The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Our aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational community event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.
The Geelong event is in its 12th year & offers participants a 3.9km & 7.3km walk & run!
Can’t join us on the day, don’t worry, while you may not be able to join us in body, you can still join us in spirit by registering as a ‘Support us in Spirit’ participant! Follow this link to read more, or make a donation towards breast cancer research!
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Event Details
Event Details
WHERE
Eastern Beach Reserve, Waterfront Geelong VIC 3220
WHEN
Sunday 13 May 2018
DISTANCES
3.9km & 7.30km walk
3.9km & 7.30km run
THE COURSE
The start line for the course will be located on Lower Hearne Pde, please see the map below.
Important Dates
Personalised bibs
Entries before 11:59pm on 28 February 2018 will receive a race number personalised with their first name.
Last day to register & have race bib posted
11:59pm Sunday 29 April 2018
Online entries close
3:00pm Saturday 12 May 2018
Race kit collection
Eastern Beach Reserve:
Saturday 12 May – 12 – 3pm
Sunday 13 May – from 6:30am
On the day entries & race kit collection
Eastern Beach Reserve from 6:30am onwards.
Entry Fees
Entry Fees
| Entry Price | Early Bird | Standard | On the day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 – 17 April | 18 April – 12 May | 13 May 2018 | |
| Adult walker | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Adult runner | $40 | $50 | $60 |
| Concession/ Child walker |
$20 | $25 | $25 |
| Concession/ Child runner |
$25 | $30 | $30 |
| Race pack postage – single | $4.95 | $4.95 | N/A |
| Race pack postage – household | $9.95 | $9.95 | N/A |
Take advantage of our family offer: every child you register after the 1st child will receive 20% off – Online only.
On the day timetable
On the day timetable
| 6:30am | On day registrations open |
| 7:20am | Warm up – 7.3km run/walk |
| 7:48am | Minute silence – 7.3km run/walk |
| 7:50am | 7.3km run & walk starts |
| 8:30am | Warm up – 3.9km run/walk |
| 8:58am | Minute silence – 3.9km run/walk |
| 9:00am | 3.9km run& walk |
| 9:45am | Presentations commence (3.9km/7.3km run, team awards) |
| 11:30am | Formalities finish |
Event Precinct
Event Precinct
Assembly area
The assembly area is located at Eastern Beach Reserve, Waterfront Geelong.
Information marquees
The information marquee is located in the assembly area. Please ask the volunteers or go to the information marquees if you are unsure of anything.
Tribute wall
Tribute cards can be downloaded here. A special Tribute Wall will be located at the event. Participants can choose to pin their tribute cards to the wall after their run or walk.
Clothing and bags may be left in the bag storage area located on Eastern Beach Reserve adjacent the finish line. Please use the tear off strip from your race number to attach to your backpack or clothing bag.
Please do not place valuables in the cloak room as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. Bikes cannot be placed in cloak room.
First Aid
First aid stations will be located:
- Adjacent to the finish line on Eastern Beach reserve
If you require medical assistance while out on the course, please notify the nearest course marshal and they will contact the appropriate personnel to assist you.
Water Stations
Water stations will be located at the following points:
• 7.3km course: At 3.5km mark located on Upper Hearne Pde
• Adjacent to the finish line
Toilets
The toilets are located at the Geelong Life Saving Club building adjacent to The Boathouse Restaurant. There will also be toilets in the assembly area.
Baby change
There will be a baby change and feed marquee in the main assembly area.
Meeting places
Be sure you arrange a clear meeting place for your family or team. We recommend meeting in the assembly area. The start line will be very crowded and a difficult meeting place.
Entertainment
The Mother’s Day Classic includes lots of extra activities for kids and adults. These include warm-up aerobics, a food court, entertainment plus a kid’s activity area with a petting farm and face painting.
A number of delegates, celebrities and sponsors will be appearing / presenting on the main stage. The main stage will also be used for the memorial minute of silence, warm-up aerobics and team presentations.
FOOD
At the food court in the assembly area you will find a selection of food, coffee and drinks to enjoy including a Mother’s Day Classic BBQ.
Getting there
No bikes can’t be ridden around the course, but they are a great way to get to the event. Make sure to bring a lock with you.
Parking
There will be parking available around the event, please just be mindful not to park on the course.
Trophies
All participants receive a 2018 medallion.
- Trophy awarded to fastest female in the 3.9 km run
- Trophy awarded to fastest male in the 3.9 km run
- Trophy awarded to fastest female in the 7.3km run
- Trophy awarded to fastest male in the 7.3km run
- Trophy for the largest ‘Community and Sporting group’ team sponsored by First State Super
The Power Women Project
- Trophy for the largest ‘Gym/Personal Fitness/ Wellbeing’ team
DRAW between Strive2 Thrive and triple37 - Trophy for the largest ‘Family and Friends’ team First State Super
Team Bum Fluff aka Princess Julia in memory of Julia Maroulis - Trophy for the largest ‘Government Department/Agency’ team
- Trophy for the largest Higher Education team sponsored by UniSuper
- Trophy for the largest school team sponsored by NGS Super
Kardinia International College
- Certificate awarded to the best dressed competitor
Age category medals: mailed after the event 3.9km and 7.3km run winners for each age category. Age categories – U15, U18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Runner’s please note: Your results will be produced by net time. The timing tag attached to your race bib will record your official time from when you cross the start line until you cross the finish line. However, trophies will be awarded to the first three males and females in each event based on gun time. So, if you feel you have a chance of placing, please run in the first wave of your chosen distance.
Contact
Have a question?
For more event information contact: [email protected] or phone on 03 5261 5511.
Event Sponsors
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