RACE DAY GUIDE | SUNDAY 25 JULY 2021 - PARK2PARK
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PRESENTED BY
OFFICIAL FOUNDATION OF
WEST MORETON HEALTH
Race Day Guide | Sunday 25 July 2021
Welcome to the 17th annual Ipswich as far for the healthcare they need. I am proud to say that
funding local research will bring better care closer to
Hospital Foundation Park2Park. home for our community! It is so important to get our local
researchers focusing on issues that affect local people
After taking the event Virtual last year, we are so proud and we are funding just that with the Ipswich Hospital
to be ‘back on track’ with the Main Event at Limestone Foundation Park2Park.
and Queens Parks. Back by popular demand, the Virtual
Event is on too until Saturday 31 July for those who cannot Thank you for showing your support at one our
make the physical charity event this year. With a distance community’s most iconic charity events after what has been
for everyone, the Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park an extremely challenging year for all. Please remember that
offers up the Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10km, any kind donation, no matter how big or small, is always
5km Run, 5km Walk, 2.5km, a new Family Challenge appreciated and adds up to make a real local difference to
Obstacle Course and even a Mascot Marathon. our community. I hope you enjoy what is always a day of
incredible fun and camaraderie.
This year, your support is appreciated more than ever to
run for research! We are entering an exciting time for our Have fun and good luck!
partnership with West Moreton Health (our local hospital
and health service). Together, we are on a path to becoming Yours in sneakers,
a tertiary teaching hospital. For us to get there, we need to
back our local hospital with local research opportunities. James Sturges
By advancing with local research and taking the steps to Chief Executive Officer,
become a tertiary hospital, locals will not need to travel Ipswich Hospital Foundation
Park2Park Virtual Event: 17-31 July
Once you tackle the Main Event, take a second lap and register for the Virtual Event
which runs until Saturday 31 July 2021. The Virtual Event can be run anywhere, anytime
to still support local research by local researchers.
Register for the Virtual Event at www.park2park.com.au
Covid Restrictions First Aid
Face mask restrictions apply for Park2Park. You must wear A team of first aiders will be aiding at the Event Precinct,
a face mask at all times at Park2Park, unless: Finisher’s Area and on course. Should you require first
- you are eating or drinking aid, report to your closest course marshal, volunteer, or
member of a water station.
- you are engaged in strenuous physical exercise, like
running
- it is unsafe Water Stations
There are other exceptions to wearing face masks, including Five water stations hosted by local secondary school and
for children under 12 and people with particular medical community group volunteers are located each kilometre
conditions or disabilities. If in doubt, wear a face mask. around the course including at the Finisher’s Area.
You are permitted to remove your face mask while running.
However, you must always carry a face mask and replace it
once you enter the Finisher’s Area and Event Precinct. Bendigo Bank Finisher’s Area
You must check-in to our event with the “Check In Qld” App. On completion of your event, you will be welcomed into the
Bendigo Bank Finisher’s Area. Here you will be presented
Hand Sanitiser and Hand Washing Facilities are available.
with your Finisher’s Medal and find fruit and water to assist
Maintain Social Distancing of 1.5m from others. with your recovery.
Parking Rebel Sport Recovery Area
We recommend car-pooling to the event to decrease For the ultimate recovery, head to the Rebel Sport
congestion around the Event Precinct. Limited parking is Recovery Area. Here you will find a great stretching area
available in the car park off Quarry Street, Ipswich as well with foam rollers to release those tired muscles.
as in the surrounding streets for the duration of the event.
Disabled parking has been allocated to those who hold a
disability permit and is located next to the AFL clubhouse Park2Park Mall
near the cricket pitch within Limestone Park. This parking Stroll around the Park2Park Mall in the centre of the Event
can be accessed from Quarry Street. Secure parking is Precinct to find local businesses and organisations. You will
available at the Ipswich Hospital Car Park on Chelmsford find heaps of information, some exclusive deals, free face
Avenue from $3 per hour. Lion Street is closed until painting and plenty of food and beverage selections.
approximately 7am. After this time, Lion Street will re-open,
and limited parking is permitted.
Recycling: Cans & Bottles
Recycling bins will be at the Event Precinct to recycle cans,
Baggage glass, and plastic bottles. These recyclables will be returned,
Bags (no valuables) can be left in the baggage area located and funds collected will be donated toward the cause.
in the athletics building at the car park end of the Bill
Paterson Oval. To drop off your baggage, your bib number
will be used to identify your bag and will be needed to Park2Park Media Wall
collect your baggage after your event. A photo finish opportunity is available right outside the
Finisher’s Area to take your very own photo in front of
the Park2Park Media Wall! Be sure to get your friends to
Runner’s Etiquette capture a snap and tag us on your social media channels.
To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, Follow and tag us on Facebook and Instagram
participants should: @IHFPark2Park #IHFPark2Park #RunForResearch.
- Position yourself at the start line relative to your ability
and your goal finish time
- Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on Results
the right Results for timed events will be available a few minutes
- Do not stop or change direction suddenly after your event at www.park2park.com.au/post-event
- Be courteous to your fellow participants
- Always follow the directions of all race officials, marshals, Photography
volunteers, and emergency services Photos will be available to view and purchase 48 hours
- No rollerblading, cycling, skating, or skipping after the completion of the event. Photos can be accessed
- Prams, strollers, and wheelchairs should start at the back via www.park2park.com.au/post-event. A portion of sales
of the start area of photos will be donated back to the cause.
Dogs & Pets Finisher’s Certificate
Dogs and pets are not permitted on the course and within Finisher’s Certificates can be downloaded and printed as
the Event Precinct. Service dogs are permitted. a memory of the day. After the event, you can download
yours via www.park2park.com.au/post-event.
Course & Event Precinct Race Day Program
6:15am University of Southern Queensland Half Marathon
6:15am University of Southern Queensland Half Marathon Relay
7:45am City of Ipswich 10KM
8:00am Half Marathon & Relay Presentations
8:45am Slater + Gordon Lawyers 5KM Run
9:00am West Moreton Health 5KM Walk
9:15am Ipswich Hospital Foundation 2.5KM
10:00am World Gym Ipswich Family Challenge
10:30am Mascot Marathon
10.45am Presentations
Share your photos! @IHFPark2Park
#IHFPark2Park
#RunForResearch
GIVE FUNDRAISE FAQs
PRESENTING PARTNER EVENT PARTNERS
EVENT SUPPORTERS
Ipswich Hospital Foundation
Ipswich Hospital Foundation
Park2Park
(414)9358600293430
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