ATHLETE RUN GUIDE - Runaway Noosa Marathon

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ATHLETE RUN GUIDE - Runaway Noosa Marathon
CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
ATHLETES CHECK LIST ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
   Event Day ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
EVENT SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
VENUE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
RACE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
   Check In......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
   Changes......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
   Race Bib ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
   Bag Drop ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
   Pacers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
   Aid Stations................................................................................................................................................................... 7
POST-RACE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 8
   Bag Drop Collection ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
   Results........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
   Finish Line ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
   Finisher Medal Collection ............................................................................................................................................ 8
   Recovery ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
   FinisherPix .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
   Massage ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
   Presentations................................................................................................................................................................ 8
MARATHON TEAM RELAY INFOMATION .......................................................................................................................... 9
   4 Person Teams ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
   How it works................................................................................................................................................................. 9
   2 Person Teams ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
   How it works................................................................................................................................................................. 9
   Team Categories ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
COURSE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
   Race Rules ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
   Health and Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
   Marathon .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
   Marathon Team Relay ................................................................................................................................................ 10
COURSE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
   31.6km ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
   Half Marathon ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

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ATHLETE RUN GUIDE - Runaway Noosa Marathon
COURSE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
   10km ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
   5km ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................ 13
   Information................................................................................................................................................................. 13
   Drop Out Clerk ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
   Lost Property .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
   Parking/Shuttle Buses ................................................................................................................................................ 13
   Changed Traffic Conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 13
   Merchandise ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
   Spectators ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
   APP .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
   Get Social .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
   Volunteers .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

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ATHLETE RUN GUIDE - Runaway Noosa Marathon
Event Day                          ATHLETES CHECK LIST

      Read the Athlete Run Guide
      Familiarise yourself with the Event Schedule
      Ensure you have received your confirmation email
      Locked in travel arrangements ensuring you arrive in time for Athlete Check In
           o Friday 25 May 2:00pm – 7:00pm
           o Saturday 26 May 4:45am – 9:15am*

                   *Check In closes 15 minutes prior to Race Start for each distance

    Pre booked your massage – Bookings are essential and can be pre-booked via the website
    Check the Athlete List online (Available from Wednesday 2 May) and ensure your name and age group** is
     correct. (If incorrect please contact via runawaynoosa@ironman.com)

                   **Age is as of Race Day (26/5/2018)

    Ensure you have your PHOTO ID (Passport or Drivers Licence) to bring to Check In. You will not be able to
     Check In without it
    If you cannot attend Check In, a friend may collect for you, but they must have a copy of your confirmation
     email and photo ID.
    Confirm your Emergency Contact is current and available on race day and is not racing. If you need to update
     please email runawaynoosa@ironman.com or phone 1300 761 384
    Confirm your Medical/Health Insurance details are current
    Check the weather forecast to ensure you bring all relevant clothing and equipment (Sunscreen, hat etc)
    Familiarise yourself with the venue and Changed Traffic Conditions
    Familiarise yourself with the course – it is your responsibility to know the course on race day
    Bring a small bag to use for Bag Drop on race day
    Pins or Race Belt to attach your Race Bib

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ATHLETE RUN GUIDE - Runaway Noosa Marathon
EVENT SCHEDULE
        Event Schedule is correct as of 27 April 2018. Please check the event schedule on the website as times are subject to changes.

                                                2018 RUNAWAY NOOSA
                                                    Event Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 25th
2:00pm -
                   Runaway Noosa Check In & Late Entries                 Check In Tent, Noosa Heads Lions Park
7:00pm
2:00pm -
                   Information Open                                      Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
7:00pm
2:00pm -
                   Merchandise Open                                      Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
7:00pm
SATURDAY, MAY 26th
5:00am -           Shuttle bus commences from Cooyar Street, Noosa
2:00pm             Junction to Noosa Heads Lions Park
4:45am -           Runaway Noosa Check In & Late Entries -
                                                                         Check In Tent, Noosa Heads Lions Park
6:15am             Marathon, Team Relay, 31.6km, Half Marathon
4:45am -
                   Information Open                                      Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
1:30pm
4:45am -
                   Merchandise Open                                      Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
1:30pm
6:30am -
                   Runaway Noosa Check In & Late Entries - 10km          Check In Tent, Noosa Heads Lions Park
8:15am
8:15am -           Runaway Noosa Check In & Late Entries - 5km
                                                                         Check In Tent, Noosa Heads Lions Park
9:15am             Run/Walk
                   RUNAWAY Noosa Marathon, Team Relay, 31.6km
6:30am                                                                   Noosa Parade, Noosa
                   and Half Marathon RACE START
8:30am             Run Noosa 10km Run RACE START                         Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads
9:30am             Run Noosa 5km Run/Walk RACE START                     Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads
8:30am -
                   Festival Entertainment                                Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
1:00pm
                   Runawy Noosa Presentations - Half Marathon,
10:30am                                                                  Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
                   10km and 5km
                   Runawy Noosa Presentations - 31.6km, Marathon
11:30am                                                                  Festival Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park
                   and Team Relays
SUNDAY, MAY 27th
5:45am -           Swim Noosa 3.8km Check In & Race Day Entries &
                                                                         Noosa Surf Club Car Park
6:45am             Numbering
6:30am -           Swim Noosa 2km Check In, Race Day Entries &
                                                                         Noosa Surf Club Car Park
8:00am             Numbering
7:00am             Swim Noosa 3.8km RACE START (First Wave)              Noosa Main Beach
8:00am             Swim Noosa 2km RACE START (First Wave)*               Little Cove
8:00am -           Swim Noosa 1km Check In & Race Day Entries &
                                                                         Noosa Surf Club Car Park
9:30am             Numbering
9:30am             Swim Noosa 1km Swim RACE START (First Wave)* Little Cove
9:45am -           Swim Noosa 500m Check In & Race Day Entries &
                                                                         Noosa Surf Club Car Park
10:15am            Numbering
10:30am            Swim Noosa 500m RACE START (First Wave)               Noosa Main Beach
11:30am            Swim Noosa Presentations                              Noosa Main Beach
*Please ensure you are at the Meeting Point 30 Minutes prior to your Wave Start, you will then be divided to walk over
   to Little Cove. Please note the starting area for the 2km & 1km is not large so we please ask you do not head over
                                                      before instructed.

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ATHLETE RUN GUIDE - Runaway Noosa Marathon
VENUE
Lions Park                        Noosa Parade

      Check In                         Start Line
      Merchandise                      Finish Line
      Information                      Medal Collection
      Bag Drop                         Marathon Team Relay Exchange Area
      Medical
      Noosa Heads Lions BBQ
      First Batch Coffee
      Presentations Stage
      Recovery
      Massage
      Volunteers

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RACE INFORMATION
Check In                                                   Please Note
When                                                       All gear must be collected by 1pm, any remaining gear
                                                           after this time, will be donated to charity.
Friday 25 May           2:00pm – 7:00pm
                                                           Any gear left at the start line or any part of the course
Saturday 26 May         4:45am – 9:15am*
                                                           will be collected and donated to charity.
*Marathon, Marathon Relay, 31.6km, Half Marathon
must check in by 6:15am                                    Pacers
*10km must check in by 8:15am                              Both the Marathon and the Half Marathon will have
                                                           Pacers.
*5km must check in by 9:15am
                                                           Pacers are experienced runners who will keep an even
Where                                                      pace throughout the race, so you are able to keep
Lions Park, Noosa Heads                                    pace or beat a certain goal time.

What you will need                                         Pacers will have a shirt with ‘Pacer’ and their pace
                                                           time on the back, as well as a coloured balloon with
Photo ID (Drives Licence or Passport). You will not be     their pace time.
able to Check In without your Photo ID.
                                                           Marathon Pace Times          Half Marathon Pace Times
If you cannot check in, a friend may do it for you, they
will need a copy of your confirmation email and photo      3 hours 0 minutes            1 hour 24 minutes
ID.                                                        3 hours 10 minutes           1 hour 30 minutes
Changes                                                    3 hours 20 minutes           1 hour 40 minutes
Any changes must be made by 18 May 5pm via email
                                                           3 hours 30 minutes           1 hour 50 minutes
runawaynoosa@ironman.com or phone 1300 761
384. After this they must be completed at the Help         3 hours 40 minutes           2 hours 0 minutes
Desk at Check In.
                                                           3 hours 50 minutes           2 hours 10 minutes
Teams – please ensure IRONMAN has the correct
order of Team Runners before the start of the race.        4 hours 0 minutes

                                                           4 hours 10 minutes
Race Bib
Your Race Bib must be worn on the front throughout         4 hours 20 minutes
the race. Your Timing Chip will be attached to the
back of your Race Bib and is disposable.                   4 hours 30 minutes

Bag Drop                                                   Aid Stations
There will be a bag drop located at Lions Park for all     The course will be well supported with Aid Stations
runners. You will need to provide a small bag for any      located approximately every 1.3km across all
gear you wish to have post-race. Bag tags will be          distances.
available at Bag Drop                                      Aid Stations will provide water and Sports in Science
When                                                       Electrolytes as well as First Aid. There will be toilet
                                                           facilities at each Aid Station Location.
Saturday 26 May         5:00am – 1:00pm

Where

Lions Park, Noosa Heads

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POST-RACE INFORMATION
Bag Drop Collection                                        Massage
                                                           Trained massage therapists will be on hand in
You will need to have your bib to collect your bag for
                                                           recovery, bookings essential.
verification. All gear must be collected by 1pm, any
remaining gear after this time, will be donated to         Massage are $1 per minute, you can pre-book online
charity.                                                   or on-site depending on availability.

Results                                                    Presentations
All results will be available online at                    Presentations will award 1st – 3rd place with a medal in
runawaynoosamarathon.com.au or via the APP                 each category
Runaway Marathon Series
                                                           When
Finish Line
                                                           Saturday 26 May 10:30am
Friends and family members, including children are
not permitted in the finish chute or finish area. We       Distances
ask all athletes respect the finish line area and ensure
celebrations do not interfere with other athlete’s         Half Marathon, 10km and 5km
finish line experience.

Finisher Medal Collection                                  When
Once you have crossed the finish line, you will follow
                                                           Saturday 26 May 11:30am
the finish line chute passing volunteers who will
present you with your Finisher Medal. You will then        Distances
continue onto recovery and meet back up with family
and friends.                                               31.6km, Marathon and Marathon Team Relay

                                                           Awards
Recovery
Recovery will be located within Lions Park. Recovery       If you are a place-getter and are unable to stay for
will have water, fruit and SIS electrolyte. Medical        presentation, you will need to contact the Runaway
personnel will be available.                               Noosa Marathon office within two weeks of the event
                                                           to arrange collection. You will be able to collect your
FinisherPix                                                medal from the Runaway Noosa Marathon office or
NEVER FORGET YOUR RACE!                                    alternatively have your medal posted to you at your
Official photographer FinisherPix will be on course        expense.
and at the finish line on race day. Try to remember in
the finish chute that the photographer will be at the
finish line to capture your 2018 Runaway Noosa
Marathon finish, so avoid looking down. Remember
also your race number must be properly displayed on
your front. Within 24-48 hours after the race your
personal race photos will be available here
http://www.finisherpix.com/e/2282. Simply browse
through the thumbnails and purchase any shots of
yourself, friends or family. You can also register to
receive them on Facebook.

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MARATHON TEAM RELAY INFOMATION

4 Person Teams                                             2 Person Teams
4 Person teams will be made up of 4 individuals who        2 Person teams will be made up of 2 individuals who
will run one lap each (10.55km) to complete a              will run two consecutive laps each (21.1km) to
marathon.                                                  complete a marathon.

How it works                                               How it works
Team Relay Runner 1 will run one lap of the four lap       Team Relay Runner 1 will run the first two laps of the
marathon course (10.55km). Runner 1 will then hand         four lap marathon course (21.1km). Runner 1 will then
Runner 2 their Team Wristband, this will act as the        hand Runner 2 their Team Wristband, this will act as
baton for the team. Team Relay Runner 2 will then run      the baton for the team. Team Relay Runner 2 will then
one lap of the four lap marathon course (10.55km).         complete 2 laps (21.1km) of the marathon course.
Runner 2 will then hand Runner 3 their Team
                                                           Both runners will have a unique bib number and
Wristband, this will be then repeated with Runner 3 &
                                                           timing chip, so you will not need to exchange the bib
4.
                                                           or timing chip.
All runners will have a unique bib number and timing
                                                           The Team Wristband must be exchanged in the
chip, so you will not need to exchange the bib or
                                                           designated Relay Exchange Area to be considered a
timing chip.
                                                           valid exchange.
The Team Wristband must be exchanged in the
                                                           Runner 1 can then come back to the Relay Exchange
designated Relay Exchange Area to be considered a
                                                           Area enabling them to cross the Finish Line with
valid exchange.
                                                           Runner 2. This is self-managed, as to when Runner 1
Runners 1, 2 & 3 can then come back to the Relay           believes Runner 2 will be finishing their laps.
Exchange Area enabling them to cross the Finish Line
                                                           Please note
with Runner 4. This is self-managed, as to when
Runners 1, 2 & 3 believes Runner 4 will be finishing       To be eligible for awards, both team members must
their lap.                                                 complete two laps and both must be completed in
                                                           sequence. Team Relay Runner 1 must complete laps 1
Please note
                                                           & 2, Team Relay Runner 2 must complete laps 3 & 4.
To be eligible for awards, all four team members must
                                                           Team Position must be recorded with event
complete one lap and all laps must be completed in
                                                           organisers prior to Check In closing. Team members
sequence. Team Relay Runner 1 must complete lap 1,
                                                           may choose which position they run in
Team Relay Runner 2 must complete lap 2 and so on
for runner 3 & 4.                                          Any team that completes the event but does outside
                                                           of the designated order will receive a finisher time but
Team Position must be recorded with event
                                                           will not be eligible for awards.
organisers prior to Check In closing. Team members
may choose which position they run in.                     Team Categories
Any team that completes the event but does outside         Teams will be either Male, Female or Mixed teams.
of the designated order will receive a finisher time but   Mixed teams may have 1 Male and 3 Females, 1
will not be eligible for awards.                           Female and 3 Males or 2 Males and 2 Females.

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COURSE
Race Rules                                                 Marathon Team Relay
Due to Health and Safety, wheeled conveyances              Bib Colour
(including wheelchairs, baby buggies, scooters, bikes,
                                                           Orange
inline skates) cannot be used for all events. The 5km is
a family friendly event and will therefore allow baby      Start Line
buggies/prams to be used. Accompanying animals are
not allowed on the course.                                 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

                                                           Start Time
Health and Safety
In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable event    6:30am – Mass Start
experience for all entrants please take in to account
                                                           Laps/Turning Point
the following;
                                                           4 Lap Circuit – Turning at Hilton Esplanade
     Keep to the left of the course to allow people
      to pass on the right                                 4 Person Team – 4 x 1 lap
     Be courteous to your fellow participants at all
      times                                                2 Person Team – 2 x 2 laps
     Please obey instructions from race officials,
      volunteers, Police and traffic management at
      all times                                            Marathon Course cut off times
     Headphones and personal music devices are            There is a cut-off point at 33km, athletes should have
      discouraged.                                         passed this point by 11:45am on their last lap.
     Walkers are to begin at the back not to hinder       Athletes that fail to achieve this time will be turned
      runners                                              around earlier at this point. The course will officially
                                                           close at 1:15pm.

Marathon
Bib Colour

Blue

Start Line

Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Start Time

6:30am – Self-Seeded Mass
Start

Laps/Turning Point

4 Lap Circuit – Turning at Hilton
Esplanade

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COURSE
31.6km
Bib Colour

Green

Start Line

Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Start Time

6:30am – Self-Seeded Mass Start

Laps/Turning Point

3 Lap Circuit – Turning at Hilton
Esplanade

31.6km Course cut off times

The course will officially close at
1:15pm.

Half Marathon
Bib Colour

Yellow

Start Line

Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Start Time

6:30am – Self-Seeded Mass
Start

Laps/Turning Point

2 Lap Circuit – Turning at Hilton
Esplanade

Half Marathon Course cut off
times

The course will officially close at
1:15pm.

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COURSE
10km
Bib Colour

Red

Start Line

Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Start Time

8:30am – Self-Seeded Mass
Start

Laps/Turning Point

1 Lap Circuit – Turning at Hilton
Terrace

10km Course cut off times

The course will officially close at
1:15pm.

5km
Bib Colour

Pink

Start Line

Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Start Time

9:30am – Self-Seeded Mass
Start

Laps/Turning Point

1 Lap Circuit – Turning at
Weyba Road Roundabout

5km Course cut off times

The course will officially close
at 1:15pm.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Information                                                Merchandise
When                                                       When

Friday 25 May            2:00pm – 7:00pm                   Friday 25 May           2:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday 26 May          4:45am – 1:30pm                   Saturday 26 May         4:45am – 1:30pm

Where                                                      Where

Lions Park, Noosa Heads                                    Lions Park, Noosa Heads

Information will have maps, event schedule, APP            Official Runaway Noosa Marathon merchandise will
information, changed traffic conditions information        be available for purchase from the Merchandise store.
etc.                                                       As well as the infamous Name Tee (Athlete’s name
                                                           will show if entered by 29 April)
Drop Out Clerk
                                                           If you have pre-ordered your Merchandise, you will
If you do not start the race or pull out during the race
                                                           collect this from
for any reason, please report this to the Drop Out
Clerk at Information.                                      Spectators
Lost Property                                              Runaway Noosa Marathon is ‘lap-happy’ enabling you
                                                           to see and support your athletes multiple times
Any lost or found property that is handed in will be
                                                           throughout their run.
taken to Information in Lions Park. Please note that no
responsibility or liability is taken by the Race           View Spector Map
Organisers for lost property. For any enquiries after
the event please contact our staff on 1300 761 384.        APP
                                                           Runaway Marathon Series APP is available for
Parking/Shuttle Buses                                      download on both Apple and Android. The APP will
Parking is available at Noosa Junction and a               have everything you need to know as an athlete or
continuous shuttle bus will run between Noosa              spectator.
Junction and Lions Park. There will be limited parking
near the start, we recommend using the shuttle bus.        Live athlete tracking, race results, course map, event
Please ensure you abide by all existing traffic and        information and schedule.
parking regulations.                                       Get Social
When                                                       See, like and share all the excitement of Runaway
                                                           Noosa Marathon.
Saturday 26 May          5:00am – 2:00pm
                                                           Facebook: @RunawayNoosa
Where                                                      Instagram: @RunawayNoosa
Noosa Junction Bus stop (Platform C)                       Don’t forget to tag us in your photos #RunawayNoosa
Changed Traffic Conditions                                 Volunteers
Changed traffic conditions (CTC) will apply on             Runaway Noosa Marathon requires the support from
Saturday 26 May with car park closures beginning           over 300 volunteers from the community to deliver
Monday 21 May. Please ensure you have familiarised         our event. We would like to thank our volunteers for
yourself with any changes that may affect your travel      all their hard work over the weekend and encourage
arrangements and getting around.                           you to give your thanks.
You can view the CTC Flyer information here.

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