Runner Race Day Information Centennial Park Parade Grounds, Sydney

Runner Race Day Information
Centennial Park Parade Grounds, Sydney
Wednesday, 14 November 2014, 6.30 p.m.
Runner Information
Please review the following items available on the website: Safety Bulletin, Series Rules, Site Map, and
Course Map/Directions.
Race Site, Directions, Parking and Transportation
The race site is on the Centennial Park Parade Grounds, Grand Drive. See the Course Map for the race
location and course layout.
Present your bib number when boarding any J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge special event bus, and
receive free transport to the race site. Coming from the City, you can board the special event buses
between 4:00pm and 6:00pm from Elizabeth Street and Martin Place, Elizabeth Street and St. James
Station, and Elizabeth Street near Bathurst Street. From here they will run direct to Centennial Park. We
recommended leaving the City before 5:30pm to ensure you arrive at the race site on time for the race
start. The special event buses will be labelled with ‘Centennial Parklands Special Event.’ Spaces will be
limited. You can also catch a #333, #380 or #381 bus from Circular Quay, Elizabeth Street or Oxford
Street. Please note that these buses will follow the normal service route, will be shared with the public
and charged at a normal ticketed rate. For timetables and travel plans call Transport Info on 131500 or
visit www.sydneybuses.info.
Centennial Park Gates are closed at 1.00 p.m. on race day. If you arrive by taxi, alight at the edge of the
Park and walk from there. Paddington Gates are closest to the event site.
There will be no parking for participants within Centennial Park. Participants are strongly encouraged to
use public transport wherever possible. Those who need to drive should park in the Entertainment
Quarter parking and take the free event shuttle bus into Centennial Park, which will drop you close to the
race site. Show your race bib at the Entertainment Quarter Parking - Moore Park Entry (via Errol Flynn
Boulevard) for a $12 flat rate.
Bike parking will be available for up to 250 bikes inside the event site. Enter via Paddington Gates, make
your way into the event site and to the left of the finish chute. The bike parking will be situated at the
beginning of the line of Corporate Hospitality marquees. A lock is required to secure your bike.
Race Day Security
• Please note that baggage check will be available at the event. One small bag or backpack suitable
for a change of clothes is appropriate. Do not leave any other items unattended at the event at
any time. Thank you for your advance planning.
• No bags or containers of any size will be allowed on the race course, as ample water will be
provided at the start and at various water stations.
• Only persons with running numbers will be allowed in the start form-up area.
• If you see something suspicious, please report it immediately to any credentialed J.P. Morgan
Corporate Challenge official.
Race Numbers
Make sure your Company Captain has given you the bib number with your name on it. Complete the
medical and emergency information on the back of the bib number. Pin your bib number on the front of
your shirt. Do not give your number to another runner, even if you are unable to run.
Race Timing
The race will be timed using the ChronoTrack B-Tag timing system. Your race number contains a
transponder (timing chip) which is read by an antenna located in a mat on the ground at the start and
finish lines. Your time will be recorded beginning when you cross the start mat and ending when you cross
the finish mat. It is important that all runners wear the race number pinned in all four corners, unwrinkled,
and uncovered, to insure recording an accurate time.
All recorded times will be listed in the race results on the jpmorgan.com/cc website. B-tags are
disposable. You may deposit your bib number in one of rubbish bins near the finish.
Should you forget your race number and timing chip on race night, please visit the Information Tent from
5.00p.m. Should you lose your race number during the race, please speak to a timing official at the end
of the race to ensure that an accurate time can be recorded.
Race Start
A wave start will be used to begin the race. Runners will be assigned a particular colour bib number
depending on their estimated finish time. Runners should line up in the start area that corresponds to the
colour of their bib number. This will ensure the race runs smoothly and will be a more enjoyable
experience for all. Please follow the directional signage to your start area. See the site map for the start
area locations.
All runners must start the race on time. The start line will be closed 10 minutes after the last wave leaves
the start.
Company Gathering Area
Your Company Captain will notify you of your team’s meeting area prior to race night. The public address
announcer will not be able to announce company meeting locations.
Race Day Notes
1. Check the website, www.jpmorgan.com/cc, on race day for last-minute messages to runners.
Announcements will be made throughout race evening. Be sure to listen for any last-minute
changes.
2. The race starts on Grand Drive between Hamilton Drive and Loch Avenue and heads north
towards the Paddington Gates. After making a loop through the park, it finishes within the Parade
Grounds. See the Location/Course map for the race location and course layout. Distance markers
are positioned at each kilometre.
3. Runners, drink plenty of water before the race. Aid stations and water will be available along the
course, and at the finish. Refreshments will be available after the race.
4. For the safety of everyone in the race, roller skates, roller skis, rollerblades, skateboards,
bicycles, strollers, baby joggers, and animals are prohibited on the course. Anyone who violates
this rule risks disqualification for his/her entire team.
5. The changing rooms are situated within the event site. Portaloos are located behind the
Corporate Hospitality Marquees and near the start area.
Medical
Medical staff will be available in the Medical Tent near the finish line as well as on the course. If you do
not feel well, please stop running and seek medical assistance. If it is a hot day and you have not trained
properly or if you are on any type of medication, please do not run. See the Safety Bulletin for additional
information.
T-Shirts
Runners may pick up their finisher t-shirt from the distribution area after the race. T-shirts will not be
distributed prior to the race start. You must present the tear-tag from your bib number to get a finisher tshirt.
Scoring
The top five male and female finishers will be the first five eligible runners of each sex to cross the finish
line.
Race Night Awards
The Awards Ceremony will be held at 7.20p.m. at the presentation stage located within the Challenge
Bar. Awards will be presented to the Largest Participation Award winner and the first Overall Man and
Woman.
Race Results
Individual results will be posted online following the race. Team results will also be posted as soon as they
are verified.
Championship
The first place team in each category will be eligible to compete in the next J.P. Morgan Corporate
Challenge Championship in 2015.
Questions?
Visit us online at www.jpmorgan.com/cc or contact your company captain.
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