WELCOME TO THE MATESHIP RUN 2015
Please take a couple of minutes to read through the participants event guide. It will provide you with key information to make your
event more enjoyable, and ensure you’re fully prepared for the activities and festivities.
LOCATION
VENUE
Start, Finish and the Event Precinct are located at Currumbin
RSL on the southern Gold Coast.
Currumbin RSL
165 Duringan Street
Currumbin QLD 4223
Inside the bag, you’ll find your participant merchandise –
exclusive to you for being a part of this great occasion. You’ll
also pick up your event bib and any other goodies from
sponsors and supporters.
If you purchased an event tshirt when registering – don’t
forget to pick it up during event kit collection.
Event Kits can be picked up from:
Currumbin RSL
165 Duringan Street
Currumbin QLD 4223
Opening times are as follows:
Saturday 18 April 2015
Sunday 19 April 2015
2pm – 5pm
Opens 6am
Please remember to bring ID and confirmation.
ON THE DAY
GETTING THERE ON TIME
Please ensure you arrive at the venue a minimum of 30mins
prior to your event start time. This will ensure you have
adequate time to access the marshalling start points and
receive updates on key event information.
PARKING
Limited parking is available at the Currumbin RSL main car
park. A secondary car park is available across the road from
the main entrance. Additional parking along various side
streets near to the venue and the route(s).
EVENT KIT
COLLECTION
You can pick up your event kit with a copy of your
registration confirmation (via paper or smartphone). You can
also pick up your mates packets providing you have their
confirmation.
CLOTHING
We recommend you check the weather forecast prior to
packing your bag and dress accordingly. It is wise to bring
something warm to wear, especially pre and post event.
EVENT KIT COLLECTION
If you didn’t pick up your event kit the day before, please
report to the event checkin tent to do so on event morning.
Location and times available above.
EVENT BIBS
At registration, you will be provided an event race number
with safety pins to affix to your clothing. Event numbers must
be worn, and clearly visible, on the FRONT of your chest at
all times. This will ensure you get access to the correct areas
and can be identified by marshals both on and off site
including by event photographers.
Event numbers cannot be reissued on the day. Your number
identifies you as a participant and provides you with access
to various free/additional services throughout the weekend.
Please do not let anyone else run in your number. Imagine
the anxiety caused to relatives or friends in the event of
misidentification should there be a medical emergency.
Participants are only permitted to run in the event in which
they are entered. If a change of event is required, please
complete the necessary documentation and advise event
checkin. They will advise you of the available options.
Failure to follow these general guidelines may affect the
timing of your event and a possible DSQ. Events with official
timing will have results uploaded to the website within 24hrs
of completion.
GEAR TENT
It’s a good idea to only bring necessary equipment or
clothing for the event. Leave extras at home or in your car.
A small gear tent will be available to participants for a gold
coin donation to the benefiting charity. Open from 6am to
10am. You will need your event number to reclaim your gear
at the end of the event.
It is also advisable to place some form of identification on all
your personal property, this enables easy identification if it is
misplaced and returned to officials. Please note that no
responsibility or liability of your belongings is taken by event
organisers.
THE EVENT
START TIMES
Please take a note of your expected start time and aim to be
ready 30mins prior to your event.
7.10am
10km Run Start
7.20am
5km Run Start
7.30am
5km Walk Start
8.45am
1.5km Junior Bolt
9.00am
1.5km Community Walk/Push
The event finish time is expected to be 10am.
THE COURSE
All courses utilise open walkways/pathways through
Currumbin Creek and Tugan. These are shared areas and
as such there will be other foot and vehicular traffic – please
be aware and mindful of sharing the space.
On the day, directional signage will be positioned around the
course(s) but it’s a general requirement that participants
become familiar with the route before the event.
Due to the nature of the roads/events the courses are not
officially ratified distances, however are very close to the
advertised length.
Please note there are some uneven surfaces and small
bridges so please take your time when accessing.
Full course descriptions and routes can be downloaded from
the website.
PARTICIPATION ETIQUETTE
In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable event
experience for all, participants are encouraged to:

Position yourself at the start line relative to your ability.
This will allow a smooth start for all.

Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on
the right.
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Do not stop or change directions suddenly.

Never litter or vandalise any section of the course. Lets
return the venue how we found it.

Be careful at Aid Stations. These can sometimes be a
little chaotic and crowded – use caution and ensure you
are not resting in high risk traffic/road areas.

Be courteous to your fellow participants.

Thank volunteers who help you out. Without their
assistance, we wouldn’t be able to run this event.

Always follow the directions of marshals, officials and
emergency service personnel.

Keep moving at the finish. There may be participants
finishing directly behind you so it’s a good idea to carry
on through to a safe recovery area near your
friends/family.

Enjoy it. Whether you’re going for a fast time or simply in
it for fun, it’s a great occasion and you should be proud
of your efforts.
CHEER STATIONS
Please ensure you are adequately hydrated and fit enough to
participate in your event, failure to do so may result in
dehydration and cause injury. There will be on-course aid
stations as per the course maps, including at the start/finish
line.
FINISHING
First of all – High 5 – WootWoot! Secondly, keep moving
through the finish area as there may be participants finishing
directly behind you.
ACTIVITIES
Side Attractions
There will be live music, face painters, and bouncy castles
throughout the event. Come down early and enjoy a fun filled
morning.
FIRST AID
First Aid services will be available at the Start/Finish line. In
case of incident or injury, please advise the nearest on/off
course event official for assistance. Alternatively Event
Control can be contacted at any time on 1300 855 270.
In the event of an emergency anywhere, please call 000 as
priority.
TOILETS
Toilets are located inside the Currumbin RSL with on course
facilities as per public toilet blocks along the routes including
Winders Park, Kropp Park, and Wyberba Park.
SUPPORT
It is anticipated that all participants will have completed their
event by 9.30am. There will be no support after this time so
please enter the event which best suits your level of fitness.
Catering
Need some food or drink? Currumbin RSL are offering up
some great catering options for sale to replenish the energy
and efforts exhausted.
PRESENTATIONS
Places
There are no official presentations for place setters but there
will be interviews/photographs with selected participants and
teams throughout.
RECOVERY
As you cross the finish line you can take advantage of the
recovery services available to all participants. This includes
water, PURE sports hydration, and massage services.
You’ve earned it! Or kick back and relax amongst the various
activities and entertainment on offer with family, friends and
supporters!
Prizes
You have to be in it to win it! Thanks to a host of very
generous partners and local businesses, there are a number
of spot, individual, team and fundraising awards. We hope to
raise as much money as possible for Soldier On and we’d
like to thank you both for your efforts in taking part and for
further fundraising opps.
POST EVENT
Results
Where events are timed, results are typically available within
24hrs of event completion. Keep in touch via facebook or the
website for news updates.
Photos
Be sure to have your grin ready! “Post Race Event
Photography” will be onsite capturing the Mateship Run 2015
experience. Digital and print products can be purchased
online after the event, with a donation going back to the
charity. Say CHEESE!
CHARITY
The Mateship Run is proud to have Soldier On as the official
charity for the 2015 Mateship Run.
Share the fun with us
We have a host of Mateship Run digital channels and it’s
great to see all of your pictures – the good ones and the bad
ones! ;) So don’t be afraid to either share on our social media
channels or hashtag #mateshiprun
Soldier On is about Australians coming together to show
their support for our physically and psychologically wounded.
We want to show the men and women of our Defence forces
that we will always have their backs.
Thanks to the support of the Australian public, we work to
enhance recovery, inspire communities and empower
Australia’s wounded, giving those who have served our
country the dignity they deserve and the chance to do and be
whatever they choose.
THANKS
PARTNERS
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our generous sponsors
for their key support. Please help us thank them by
supporting their various endeavours or using their services.
VOLUNTEERS
The Mateship Run only happens because of the time and
dedication of our volunteers. Many thanks to all of them. If
you are still interested in getting involved and volunteering at
this year’s event, please contact event organisers through
the website.
YOU
Most of all, a HUGE THANKS to all participants who
travelled from near and far to join in the inaugural Mateship
Run 2015. It’s great to get your support and we hope you
enjoy the day.