Melbourne Mother's Day Classic
The Melbourne event involves an 8km and 4km 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 our Melbourne Sponsors click here.
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (Melways ref: 2F J7)
The new start line will be on Alexandra Avenue. The course will then follow the scenic Tan Track in a clockwise direction.
Sunday 9 May 2010. From 6.15 am to 12noon.
- Enter before 5.00pm on Friday 23 April 2010 to qualify for the early bird registration fee.
- Mailed entries close Friday 30 April 2010.
- Online entries close at 12 noon on Thursday 6 May 2010.
- Enter by Friday 30 April 2010 to have your event information kit mailed to you before the event.
- Team registrations close Wednesday 5 May 2010.
- Registration is available at Alexandra Gardens on Saturday 8 May 2010 from 12 noon – 3pm and Sunday 9 May 2010 from 6:45am. Arrive early to avoid the queues.
Click here to register via the website or download a hard copy of the entry form below.
Teams
Every team member must register individually. There is no special entry form for teams, except if your team exceeds 10 members and one person will be paying for all fees. Please see large teams below for more information.
If you are entering as part of a team, it is imperative that you all nominate the same team name. We will endeavour to match up variations of team names should this occur however we cannot guarantee accuracy.
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.
All entries received before close of business Friday 30 April 2010 will have their Event Information Kit mailed to them. If you register after Friday 30 April 2010, you will need to collect your Information Kit at the Mother’s Day Classic registration area at Alexandra Gardens at the following times:
- Saturday 8 May 2010 from 12 noon – 3pm
- Sunday 9 May 2010 from 6:45 am
Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your event starts.
Event Information Kits and merchandise will be sent out from Monday 29 March.
Each entrant will receive their own individual Event Information Kit. If you entered a number of people at the same address then each person will be mailed their own Information Kit. Your Information Kit will include: race number, participant instructions, tribute card (if requested) and an IPICO timing tag (runner’s only).
Please note that individual race kits may arrive on different days, even if you entered them all at the same time.
Merchandise will be mailed separately to the Information Kit.
Runners will be given a timing tag and two twist ties. Please attach your timing tag to your shoe using the twist ties provided. Please ensure that your timing tag is attached correctly. You will not receive a time if you do not have a timing tag.
The timing band must be returned at the finish line, if it is not returned there will be a $50 charge. If you do not participate in the event or accidently take the timing band, please return the timing band to the below address by Wednesday 26 May 2010.
Return address:
Melbourne Mother’s Day Classic
4/11 Sabre Drive
Port Melbourne
VIC 3207
Please arrive at the assembly area at least 30 minutes prior to your event in order to allow plenty of time to register and warm up.
6:15am Registration opens
7:15am Warm up commences
7:30am 4km run starts
8:00am 8km run starts
8:55am Warm up commences for walkers
9:15am Pink walker wave starts
9:45am Blue walker wave starts
10:15am Green walker wave starts
12.00 noon Presentations and formalities finish
New wave starts for 2010
Due to the large number of participants expected and to ensure your safety, all events will be sent off in waves.
Runners
Runners are required to self-seed themselves based on their expected finish times outlined below. You will assemble into these groups at the start line. Runners are not required to identify their wave start time prior to the event.
4km run - 7:30am
1st Group) Under 20 mins
2nd Group) 20:00 – 25:00 mins
3rd Group) 25:00 – 30:00 mins
4th Group) 30:00 mins + (including participants with prams)
8km run - 8:00am
1st Group) Under 40 mins
2nd Group) 40:00 – 50:00 mins
3rd Group) 50:00 – 60:00 mins
4th Group) 60:00 mins + (including participants with prams)
Walkers
During the registration process, walkers will be able to select one of the following waves to start in:
Wave Start Pink – 9:15am
Wave Start Blue – 9:45am
Wave Start Green – 10:15am
Each wave has a capacity of 8,000 participants. Once the wave is full participants will have to select another wave. Participants must start in the wave selected.
The event will start on Alexandra Avenue and will then follow the roads around the Royal Botanic Gardens. The finish line will be located on St Kilda Road. Please note the start line is in a new place this year and you will be walking or running in the clockwise round the Tan Track.
The 4km and 8km runs are run separately to the 4km and 8km walks. Both events go in a clockwise direction around the circuit. There will be no runners on the course during the walk event.
See the course map below.
Train
Catch train services to Flinders Street station. Take the St Kilda Road exit from the station and cross over the bridge to Alexandra Gardens.
Tram
Tram numbers 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 & 72 all travel down St Kilda Road. Disembark at the Arts Centre and cross the road to Alexandra Gardens.
Further information is available from www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Cycle
Bicycle parking will be available on Boathouse Drive. Please bring a lock. We cannot accept responsibility for bikes lost or stolen.
Car parking
Is extremely limited. It is strongly recommended you use public transport to get to the event.
Arts Centre car park is open 24hrs
Southgate (access from City Road or Southgate Avenue) is open 24hrs
Federation Square car park is open from 8am
Please adhere to parking restrictions if parking on the streets.
Access and mobility
There will be an accessible drop-off point on event day on St. Kilda Road in front of the Art Centre. St. Kilda Road will be closed for Southbound traffic. All traffic wishing to use the accessible drop-off point must approach from the northbound lanes.
Disabled parking is available at the Arts Centre car park.
The information marquees are located at various sites throughout the assembly area in Alexandra Gardens, and at the start line and finish line. We also have “ask me” volunteers roving around the assembly area. Please ask these volunteers or go to the information marquees if you are unsure of anything.
Numbers
Please note that all runners and walkers need to pin their event bib number on the front of their top before arriving at the event.
Anyone without an event bib number will not be permitted to start the event.
First aid stations
There are two first aid stations on the course, positioned at the 2km/6km mark as well as the 3km/7km mark. There are also first aid stations at the assembly area and the finish area.
Water stations
Water will be provided at the assembly area, on the course, and at the finish line.
Cloak room
A cloak room will be located in the assembly area for storage of your clothing during the run/walk. Bikes cannot be placed in the cloak room.
Please attach the tear-off strip from your race number to your backpack or clothing bag. We cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
Food court
At the food court in the assembly area you will find a wide selection of food, coffee and drinks to enjoy including Dutch pancakes and egg and bacon sandwiches, Mother’s Day Classic BBQ and healthy fruit salads.
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, fairy floss 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.
- 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 4km run will receive $500 kindly donated by Australian Super.
- The female winner of the 4km run will receive $500 kindly donated by MMC.
- Age category medals for 4km 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+.
- School teams - Trophies awarded to the largest school team from a school with 500 or more students and a school team with less than 500 students.
- Largest corporate team wins a magnificent trophy.
- UniSuper Tertiary Team Award - the largest tertiary team from Victoria 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 Victoria - the individual raising the most money 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.
Tribute cards can be attached to your top in support or memory of a loved one touched by breast cancer. Tribute cards can be download from the website, requested via the registration process or collected on day from the tribute card marquee .
A special Tribute Wall will be located at Alexandra Gardens. Participants can choose to pin their tribute cards to the wall after their run or walk. The wall will be displayed at Federation Square in the week following the event.
Go to www.mothersdayclassic.org on 10 May for run results. You can also print out an official certificate from the website. Walkers will not be timed.
Presentation ceremonies
The run presentation ceremonies will be held at the completion of each event at the finish line stage.
4km runners at 8.15am
8km runners at 8.45am
Team awards and presentations will be held on the main stage in the assembly area from 11.30am.
Runners age category winners will be listed on the website and medals will be sent out to the winners within two weeks.
Age categories
U15, U18, 18 - 29 years, 30 - 39 years, 40 - 49 years, 50 - 59 years, 60 - 69 years, 70 - 79 years and 80 plus.
- 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.
For more event information contact: 03 9645 1333
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