General  Information:

What:

Major event Half Marathon Sunday 22^nd May 2011 and 1.6k Mini Jog and 5k Open Fun Run on Saturday 21^st May 2011

Where:

Race HQ for all events.  Lennox Gardens, off Flynn Drive, Yarralumla, ACT just behind the Hyatt Hotel Canberra

When:

9am- Sunday 22^nd May 2011 – ACT Half Marathon Incorporating 42^ND Red Foulkes Memorial Half Marathon.

2:30pm Saturday 21^st 1.6k Mini Jog for children under 12 years. 3.00pm Saturday 21^st 5k – Fun Run

About

The ACT Half Marathon incorporating the 42^nd Rex Foulkes Memorial Half Marathon.  The ownership of the name ‘Canberra Half Marathon’ belongs elsewhere. The Rex Foulkes Memorial Half Marathon has always been part of the ACT Winter Program.  The ACT Half Marathon intends to keep this tradition going.

Course:

Click links below. The course is certified accurate with each kilometre being marked. The first 7.1k are on roads and the remaining 14k are on the recreation trails around the West Basin Lake Burley Griffin.

 Half Marathon eve 5k course map 

 Half Marathon course map 

 Half Marathon course map (start)

Entries:

Preferred method of entries for the ACT Half Marathon is via www.canberrarunner.com.au and the secure Register Now online facility click here.  Hard copy entry forms are available at all YCRC events and the Canberra Runners Shop.  They can also be downloaded from the website as a pdf file.  Please entry early to help us with our planning.

Parking:

On Sunday morning for the half marathon you are requested not to park on the lakeside or western side of Flynn Drive. Similarly you are requested also not to park on Alexandrina Drive between its junction with Flynn Drive and the top entrance to Mariner Place. There will be ample parking in the Kaye Street area, along with the Finance car park on the other side of Commonwealth Avenue using the underpass or in the Lotus Bay area. If you park in the Lotus Bay area particularly on the beach or lakeside please ensure that you do not block the boat ramp access.

Events Saturday:

Entries for both the 1.6k Mini Jog and the 5k Fun RUN are free to YMCA Of Canberra Runners Club (YCRC), members. All others wishing to run will be required to complete an YCRC One Day Membership at $10 for Seniors and $5 for juniors and concessions.

Charity:

The YCRC encourages all runners to make a donation to the ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group.

ACT Eden Monaro

Cancer Support Group

Half a million people live in the Canberra Region, more than the population of Tasmania. The ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group raises funds to provide financial assistance to families who have a member undergoing treatment for cancer. All donations made go directly to family assistance and none is used in administration of the group. All money raised stays in the local area to assist local families. A receipt will be issued.

Late Entries:

Normal entries end on Monday 16^th May 2011 at 23:59 pm.  A late entry fee applies till close of online entries on  Thursday 19 May 2011.  Cash only entries will be taken on Saturday afternoon of the race weekend at Lennox Gardens.

Acknowledgement of Entries:

A list of entrants is available, see link at top of this page links. This list is up dated regularly.  Entrants who receive a receipt from Register Now are to keep this as proof of payment/entry.

Race Bibs:

Pins and race bibs will be available on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning from Race HQ.  Race bibs are to be worn on the front of the upper body and must not be defaced in any way.

Time Limit:

There is no time limit for the half marathon.

Timing Chips:

Timing Chips and Race Bibs will be available for pick up from the Race HQ at Lennox Gardens from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday 21st and again from 7am until 8.30am on race day. 

Drink Stations:

Drink Stations will be situated approximately every 4k. They will serve water and sports drink in sachets.  A drink station will also be at the finish.

Kilometre Markings:

Each kilometre will be marked along the half marathon course.

First Aid/Medical:

Sports Medicine Australia (ACT Branch) will be use to undertake first aid. The will be stationed at the finish and provide mobile (bicycle sports trainers).

Marshalls:

Marshalls will be in place to ensure runners follow the correct course. Please ensure you obey the instructions of marshals.

Toilets:

Toilets including Porta loos are available near the start/finish. Runners can also jog to Lotus Bay and use the Public Toilets there or those at the Canberra Yacht Club.  Please be aware that the two automated Public Toilets at Lennox Gardens should be avoided.  They are unreliable and become blocked quickly.

Weather:

May weather can be very cool and with a light frost. It then normally brightens up to a calm, sunny day with temperatures in the high teens. 

Photographs:

TBA

Presentations:

Presentations will be held after the half marathon commencing at 11.30am. See awards below.

Finishers Medal:

All runners who enter and finish the half marathon will receive a finisher’s medal.  This does not include relay team members.

Finishers Certificate:

All finishers will be entitled to pick up a finishers certificate.

Results:

It is hoped to have the full provisional results on our website www.canberrarunner.org.au late race day afternoon.

Awards:

A small awards ceremony will be held on Saturday afternoon at 3pm for the 1.6K Mini Jog and the 5k Fun Run.

ACT Half Marathon  - Awards

First Male/Female – Perpetual Trophy/Keepsake and $350.

Second Male/Female – Keepsake and $200

Third Male/Female –Keepsake and $100

Fourth/Fifth Male/Female – individual medal/$50 Runners Shop Gift Voucher.

Masters/Veterans  - Medal small gift voucher for first M40/W40 categories onwards.

Finishers Breakfast:

Tea, Coffee, biscuits and fruit will be available to all runners. These facilities are for runners only.

Spectators Drinks:

A coffee cart will be available where friends and family can purchase coffee, hot chocolate etc.

Refunds:

Refunds will not be made except in exceptional circumstances.  In all instances an administration fee will apply.  No refunds after 16 May 2011.

Barrel Draws:

At the presentations barrel draws will be made.  Runners must be present to participate.

Masters/Vets Cats:

A medal and a small runners shop gift vouchers will be provided to the winner each category from M40/W40 onwards.

Accommodation:

The range of accommodation in the Canberra Region varies greatly. Runners and familles should check and book accommodation through Australian Capital Tourism details below.  Please be sure to advise ACT Tourism that you are in Canberra for the half marathon.

Website: www.visitcanberra.com.au

Email: visitcanberra@act.gov.au

Free Call 1300 554 114

Accommodation Free Call: 1300 733 228

Canberra:

The Nations Capital is a great place to spend a few days or more. Late Autumn and winter is a great time to visit. Some places of interest included Australian War Memorial, National Museum, Parliament House, Old Parliament House, Portrait Gallery, National Gallery, National Zoo, Regatta Point Exhibition, Questacon (specially if you have young children), Botanical Gardens, Cockington Green, Kingston Markets, Gorman Markets, to name but a few.

YCRC Runners Club

The YMCA Of Canberra Runners Club (YCRC) has risen from the dust of the old ACT Cross Country Club.  As I prepare this article the club is three months old and has over 900 members already.