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.
VENUE
Start, Finish and the Event Precinct are located at Varsity
Lakes Arts and Sports Centre on Assembly Drive (opposite
Varsity College Senior School).
Varsity Lakes Arts and Sports Centre
Assembly Drive
Varsity Lakes
4227
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.
Event Kits can be picked up from:
Varsity Lakes Arts and Sports Centre
Assembly Drive
Varsity Lakes
4227
Opening times are as follows:
Saturday 02 May 2015
Sunday 03 May 2015
2pm – 5pm
Opens 5.30am
Please remember to bring ID and confirmation.
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.
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.
PARKING
Parking is available on the side streets surrounding the event
precinct, including access roads around Bond University.
*Please note - road closures are in place from 4.30am until
4.30pm on Sunday (please see next page).
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.
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, in
addition to timing staff at start/finish.
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.
The event finish time is expected to be 11am, with the City of
Gold Coast Bike and Street Fest continuing to run from 10am
to 2pm. Stay around and join in the fun!
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.
THE COURSE
All courses utilise open roads and walkways. These are
shared areas and as such there will be other foot and
vehicular traffic – please be aware and mindful of sharing the
space.
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 - open from
5.30am to 11am. 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.
START TIMES
Please take a note of your expected start time and aim to be
ready 30mins prior to your event.
6.30am
90km Cycle
6.40am
60km Cycle
6.50am
30km Cycle
7.00am
10km Run Start
7.10am
5km Run Start
7.20am
5km Walk Start
10.00am
3km Family Cycle
10.15am
1km Junior Bolt
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.
CYCLING REGULATIONS

The Course is OPEN - open to you and open to other
user groups – please be aware.

Abide by the road rules. This includes, but is not limited
to:
o adhering to speed limits;
o obeying traffic signals and remaining on the left
hand side of the road at all times;
o wearing your helmet correctly.

Never ride more than two abreast; and ride in single file
on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends.

Please listen to and obey directions from Police and/or
course marshals at all times.

Use hand signals if turning left or right or stopping.

Riders must only pass to the right of another rider and
call out 'passing' when doing so. Look around you.

Remember to drink plenty of water.

Be aware of the road surface and changes/faults - do
not ride in the gutter.

Exercise caution at all times during the ride.

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.
RUN/WALK ETIQUETTE

The Course is OPEN - open to you and open to other
user groups – please be aware.

It is your responsibility to know the course advertised.
While there is event signage throughout – please ensure
you are aware of the route.

Position yourself at the start line relative to your ability to
allow a smooth start for all.

Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on
the right.

Do not stop or change directions suddenly.

Be courteous to your fellow participants at all times.

Run/Walk in single file on narrow or busy walkways.

Please listen to and obey directions from Police and/or
course marshals at all times.

Remember to drink plenty of water.

Be aware of the pathway surface and changes/faults.

Exercise caution at all times during the run/walk.

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.
FIRST AID
First Aid services will be available at the Start/Finish line and
enroute as part of the cycle. 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 both inside and outside of the venue, with
on course facilities as per public toilet blocks along the
routes.
SUPPORT
It is anticipated that all participants will have completed their
event by 11am. There will be no support after this time so
please enter the event which best suits your level of fitness.
As you cross the finish line you can take advantage of the
POGO Physio Recovery Zone. This includes water, fruit, and
massage services. You’ve earned it! Or kick back and relax
amongst the various activities and entertainment on offer
from 10am as part of the City of Gold Coast’s Bike and
Street Fest!
Places & Prizes
There are no official presentations for place setters but there
will be interviews and spot prizes with selected participants
and teams throughout.
PARTNERS
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our generous sponsors
and partners for their key support. Please help us thank them
by supporting their various endeavours or using their
services.
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.
Share the fun with us
We have a host of RideRunWalk 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 #riderunwalk
Ride Run Walk is proud to be associated with Cystic Fibrosis
Queensland for this event. Please support them where
possible and help with their much needed fundraising efforts.
VOLUNTEERS
RideRunWalk GOLD COAST 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.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening
genetic condition in Australia. CF affects many of the body’s
systems, including lungs and digestion.
There are many ways you can help make a difference.
Please visit http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/qld/ for more
information.
YOU
Most of all, a HUGE THANKS to all participants who
travelled from near and far to join in the inaugural
RideRunWalk GOLD COAST event. It’s great to get your
support and we hope you enjoy the day.