sydney, august 14

runner's guide welcome

Thank you for taking part in The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac on August 14. This year’s event has fun at every turn and will be packed with an epic music line-up to keep you entertained in the World’s largest fun run. The following guide has been split into three sections; pre-race, race day and post-race to provide you with all the important information you need for the event. Good Luck!

PRE-RACE

RACE BIB COLLECTION CITYFIT EXPO

The CITYFIT Expo is Australia’s latest fitness event with everything in nutrition, athletic apparel and footwear, fitness training equipment, supplements, well-being advice and the latest exercise technology. Featuring the latest products, special offers, free samples, giveaways and competitions and the full range of event merchandise, it is the place to go for all your race day preparations. If you registered on or before Tuesday May 31 with Admission is free, and all participants, friends, family a valid Australian address, you should have now and sporting enthusiasts are encouraged to visit. received your race bib. If your race bib has not arrived, Location please email us at [email protected]. Royal Hall of Industries, For those who registered from Wednesday June 1, you can Errol Flynn Boulevard, Moore Park, NSW collect your race bib from the CITYFIT Expo at the Royal Date and Time Hall of Industries, Moore Park. All you need to collect Thursday August 11: 7:30am- 7:30pm your race bib is a copy of your eTicket or reminder SMS, if you are unable to attend, a friend or family member Friday August 12: 8:00am- 6:30pm can do so on your behalf. Remember no bib, no run. Saturday August 13: 8:00am- 4:00pm @CITYRUNSERIES

pre-race

GETTING TO THE EXPO • Individual items only may be placed within the bag, such as a change of clothes, lightweight jacket, water Walk or Run bottle and post-race snacks It is easy enough to walk from Central Station, Bondi • No personal bags of any description (backpacks, Junction and Oxford St to Moore Park which we handbags, purses) will be accepted encourage you to do. For detailed traffic information, • Show your bib when leaving your bag with the gear including maps of special event clearways, visit the drop volunteers Live Traffic website or call 132 701. Do not leave any valuables such as wallets, keys or Public Transport phones. Backpacks or items that do not fit into the bags Due to the larger crowds expected on Saturday, extra provided will not be accepted. The event staff will take buses will be running from the Eastern Suburbs and care of your belongings, but no responsibility will be a free shuttle bus will be running every 10 minutes from taken for valuables or clothing that are lost or damaged. Chalmers Street at Central Station, direct to Moore Park. Simply show the driver a copy of your eTicket GEAR collection to board the free shuttle bus service. Collection at the Finish Parking Gear collection at the finish will be located adjacent The closest parking is the Wilson multi-storey on Errol to the event village in Park Drive South. Collect your Flynn Boulevard. For further details on parking and other finisher’s medal, head through the drink station and turn rates please visit eqmoorepark.com.au/About-EQ/ right up the path into Bondi park, following the signs to EQ-Carpark gear collection. There will also be event security and NOTE: Saturday is expected to be the busiest day. information marshals on hand to direct you. Please be Please arrive early and allow 2 hours for your visit. patient as our volunteers work to get your belongings back to you. Please do not park on the road as clearways are in place from 7am to 7pm on Saturday August 13. iTABS AND SMS RESULTS Please check signs before parking as all vehicles left in sign posted clearways will be towed and Why wait to find out your finish time, when you can a fee applies. have it sent straight to you by SMS as soon as you have crossed the finish line? MERCHANDISE To create a lasting memento of your race, customise City2Surf, adidas and rebel have joined forces to design your own iTaB finisher’s medal insert, engraved with a range of official event merchandise. A mix of event your choice of personal message or your finish time. clothing and high performance garments have been Your iTaB will be posted to you following the race. created with you, the runner in mind. The range offers Simply log into your Dashboard https://secure.tiktok. the perfect memento for your participation. To get your biz/default.aspx, select ‘My Registrations’ and ‘Make merchandise visit city2surf.com.au/merchandise Changes’ to order an iTaB or SMS. or purchase at the CITYFIT Expo. RUN FOR A CAUSE GEAR DROP Make fundraising a focus of your City2Surf experience At the CITYFIT Expo and raise much needed funds for a cause close to your heart. The City2Surf aims to raise $5million for more City2Surf is pleased to offer runners the opportunity than 850 charities. to drop off personal items prior to race day when they collect their race bib. Personal belongings will be Online fundraising is rewarding and easy, take your securely stored until being transferred to the finish challenge to the next step and create a fundraising area ready for collection on Sunday morning in Bondi. page. Donations can still be taken 4 weeks after the event. Kick start your fundraising and visit the event At the Start website and click on ‘funds raised’ gauge today. A limited gear drop-off service will be available at the start If you don’t have time to set up your fundraising page, on race day. All start groups will use the same gear drop you can still help by making a donation to your favourite location which will be located in Hyde Park North near the cause. http://fundraise.city2surf.com.au/event/ Elizabeth Street and Market Street intersection. This service city2surf2016 closes at 7am sharp to allow the gear to be transported to Bondi for collection. Please note - Clothing and bags left anywhere but the gear drop off location will NOT be transported to the finish. Procedure • Collect a see-through bag at the gear drop off area • Write your bib number on the outside of the bag with the markers provided @CITYRUNSERIES

race day

Live updates Weekend Today & Wide World of Sports Tune in to Weekend Today on Channel 9 and Wide World of Sports to see all the City2Surf action along the 14km course including Hyde Park, Heartbreak Hill, the finish line and all the fun in-between. NOVA 96.9 NOVA 9.69 will have their famous cheer zone around the 11km mark and will be broadcasting LIVE from the finish line. 2GB & 2UE Tune into 2UE 954 on race morning for exclusive live coverage of the City2Surf. John Stanley and Garry Linnell will be on course and crossing live to the George and Paul Show with live updates from the race. Simply be listening on AM or DAB+ radio, or stream via 2ue.com.au or the 2UE app.

Live Results www.city2surf.com.au Stay up-to-date with all the results on race weekend via the official website.

Social Media @cityrunseries #city2surf Stay connected and share your event updates through our social network on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. City2Surf is now also on snapchat! Join us at @cityrunseries to see all the live action on race day. @CITYRUNSERIES

wave start times

Start Group Time Location

Elite Wheelchair Athletes 7:50am Park Street

Seeded 7:55am Park Street

Preferred 7:55am Park Street

The Sun-Herald (SH1) Red Start 7:55am Park Street

The Sun-Herald (SH2) Green Start 8:05am College Street, north of William Street

Gold Charity Start 8:20am College Street, south of Park Street; enter beside VIP area

Singapore Airlines Blue Start 8:30am College Street, south of William Street

Westpac Yellow Start 9.05am College Street North; enter via Prince Albert Road

Orange Back of the Pack 9:30am Macquarie Street; enter via Martin Place

We encourage participants to arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to their race start time transport

Public Transport Entry includes travel on public transport including: • Train services (bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst and Dungog stations) • Regular Sydney Buses services • Sydney Ferries • Light rail Simply show your chest bib, finisher’s medal or wear your official volunteer t-shirt. Special event buses will be running between Bondi and Bondi Junction from 9:10am. The bus pick up locations remain in the same location as 2015, look for the directional signage, otherwise there are information marshals and event security on hand at the finish to direct you. From there, you can catch one of the extra trains back to the city or other bus services. Plan ahead at transportnsw.info or call 131 500. Parking The Domain car park will be open from 6am for a flat rate fee of $15. Road Closures Road closures and special event clearways will be in place along the 14km route from the Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach. All roads will be re-opened by 4pm, but if you can, leave the car at home. For detailed information, visit livetraffic.com, call 132 701 or visit our website www.city2surf.com.au/race-centre/ transport-faq @CITYRUNSERIES

start area

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RACE DAY ETIQUETTE Westpac Start Village Only seeded runners are allowed to warm up in front of For the first time this year, Westpac customers can the start line. enjoy the Westpac Start Village, located in Hyde Park. • Please do not push to get over the line, the bib tags There will be stretching stations, strapping services and ensure that you record an accurate start time based refreshments providing the perfect place to get race on when you cross the line. ready. Access to the Westpac Start Village is provided when you wear your Start Village/Red Zone wristband • Listen to the announcers for important last minute which is available for collection from the Westpac stand instructions. at the CITYFIT Expo. Or just show us your Westpac card • The use of mobile phones, iPods and other music or or banking app on the day. gaming devices while competing has inherent risks and as such Fairfax Events discourages their use by Show us your race face! competitors. Westpac Yellow Group runners, get ready to show us • Please get to your start line no more than 30 minutes your race face! Westpac will be taking a photo of all prior to your allocated group start time. 20,000 of you as you get ready to take on the 14km from • Remain to the left on course unless overtaking Hyde Park down to Bondi Beach. All you need to do is zoom in, find and tag yourself then share it. Look out for RACE BIBS the email on the Monday after the race with the link to In order to receive an accurate time, runners should zoom, tag and share for your chance to win! ensure that bibs are clearly visible on the front of the torso and not covered in any way — please do not bend or fold your bib. @CITYRUNSERIES

ON-COURSE ENTERTAINMENT

The Veronicas at The Start Line City2Surf will start off with a bang this year, with The Veronicas announced as the headline act! Fresh from releasing their new single “In My Blood” which is currently number #1 on the Aria charts, Lisa and Jessica Origliasso cannot wait to entertain the crowds at City2Surf this year with a live DJ set! Check out the rest of the live acts who will be out on course.

Rosie Campbells Bateria 61 Adam Harpaz Pipers of Distinction

Ministry of Sound Bondi Tony’s Beach Road Hotel Fire & Rescue Band

Salsa Street Party Uke Junction

Robbers Dogs Jazz Band AudioPaxx

World Bar/Banquet DJ’s Rock The Block

The Australian Army Rock Band NSW Police Rock Band Inner West Community Band Frieda’s Boss

Mary & the Funkers UNSW Warriors Cheer Squad Bridge City Jazz Band Sincopa DJ Band @CITYRUNSERIES

COURSE MAPS AND CUT OFF TIMES

cut offs There are six cut-off points along the course to assist with the re-opening of roads. All cut off times are listed below. All participants need to remain ahead of the cut off vehicles or will be asked to withdraw from the event and make their own way back home. The event is designed for participants to be moving continuously along the course, not stopping along the way.

Time Distance (Approx.) Location

10:50am 2.5km New South Head Rd at Ocean Street, Edgecliff

11:15am 5km New South Head Rd at O’Sullivan Rd, Rose Bay

12:00pm 8.5km New South Head Rd at Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse

12:15pm 9km Old South Head Rd at Military Road, Vaucluse

1:00pm 12.5km Military Rd at Blair St, North Bondi

1:30pm 13.5km Campbell Parade at Queen Elizabeth Drive North @CITYRUNSERIES

Westpac Foundation High 5 Dash

Join in the Westpac Foundation’s High 5 Dash! For every runner that gives our friendly volunteers a High 5, Westpac will donate to the Westpac Foundation. Make sure you look out for the team and give them a big wave and high-five as you run past! All money raised will go straight to funding Westpac Foundation’s Community Grants for 2017. Westpac Foundation is a charitable organisation with a legacy dating back to 1879, and has been helping communities to prosper and grow through social and financial inclusion. Help us back the organisations that are creating more opportunities for those who need it most. For more information visit westpacfoundation.org.au facilities

Drink stations & toilets Toilets will be located at both the start and finish lines, as well as various locations along course. Water and Hydralyte will be provided along the course and at the finish area.

Drink Station Road Drink Type

Victoria Road, Woollahra New South Head Road Water

Lyne Park, Rose Bay New South Head Road Water & Hydralyte

Top of Heart Break Hill, Vaucluse New South Head Road Water & Hydralyte

Kimberley Reserve, Vaucluse Military Road Water

Dudley Page Reserve, Dover Heights Military Road Water & Hydralyte

North Bondi, opposite Golf Course Military Road Water

Health and Medical Please don’t compete if you have been sick or have had a viral infection in the two weeks prior to race day. You may potentially be putting your own health, and the health of fellow runners, at risk if you do so. First-Aid stations are located along the course and at the finish. They will provide immediate assistance and if further assistance is required, first aid officers will facilitate. In the event that transportation to hospital is required, costs are incurred by the patient. Please remember to hydrate before, during and post event. It is recommended that all participants wear sunscreen and a hat.

Reporting Incidents Should you injure yourself while at the event please report this as soon as possible to event personnel which includes security guards, course marshals or event organisers; alternatively you can contact the event information line 1800 555 514. If you see any potential hazards at the start, finish or on course or any bags or suspicious packages that are left unattended, please notify event organisers as soon as possible.

FINISH LINE Congratulations, you made it! Once you cross the finish line you will receive your finisher’s medal, keep moving through our drink stations and rehydrate with water and Hydralyte. Follow the directional signage for gear collection, buses (all buses going to Bondi Junction) and our new spectator zone. To access the buses, once you have passed through the drink station, continue heading south along Queen Elizabeth Drive for the bus queues. Bus loading zones remain in the same location on Campbell Pde south as per previous years. @CITYRUNSERIES

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E Event Village for a post race recovery massage with their expert massage therapists. Plus, take home your free fitness In 2016 we have a new and exciting Event Village with our pack which will aid you in your recovery after the big race. event partners and sponsor activations - check out what Anytime Fitness, Australia’s largest fitness community. wonderful and exciting activations they have in store for you! There will be loads of giveaways, free massages, REBEL WARM DOWN cool down zones and live music for your enjoyment! rebel active members! Be sure to collect your wristband at Expo for exclusive access to our rebel active VIP area MEETING places including the rebel warmdown zone in the Event Village. Planning to meet someone after the race? The meeting Not a member? Sign up there! place signs will be located on Queen Elizabeth Drive, directly after the drink station on the beach side. Look RESULTS & PHOTOS out for the tall blue wing banners, these are arranged Results will be available soon after the event where you in alphabetical order. can download your finisher’s certificate. You can also view your race day and finish photos and video online, WESTPAC RED ZONE courtesy of Marathon Photos from Monday August 15 Westpac customers are welcome to use the Westpac at www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/home.py Red Zone in the Event Village. You will be greeted with live music, food, coffee and massages to help you recover PRESENTATIONS after the race! You’ll need to pick up your wristband (which All presentations will be held at the stage in the Event also provides you access to the Westpac Start Village) Village at 10:30am. from the Westpac stand at the CITYFIT Expo. Alternatively, show us your Westpac card or banking app on the day. PRIZES All participants will receive a finisher’s medal and WIN A TOM TOM WATCH EVERY 15MINS a downloadable finsher’s certificate. Prizes will be Win a TomTom Spark Cardio+ Music GPS Fitness Watch awarded for place-getters. valued at $349 every 15 minutes between 9.30-10.30am at the TomTom stand on race day! Head over to the SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON SOCIAL TomTom marquee on event day to register. Don’t forget to share your race days photos with us on social media! Post your event day photos on Facebook, ANYTIME FITNESS POST RACE RECOVERY Instagram or Twitter @CityRunSeries using the hashtag Visit the Anytime Fitness marquee in the Event Village #city2surf. @CITYRUNSERIES

sponsor acknowledgement

Fairfax Events gratefully acknowledges the support of the following partners who make The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac possible.

Event Producer Presenting Partner

Events

Major Partners Event Partners

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Media Partners

Supply Partners Government Partners

donate

Don’t stop once you have crossed the finish line. Your online fundraising page is still open 4 weeks after the event, make sure you follow up with your network and remind people to donate. Do post a picture of yourself on your fundraising page and share it on your social media accounts to get those remaining dollars in! If you didn’t get round to setting up an online page you can still make a donation to a charity of your choice at: www.fundraise.city2surf.com.au/events/choose_a_charity/18754?donate=true

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