Twilight Half 5 April

Invitation to all Runners and Walkers:
The Intraining Running Centre invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to take part in the inaugural Twilight Half Marathon, 10km, 3km and 1km for kids on April 5.

ONLINE ENTRIES
Online Entries will be available from the end of January. There will be a link from the Intraining website homepage.

ORGANISERS:
The Twilight Half Marathon is organised by the Intraining Running Centre, Park Road Milton. The 2009 Event Management Team executive is Steve Manning, Linda Watson, Naomi Tutticci, Margot Manning and Ricky Swindale.

START/FINISH:
ALL events will start/finish at the Athletics Track the University of Qld at St Lucia.

START TIMES
Half Marathon          5:30pm
10km Run/Walk          5:30pm
3km Run/Walk          5:45pm
1km kids race           6:15pm

THE COURSE:
The course is now finalised subject to a certified accurate measurement. The half marathon and 10km start together at 5:30pm. They start on Sir William Macgregor Drive about 80M past the intersection of Sir Fred Schonell Drive. They then run out to the green bridge and run over on the upriver cycle pathway. At the other end of the bridge they turn right and loop under the bridge to the Brisbane Corso. The turn around is just before the end of the Corso. They then return the same way except that they cross back on the downriver pedestrian path of the green bridge. When the runners get back to the Athletics track the 10km runners split off and enter at the 100M start and run clockwise around the track to finish in the middle of the home straight. The half marathoners continue along Sir William Macgregor Drive past the start and turnaround before the intersection of Sir Fed Schonell Drive. They then repeat the course with two exceptions. When they get to the green bridge they continue past the bridge to turn before Thynne Road and then return to run over the bridge. The turnaround on the Corso is also after the 10km turn. These differences are to make up for extra 1.1km. The 3km is a simple out and back run along the same route and does not include the green bridge at this stage. The 1km kids race will be entirely off road.

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Cut Off Times – Course Closure:
The course closes at 8pm and anyone continuing after this time will be doing so at their own risk, and will not be eligible for finishers rewards.

Course Measurement:
All courses used in the Twilight Half events are accurately measured using the certified method endorsed by Athletics Australia. Every kilometre will be marked.

ENTRY FEES
Half Marathon          $50
10km Run/Walk          $30
3km Run/Walk          $15
1km Run/Walk          $10

Late entry fees apply after 5:30pm Friday 27 March
Late Entries
Half Marathon          $70
10km Run/Walk          $50
3km Run/Walk          $30
1km Run/Walk          $20
Race entries close 5pm Saturday 4 April.
Race Day Entries will be available on the day for the 3km and 1km only.

AID STATIONS
Aid stations will be located approximately every 3km. Water and sports drinks will be provided at each aid station for marathon & half marathon competitors. Water, sports drinks & fruit will be provided for all competitors in the finish recovery area. The three Aid staions will be: at the start/finish; Under the Green Bridge at the Dutton Park side; and at the turnaround the end of the Brisbane Corso.

MEDALS AND FINISHERS GIFT
Competitors in the Half Marathon and 10km will receive a something to celebrate their achievement. The first 500 finishers in the Half marathon and 10km will also receive medals.

MEDICAL
All medical issues should be directed to the Medical Tent, located in the at the finish Line. If you require any medical assistance on the course at any stage, please inform a race official. If you have a medical condition that could cause you difficulties during the event, please record the details on the back of your race number. Inadequate training, failing to pace yourself and disregarding the importance of taking fluids can result in life threatening conditions such as heat stroke and dehydration. It is essential that you are adequately prepared before the event and take fluids at every opportunity during the event.

RACE PRESENTATIONS
The presentation of the event winners and random draws will be conducted from 8pm from the infield area in front of the stands.

RESULTS
Results will be available from www.intraining.com.au within one week of the event.

WALKERS
Walkers are welcome in all events.

PACE RUNNERS
INTRAINING Running & Triathlon Club will provide pace runners in the half marathon event only. Pace group times will be 1:24,1:30,1:35,1:40,1:45,1:50,1:55,2:00,2:10. Please check the website for further details www.intraining.com.au

AGE CATEGORIES (Male and Female)
Age categories will be based on age on the day of the race. Open prizewinners are not eligible for category prizes.
Half Marathon     10KM               3KM                       1km
Under 18 years     Under 15 years    Under 12 years          Under 8 years
18-29 years          Under 18 years      Under 15 years           Under 10 years
30-39 years          18-29 years          Under 18 years           Under 12 years
40-49 years          30-39 years          18 to 39 years
50-59 years          40-49 years          40 years and over
60+ years          50-59 years
                       60+ years
HOW TO ENTER
Online:       www.intraining.com.au
By post or in person:     INTRAINING Running Centre 33 Park Road MILTON Q 4064
THERE WILL BE A DEDICATED WEBPAGE FOR THE RACE FROM THE END OF JANUARY.

REFUND POLICY
Withdrawal prior to 20 March will receive an 80% refund.
Withdrawal on medical grounds from 20 March to 3 April will be entitled to transfer of entry fee to a future Intraining Event. Medical certificate required.
No Refunds will be given after 3 April.
Contact race@intraining.com.au

CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY
Online entries will receive an email confirmation.
By post/in person at the Intraining Running Centre entries received prior to 27 March will receive a confirmation letter in the mail.
By post/in person at the Intraining Running Centre entries after 27 March will not receive a confirmation letter and will be required to present ID when collecting their race number/pack.

RACE NUMBER COLLECTION
Race numbers can be collected from the INTRAINING Running Centre 33 Park Road Milton on Friday 3rd and Saturday the 4th April. On race day, numbers can only be collected from the Twilight Half Running EXPO located at the Athletics Track Stadium, Uni at St Lucia from 3pm
Confirmation letters OR PHOTO ID must be presented for collection of race number/pack.
RACE NUMBERS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO COMPETITORS.

PRE-RACE ENQUIRES
Pre-race enquiries can be made by contacting the INTRAINING Running Centre:
Email:          race@intraining.com.au
Telephone:     07 3369 8938
Fax:                  07 3369 6887
Web:          www.intraining.com.au

RUNNING EXPO
The latest in Running gear and technology will be available for purchase or viewing at the Expo from 3pm to 9pm on Sunday 5th April.

CHARITABLE BENEFICIARY
Autism Queensland Inc. is a lead Queensland agency in the provision of targeted services to people with autism and their families. The vision of the organization is a life of choice and opportunity for people living with autism. Autism Queensland draws on expertise gained during its 40 year history to support more than 3,000 people of all ages living with autism, along with their families and carers. Autism Queensland provides a comprehensive range of services including early intervention, education and training, therapy and respite care.   Autism Queensland’s mission is to be a highly effective facilitator of quality outcomes that significantly enhance the lives of people with autism
www.autismqld.com.au

RACE PHOTOS
Sporting Images will be present at the finish line and along the course. Make sure you smile!
We will attempt to photograph all competitors. Visit www.sportingimages.net to view and order photos.

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
There will be kids games and entertainment trackside from 5pm to 8pm on Sunday 5th April. There will be a jumping castle, face painting, an Easter egg Hunt, Egg Catching competition and kids fitness games.

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
Competitors will have fruit, hot cross buns and drinks available at the finish. Other food will be available for purchase from the University Track canteen.

RUNNING STROLLER POLICY
Running Strollers will be allowed in all events but must be used at participants own risk. Strollers must line up at the rear of each event. Please note that child is not covered by race insurance if there is an accident.




Edited by Steve The Footman - 21-Jan-2009 at 2:10pm

An evening run. What a great and novel concept (and I am truly trying not to be biased here!) for Brisbane running. See you all there.
Margot

Prizemoney on offer for male and female is as follows:

HALF MARATHON
1st   $300
2nd $200
3rd   $100

10KM
1st   $200
2nd $100
3rd   $50

There will be an additional bonus to the half marathon winners if they break 70 minutes (MALE) or 80 minutes (FEMALE)

There will be product prizes in addition to these cash prizes.

Overall placegetters will be acknowledged as the winners of their categories but will not be eligible for the prizes in additional to the overall prize.

Good idea 18 mins. I think we just had basic info up.

Looking forward to kicking off the race season with a 1/2,and in cooler conditions.

PACE GROUP UPDATE:

One advantage of starting the 10km and half marathon together is the 10km runners can use the half marathon pacers except for the last 400M. We also only need one clock for the two events.

The pace Times are:   half (per km) 10k
1:24, (3:58/km) 39:49
1:30, (4:16) 42:39
1:35, (4:30) 45:01
1:40, (4:44) 47:24
1:45, (4:59) 49:46
1:50, (5:13) 52:08
1:55, (5:27) 54:30
2:00, (5:41) 56:52
2:10. (6:10) 1:01:37

1:23:59 most definitely
Linda

The provisional Results are now up. Please email us with any mistakes.