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 PARK ST ELIZABETH ST ELIZABETH ST MUSEUM MARTIN PLACE HYDE PARK ST.
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