The Run

Sunday 31 May 2020 in The Domain & Royal Botanic Garden.

Race start time are:

10km at 8.00 am
5km at 9.30 am
3km at 9.40 am
2km Relay at 10.30 am
1km Little Heroes Event at 10.40 am

The Family Fun day starts at 8.30 am approx and finishes at 1 pm.

*Times are subject to change.

The start of the fun runs is in the Domain next to Art Gallery Way in the centre of Sydney. It is easily accessible by public transport.

• Train: the nearest station is Martin Place. Other stations close to the Royal Botanic Gardens are St James and Circular Quay.
• Ferry: an easy walk from Circular Quay.
• Bus: the 441 (Balmain via QVB) leaves Market Street Stand F near QVB stops stops outside the Art Gallery of NSW every 30 minutes on Sunday. Art Gallery Road will be closed until 10:30 am so please get off at an earlier stop.
• Car: there is limited metered parking along Hospital Road and Macquarie Street, Art Gallery Road and Mrs Macquarie’s Road will be closed until 10:30 am. Undercover parking is available at the Domain Car Park, Sydney Hospital, and the Sydney Opera House in Macquarie Street. The Domain Car Park has disabled access. Book online at https://www.wilsonparking.com.... and enter code RUN2CURE for $10 all day parking (4:30am-6pm). Otherwise, cost of parking is $15.
• Directions and traffic conditions: For directions from your home to the Garden, and current traffic conditions, phone the Roads & Traffic Authority on 132 701 or visit Live Traffic NSW.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your race start time. If you have not collected your bib before race day you will need to arrive one hour earlier.

Bib pick up point in Sydney CBD Thursday 28 May , Friday 29 May and Saturday 30 May. See below FAQ for more details.

Race times* are as follows:

10KM - 8am
5KM - 9.30am
3KM - 9.40am
2KM Relay - 10.30am
1KM Little Heroes - 10.45am

*Subject to change

Postage of bibs will finished on 1 May 2020. If you did not pay to have your bib to be delivered by mail, you will need to collect your bib prior to the event, to avoid lengthy queues.

Registration & Bib Collection weekdays: Thursday May 28 & Friday May 29 between 8am -2pm

Location: Brickworks Sydney Design Studio, Ground Floor, 2 Barrack Street, Sydney.

Registration & Bib Collection day before event: Saturday 30 May between 12pm -4pm

Location: The Domain, Sydney (from the registration tent which will be near the kiosk opposite the Art Gallery)

If you are unable to collect your bib as you live outside the Sydney metropolitan area or are traveling from another state, bibs can be collected on the day but please allow 60 minutes before your run time to collect them. If you are not at the start of the run at the scheduled time, you will miss your run.

If you want to collect bibs on behalf of other people then please email info@run2cure.org.au. Please note you will need to supply a list of the names you wish to collect for.

Prams are very welcome in the 1k Little Heroes event – we would love the whole family to participate in the 1k.

Prams can take part in the 3k, 5k and 10k however, if you are running with a pram please start at the back of the run.

Wheelchairs are welcome to participate in the 3km, 5km and 10km fun runs, however please review the route first and be aware that there are a few steep inclines along the course.

Yes the course has been AIMs certified as 5k and 10k.

We are holding three different runs to suit everyone’s needs. There is a 10k, 5k and 3k runs. In addition we have two events specifically for children – a 2 km Rely and the Little Heroes 1k for children 5 and under.

Anyone can enter the event and we encourage runners/walkers of all abilities although please ensure you have trained sufficiently and are fit to do your chosen run/walk and if in any doubt consult your doctor.

Please visit the Event Details page. Christmas Special runs from 1st-31st December. Super Early bird runs 1st January-22nd February and Early bird runs from 23rd February – 12th April 2019. Registrations will close on 1st June (this can be subject to change). Tickets can be purchased on the day at the actual event but are more expensive.

We would recommend every adult registers themselves but if for any reason this is not possible, you will need the following information for all runners and it must be accurate please. Please note if you are entering other people you are signing the waiver on their behalf and you should advise them of this and send them the details (can be found on our Run2Cure website) . Only parents or legal guardians can register children.

1. Decide if you are going to register as part of a team or as an individual (you have one fundraising page per team if you select this option)
2. Title / Name / DOB / Address / Email / Mobile / Home address for each entrant
3. Team name (if one has been set up or you will need to enter one)
4. Emergency contact names and phone numbers and email addresses for yourself and anyone you are registering
5. Select which run option you would like to enter (10km, 5km, 3km, 2km relay or The Little Heroes Walk 1km)
6. Option to buy merchandise and if you want to have your race bib posted to you ($7 per bib).

The best way to register is through our online registration page prior to event day. To register click on the ‘Register Now’ button located on the right hand side of the bar at the top of the webpage. Follow the prompts to register your details, select the distance you wish to run in, purchase products (if desired), confirm and pay for your registration.

All children 17 & under must be accompanied by a responsible adult on the day. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in each walk/fun run unless they are taking part in the school competition. (Please contact us at info@run2cure.org.au if you have special circumstances)

You are able to register on the day, however it is not recommended. If registering on the day please allow sufficient time before the race start time for processing of registrations. Registrations will close 20 minutes prior to the start of each race commencement.

Please contact info@run2cure.org.au for any queries.

All children 17 & under must be registered by their parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by an adult on the day. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in all the actual runs: 1km Little Heroes, 3km, 5km and 10km unless they are taking part as a school team. It is suggested school teams do have two to three accompanying adults depending on the size of the team.

Children (aged 6 to 10 years) do not have to be accompanied by an adult for the 1km Junior Dash as parents can monitor their child/ren from the sidelines if preferred.

Children need to be over 12 to take part in the 10km unless they are toddlers and are in pushchairs.

We would prefer adults to register themselves but if this is not possible you can register other adults and of course children – provided you are their parent or legal guardian. As the person registering other people, please note that you will be also signing and agreeing to the terms and conditions of Run2Cure on their behalf.

All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at the event. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the actual runs : 1k, 3k, 5k and 10k.

When registering online you can pay for your registration by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) through a secure encrypted gateway.

If registering on the day you can pay via EFT / Credit Card or Cash.

For participant enquiries please contact info@run2cure.org.au

No, all entries are non-refundable and non-transferable unless there are medical reasons in which instance please contact info@run2cure.org.au with your medical certificate.

If we need to cancel the runs due to heavy rain or thunder and lightning we will not be able to refund entries and proceeds will be donated to neuroblastoma research.

You are able to register on the day by going to the registration stall at the actual event, ticket prices are significantly higher. If registering on the day please allow at least 1 hour before the race start time for processing of registrations. Registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each race commencement.

Yes. Please go here for further information.

Postage of bibs will finished on 1 May 2020. If you did not pay to have your bib to be delivered by mail, you will need to collect your bib prior to the event, to avoid lengthy queues.

Registration & Bib Collection weekdays: Thursday May 28 & Friday May 29 between 8am -2pm

Location: Brickworks Sydney Design Studio, Ground Floor, 2 Barrack Street, Sydney.

Registration & Bib Collection day before event: Saturday 30 May between 12pm -4pm

Location: The Domain, Sydney (from the registration tent which will be near the kiosk opposite the Art Gallery)

If you are unable to collect your bib as you live outside the Sydney metropolitan area or are traveling from another state, bibs can be collected on the day but please allow 60 minutes before your run time to collect them. If you are not at the start of the run at the scheduled time, you will miss your run.

If you want to collect bibs on behalf of other people then please email info@run2cure.org.au. Please note you will need to supply a list of the names you wish to collect for.

There will be prizes for the following:

• Highest fundraising amount raised – Individual
• Highest fundraising amount raised – Team
• Best fancy dress for 1 km
• Fastest Male & Female – 3 km
• Fastest Male & Female – 5 km
• Fastest Male & Female – 10 km

In addition there are rewards related to our Schools Challenge and Corporate Challenge.

There will be a photographer on the day and you can purchase photos after the event from www.abbeydigital.com.au. Abbey Digital kindly donate 50% of the proceeds to the charity.

You do not have to fundraise – however it makes a huge difference to the amount we can then invest into leading research. Funds raised from event tickets mainly cover the cost of putting on the event. When you finish registering and buying your tickets you will automatically be provided with a fundraising page by Go Fundraise with instructions as to how to set it up. Please email us at info@run2cure.org.au if you have any queries.

We would appreciate your support in helping to raise funds for neuroblastoma and there are some fantastic prizes for fundraising amounts, starting at just $50.

When you register for a Run2Cure event you will automatically be provided a fundraising page by Go Fundraise. You will then be able to share this page with all your friends and family provided you are aged 18 years and over. If you did not register yourself, you will be emailed a fundraising page link and you can set up your page this way – you can also create fundraising teams which can be the same or different to your running teams.

If you get stuck you can always email us at info@run2cure.org.au

There are some great prizes for fundraising and profits will go towards leading research programs into neuroblastoma.

We ask you to leave dogs and pets at home due to the number of people.

Yes, there will be water stations at the start/finish and at a mid point of the course.

There will be an allocated bag drop off zone on the day. We encourage participants to try not to bring a bag and if they have to, then not to leave any valuables. We accept no responsibility/liability for any items lost or stolen.

The event organisers discourage the use of iPods or other personal music as headphones can impede an individual’s ability to hear marshals or other course officials. Participants who choose to wear headphones on course do so at their own risk and are asked to pay attention to officials and other participants throughout their event.

Yes runners in the 3k, 5k and 10k will be timed and a timing chip is attached to your race bib. Timing results will be available approx. 30 mins after your run is completed here.

Yes there will be a good selection of food stalls.

There will be an ATM but you will also be able to pay by credit card (VISA and Mastercard)