RACE NUMBERS

It is compulsory to wear your race number in your race. A timing device is attached to your number. This device can be checked on a timing mat located at registration on Saturday. Attach your race number with pins provided – do not fold, bend or wrinkle your race number. For identification purposes wear your race number facing forward. We urge you to complete the medical details on the rear of your race number. Race numbers are colour coded per race. You are entitled to keep your race number and timing tag as a souvenir. Many runners are now competing in events in honour or in memory of someone. All race numbers this year have a space to write a name if you wish. Remember no race number means no race time.

BAG DROP

A Bag Drop tent will be located near the race assembly area, on the grass in Jezzine Barracks. A tear-off bag identification tag is attached to your race number.

TOILETS

Portable toilets will be available adjacent to the Race Assembly Area and Bag Drop tents. On course, public toilets are available at the Rock Pool, Strand Park (next to Picnic Bay SLSC), the Waterpark on the Strand, Rowes Bay (opposite Caravan Park) and at 3 Mile Creek.

ROAD SAFETY

Runners will have to share some areas of the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K courses with traffic. Traffic will be controlled by Police and Traffic Controllers. Please obey any Police instructions.

Run on the left hand side of the course or as directed by the race marshals stationed on each corner. The 5K and 2.5K courses are traffic free.

RACE POLICIES

Animals of any description are not allowed to accompany a competitor.

Personal assistance to any competitor is not allowed.

Jogging strollers and prams are only allowed in the 2.5K Hero Run, starting at the rear.

Roller blades, skates or skate boards are not permitted in any race.

Disputes should be directed to Event Administration within 30 minutes of finishing.

Walkers can enter all races except the Marathon.

PACERS

Each year we look to have pacers across the major races — see below our amazing pacers for 2018

Marathon

John Nuttall — 4 Hours

Half Marathon

• Simon O’Regan – 1hr 30mins
• Brendan Carter – 1hr 50mins
• Julie Brunker – 1hr 50mins
• Patrick Peacock – 2hrs
• Krystal Pearson – 2hrs

10Km

• Shane Brown – 45mins
• Gavin Werbeloff – 50mins
• Toni Hammond – 60mins
• Justin Smith – 60mins

MEDICAL

St John’s Ambulance and Queensland Ambulance Service will provide medical services. The major medical facility is located near the finish line. St John’s Ambulance also has mobile services around the course. If you have a medical problem on course, advise a marshal (located on each corner) or water stop attendant.

CUT OFF TIMES

Roads will reopen from 10.30am and runners will be directed onto footpaths in order to finish.

The marathon cut-off time is 12 noon. Official timing and finish chutes will close from 12pm.

PROVISIONAL TIMING AND RESULTS

Provisional results will be displayed on boards near Event Administration during the morning. If you have a query, please direct it to Event Administration.

POWERADE RECOVERY TENT

As you cross the finish line, you’ll pass through the hydration area to then collect your finisher medal from the respective race distance tent. Please take refreshment and pass through the tent to ease congestion for incoming runners. Access is restricted once you have passed through.

LAMBERTS RECOVERY AREA

Take your time to recover and refresh with fresh fruit at the Lamberts Recovery area.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

In keeping with tradition, Townsville Road Runners will provide free tea and coffee to all competitors.

PRESENTATIONS WILL BE MADE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

(Please Note, These are subject to change).

• 9:25am – Mike Carney Toyota Marathon
• 9:30am – Daikin Half Marathon
• 9:35am – XRX Business Centre 10K Classic
• 10:00am – Townsville Bulletin 5K Junior
• 10:05am – Shadeview 5K Fun Run
• 10:15am – Townsville Airport Hero Run
• 10:20am – QCHF Corporate 5K Run

** Note times are only a guide and may be impacted by disputes or pace of running field

CATEGORIES:

All age categories are taken as age on the day of the event.

Minimum ages apply. Marathon minimum age is 18 years old. Half Marathon minimum age is 15 years old, however conditions do apply. Please contact admin@townsvillerunningfestival.com for more information. 10K Classic minimum age is 15 years old.

Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km (male and female)

15 – 17, 18 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 –74, 75 plus

Big Person Trophy (marathon only)

over 86kg – weighed in at registration.

5km Junior Fun Run (male and female)

9 – 11, 12 – 13, 14 – 15, 16 – 17 years

5km Walkers and adults are non-competitive

PRIZE MONEY

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be presented to overall winners in each race and 1st only to age category winners. There are no age trophies in the Adult 5km Run/Walk. A “Big Person” Trophy will be presented to the first marathon competitor to finish the race weighing over 86kg (weight recorded at registration on Saturday). Trophies and prizes must be collected at the post race presentation.

CASH PRIZES

Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Classic and the 5K Junior Fun Run/ Walk; as well as for course records in all races.