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RUNNERS'
GUIDE
MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 15
Welcome
ANNELIESE RUBIE
Thank you for taking part in the 2015 Sunday Age City2Sea
presented by Westpac. Get ready to pound the pavement and pump
up the volume as we’ve added entertainment across the course to
allow you to Run Out Loud. The 5km & 15km courses will feature an
epic lineup of new on-course entertainment, including Hot Dub Time
Machine, Goodwill & Duncan, Stereosonic’s Andy Murphy, live
bands, cheerleaders, dancers and much more. The following guide
has been split up into 3 sections; pre-race, race day and post-race to
provide you with all the important information you need for a
successful event. Good luck!
SINGAPORE AIRLINES HUB
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START LINE DANCE PARTY
Hot Dub Time Machine is billed at the World’s First Time-Travelling
Dance Party, taking you on a journey of pop music history. Songs
are played in ‘strict’ chronological order from 1950 to 2015 with
enormous mashed visuals scratched live from vinyl turntables. Hot
Dub is all about singing, dancing and having the best party ever!
RACHAEL FINCH
Rachael Finch will be leading the Westpac Warm Up at City2Sea
to get everyone ready to run. At the start line, Rachael will be joined
by the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service crew.
WESTPAC CHOPPER DASH
Make sure you go through the Westpac Chopper Dash. For every
runner that does a short dash, Westpac will donate to the SLSQ
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service. Look out for the red
arch on course.
BMW SPRINT
The all new BMW X1 inspires more acceleration and less hesitation,
and even a fun run can provide an opportunity to for you to test your
boundaries. Introducing the BMW Sprint, a 700m race along St
Kilda Road at this year’s City2Sea. Record the fastest time in the
new BMW Sprint to win a BMW Intensive Driving Experience and an
all new BMW X1 for a week, valued at $2,445.
Enter now at thecity2sea.com.au/BMW
Current Australian 400m champion Anneliese Rubie will be at the
start line of the BMW 5km Run. She will be going through a
warm-up routine and providing training/running tips, as well as
running herself! Do you think you can beat her in the BMW Sprint
on St Kilda Road?
Singapore Airlines is bringing a touch of Singapore to the course,
with some recognisable icons of the island city ready to motivate
you to fast forward your way to the finish line.
STEREOSONIC’S ANDY MURPHY
Stereosonic’s DJ Andy Murphy will be spinning some epic tunes at
the halfway point to get you motivated for those next few km’s!
GOODWILL & DUNCAN
One of Australia’s finest DJ duos, Goodwill & Duncan, bring you
home with their party-rocking beats at this year’s finish line.
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PRE-RACE
fundraising and visit the event website and click on the ‘funds raised’
gauge today. thecity2sea.com.au/raising-money
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
SOCIAL MEDIA
The City2Sea Health & Fitness Expo is the place to go for all your
race day preparations.
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Featuring the latest products, special offers, free samples,
giveaways, competitions and the full range of event merchandise.
Our dedicated experts will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Stay connected and share your event updates through our social
network. Get the latest #ROL event news, see the 2015 winners
first hand and chat with fellow participants about your race.
The 2015 Expo is set to be bigger than ever! Admission is free
and all participants, friends, family and sporting enthusiasts are
encouraged to visit.
RACE Day
LOCATION:
The Expo is conveniently located at the Touring Hall in the
Melbourne Museum located in Carlton Gardens on the edge of the
Melbourne CBD.
11 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC 3053
Date and Time:
Friday, November 13: 8am–6pm
Saturday, November 14: 9am–4pm
RACE DAY GEAR DROP
5km Southbank Boulevard near Dodds St
15kmYarra Park, between the Blue and Yellow Start groups
outside of MCG Gate 3
Gear drop off opens at 6am and the last gear truck will leave
at 7.30am sharp. Please be advised you’ll be able to drop off
your gear at race bib collection, at the expo.
GETTING TO THE EXPO
Visit thecity2sea.com.au/expo/information for information about
parking and how to get to the Health & Fitness Expo.
Clothing and bags left anywhere but with the trucks at the
gear drop location will NOT be transported the the finish.
It is not possible to transport clothing or bags any later and have
them at the finish in time to sort and be ready for you to pick up. Any
clothing left in Yarra Park or Southbank will be donated to charity.
RACE BIB COLLECTION
GEAR DROP OFF PROCEDURE
Simply bring your eTicket or SMS with you to the Health and
Fitness Expo to collect your race bib. You can also have a friend or
family member collect your bib for you – all they need is to bring
your eTicket or SMS, easy!
PRE-RACE GEAR DROP
For the first time City2Sea is pleased to announce that runners will
have the opportunity to drop off personal items prior to race day
when they collect their race bib. Personal belongings will be
securely stored until being transferred to the finish area ready for
collection on Sunday morning in St Kilda.
MERCHANDISE
City2Sea, adidas and rebel have joined forces to design a range of
official event merchandise. The range has been created with you,
the runner in mind, and offers the perfect memento for your
participation.
Visit thecity2sea.com.au/merchandise to purchase your
merchandise, or visit the Health & Fitness Expo.
ITABS AND SMS RESULTS
Why wait to find out your finish time, when you can have it sent straight
to you by SMS as soon as you have crossed the finish line? Visit
thecity2sea.com.au/sms-results to order your event day result SMS.
To create a lasting memento of your race, customise your own
iTaB finisher’s medal insert, engraved with your choice of personal
message or your finish time. Visit thecity2sea.com.au/itabs/ to
order yours now. Your iTab will be posted to you following the race.
CHARITY
Make fundraising a focus of your Sunday Age City2Sea presented by
Westpac experience and raise much needed funds for a cause close
to your heart. The City2Sea aims to raise over $500,000 as part of
an overall goal of $6 million across the 2015 Run Out Loud series,
contributing to more than 850 charities.
Online fundraising is rewarding and easy, take your challenge to
the next step and create a fundraising page. Donations are still
able to be made up until 4 weeks after the event. Kick start your
•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.
•Individual items may only be placed within the bag, such
as a change of clothes, lightweight jacket, water bottle and
post-race snacks.
•Show your bib when leaving your bag with the gear drop
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volunteers at the start.
After your run you will be asked again to show your bib to
collect you bag.
No personal bags of any description (backpacks, purses,
handbags) will be accepted.
Do not leave any valuables such as wallets, keys or phones. The
event will take care of your belongings, but no responsibility will be
taken for valuables or clothing that are lost or damaged.
TRANSPORT
On event day, there will be changed traffic conditions affecting the
Southbank, South Melbourne, South Yarra, Albert Park, St Kilda
and Middle Park areas.
ROAD CLOSURES
The following road closures will be in effect on the morning of
Sunday, November 15:
•Wellington Pde South / Flinders St / Swanston St / Sturt St:
•
5am–9:45am
Linlithgow Ave / Alexandra Ave / Southbank Blvd:
5am–10am
•St Kilda Rd / Lakeside Drive / Aughtie Drive:
•
5am–11am
Albert Road Dr
5am–11:45am
•Fitzroy St / Beaconsfield Pde / Jacka Blvd / Pier Rd / Marine Pde:
5am–1pm
For more information, please visit
traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au and ptv.vic.gov.au/events
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PARKING
Parking will be available for participants driving to the 15km
event start area at a flat rate of $10. Access via Punt Road,
through Gate 5 and 6 in Yarra Park, opening at 7am. Participants,
friends and family are encouraged to car-pool and get dropped
off at the event due to the limited public transport services running
in the morning.
If you are having someone come to the finish to pick you up,
please remind them that there are many road closures and
special event clearways on race day. In light of these road
closures the ideal pick-up spot on any normal weekend may
not be available on City2Sea race day.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Entry includes FREE travel on public transport in Zones 1 and 2.
Simply show your race bib or finisher’s medal. Plan ahead at
ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800 007.
START AREA
Race Day Etiquette
Only Seeded or Preferred runners are allowed to warm up
in front of the start line.
•
•Starting before your allocated gun time will result in
automatic disqualification.
•Please no pushing to get over the line, the bib tags ensure you
•
record an accurate start time based on when you cross the line.
Please listen to the announcers for the important last
minute instructions.
•Please keep to the left unless overtaking.
•Watch your footing for ramps and potential hazards.
Race Bibs
In order to receive an official time, runners should make sure
their bibs are:
•Clearly visible on the front of the torso, and not covered
(e.g. a jumper).
•Unaltered and unmodified – please do not bend or fold
your bib.
•The correct bib – corresponding with your name and start group.
RACE START TIMES
5KM Start Times
START GROUP
TIME
START ACCESS ROUTES
Elite Wheelchair Start
7:55am
St Kilda Rd, access from Southbank Boulevard
BMW Purple Start
8:00am
St Kilda Rd, access from Southbank Boulevard
Start Line Closure
8:10am
No late starts allowed after 8:10am
15KM Start Times
START GROUP
TIME
START ACCESS ROUTES
Seeded and Preferred
8:20am
Queen’s Walk, access from Wellington Pde South, Yarra Park
The Sunday Age Red Start
8:20am
Queen’s Walk, access from west, Yarra Park
Gold Charity Start
8:20am
Queen’s Walk, access from east, Yarra Park
Green Start
8:25am
MCG Avenue, access from MCG Gate 2 area, Yarra Park
Blue Start
8:35am
Olympic Promenade, access from MCG Gate 3 area, Yarra Park
Westpac Yellow Start
8:40am
Marathon Way, access from MCG Gate 3 area, Yarra Park
Start Line Closure
8:45am
No late starts allowed after 8:45am
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FACILITIES
There will be drink stations and portable toilets situated at
the start and finish lines as well as along the course:
COURSE MAP
5KM
KM MARKER
DRINK
St Kilda Road
0
Water
1
St Kilda Road
3km
Water
Finish
Catani Gardens
5km
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Hydralyte
MELBOURNE
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MELBOURNE
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15KM
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Boulevard –
5km start line
3.5km
Water
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St Kilda Road
7.5km
Water
3
Albert Road
Drive
10.5km
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Hydralyte
4
lbert Park –
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Village Green
13.5km
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W
Hydralyte
Catani Gardens
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At the finish line, you will receive your finisher’s medal. Remember
to rehydrate at your closest drinks station and if you are feeling
unwell, please be sure to seek medical attention. If you have used
the gear service, please follow the directional signage to collect
your belongings.
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Water and Electrolyte
Drink
3km
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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 or email city2sea@
fairfaxmedia.com.au within 2 days of the event.
TOORAK
6km
ALBERT
PARK
13km
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REPORTING INCIDENTS
9km
MIDDLE
PARK
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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 at the start and finish as
well as along the course. They will provide immediate assistance
and if further assistance is required, such as transportation to a
hospital, 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.
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12km
Water
FINISH LINE
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11km
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DOMAIN
SOUTH
MELBOURNE
RICHMOND
PUNT RD
Water
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DRINK
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KM MARKER
Yarra Park
ROYAL BOTANIC
GARDENS
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DRINK STATION
SWAN ST
RICHMOND
STATION
ST KILDA
5km course
15km course
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PORT PHILLIP BAY
CUT OFF TIMES
5KM
TIME
DISTANCE
LOCATION
9:20am
FInish
All participants must reach
the finish.
TIME
DISTANCE
LOCATION
10:05am
7KM
nion Street. Participants will be
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asked to withdraw from the event
and move onto the footpath.
10:15am
7.7KM
Fitzroy Street. There will be no
further access to Lakeside Drive
after this time.
10:00am
10.6KM
Divert - Aquatic Drive. Participants
will be diverted onto alternative
lakeside path to complete the
event.
10:55am
13.5KM
ivert - Lakeside Drive.Participants
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will be diverted onto alternative
bike path to complete the course.
11:30am
13.8KM
Exit of Albert Park onto Fitzroy
Street. Participants will be asked to
withdraw from the event and move
onto the footpath.
12:00pm
15KM
All participants must have
reached the finish.
15KM
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POST-RACE
The Event Village will be situated in Catani Gardens. This area
will feature a range of exciting activations including food stalls,
live music, sponsor giveaways and event merchandise.
WESTPAC RED ZONE
This year Westpac’s Red Zone will be hotter than ever! With a
festival feel within a VIP area, the Red Zone will offer a host of
great recovery items for guests, including food, drinks and
massages. All Westpac customers are welcome to the Red Zone.
REBEL WARM DOWN ZONE
Head to the rebel warm down zone to stretch out after your run
and don’t forget to get your official merchandise from the rebel
Merchandise Marquee.
ADIDAS BOOST AFTER PARTY
If you’re part of #teamBOOST, make sure you head over to the
adidas VIP area once you’ve finished your run. They are giving
away 100 pairs of adidas BOOST shoes and giving you the chance
to win some great prizes in their BOOST Ball Pit!
FREE MASSAGES
After you race, your muscles may be in need of some TLC…
Luckily, we’ll have massage students from the Victorian University
Institute of Technology (VUIT) available in the event village
providing FREE massages for all finishers.
RESULTS
How can you be part of #teamBOOST? Just wear your BOOST
shoes on race day to gain entry to the VIP area
Results will be available online soon after the event where you will
also be able to download your certificate. You can also view your
race day photos and video online, courtesy of Marathon-Photos.
com. Check out the event day coverage at facebook.com/
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LIVE MUSIC
PRESENTATIONS
The FUNK BUDDIES are 8 professional musicians from Melbourne,
Australia. Between them there are many years of experience on
stages and in studios, at festivals and functions, in dingy pubs and
swanky clubs, in Melbourne, around the country and all over the
world. Members of the band have shared the stage and studio with
many local and international greats, at big events and on television.
They make a living playing, recording, teaching, writing and
arranging music. But when they want to let loose, we get together
and unleash their favourite sound, New Orleans Street Funk.
The presentations for the 2015 City2sea will be held at 9:45am on
the stage in the Finish Village.
PRIZES
All participants will receive a finisher’s medal and a downloadable
finisher’s certificate. Thanks to Singapore Airlines, the male winner,
female winner and wheelchair winner of the 15km course will all
come away with 2 return economy flights each. The full list of prize
details can be viewed online at thecity2sea.com.au/faqs
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SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS