The 3km Race

INFORMATION FOR ATHLETES

This 3km race is a new addition to our running calendar and gives another option for those that may be just getting into running, or for the younger crowd.

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COURSE DETAILS

Date: Saturday 03 August 2024
Race Start Time: 08:45 am
Check-in: 08:00 am – 08:30 am
Race Briefing: 8:40 am at the Start Line
Time Limit: 1 hour from start time.
Distance: 3km.
Start Line: Norman Park, Gordonvale.
Turn around: Green Patch Public Toilets.
Finish Line: Norman Park, Gordonvale.
Participants are to enter the age category as their age on the event date.

CATEGORIES, FEES AND PRIZES: here
Registrations close as per the date outlined.

NO ON DAY REGISTRATIONS

COURSE MAP AND OUTLINE

  • Start behind the banner at Norman Park.
  • Run out the marked chute onto the race track down Mill street.
  • Follow markers along Mill road.
  • Follow mill road DO NOT go down to Green Patch camp area (changed in 2021)
  • Follow the road around until you see the traffic Marshall and turn left onto old Highway Bridge.
  • Head down towards the train bridge tunnel onto the old Bruce Highway bridge.
  • Turn around at the Green Patch public toilets.
  • Return to Norman Park following the reverse route back.
  • Finish under the Start/Finish line.

Stay on the track always. No short cuts as this results in disqualification.

RACE RULES

  • Please obey all marshals. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
  • There is to be NO outside assistance.  Pacing by outside persons is prohibited. This includes a non-entrant joining the race, or a person shouting instructions from a bicycle.  Anyone caught receiving outside assistance will be disqualified.
  • Personal music devises are NOT permitted to be used due to safety issues.
  • Runners who do not complete the full course should NOT pass through the finish line.  Please present yourself to finish line officials to be marked off as as returned DNF (Did Not Finish).
  • Stay on the track always. No short cuts as this results in disqualification
  • Any protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of your return. The Committee will hear these and their decision will be final
  • You must read and accept the race terms and conditions.