St Kilda Rd. Proceed along St Kilda Rd to a right hand turn into Domain Road, followed by a right hand turn into St place yourself at the rear of the start field and be aware that into Beaconsfield Parade, proceed north to a U-turn just before turn into Flinders St. Kilda Road. Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn both Marathon & Half Marathon courses use the same roads Bay St heading south back toward St Kilda along Beaconsfield Runners then veer right into Wellington Parade South, at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square Competitors then run and they will be coming from behind you. YOU MAY BE Parade. turn right into Jolimont Rd, which becomes Brunton Avenue. along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to REQUIRED TO MOVE TO THE WALKING PATHS.

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Road Re-Opening Times Extremely slow marathon entrants should take note of Turn right along Domain Rd to St Kilda Road. Follow St ASICS 5.7km Run the following cut-off times and road re-openings on race Kilda Rd on the footpath to Flinders St. Turn Right at Flinders St and proceed to Wellington Pde. South. Turn 11:00am (There will be two wave starts that correspond to your race number colour. day. Please note that these cut-off times will only impact Start Time Right and proceed to Jolimont Rd and a left turn to the Please start in the allocated area) marathon entrants who are running or walking at 8 minute/ per kilometre pace or slower – i.e. 5 hours and 30 minutes MCG finish. This course has been measured and when Start Location Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7 plus marathon pace. completed will be the full marathon distance, course marshals and reduced aid stations will be in place to Fee Includes Entry, timing chip, results on website, medal, gift and a copy of the Sunday Herald Sun It is essential that competitors who miss these cut-off times manage this course for a 7 hour marathon time, it is up Field limit 5,000 competitors abide by the below information. Competitors that wish to to the individual to be aware of the route of the continue in their event after missing the listed cut-off time alternate course. Cut Off Time No limit however the finish area will be packed up at 2:00pm do so at their own risk and responsibility and will only be All ages welcome. Children under 13 years MUST be accompanied by an adult for the able to do so by running on the footpath and should note Minimum Age Preferred Starts entirety of the course that drink stations and medical facilities out on the course will be reduced according to numbers remaining on the Preferred starts will be available to Marathon, Half Marathon Aid Stations Will be located at the start at the 3km point and the finish course. Sag wagons will be available to take injured/unfit and 10km runners who have achieved the following Exclusions Pets, Prams, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course marathon entrants back to the MCG from designated aid qualifying times since June 1 2011. stations. Course Description path before veering right onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Marathon Entrants head north along Batman Avenue and turn left just Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand Marathon Off Road Time Limits Open Over 40 Over 50 turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left past William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to > St. Kilda Road Junction (30km) – 11:00am Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk. Entrants turn left onto Princes turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a Men sub 2:55 sub 3:05 sub 3:15 Bridge and left again into the path that leads down the back of left hand turn into the MCG. > Left turn into Southbank Blvd (34km) – 11:30am Women sub 3:10 sub 3:30 sub 3:40 Alexandra Gardens. Walkers > Finish at the MCG – 2:00pm Runners then cross Boathouse Drive, and follow the Yarra If you wish to WALK, please enter the 3km Walk event. Half Marathon River on the lower path under Swan St Bridge, proceed to the But if you are walking very slowly in a group, please keep an Final Cut off Time for ALL Events upper path to left hand turn crossing Morell Bridge, left hand eye out for runners as you get close to the MCG and do not Open Over 40 Over 50 turn onto the path under Swan St Bridge, following the river block their path. The finish line will remain open until 2:00pm. This will allow Men sub 1:20 sub 1:25 sub 1:30 competitors who have missed road closure cut offs and choose to continue on the footpaths to still finish. Women sub 1:30 sub 1:35 sub 1:40 ASICS 3km Walk The Race Organisers would like to thank Vic Roads, Start Time 11:15am CityLink, Yarra Trams, City of Melbourne and City of Port 10km Phillip for granting permission for competitors to access Open Over 40 Over 50 Start Location Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7 road normally prohibited to foot traffic. Fee Includes Entry, medal, gift and a copy of the Sunday Herald Sun Men sub 37:00 sub 39:00 sub 41:00 Alternate Route for Slow Marathon Field Limit 2,500 competitors Women sub 41:00 sub 43:00 sub 45:00 Runners Cut off Time No limit however the finish area will be packed up at 2:00pm Please register via the ‘Preferred Start’ link button under All ages welcome. Children under 13 years MUST be accompanied by an adult for the To assist with considerable volumes of city traffic at ‘Entry Details’ on the website before 5pm on Friday Minimum Age entirety of the course lunchtime we have introduced an 11:00am OFF ROAD September 14. Successful applications will be sent a policy at St Kilda Road Junction – runners MUST use the colour coded preferred start sticker and start instructions Aid Stations Will be located at the start and the finish footpath after this time NO EXCEPTIONS. A Cut off will also in the mail during the week commencing September 24, be imposed at the left turn into Southbank Blvd at 11:00am 2012. The sticker must be attached to your Race Bib to Exclusions Pets, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course (Runners who don’t make this cut off will have their race gain access to the Preferred Start zone. Timing This is a non-timed event number recorded and be given a lanyard with and OFF ROAD Course Map to follow) The Preferred Start zone for each race will be located immediately behind the Elite Start, with the Preferred Course Description Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St Proceed along the footpath along St Kilda Rd past the Art Starters only able to access the zone via the entry Entrants head north along Batman Avenue in southbound at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton gallery to the pedestrian crossing in front of the Concert area provided. lanes up to Flinders St and do a U-turn and head back down Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn Hall. Proceed across St Kilda Rd at the crossing and turn Batman Avenue in the nthbd lanes. Runners turn right just into the MCG left. After 30 metres turn right into the Alexandra Gardens before William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next This is a walking ONLY event. (down the path) at the lights cross Alexandra Ave and move to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk. Just prior to Fed Square, across onto to the Tan running track, proceed in a clock If you wish to run, we suggest you enter the 5.7km run event. turn left and head south/east along the river side of Birrarung wise direction along the path to Domain Road. Marr to the wooden footbridge. Entrants turn left onto IMPORTANT - This is a non-timed event therefore you will wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Right turn onto William not receive a Timing Chip in your Race Pack.

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Personal Refreshments – Athletics Victoria volunteers will be available to assist Race Bibs athletes in finding their personal refreshment however it is Marathon Competitors Only the responsibility of each athlete to find their own drink. Your Race Bib identifies you as an Official competitor of the Event. Race numbers must be worn on the front of your Marathon competitors that wish to have their own > Plastic bottles only - NO GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED refreshments available to collect from designated Drink t-shirt or singlet. No participant is permitted to start, Stations on course during Race Day, please see instructions > Items will NOT be accepted outside 9.00am to 2.00pm or will be allowed on course, without their correct race below for dropping off your drink bottles on Saturday number. Non-registered participants will be removed from October 13. > Items not collected during the event will be discarded the course and are not permitted to consume the resources supplied for registered runners. On the reverse side of your Prize Money bib, each competitor will need to complete the details as Drop off location required for medical purposes. Please complete this prior There will be a designated area at the Medibank Melbourne The following prize money (Total Prize pool of $AUD 63,000) to race morning. Marathon Festival Race Information Office which is located will be awarded for the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon between Gates 1 and 2 at the MCG. Festival and the Australian Marathon Championship. Timing System Extra prize pools are on offer for competitors who break Please Note - Drop off Saturday October 13 between Race Records in the Marathon. In 2012, four events will be timed using a Timing Chip 9.00am - 2.00pm ONLY system. Medibank Melbourne Marathon Drop off your drink bottles (marked with your name, race Please note – The ASICS 3km Walk will NOT be a timed event. Therefore you will not receive a timing chip or Wear your Race Bib on number and drink station location e.g. “9km”). st nd rd th th 1 Place 2 Place 3 Place 4 Place 5 Place results. the front of your running shirt. Your personal refreshments must be CLEARLY MARKED. $10,000 $5,000 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 IMPORTANT: your timing chip is on the back of the Race Special Needs Bottles will be the last table in the Drink Bib and may appear as a label. Do not remove or tamper Station - there will be separation of about 30metres where Australian Marathon Championship with this chip in any way as it might result in NO TIME possible being recorded for your effort. 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Personal refreshments can be collected during the race from the following four special drink stations $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 1. Albert Rd Drive (Nth End Albert Park Lake) - 9km Flight Centre Half Marathon 2. Mills St / Beaconsfield Parade (Northbound Route) - 19km 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 3. Elwood LSC - 25km $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 4. Linlithgow Ave / Government House Drive - 35km

These drink station tables will be overseen by Athletics The Coffee Club 10km Run Victoria volunteers and are specifically for special drinks and will be part of existing Drink Stations and have all 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place the facilities. Timing Chip $600 $400 $200

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Entry Closing Times Changing Events Team Entries 10km Online Entries Monday 10 September 2012 What is a team? Corporate - Male (incl Mixed) For all online entries received after Sunday July 29, Race Changes are allowed before 11:59pm on Monday > A team consists of a minimum of five (5) competitors Corporate – Female 10 September 2012 (AEST). Please email enquiries@ Race Packs must be collected from the Race Week Office > Teams can compete in the Marathon (42.195km); melbournemarathon.com.au if you wish to change events. at the MCG during Race Week. Half Marathon (21.1km) and 10km events (Team entries Social – Male (incl Mixed) > If you submit to compete in a shorter-distance race, in the 5.7km Run and 3km Walk are allowed, however, Please Note – Race Packs WILL NOT be sent out after Social – Female there is no refund of the difference between entry fees these are non-competitive events and prize money will this date not be awarded) University – Male (incl Mixed) > If you submit to compete a longer-distance race, 5:00pm Friday October 12 Online Entries Close the difference in race fee is payable at the time of transfer. > All members in a Team must complete the same distance University – Female event ie five (5) people all competing in the 10km event 8:00am Thursday October 11 – 3:00pm Saturday Changes from Tuesday 11 September The times of the first five (5) competitors across the Finish October 13 In person entries and race pack collection at the > > Team categories are: Line count towards the ‘Team Total Time’ Race Week Office at the MCG. Race changes are allowed and can only be made in person at: Marathon > Corporate Teams – the Team Name must include the Age Categories/Limits MEDIBANK MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL RACE “Company” or “Business” name e.g. “Team Medibank” WEEK OFFICE MCG – Gate 2 (Melways Ref – 2G D7) Corporate - Male (incl Mixed) Individual competitors - > A Team Trophy will be awarded to 1st place in each Male & Female categories listed below: Opening at the following times: Corporate – Female category > Thursday 11 October 8:00am - 6.00pm Social – Male (incl Mixed) > A Team Trophy will be awarded to the Team with the Marathon Half Marathon 10km > Friday 12 October 7.00am - 7.00pm largest number of finishers on Race Day Social – Female 18-19 16 – 19 14-17 > Saturday 13 October 8.00am - 3.00pm University – Male (incl Mixed) Rules & Regulations 20-39 20 – 39 18-19 Withdrawals - Pre-Event University – Female > No public urination anywhere at the Start Areas or on 40-44 40 – 44 20-39 course – the Police will be fining people not obeying this law. The following cancellation fees apply for withdrawals from Portable toilets will be available at nominated Aid Stations. 45-49 45 – 49 40-49 the 2012 event: Half Marathon > Only participants with the Official Medibank Melbourne Corporate - Male (incl Mixed) 50-54 50 – 54 50-59 Medibank Melbourne Marathon $40.00 Marathon Festival race number will be permitted on the Corporate – Female course. All other persons (including bikes) will be removed 55-59 55 – 59 60-64 Flight Centre Half Marathon $30.00 from the course Social – Male (incl Mixed) 60-64 60 – 64 65-69 The Coffee Club 10km $20.00 > Please be aware of course time limits and exclusions for Social – Female your event 65-69 65 – 69 70-74 ASICS 5.7km Run $15.00 University – Male (incl Mixed) > iPods are discouraged. However, if using one, please be 70-74 70 – 74 75+ ASICS 3km Walk $15.00 courteous to other competitors and be mindful of marshals University – Female and volunteers who may be calling out instructions. 75+ 75 + Please note: Withdrawals received from 12:00am on > Prams are only permitted in the 3km Walk. Thursday 20 September (AEST) are not eligible for a refund Please note: the 5.7km Run and the 3km Walk are of any portion of their entry fee. non-competitive events and therefore age categories are For any queries please email not listed. There can be NO exceptions to these age If you wish to withdraw from any of the [email protected] categories and age limits strictly apply. Events prior to Race Day, please complete the appropriate form on the Event website.

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Getting To The Start Line 2012 MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL RACE WEEK SCHEDULE Marathon, Half Marathon And 10Km Competitors With start times of 7:00am, 8:00am and 7:30am respectively, These selected locations will avoid any 8.00am – 6.00pm MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL RACE WEEK OFFICE public transport is not an option for Marathon, Half Marathon Road Closures and are easy walking distances to the MCG. Thursday 11 and 10km Competitors. You should strongly consider asking Please be aware these drop off areas ARE NOT marshalled October EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT GATE 2, MCG a friend to drop you off or hire a taxi (ask them to drop so please take care when getting out of vehicles and pulling For Late Entries, collection of Race Packs, change of events and general you off opposite the Hilton on the Park Hotel in Wellington away from the curb – only do so when safe. Parade. enquiries Swan Street – adjacent to Richmond Railway Station 4:00pm – 6:00pm OFFICIAL ACTIVE FEET RUNNERS EXPO OPENING 5.7Km And 3Km Walk Competitors Wellington Parade – opposite Hilton Hotel EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT GATE 1, MCG With start times of 11:00am and 11:15am respectively, Olympic Boulevard – opposite the Westpac Centre public transport is your best option as most car parks close Friday 12 7.00am – 7.00pm MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL RACE WEEK OFFICE to the MCG will already have been taken by Marathon, October EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT GATE 2, MCG Half Marathon and 10km entrants. The first Sunday morning Parking Options train on most lines arrives at Flinders Street Station between (Refer to road closures for access limitations) For Late Entries, collection of Race Packs, change of events and general 7:50am and 8:00am (check departure times at your local enquiries train station). If you are coming in on the Frankston, The status of the MCG Car park is yet to be confirmed. 9.00am – 7.00pm ACTIVE FEET RUNNERS EXPO Dandenong, Sandringham, Lilydale, Glen Waverley or Please see other suggested parking areas below: Belgrave lines then save time be getting off at Richmond EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT GATE 1, MCG Station. Epping and Hurstbridge lines should get off at Federation Square Car Park – 450 spots are available, Jolimont Station. this is a 24 hour access car park. Entry is via Flinders Street Saturday 13 8.00am – 3.00pm MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL RACE WEEK OFFICE (opposite Russell Street) and cost is $12 for the day. Please October EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT GATE 2, MCG The first tram of the morning will get you into the City just note that Flinders Street is closed from 5.00 am so you will prior to 8:00am. St. Kilda Road trams will terminate at the need to enter this area early. Car Park access/exit will be For Late Entries, collection of Race Packs, change of events and general Arts Centre, while Swanston Street trams will terminate at closed from 6.30am until 1.00pm. Allow five minutes to walk enquiries Federation Square. over William Barak Bridge to the Start 8.00am – 3.00pm ACTIVE FEET RUNNERS EXPO EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT Why not carpool to the Medibank Melbourne There are several other non-ticketed areas on Sundays GATE 1, MCG Marathon Festival? but these will fill quickly from 5.30am. The Melbourne Marathon has partnered with Alexandra Avenue 9.00am – 2.00pm Personal Refreshments – designated area between Gates 1 and 2 CoCoRide.com.au to provide a carpooling service for runners. If you’re doing the Medibank Melbourne Marathon, (between Swan St Bridge and Morrell Bridge). Flight Centre Half Marathon or the Coffee Club 10km Run Once you find a park, walk across Swan St Bridge and take Sunday 14 5:30am Clothing Drop Off and can’t get public transport to the start line, you can the footbridge over the rail lines next to Rod Laver Arena. October Marathon - Access via Car Park Entry A on Brunton Avenue. share a ride by jumping on to the CocoRide website and This leads directly to the MCG’s Ponsford Stand. Allow 10 registering as either a driver or a passenger. It’ll be a great Half Marathon – Access via Gate 1 (Ponsford Stand) on the main minutes walk time. RACE DAY concourse. way to save money on parking and petrol, meet fellow runners, share training ideas and reduce your carbon Boathouse Drive footprint. (access off Alexandra Ave) 5:45am 10km, 5.7km, 3km Events – Access via Gate 2 (MCC Members Reserve) on the Lower Level concourse (via escalator or stairs). TIPS: Once you find a park, walk across Swan St Bridge and take Toilets Open – Access via gate 1 and Gate 2 > If you live close the MCG, you may find it quicker and the footbridge over the rail lines next to Rod Laver Arena. easier to ride a bike. Make sure you bring your bike lock This leads directly to the MCG’s Ponsford Stand. Allow 10 minutes walk time. > If driving, please allow at least an hour to park your 7.00am – 2:00pm ACTIVE FEET RUNNERS EXPO car, drop your warm clothing in the clothing area and use Fitzroy Gardens EXTERNAL CONCOURSE AT GATE 1, MCG the MCG toilets. It will take five minutes to walk from the (Wellington Parade /Lansdowne St/Albert St/Clarendon St Ponsford Stand/Gate 1 to the start line on Batman Avenue (city side only). via the Tennis Centre footbridge. Once you find a park, walk to Wellington Parade Sth/ 7:00am Medibank Melbourne Marathon > 5.7km entrants could do their warm up by jogging to the Jolimont Terrace. Allow 10 minutes walk time. MCG from the tram or tram station! 7:30am The Coffee Club 10km Anderson St SUGGESTED DROP AND DRIVE LOCATIONS TO MAKE access off Domain Rd or Alexandra Ave). 7:55am Medibank Melbourne Marathon - Wheelchair YOU JOURNEY TO THE START LINE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE Once you find a park, walk across Morell Bridge and take 8:00am Flight Centre Half Marathon the footbridge over the rail lines next to Rod Laver Arena. Please see below for a list of suggested areas where friends This leads directly to the MCG’s Ponsford Stand. Allow 20 and family can drop off competitors that are both near to minutes walk time. 11:00am ASICS 5.7km Run the MCG and the Start Line. 11:15am ASICS 3km Walk

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Please note the following Road Closures around Friday 12 October: 7.00am – 7.00pm Volunteer WITHDRAWING DURING THE RACE the MCG that will affect your access to parking. Saturday 13 October: 8.00am – 3.00pm Join an army of 1500 volunteers and help get over 30,000 Go to the nearest Aid Station where Marshals will have a Road Closures (Collect from Active Feet Runners Expo – External competitors across the finish line! You don’t have to be an two-way radio and can radio back to the start area to have Concourse between Gates 1 and 2) athlete to break records and make a difference - no matter you collected and delivered back to the race precinct OR NORTHBOUND (CITY BOUND) TRAFFIC what age or skill set, if you have passion and enthusiasm we Race Day there will be an official vehicle following the final competitor. want to hear from you. Become a volunteer and help make Competitor Gifts will be available for collection from the If you need to pull out of the event, this vehicle will take you 6.00am-12.00noon: Traffic heading NORTH along Brighton this year’s event the most successful ever. Register at: Show Bag Distribution Marquee, which will be located in back to the finish area at the earliest possible time. Road will be directed along Punt Road. www.melbournemarathon.com.au Yarra Park, between the MCG and William Barak Bridge Please make sure that you show your Race Bib to the sag Alexandra Avenue, Swan Street, Wellington Parade and all (next to the practice cricket nets). wagon staff and they will record your details. roads north of Wellington Parade will be open all morning Medical Assistance/First Aid at reduced speeds to traffic attempting to head west into Start Area St John’s Ambulance staff will be located at the Start Area in PUBLIC CATERING OUTLETS the city. Brunton Avenue will be closed from 5.00am until Batman Ave for the start of all five events. Food and beverage outlets will be available at the MCG 2.00pm. This year’s start area for all events will be on Batman To prevent chaffing, entrants are advised to use vasoline on offering snacks, coffee and cold beverages on race day. 6.00am-10.00am: Traffic heading north along Beach Road Avenue, about 200m north of Swan Street. Competitors will need to allow five minutes to walk to the start from the MCG their groin region and toes. Marathon and Half Marathon are required to exit at either St. Kilda Street or before competitors may benefit from placing band aids over their detouring at Hotham St and utilising Dandenong Rd via the Tennis Centre footbridge. When starting your race, SPECTATORS please make sure you run over the mats located underneath nipples to avoid irritation. underpass on to Queens Rd detour. Free entry, everyone welcome! the race gantry. Failure to cross the mats will mean your St John’s Ambulance Staff will be present throughout Yarra NORTHBOUND AIRPORT TRAFFIC official start time will not be recorded. Park on Race Day, tending to participants and spectators. Spectators can enter the MCG for free on Race Day via Gate 6.00am-12noon: Traffic heading to the Airport from the They will be based near the outside food vendors opposite 2 from 7.00am and there will be plenty of free entertainment, south are advised to exit Nepean Hwy at Hotham Street Half Way Points the Dennis Lillee statue, as well as in the post race recovery giveaways as well as the Active Feet Runners Expo and head west at Dandenong Road and onto Queens Way, areas for all participants. which will be located outside Gate 1 to keep spectators Timing mats will also be located at the half-way point in both Queens Road and Kings Way. Access to Queens Road and entertained. For health and safety reasons bicycles and pets the Marathon (21.1km) and Half Marathon (10.55km) and Kings Way will not be possible from St. Kilda Junction until TOILETS are not permitted. your results will include these times as an additional point of 12.30pm. reference. We URGE all competitors to make use of the ample and With all events finishing at the MCG, friends and family are Note: CityLink will be open all morning. clean facilities at the MCG before making their way over to encouraged to come along and soak up the atmosphere Warm Clothing Drop Off Area the Start Area. Access to the MCG toilets will be available of this iconic Melbourne venue. Spectators will be able to SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC from 5.45am via Gate 1 and 2. From there it is just a short sit in the Members Stand overlooking the Arena and also Competitors can drop off additional clothing in the Clothing walk over the Tennis Centre footbridge to the Start Line. watch the race on the Big Screen as competitors run into the 6.00am-10.30am: Traffic heading south along Beaconsfield Areas located at the MCG. MCG. The Official Awards Presentations and random prize Parade will be directed east to Kings Way at either Bays St There will be a very limited number of toilets available at the giveaways will be held throughout Race Day. or Kerferd Road. Detour via Hotham St to access Nepean Storage areas will be manned by volunteers and marshals Start Area for competitors. Please ensure you allow plenty Highway. on Race Day and it is strongly recommended that you avoid of time! placing valuables in clothing bags. Organisers do not There will be no access to Queens Road or Kings Way accept any responsibility for lost or stolen goods. WARM UP/AEROBICS from St. Kilda Road from 6.00am to 12.30pm. Use either Alexandra Ave underpass, CityLink or Dandenong Rd Checking in clothing on Race Morning Participants are advised to stretch and go for a light jog prior underpass. to their event. Competitors are asked to bring their own plastic bag to A full list of road closures is available on check their additional clothing into storage. There is a the Event website. perforated removal strip on the bottom of each competitor’s Race Bib. Competitors are asked to tear off this strip and attach it to the plastic bag when checking in clothing. Competitor Show Bag & Gift This strip serves as identification for your clothing bag and All competitors are invited to collect their Competitor Gift will assist volunteers to return your bag to you promptly. and Showbag either prior to the Event or on Race Day. They will be available for collection on Thursday 11, Droff off Locations: Friday 12 or Saturday 13 October from the Active Feet Marathon - Access via Car Park Entry A on Brunton Avenue. Runners Expo and on Race Day from the Showbag This area opens at 5.30am. Distribution Marquee. To collect your Showbag and Gift you must bring your Race Bib with you so that your bib can Half Marathon – Access via Gate 1 (Ponsford Stand) on the be marked. You can collect other competitor’s Gifts and main concourse. This area opens at 5:30am. Showbags, however you must bring their bibs with you. 10km, 5.7km, 3km Events – Access via Gate 2 (MCC Collection Times and Venues Members Reserve) on the Lower Level concourse (via Race Week – During Hours of Race Week Office: escalator or stairs). This area opens at 5.45am.

Thursday 11 October: 8:00am – 6:00pm

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Aid Stations Flight Centre Half Marathon Start & Finish Area Map friends after the race. Please note - we are unable to page competitors/family members over the PA system so ensure Powerade is the official sports drink of the 2012 Medibank See the centrefold for the Start and Finish Map. you have a designated place to meet. Distance Total Drinks Personal Melbourne Marathon Festival. Powerade Isotonic is Distance Needs Start Area Official Meeting Point scientifically proven to help you perform at your peak for Information Tent longer 0 0 > Rod Laver Ticket Boxes - located on Batman Avenue For any assistance on Race Day, please visit our friendly directly outside the entrance to Rod Laver Arena. Power flavours on course this year will be Mountain Blast 2.9 2.9 Cups volunteers at the Race Information Tent, located between and Lemon Lime served in your standard sized paper cup. Gates 1 & 2 on the MCG external concourse. 3 5.9 Cups PA Toilets Powerade. The power to reach your goal.

2.9 8.8 Cups Medals Toilets are located inside the MCG, at the start line in Do the right thing and bin your cups and sachets within the Batman Avenue in front of the Tennis Centre and Porta Loos Aid Station area only. If you are using any other bars/gels on 2.3 11.1 Cups PA Medals will be awarded to all finishers of all events. will be located in Yarra Park. course please also dispose of your rubbish at the Aid Station 2.2 13.3 Cups Age Category winners will also receive a Special Medallion – not on course. We can all help the environment and our PA Gate 1 and Gate 2 at the MCG open at 5.45am. approximately six weeks after the Event. community with these simple steps. 3 16.3 Cups Results Medibank Melbourne Marathon 2.7 19 Cups PA Presentations Results will be available from the Event website within 48 1.3 20.3 Cups Trophies will be awarded to place getters in the Medibank hours of the Event.

Distance Total Drinks Personal Melbourne Marathon, Flight Centre Half Marathon and The Distance Needs Finish 21 Cups Coffee Club 10km events. Random prizes will be given out Photos 0 km 0 km Cups from the stage during Race Day. See the website closer to the Event for more details and times. Marathon-Photos are proud to be the Official Photographers 2.9 km 2 .9 km Cups The Coffee Club 10km Run of the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival. 3 km 5.9 km Cups Distance Total Drinks Personal Medical Assistance/First Aid PA Photos from Race Day taken by Marathon-Photos will be Distance Needs available to view and purchase via the Race Photos button 2.9 km 8.8 km Cups P St. Johns Ambulance staff will be located at the Finish 0 0 Areas. on the Event website. 2.3 km 11.1 km Cups PA 3.6 3.6 Cups PA Finisher Certificates & Results Booklets 2.2 km 13.3 km Cups Massage PA 3 6.6 Cups PA Marathon and Half Marathon Competitors only Marathon Competitors Only 2.8 km 16.1 km Cups PA 1 7.6 Cups Massage will be available to competitors at the MCG after Results Booklets and Finishers Certificates will be sent to 3.2 km 19.3 km Cups PA P Marathon Competitors only within six weeks of the Event. Finish 10 Cups they finish their race. Follow the directions once you cross

3.2 km 22.5 km Cups the finish line. All other events

Asics 5.7km Run 3.1 km 25.6 km Cups PA P Finisher Certificates will be available to download from the Clothing Collection Procedure Event website. 2.3 km 27.9 km Cups Distance Total Drinks Personal Competitors will be directed by Marshals to the appropriate Distance Needs Television Highlights Program 2 km 29.9 km Cups storage areas to collect their clothing bags after crossing the PA finish line. 0 0 A one-hour 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival 2.9 km 32.8 km Cups television highlights program will be broadcast on TV post 2.9 2.9 Cups Meeting Points 2.8 km 35.6 km Cups event. Don’t forget to tune into Channel 9 on Sunday 4 PA P Finish 5..7 Cups We strongly recommend all competitors to arrange a November at 11:00am for the 2012 Medibank Melbourne 3 km 38.6 km Cups PA specific meeting area with loved ones after the race as Marathon Festival Highlights Program. P it may take some time for competitors, once they have 1 km 39.6 km Cups PA Water Personal Needs Toilets completed the race, to leave the Competitors Only area Photos from Race Day taken by Marathon- 1.3 km 40.9 km Cups (ie medical treatment, warm clothing collection etc) and Photos will be available to view and PA Powerade Medical find family and friends. Please arrange a meeting point purchase via the Race Photos button on the Finish 42 km Cups THE MEDIBANK MELBOURNE MARATHON prior to race morning so that you can find your family and Event website. FESTIVAL HAS GONE GREEN!

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ELEMENTS We are pleased to have ASICS as our Official Merchandise supplier again in 2012. Run The World RUN FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T The full range of Official Event Merchandise is available to purchase now via the The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre is once again very The James Macready-Bryan (JMB) Foundation, supporting Merchandise Shop on the Event website and will also be available during Race Week excited to be a charity partner as part of this year’s Medibank young sufferers of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Melbourne Marathon. at the Race Week Office and within the Expo. As you get ready for one of the Medibank Melbourne Marathon As part of this year’s Melbourne Marathon the Cerebral Palsy Festival events, imagine what it would be like not to be able to Pre-event Orders Education Centre is offering anyone who fundraises for us walk…or see…or feed yourself…or speak. This is the world of and raises $12,000, free flights, accommodation and many young people who suffer from a severe ABI. The official 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival registration for an amazing overseas running event in 2013. James Macready-Bryan was assaulted in Melbourne in 2006 Merchandise range is available to view and order online Choose from 20 fantastic destinations. Fundraise $6,000 and left totally and permanently disabled. He faced a future by clicking on the ‘Merchandise’ button on and you can participate in any Australian running event. living in an aged-care facility, with inadequate financial support www.melbournemarathon.com.au When you raise $2000 our partner Buller Wines will send for the rehabilitation or intensive therapy that would be needed. you some of their fabulous wine. If you raise $750 we will You can also requrest for a Merchandise Order refund your registration fee so you can participate for free. The story is all too common. Over 500,000 Australians have an Form to be posted to you by emailing Go to www.cpec.org.au to see all our amazing offers and ABI. Two thirds acquired their brain injury before they turned 25 [email protected] giveaways and to find out where you could be heading in and three quarters of them are men. or by mailing a request to: 2013 by fundraising for us. Melbourne Marathon Merchandise, The JMB Foundation raises money to provide: vital support Level 3/480 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004. CPEC provides world renowned education services for for additional services in care facilities; better access and more babies and children with Cerebral Palsy. CP is a brain injury appropriate home care services; and assistance with new, Orders will be sent out via mail (additional charges apply) that usually occurs before, during or after birth and is the age-appropriate residential facilities. The Foundation also or collected during Race Week from the Race Office at the most common physical disability in early childhood. plays an important advocacy role in the fight for better public MCG. RUNNING SINGLET $50 CPEC is the only one of its kind in the world and is incredibly funding for the young brain injured. Please Note – mail order will be dispatched in September. successful at teaching children to communicate and become We are proud of our competitors in their blue t-shirts and our mobile. Being able to communicate with your loved ones is army of event volunteers, supporting sufferers of severe ABI. Collection life changing. Being unable to tell someone you need a hug when you are a child is heartbreaking, however through the We welcome you, if you haven’t yet, to show your support by: A selection of Official Event Merchandise will be available for facilities, expertise and efforts of the CPEC team we are > Joining our team of runners: simply email purchase from the Official event Merchandise Outlet at the making previously impossible things like this a reality for our [email protected] and ask to be included MCG at the following times: kids. We receive very little government funding so fundraise in the JMB team for your event (if you are already registered). Thursday October 11 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm for us as part of the Melbourne Marathon and give our babies and kids a chance to face their own marathons in life. > Setting up your own fundraising page: go to Friday October 12 - 9:00am - 7:00pm melbournemarathon.com.au and click on ‘official charities’. Saturday October 13 - 8:00am - 3:00pm > Visiting our website and registering as a volunteer, or making Sunday October 14 - 7:00am - 2:00pm a donation to this very worthwhile cause. www.macready-bryan.com

RUNNING TEE $55

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