LAST CHANCE TO ENTER BEFORE SUNDAY 7 MARCH
YOU HAVE ONE LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER BEFORE THE EVENT AT THE
HELP DESK, CULTURAL FORECOURT, SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS
SATURDAY, 6 MARCH BETWEEN 2.00-4.00PM

Online, post and fax entries are now closed.  Late entries (late entry fee + handling charges apply) can be made on Saturday 6 March at 2.00-4.00pm at South Bank Parklands with race numbers to be collected at the same time.

If you're unable to register in person on Saturday, you can complete an entry form in full with your details (including credit card information) and sign the form before passing it to your friend to present at the Help Desk between 2-4pm on Saturday 6 March.  Please DO NOT post/fax or email your entry as we are unable to process it.  Only registrations handed to the Help Desk on Saturday 6 March will be accepted - absolutely no entries will be accepted on Sunday, 7 March.

LATE ENTRY FORMS AND FEES

Prices include GST, late entry fee and handling charges

$42 FOR INDIVIDUALS
 Download Individual Entry Form to hand in on
Saturday 2-4pm at South Bank Parklands

$140 FOR CORPORATE TEAMS OF 4
Download Corporate Team Entry Form to hand in on
Saturday 2-4pm at South Bank Parklands

** Pre-event registration essential. Absolutely no entries
will be taken at the event on Sunday 7 March **

2. Can you explain the categories?
Individual Runners: participants who are able to run or jog the entire 5km course
Individual Walkers: participants who walk some or all of the 5km course
Corporate Teams:  a team of four walkers or runners (or combination of runners or walkers)
representing a company/corporation/organisation.  The four participants register for the event together.  If your organisation has multiple teams please complete a separate entry form for each corporate team.  This entry form must be signed by all team members.  Multiple entries can be sent in the same envelope providing correct pament is included.  You may photocopy this entry form.  Please write clearly.
Corporate Team Challenge: is sponsored by Quest Newspapers and is awarded to the first full Corporate Team to cross the finish line - all team members have crossed the finish line but not necessarily together.

Please note:  Age categories are only required for individual runners

3. I am a male.  a: Am I permitted to enter the International Women’s Day race/walk?
Yes, you may enter the event but you will not be eligible for any category prizes
b: Do I receive a t-shirt?
Yes, all participants will receive a t-shirt.  Note: t-shirts are ladies style and sizes - see sizing chart below

4. Volunteering
If you really want to be involved in supporting your partner/wife/friends, why not volunteer to help the cause?  Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jo Neary at: committee@brisbaneroadrunners.org  

5. How do I get an invoice / receipt?
A receipt will be automatically generated when you enter online.  If you post or fax your entry, your entry will be processed and you will receive a confirmation email and your allocated number.  If you require a receipt, you will need to enter the website at: http://womensdayfunrun.com.au type in your number and print off a receipt

6. Is there a bag compound/baggage tent?
Yes there is an area to leave your belongings. Volunteers will store your items in the BaggageTent during the race.  Please have items you wish to store in a bag that closes so that a tag with your race number can be secured onto it.  To collect your bag you must present your race number - no exception.  Please Note: Event organisers advise against leaving valuables or money in the tent and cannot take responsibility for damage and/or theft of any items left in the luggage tent during the race.  Bags cannot be accessed again until after the race

7. Can I enter on the day? 
No entries will be processed on the day.

8. Can I run with my dog?
With the number of particpants expected and for safety reasons no animals are allowed.

9. Are prams allowed?
Prams/strollers/pushers are permitted on the course, however you must be aware of the other runners and walkers around you. To ensure safety on the course, all prams/strollers/pushers must start with the walkers.   Keep to the LEFT at all times

10.  Do children walking/running with parents need to pay?
Yes, children are required to be registered and pay

11. What about my baby in the pram - any extra cost involved?
No.  Your baby does not have to pay 

12. Can someone who hasn't entered just join in with me?
No, each person taking part in the Fun Run / Walk must be entered into the system as per the conditions of our Public Liability Insurers

13. What is in my race entry kit and when will I get it?
Your race kit will include your numbered bib and important event information.  On Monday 1 March 2010 we will be posting the last of the race numbers and inportant event information to those who have registered by Friday 26 February 2010

14. If I haven’t received my race entry kit by Monday 3 March 2010 what should I do?
Contact the event organisers on 1300 614 122 (between 9:30am-2:30pm weekdays only) or email iwdfr@brisbaneroadrunners.org

15. Can I get a refund if I’m unable to participate?
Under the terms and conditions of entry, we are unable to offer refunds

16. How do I get to South Bank?
Parking is available at South Bank undercover car parks for a fee.  There are also various metered and non-metered parking areas available within walking distance. Over 7,500 participants may be looking for a park, so consider taking public transport or get a friend/family member to drop you off.  Because of the large number of entrants and possible road restrictions with the event’s 5km course around the precinct, please leave home early in order to get to the start line on time.

South Bank is conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane with frequent and local bus, train and ferry connections.  For arrival and departure times for public transport to and from South Bank phone 13 12 30 or visit TransLink. All stations, terminals and bus stops for South Bank are within Zone 1.

For more information on Car Parking and Public Transport, click here

17.  What are the age category groups?

18.  If I am placed as an age-category winner, do I need to be at the prize-giving ceremony to collect my prize?
No, you will need to contact us post-race to negotiate a suitable delivery arrangement.

19. Will there be water available on the course?
There are water stations located at the start/finish line and in the Botanical Gardens.

20. Are there toilets at the start of the race and on the course?
Toilets/porta-loos will be available in the start/finish area.  South Bank toilets, within walking distance from the start/finish area precinct will be open from 6:30am

21. Will Medical help be available on the course? 
First aid/medical assistance will be available in the start / finish area as well as at approximately halfway around the 5km course

22. Will there be official photographers on the course?
Yes, Sporting Images are the official photographers for this event.  Please retain (or record) your race number for ease of identifying your photograph online.  Images will be available via the event website (www.womensdayfunrun.com.au) and are available for purchase.

23.  All participants receive an event branded t-shirt (ladies fit and style).  How do I work out my size?
To help you select your t-shirt size, please use the following instructions and use the chart below:

How to accurately measure your t-shirt size:
                

• Lay your favourite sized t-shirt on a flat surface
• Measure across the chest section of the t-shirt from armpit seam to armpit seam (see diagram)
• Match this 1/2 chest measurement, in centimetres to the corresponding size below
• Note: it is industry standard that the shirts can be 2cm under or over the size chart measurement 

#1 = ½ chest measurement	41.5cm	44cm	46.5cm	49cm	51.5cm	54cm
Event t-shirt size	8	10	12	14	16	18

  


24.  What if my t-shirt doesn't fit?
Event organisers have pre-ordered event branded t-shirts and best endeavours will be made to provide you with your nominated t-shirt size (ladies fit and style) and subject to size availability on the day of the event

25.  Can I swap my t-shirt for another size?
T-shirt size exchange will only be possible after ALL participants have received theirs on the day and is not guaranteed

26.  Where will the 5k course go?
The 5k event course will start and finish in the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank. 

Subject to changes and final course set-up on the day.

27. What are the starting times?
7.00am  Wheelchair Athletes will start
7.05am Runners* will start
7.10am Walkers,* other wheelchair participants and those with prams/strollers will start
* For corporate teams: each member can decide to run OR walk but must start in the relevant area and time shown above.