WHEN
Sunday 12th May 2024
Registrations for this event have closed.
Additional Information
DISTANCES AND TIMES
- 4km - 8:50am - Embrace & Honour
- 8km - 9:00am
- 4km - 9:10am
- 8km - 7:50am
- 4km - 8:00am
ADDITIONAL INFO
Embrace & Honour: If you have been touched by breast or ovarian cancer, join an ‘Embrace & Honour’ time, when we will reflect on the strength of our MDC community (formerly named Stronger Together).
Course Information
4km loop around Eastern Park. For 8km, you will complete two laps.
Getting There & Parking
Parking
Car parking is available in the vicinity either free or at minimal cost. Please refer to local maps for specific details.
Public transport
Train
The closest train station to the event site is Geelong Railway Station, for service times visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au. Connecting bus services from this location can be used to get closer to the event village as outlined below.
Buses
Route 30
The Geelong Botanic Gardens/Normanby St stop or Geelong Botanic Gardens/Garden St stop are a 10 minute walk to the event village
Route 60
The Geelong Botanic Gardens/Ryrie St stop is a 10 minute walk to the event village
6.30am – 12:00pm Hearn Parade to Limeburners Boat Ramp Eastern Park Circuit - All
ACCESS ADVICE –
Limeburners Boat Ramp - Access available from Limeburners Road.
East Geelong Golf Course - Access via traffic controlled slip lane via Holt Rd.
Geelong Conference Centre – Access via traffic controlled slip lane via Holt Rd.
Geelong Botanic Garden workers entry – Access via traffic controllers via Holt Rd.
Bib Collection
Saturday 11th May 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday 12th May from 6:30am
On the day schedule
Accessibility
Course is wheelchair and pram friendly.
Event villages may have grassed areas. Please refer to maps for further information regarding village accessibility.
On the day facilities
The Check-in area
Look out for the pink Mother's Day Classic flags.
Fundraising
On the day you'll be able to donate funds via the collection tins or via the SMS donation number (simply text MDC to 0488 849 632).
First Aid
A qualified First Aid service provider will be at the event, located in the event village. If you require medical assistance ask one of our friendly staff members for directions.
Entertainment
Live music thanks to ME
Kids zone
Roaming entertainers
Partner activities & giveaways
- Breast Imaging Victoria
- RACV
Food & Beverage
Coffee and food vendors will be onsite in the event village.
BYO water in reusable bottle. A refill station will be located within the event village.
Dogs
Unfortunately, no dogs allowed.
EVENT GALLERY
