WHEN
Sunday 12th May 2024
Registrations for this event have closed.
Additional Information
DISTANCES AND TIMES
- 5km - 8:00am
WALK
- 5km - 8:30am
- 5km - 9:00am
ADDITIONAL INFO
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Course Information
This is a flat 5km loop course that follows the Stockton foreshore walking track taking in views of the Hunter River, Newcastle Harbour, Nobbys Lighthouse and Stockton Beach.
The course begins to the east of the iconic Stockton Ferry at the end of Mitchell St and curves across the grass and turns eastward towards the ocean. Following the foreshore walking track along Newcastle Harbour past the Lions Park and playground with views of Nobbys Headland and Lighthouse. The course loops back at the metal path divider before the carpark and Stockton Breakwall. Travelling back, you will continue past the ferry terminal along the harbour towards the Stockton boat ramp and Sailing Club with its many resident pelicans. The track continues along the path to the turnaround point just past the Stockton Scout Hall. Return is via the boat ramp and ferry terminal to finish at the start/finish line.
Course Map:
Getting There & Parking
Getting there:
Event village and the start/finish line is at the first picnic hut on the Griffith Park oval - East of Stockton Ferry Wharf.
Getting there by public transport:
The event can be accessed by public transport using Newcastle Ferries that depart from Queens Wharf, Newcastle as well as buses to Stockton.
Getting there on foot:
From the ferry terminal in Stockton turn right and the run start line is at the first picnic hut at Griffith Park oval - east of Stockton Ferry Wharf.
Check In
On-the-day registrations and Check-in is at event village, near the first picnic hut on the Griffith Park oval - east of Stockton Ferry Wharf. Follow the Mother's Day Classic flags and signage.
On the day schedule
7:00am - On-the-day Registrations Open
7:30am - Official Event Welcome
7:45am - Runners Warmup
8:00am - 5km Run Event commences
8:15am - Walkers Warmup
8:30am - Walk Event - Wave 1
9:00am - Walk Event - Wave 2
9:15am - Speeches and fundraising update
9:45am - Raffle Draw
10:00am - Event Close
Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Pram friendly course
Wheelchair friendly course
On the day facilities
There are a number of public toilets and drinking fountains along the course. There are two public toilets, one just past the boat ramp and one near the Ferry Wharf.
Entertainment
Kids activities
Raffle
Live entertainment
Food & Beverage
Two water fountains are positioned along the course before the Ferry Wharf.
Coffee van.
Dogs
To be advised
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