A.C.T CROSS COuNTRy Club Proudly Presents RACE INFORMATION AND PROgRAMME Canberra Runner No.196 May 2010 Official Newsletter of the ACT Cross Country Club ISSN 1324-7557 | Print Post Approved | Publication No. 299436/0081 AbOuT ThE ACT A MESSAgE from OuR active, and to join with other like-minded individuals, So what better way to celebrate the benefits of running Cross COuNTRy Club Race PATRON, ROb DE CASTEllA young and old, local and visitors, elite and recreational, than with a festival. and to be as one in the enjoyment and celebration The ACT Cross Country Club (the Club) is a not for Welcome to the inaugural Canberra Road Running of running. I was delighted when the idea of the Canberra Road profit, incorporated association managed by runners for Festival. This new event marks a milestone for running Running Festival was first mooted by the ACT Cross the benefit of its members and the wider ACT community. in the Capital, and I’m thrilled to be able to support I look forward to seeing you all at Manuka. Country Club – it provides another reason for runners We are the largest running club in Canberra, serving the ACT Cross Country Club and be part of the it. I of all levels and ages to get together for competition the running community of the ACT and surrounding know that this year has been a bit rough and turbulent Rob de Castella and fun. parts of NSW. The Club has over 1,200 members of in Canberra for those passionate about marathon Event Patron all standards and ages (from elite runners to walkers running, but like many difficult times, what finally Under the direction of Race Patron Rob De Castella, and from school age eventuates is often better and more exciting then what the Canberra Road Running Festival made a clear to veterans). To cater was there previously. statement of community inclusion when it invited “all for this diverse group runners and their families” to take part, and included a the Club conducts a This is the case this year, with this great new festival Mini Jog and weekend Expo. broad range of events offering events for all, ranging from the 2k mini jog each year, including for kids under 10 years of age, a 5 k fun run, a half I wish all runners, and the organisers of the inaugural special events for marathon (the 41st running of the club’s Rex Foulkes Canberra Road Running Festival, every success. women and girls. Half Marathon), the new National Capital Marathon and for those wanting even more, the 50k Ultra. A WElCOME MESSAgE from OuR Club Membership of the Club is not expensive, is open to PRESIDENT, MR DOug lIMbRICk anyone and is managed on a calendar year basis. No other event in the region offers the diversity of road Membership entitles runners to the quarterly ‘Canberra races and experience against a backdrop of a venue The ACT Cross Country Club, founded in 1962, has a Runner’ magazine, and free entry to the Womens’ like the famous Manuka Oval and the cosmopolitan long history of conducting a wide variety of road and and Girls’ Jogalong and most other races except for Manuka cafe and restaurant precinct. cross country events, including longer distance events special events (an example of which is the Club’s half such as the half marathon, marathon and a 54 km marathon, which has been managed by the Club for Autumn in Canberra is the best time for running. It mountain running event. Each year the Club conducts 40 years). showcases Canberra at its most picturesque, with cool over 60 events incorporating some 90 races. However, crisp mornings and bright sun filled days: there is no this is the first time that the Club has conducted a Every year, the Club conducts training groups to better time for lacing up your shoes and heading out weekend of running incorporating such a diverse enable people to achieve their running goals, whether for a run, and no better reason then being part of this variety of events ranging from a 2km run for children up it be for a half marathon or a 10 kilometre fun run. great event. to a 50km ultra marathon. Experienced volunteers are always on hand to assist with any training questions and provide company on I congratulate the ACT Cross Country Club on their We thus have great pleasure in welcoming runners from those wintry Canberra mornings! commitment to provide a quality running experience the local community and from many parts of Australia and event for their members, the Canberra community to be part of this inaugural Canberra Road Running If you are interested in joining the Club, membership and I am sure many visitors from interstate and Festival.. We hope that you will be well supported by forms are available from any Club event, or contact overseas. WElCOME from ThE ACT ChIEF our many volunteers, that you will achieve your goals [email protected] MINISTER, JON StanhOPE MlA and will have a great running experience that will see I also want to acknowledge all the sponsors and you returning next year. For more information, please see our website at supporters of the Canberra Road Running Festival and Like many Canberrans, running is a big part of my life. www.canberrarunner.com.au thank you for joining us and making the event a success. The Festival has been very fortunate in securing With record levels of obesity and lifestyle related illness It affords us the values of fitness, a clear head, and the Manuka Oval as the race headquarters which will and disease in the community, events like this are more social connection of fellow runners also enjoying their enable half marathon, marathon and ultra marathon important than ever before as they motivate us all to be chosen form of exercise. runners to have a stadium like finish and will provide 2 3 wonderful facilities for spectators and runners. The the Bradman Room, Manuka Oval. Most of our major Ellison Building) or behind the Hotel Realm off However, for your own safety and that of the runners, event is also well supported by all our sponsors (listed sponsors will be attending, including Mizuno and the Bourke Street (both approximately 500m from the cycling on the marathon course is prohibited. in this race program) and we urge you to support them Runners’ Shop. Other companies attending sell a wide start line). Alternatively, limited street parking is as a way of ensuring that they continue to contribute to range of running apparel and related goodies so when available on Macquarie Street, or the streets around Free entry to Manuka Oval will be available to Canberra running through continued sponsorship. you come to pick up your bib number and running chip, Kingston. Parking on any part of any running courses Road Running Festival Spectators on the Saturday and come and see what there is on offer! is prohibited. Sunday. On Saturday, with the local football being held, We will be undertaking a formal evaluation of the please advise the gate attendants accordingly to gain Festival and look forward to receiving the views Food and drinks will be available for purchase from There is ample parking in the Parliamentary Triangle for free entry. of runners and volunteers as part of a process of the Manuka Oval Canteen, which will be open all day those wishing to cheer on competitors in the early part continual improvement. The ACTCCC is in discussion Saturday and from 7:30am on Sunday. (There is a map of the course: at the front and sides of Old Parliament Race Packs – Collection with a number of parties about the 2011 Festival and of Manuka Oval located later in this program.) House, and the car parks behind the Finance and Race packs (containing bibs, timing chips and sponsors beyond. We are optimistic that the Festival will grow to Treasury buildings (both sides of Parkes Place, information) can be collected from the Runners’ Expo, be one of the iconic running events in Australia. Good *NOTE: As our 2km mini-jog and 5km fun run are opposite the High Court and Questacon Buildings Bradman Function Room, Manuka Oval, from 1:00 pm running and we hope to see you again in 2011. being held on the Saturday afternoon, there will be respectively). to 5:30 pm on Saturday 1st May and from 6:00 am road closures around Manuka Oval. Specifically, on Sunday. Doug Limbrick Telopea Park West and New South Wales Crescent Unfortunately, parking is not available at Manuka Oval, President, ACTCCC will be closed to all traffic from 2:00 pm to 4:30pm on nor at the RSL club next to the oval. If you lose your race pack, you will need to attend 15 April 2010 Saturday afternoon. Please be aware of this and adjust the Event Expo at the times above. The cost of a your route to the Expo accordingly. Spectator Information and Cycling replacement pack will be $50.00 to cover the cost of The courses for the Sunday events are structured to the replacement timing chip. Race WEEkEND information: provide the maximum possible spectator views. Saturday 1ST AND Sunday 2ND MAy 2010 As the entrants do a lap around the Parliamentary Wearing of Bibs Triangle before heading out to Parkes Way, the best The wearing of your race number on a bib is compulsory Timing and Location of Events spectator spots are the top and bottom of Federation for all races. Race bibs must be worn on the front of The National Capital Marathon, Ultra Marathon and Mall and/or either side of the Rose Gardens on King the body just below the chest area.