REGISTRATION – BIB COLLECTION – MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
I WANT TO ENTER A TEAM, BUT MY TEAM MEMBERS WISH TO COMPETE IN DIFFERENT DISTANCES. DO WE NEED A SEPARATE TEAM FOR EACH EVENT? Absolutely NOT! You can enter a team and race in different events.
CAN I APPLY FOR A PREFERRED START? There are two ways to apply for a Preferred-Start:
1. Tick the box during registration and list your recent best time
2. Email your last distance and time to decastellarun@gmail.com
If you would like to request a priority start, you must be able to run your selected distance within the following times: 5km Male under 18 minutes; Female under 21 minutes: 10km Male under 37 minutes; Female under 40 minutes; 15km Male under 60 minutes; Female under 65 minutes.
Preferred-Start runners will obtain a fluorescent sticker from the Help Desk on the day to be placed on their bibs. They will be able to line up at the front of the start and will be given official front row access from 5 mins prior to start of your event.
I HAVE ENTERED BUT CAN NO LONGER RUN ON THE DAY, CAN I GET A REFUND? Unfortunately, as this is a charity run, we have a NO transfer and NO refunds policy. (As noted in our Terms and Conditions waiver Registration process).
HOW DO I GET MY RACE BIB? All those who enter prior to 11:59pm, Saturday 12th August will automatically have their race packs mailed to them in order to reduce pre-run crowds. If your race pack did not arrive or you did not have your race pack mailed to you, we recommend you pick it up the day before the race, Saturday 26th August between 10am-2pm from Burke Hall College Campus, Nolan Avenue, Kew. You can find us in the Garnett Hall. You may also collect your race pack on the morning of the event from 6:30am.
WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY RACE BIB IF I HAVE MISSED THE CUT OFF DATE? Bibs can be picked up from Garnett Hall – Burke Hall College on Saturday 26th August between 10am-2pm or on event day Sunday 27th August anytime from 6:30am until 30 mins before your event start time.
ARE THERE FINISHER MEDALS? We are excited to say that YES! Thank you to Medals Australia we will have finisher medals for 2023.
I PURCHASED A T-SHIRT. HOW DO I COLLECT? You can either:
1. Paid Postage. Order your merchandise before Saturday 12th August and have your merchandise posted. Postage Fee’s apply.
2. Click & Collect. You can collect your merchandise from our Pacific Team Sports Merchandise stall located on Studley Oval on Saturday 26th August between 10am-2pm or anytime from 6:30am on race day.
GETTING YOURSELF TO THE RACE
PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS Tram 109 along Barkers Road, disembark at Victoria Gardens and take the 10-15mins uphill walk north towards Kew, across the Yarra River footbridge and up Walmer Street. Turn right onto Nolan Ave where you will see the gates to Burke Hall.
WHAT TIME DO I HAVE TO ARRIVE ON THE DAY? We ask you to consider crowd sizes when planning your arrival. All participants should be ready to go to join their wave 15minutes prior to their event start time. Each event will have a small warm up session. Warm up sessions will take place on the Studley Oval.
15km Warm up session – 7:30am; 10km Warm up session – 7:45am; 5km Warm up session – 8:00am
WHERE DO I ENTER BURKE HALL COLLEGE CAMPUS ON THE DAY? The main entrance to our event is Gate 3 – Nolan Avenue, Kew.
IS THERE A BAG CHECK? Yes, there is! You must have your race bib with you and your number on your bag to drop your bag before the race and to retrieve your bag after the race. Please do not leave valuables at the baggage drop as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
• 5km turn around point
• 10km turn around point
• Finish Line
CAN I BRING MY DOG? There are STRICTLY NO dogs allowed due to safety reasons.
CAN I RUN WITH A PRAM? Prams are permitted in all events.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON COURSE? Yes! We have a toilet at Molesworth Street along the course.
HOW DO I ACCESS MY EVENT PHOTOS? Most competitors view their images via the emailed link post event. If you miss the link, go to their website at: www.supersportimages.com
