Bendigo Bank Fun Run Cup Challenge

Take up the challenge now and help raise funds for the Medical Ward at Bendigo Health.

There are four cups up for grabs!

• Bendigo Health Foundation Corporate Cup - Applicable to any business or organisation

The Corporate Cup is awarded to the team with the most participants

• Emergency Services Cup - Challenge between Police, Fire, Ambulance and SES (all teams to be registered in 10km event to qualify)

Emergency Services Cup is awarded to the team with the first 5 over the finish line in the 10km run

• Bendigo Health Foundation Fundraising Cup - Awarded to the highest fundraiser, business or individual
• Bendigo Health Foundation School Cup - Awarded to the school with the biggest team entry

Reigning Champions 2011

Corporate Cup La Trobe University 
 
Emergency Services up: Victoria Police

Age & Prize Categories

Prize Categories

Race Day - Event Information

Car Parking

Car parking is limited in the immediate area surrounding the event. It is strongly recommended to car pool, get a ride or walk to the event.

Storage facilities

There are no storage facilities on site, so please don’t bring valuables to the run. You will need to make arrangements to store you own personal items.

Toilets

Toilets are located at the Rosiland Park side of the Chinese Museum, including a disabled access toilet, and also at the Tom Flood Centre.

Timing Chip 

Please remember TO bring your race bib to the event as we cannot guarantee a replacement.  Your race bib has your timing chip already attached to it will only activate when you pass through the starting line. Your timing finishes the moment you pass through the finish line. Please do not bend or fold your timing chip on your bib as it will null and void any results. Your timing chip does not need to be returned so you are welcome to keep your bib after the race. You will need to be wearing your bib to redeem the continental breakfast.

Start Area

Chapel St, Bendigo

Finish Area

Rosiland Park side of the Chinese Precinct

Marathon-Photos.com are the official photographers of the ‘Bendigo Bank Fun Run’

Marathon-Photos.com photographs distance and endurance events around the world, with images displayed on the internet for viewing and ordering.  Athletes will have the opportunity to purchase event photos from Marathon-Photos.com as well as download their FREE Finishers Certificate file from the same site.  To make sure you are captured in the Bendigo Bank Fun Run 2011 race make sure your bib number is clearly visible – and always remember to smile!

Assembly Area

This is located at the forecourt of the Chinese Precinct.  Please arrive at the assembly area at least 30 mins before your event.

Breakfast  

Breakfast sponsored by McKern Steel.  A continental breakfast is included in your entry fee and bacon and egg sandwiches will be for sale from the Bendigo Lions club at the precinct for $4. A coffee van is available for the purchase of hot drinks.

Drinks   

Drink stations sponsored by Officeworks.

There are two drink stations situated around the course, one at the Tom Flood Centre and one at the Nolan Street car park. Water taps to fill up drink bottles will be located in the Chinese precinct on the Coliban Water trailer.

Starting line order/running with prams

The running order for the day is listed below with the times of each run. If you are a slower runner or running with a pram, please position yourself towards the back. If you are a competitive runner you are welcome to position yourself towards the front, but note the timing chip is not activated until you pass through the starting line.

Wave starts

Because of the large number of participants expected and to ensure your safety, the 5km and 10km run will be started in waves. The waves will be determined by your expected finish time. You will assemble into these designated areas at the start line and we request that you stay in these waves.

Because of the large number of participants expected and to ensure your safety, the 5km and 10km run will be started in waves. The waves will be determined by your expected finish time. You will assemble into these designated areas at the start line and we request that you stay in these waves.

Running Sheet: Subject to change

• 8:10am - Welcome and opening
• 8:15am - 5km Runners/walkers group warm up
• From 8:45am - 5km waves start
• 9:00am - 10km Runners group warm up 
• From 9:33am - 10km waves start
• 10:30am - Presentations  
 

Breakfast

You will need to present your race bib at the conclusion of your run to redeem your healthy breakfast.

Prams/Strollers

Allowed

Pets

No pets are allowed to participate in the event for health and safety reasons.

First aid

First aid will be provided by St John Ambulance on the course and in the Chinese precinct.

Course Hazards

Bikes, Skateboards, Roller blades or scooters are not permitted on the course as they are deemed hazardous to fellow participants.

Festivites

We enourage and welcome all particpants and their families to join us in the finishing precinct to welcome other runners and walkers over the line, listen to our MC Shaun Makepeace and entertainment and enjoy the trade stalls and healthy breakfast on offer. There will be food and drink vendors available also.

Results

Results will be printed in The Bendigo Advertiser newspaper on Wednesday 7th of November.  Results will also be available on the Bendigo Health Foundation website after this time.

Participants receive 

Drink bottles are available for collection when coming through the finish line on completion of the run or walk.

On offer for participants of the 2012 Fun Run are:  

• Drink bottle 
• Group warm up
• Prizes for races winners  
• Bendigo Health Foundation Corporate Cup  
• Emergency Services Cup
• Spot prizes - Best costume & Random race bib number draw (presented by Bendigo Bank)
• Trade stalls
• First aid
• Healthy breakfast upon completion of course
• Entertainment, including the Chinese Dragon lion dancers and the plum blossom dancers
• Enjoy the ‘carnival’ feel of the event with stalls from associated organisations and health promoters
• Walk with local sponsor mascots including Bennie and Hellie, Piggy, Kooka and 3BO Rover

Helpful tips to ensure your Fun Run runs smoothly

The following is merely a guide, as each individual's training needs differ.  Please contact your doctor before engaging in any extensive exercise program.

How can I avoid dehydration?

Rain, hail or shine the Bendigo Bank Fun Run will go on, as will dehydration!  Hydration is an important part of any type of exercise that you engage in.  It is something people generally overlook and by the time you feel thirsty your body is already suffering from the onset of dehydration.

Make sure you drink plenty of water and top up on electrolytes (sports drinks) in the days leading up to the event as this will assist your performance.  Avoid alcohol the day before or dairy-based drinks on the day of the event.

What should I eat the night before?

For those of you tackling the runs you will need to ensure you top up on carbohydrates the night before the event.  Foods such as rice, pasta and potatoes are an excellent source of carbs.  Try to avoid heavy foods such as steaks and fried food!

Walkers should also aim to eat a light meal but need not load up on carbohydrates.

What should I wear?

Make sure you are wearing clothing you are comfortable in for sports activities.

Footwear

As nice as it is to have brand new pair of shoes on the day it is vital you have 'run' them in so as to avoid any discomfort during your event.

Pre-event warm up

For the event there will be a warm up from Fit Republic fitness instructors.  Warm up is an important part of letting your body know that you are about to engage in exercise and helps prevent injuries and some soreness.  The warm up will be held in the assembly area and will commence at 8.10am.

Fun Run Merchandise

Click links below to download size charts in PDF format
(opens chart in new browser window).

Prices

Running Singlet $35
T-shirt $25
Cap $15

To purchase additional merchandise contact Melanie at Flip Apparel on 0418 122 140 or email melanie@flipsports.com.au.

All pre order for merchandise close September 23, 2012

Size Charts

Unisex & Kids 

• Hoodies - Unisex & Kids Sizing Chart

Mens

• Printed Tees - Mens Sizing Chart
• Sublimated Singlets - Mens Sizing Chart
• Sublimated Tees - Mens Sizing Chart

Womens & Kids

• Printed Tees - Womens Sizing Chart
• Sublimated Singlets - Womens and Kids Sizing Chart
• Sublimated Tees - Womens Sizing Chart

Race Pack pickup

Your participant pack can be collected from Bendigo Bank (Bendigo Central Branch, Bath Lane) on Friday November 2, from 10am – 4pm or Saturday November 3, from 9am – 11:30am. Please ensure that you bring along this form as it provides your bib number which will make the pick up process run smoothly.

Your race pack will provide details for the day of the event. Start time, warm up, results, toilet information etc. Alternatively, please visit www.bhfoundation.org.au regularly for updated information.

Volunteering - Can you lend a hand?

As a member of the Bendigo Health Foundation support crew you have the opportunity to enjoy the fun and the experience of the Bendigo Bank Fun Run.

Refreshments and breakfast are provided on the day of the event, some volunteer positions will require a volunteer t-shirt that will be provided.

The volunteer positions available are:

• Course marshalls
• Mascot helpers
• Drink station at finish line attendants
• Registration desk helpers   
• Set up/pack down volunteers  
• Information officer

Downloads

• Bendigo_Bank_Fun_Run_Marshall_Volunteer_Info.pdf   

If you wish to volunteer at the event or would like further information please phone 5454 9174 or email your first name, surname and contact details to bhfoundation@bendigohealth.org.au