Brisbane

Brisbane Mother's Day Classic

The Brisbane event involves an 8km and 4.5km walk and run. If you are interested in taking part in the run or walk then please register here and check out the closing dates for registration below. You can also raise money for breast cancer research by taking part in fundraising - it's fun and easy to do!  Set up a fundraising page here.

If running and walking isn't your thing you can still join in the fun of the day by volunteering to help out. Please volunteer here.

Alternatively you can come along and support all walkers and runners and join in the entertainment and activity taking place around the course.  All participants are in the running for spot prizes, given out around the course on the day.  

Don't forget to fill in a tribute card to wear on the day, dedicating your participation to someone you have lost to breast cancer or who is fighting the disease. You can download one and create it yourself, please click here.

If you wish to make a stand alone donation to the Mother's Day Classic, click here.

To view the Brisbane sponsors, please click here.

Where: 

South Bank Parklands, Cultural Forecourt.

The Victoria Bridge end of South Bank.

When: 

Sunday 9 May 2010, from 6.00am.

Registration closing dates: 
  • Enter before 5.00pm on Friday 23rd April 2010 to qualify for the early bird registration fee.
  • Mailed entries close Wednesday 28th April 2010.
  • Online entries close at 5pm on Thursday 6th May 2010
  • Enter by Wednesday 28th April 2010 to have your event information kit mailed to you before the event.
  • Team registration closes on Friday 30th April, 2010
  • Registration is also available on Saturday 8th May between 2pm and 5pm at the event site. Please note late fees apply for any registration at the event.
  • Registration is also available on the day at the event from 6am. Arrive early to avoid the queues.
How to register: 

Click here to register via the website and pay for individual, family and team entries or download a hard copy of the entry form below.

Brisbane Entry Form

Once you download the form, fill in out and mail in with payment by credit card, cheque or money order.

To request a hard copy of the entry form, please ring our event organisers on (07) 3868 2444 and ask for a registration brochure to be sent to you.

Team registration

You can walk or run as part of a team. Your team might be a group of friends or a school, corporate or community group.

Enter your team by 5.00pm Friday 30th April 2010 and you will have the option of having your race kits couriered to your team captain. Otherwise, take advantage of the priority team express collection area on event weekend and collect all your team members’ race bibs at once (see registration times above). If you would like your team race kit sent to the team captain please contact the office before 5:00pm on Friday 30th of April, 2010 to make the request.

Please note: If your team consists of 5 or more team members your race kit will be available for collection in the teams collection area.  Teams under 5 can collect their kits in the individual collection area.

If you would like to start the race in the same wave as your friends, you will need to enter the same distance event (i.e. 4km walk).

Large Teams

If you are entering more than 10 members in your team, and a team representative will be paying for the entry fees, please contact mdc_teams@ausrun.com.au or call (03) 9645 1333 before entering online or filling in your hard-copy form. Entries close on Wednesday 28 April 2010.

Event information kit: 

An event information kit and your event bib will be mailed to all participants whose registration is received by Friday 30th April 2010.

If you register after Friday 30th April 2010, you will need to collect your bib on Saturday 8th May  between 2pm – 5pm or on the morning before your event at the Mother’s Day Classic registration area at Southbank .

Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your event starts.

A note for teams - if you wish to have your team packs couriered to the team captain, you must have all your entries in by 5.00pm Friday 30 April 2010.

Start times: 

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your event in order to allow plenty of time to register and warm up.

Registration will take place on Little Stanley Street Lawn, 300m south-east of the Cultural Forecourt.

6.00am     Registration and late entries open at event site
7.45am     4.5km run starts
8.00am     8km run starts
8.10am     8km walkers starts
8.45am     4.5km walkers start
10.00am   Presentations

The course: 

The event will start at Little Stanley St.  It then goes down Montague Road and onto the beautiful Riverside Drive.  The finish is at the Cultural Forecourt.

See the course map below

Brisbane Course Map (coming soon)

Getting there: 

Car parking

Paid parking will be available at South Bank and the QPAC Building from 5.30am on Sunday 9th May to accommodate competitors. This parking can be accessed via Little Stanley Street. Full information on parking and fees can be found at www.visitsouthbank.com.au. If you choose to park on the street, please obey all parking restrictions as per normal.

Event day information: 

Electronic timing device

If you wish to participate in either the 4.5km or 8km run categories you will be prompted for an additional payment of $3 for your timing chip. Walkers will not be timed and will not be issued with a timing chip.

Numbers

All runners and walkers need to pin your event bib number on the front of your top before arriving at the event.

Anyone without an event bib number will not be permitted to start the event.

Safety at the event

Please do not place any valuables in the clothing bags in the cloak room.  We cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.

For safety reasons please do not bring dogs, rollerblades, skateboards or bikes.

Prams are permitted.

Assembly areas

Information Coming Soon

First aid stations

Information Coming Soon

Activities at the event: 

Activities and kids stuff at the event

The Mother’s Day Classic includes lots of extra activities for kids and adults. These include warm up aerobics, roving performers, a food court, free massages, entertainment plus a kids activity area with face painting and jumping castles.

Kids can enter the Mother’s Day Classic to walk or run so long as they have permission from their parent or guardian. Kids who run the Mother’s Day Classic and win in their age category will be sent a medallion after the event.

Prizes: 
  • All participants receive a 2010 medallion, which cleverly converts to a key ring and lanyard.
  • Male and female winners of the 8km run will receive $500 kindly donated by Perennial Investment Partners.
  • The male winner of the 4.5km run will receive $500 kindly donated by Australian Super.
  • The female winner of the 4.5km run will receive $500 kindly donated by MMC.
  • Age category medals for 4.5km and 8km runs will be mailed to winners of each age category after the event. Age categories - U15, U18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
  • Largest school team wins a magnificent trophy.
  • Largest corporate team wins a magnificent trophy.
  • UniSuper Tertiary Team Award - the largest team from Queensland will receive a magnificent trophy. The largest tertiary team to participate in the Mother’s Day Classic nationwide will receive $1,000 prize money kindly donated by UniSuper. 
  • Highest individual fundraiser in Queensland - the individual raising the most money in Queensland will win domestic flights to the value of $1000 kindly provided by QANTAS.
  • Spot prizes - all participants are eligible to win great spot prizes including weekend packages, meals and gift baskets.
Important information: 
  • No pets, rollerblades, skateboards or bikes are permitted on the course. Prams are permitted, but please start towards the back of the group.
  • There will be a large number of people at the event, so make sure you use the meeting points provided.
  • Ensure you keep an eye on your children and organise specific points to meet before the event in case someone gets lost.
  • Be aware that you are a pedestrian on public roads and please follow instructions from race officials.
  • Please remember to dress according to the weather (warm clothing, rain jacket, hat and sunscreen) and wear comfortable shoes.
Contact: 

For more event information contact: 07 3868 2444

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