WHERE

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WHEN

Sunday 12th May 2024

Registrations for this event have closed.

Additional Information

DISTANCES AND TIMES

RUN
  • 5km - 8:00am

WALK
  • 5km - 8:30am
  • 5km - 9:00am

ADDITIONAL INFO

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Course Information

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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.

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Getting There & Parking

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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

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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

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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

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Accessible parking

Accessible toilets

Pram friendly course

Wheelchair friendly course

On the day facilities

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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

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Kids activities

Raffle

Live entertainment

Food & Beverage

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Two water fountains are positioned along the course before the Ferry Wharf.

Coffee van.

Dogs

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