5km
Start time:
7:30am (Sunday 16/03/2025)
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Presentations:
9:15am
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On day entries:
No on-day entries are available.
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Cutoffs:
NIL. Both runners and walkers are encouraged to attend (even those looking for a relaxed stroll).
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Aid Stations:
1.9km, 4.4km, Finish.
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Toilets:
0.0km (Start), 3.1km (Apex Park), 5.0km (Finish),
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Timing:
Times will be available from the registration website approx 15 seconds after passing timing points.
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Results:
Age Groups: U18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
Age group prize categories: U18, 18-39, 40+
Course Description
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Start at rear of Norm Minns / Showground complex near the Magpies Football Clubrooms.
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Head North, and turn left onto an unsealed road inside the rear gates.
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Turn left at the end of that unsealed section and run South and around the internal roadway of the Showgrounds complex.
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Cross the marathon start mat and exit the rear gates of the Showgrounds, turning right and onto the gravel track which becomes grass for about 150m.
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Turn right onto the sealed cycle path and run back along the side of the showgrounds to Evans Street.
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Run down the steep path into the boat ramp area.
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Follow the path over the first swing bridge and past the second swing bridge until you arrive at Bickerton Street.
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Turn left at the stock bridge then almost immediately right into Apex Park.
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Follow the sealed path through Apex Park as directed and signed.
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Turn right onto the verge of Parfitt Road (main highway through town).
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Cross the main Ovens River bridge and turn right onto the riverside path and boardwalk.
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Continue along this path, down a ramp into Sydney beach and cross the swing bridge.
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Turn left off the swing-bridge and head back to the start area.
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When you come up the short steep ramp at Evans Street, enter the Showgrounds gates and run along the internal road.
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Turn onto the grass where directed and run over the finish line!
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Remember to smile!
