WHEN
Sunday 12th May 2024
Registrations for this event have closed.
Additional Information
DISTANCES AND TIMES
- 8km - 8:10am - Embrace & Honour
- 8km - 8:15am - FULL
- 8km - 8:20am
- 4km - 8:30am - Embrace & Honour
- 4km - 8:35am - FULL
- 4km - 8:40am
- 4km - 8:45am
- 4km - 8:50am
- 8km - 7:30am - FULL
- 8km - 7:40am
- 4km - 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 course to run from Russell Street section of Southbank City Parklands
- Turn left at Clem Jones Promenade (Riverside)
- Continue onto Southbank boardwalk
- Left at Riverside Drive
- Turn around at Jane St junction and do the course in reverse until you reach the laneway from Clem Jones Promenade RIGHT up to the top of Stanley St (opposite Art Centre Parking entrance)
- Left into the Event Village
8km course to run from Russell Street section of Southbank City Parklands
- Turn left at Clem Jones Promenade (Riverside)
- Continue onto Southbank boardwalk
- Left at Riverside Drive
- Continue onto Hill End Terrace (right lane only, keep left free for local traffic)
- Right into Orleigh Park (continue on riverside pathway back up to Hill End Terrace)
- Continue onto Riverside Drive and do the course in reverse until you reach the laneway from Clem Jones Promenade RIGHT up to the top of Stanley St (opposite Art Centre Parking entrance)
- Left into the Event Village
Getting There & Parking
Getting there
We recommend you use public transport to travel to and from Southbank Parklands
Parking
Southbank car park is located at Little Stanley St, SouthBank.
Public transport
The closest public transport options to Southbank Parklands are:
South Bank train station - 15 minute (1km) walk along Grey St and Southbank
Southbank ferry terminal - 2 minute (170 metres) walk
South Bank bus station - 13 minute (one kilometre) walk via Little Stanley St
Bib Collection
Is available from the registration desk on Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm and Sunday from 6:30am. Please allow ample time to collect your race bib before your start time.
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
First Aid tent is located in the Event Village.
Entertainment
Live music thanks to ME
Warm-up thanks to AIA
Roaming entertainers
Partner activities & giveaways
- ME
- AIA
- HESTA
- 9 News
- Smooth FM
Look out for some delicious samples from
- Cocobella
- Sunsol
Kids zone
- Face painting sponsored by B.E.R.T
Food & Beverage
BYO water in reusable bottles, use any available water dispensers at the site.
Coffee and food vendors will be onsite in the event village.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted
EVENT GALLERY
