Race Day Tips

Everything you need to know to have a great Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k

Sunday 14th July 2013

1. EVENT KIT COLLECTION - 12 - 13 JULY, REGISTRATION EXPO, FIRST FLEET PARK,

CIRCULAR QUAY If you did not purchase postage so your event kit could be sent to you, then you must collect your kit (which includes your integrated chest bib) from the Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k Registration tent open Friday and Saturday, prior to event day. The Registration Expo will be open for business Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 4pm. Please bring a copy of your e-ticket (emailed to you at the point of registration) or bring photographic ID. If you have opted to have your kit delivered, but are not yet in receipt of this please contact [email protected] Be sure to check out the official merchandise range and other running gear at the Rebel and ASICS merchandise tent also located at First Fleet Park when collecting your race kit.

2. TRAVELLING TO THE EVENT On the morning of the Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k, it is recommended you arrive at the start area at least 45 mins before the event commences at 7.30am.

Train

CONSIDER YOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS TO GET TO THE SYDNEY HARBOUR 10K RACE START IN THE ROCKS. TRACKWORK IS TAKING PLACE ON SOME TRAIN LINES INCLUDING THE CITY CIRCLE LINE SO YOU MAY NEED TO ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR JOURNEY

For more information on trackwork, timetables, maps and trip planning use Transport Info 131500: www.131500.com.au, the Transport Info App or call 131 500.

BUS

Disembarking at Circular Quay, Wynyard or George Street

DRIVING To enable all participants to be parked and at the race start area 45 mins before the event please utilise the following car parks. 1. Wilson Car Parking - Clock Tower Car Park (corner of Harrington and Argyle Streets - approximately 5 mins walk from race start) Wilson will be opening this car park from 6am for Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k participants. Please note there is limited capacity within this car park. 2. 24HR Car Park Wynyard Lane (under the Menzies Hotel, Wynyard - off Margaret Street - approximately 14 mins walk from car to start line). 3. Wilson Car Parking - Sydney Opera House Car Park (2 Macquarie Street, Sydney - approximately 14 mins walk from car park to start line).

Please be sure to plan your journey before setting off on event morning.

3. CHEST BIB & BAGGAGE DROP

Please ensure your chest bib is affixed to the front of your running shirt with the safety pins provided in your event kit. Your chest bib contains an integrated timing device which will record your time from the moment you cross the start line. The timing device is disposable and you do not need to return this. Wearing your chest bib on the front of your running shirt is mandatory throughout the event. If you have baggage that you need to drop off prior to the event, please affix your baggage sticker (provided in your event kit) and take your baggage to the baggage area located on the lawn in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), close to First Fleet Park before 7am. Please do not leave any valuables within your bag the organisers will not be responsible for lost property. Your baggage will be held here for the duration of the race and must be collected by 11am. To collect your items, you will need to provide your race bib number to ensure you collect the correct bag.

4. START MARSHALLING All runners must make their way to the start marshalling area outside of the MCA (harbour side) 30 mins prior to the start. The A group will be corralled into the start chute first followed by B group, with C group marshalling in the Wilson Parking lot in front of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. There will be one gun and one starting time for all three events. Remember, your timing chip will record your own personal net time (however race results are based on Gun Time). Portable toilets will be located close to the start marshalling area.

5. CUT OFF TIMES

All participants must be over the start line by 7.40am. There is an overall cut of time of 1hour and 20 mins (8min/ km splits). Any participant who isn’t back on Hickson Road by 8.45am will be moved to the footpath and directed towards the finish line. You will still be able to finish and record a time until approximately 9.30am.

6. DRINK STATIONS/GU GELS/COURSE ENTERTAINMENT

There are 2 drinks stations on course at approximately 4.1 km and 6.3km mark. Water will be available at both drink stations, Powerade and GU will be available at the 6.3k drink station.

7. CROSSING THE FINISH LINE

After crossing the finish line, be sure to collect your Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k medal and your complimentary bottle of Pureau water.

8. POST EVENT RECOVERY AREA

Please be sure to come and check out the sponsor activations and entertainment in First Fleet Park after your run. Please stick around to watch the official stage presentations and congratulate our winners. The presentations will take place on the main stage at approximately 9am.

HAVE A GREAT RUN PIR RAM AR D

TOR RIBU DIST N R TE WES

EET STR RIS R A H

COCKLE BAY WHARF

PALM GROVE

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

7km SYDNEY AQUARIUM

8km

LIME STREET

HICKSON ROAD

ET SUSSEX STRE KENT STREET

KING STREET

ERSKINE STREET

3km

LIVERPO OL STRE ET

BARANGAROO

KENT STREET

2km REET CLARENCE ST YORK STREET

WES TER ND ISTR IBUT OR

HIC KS ON

PARK S TREET

GEORGE STREET GEO RGE ST

SYDNEY

R EET

HYDE PARK

MACQUARIE STREET

1km RO AD

9km

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

HICKSON RD

ELIZABETH ST REET CAHILL EXPRESSW AY

CHINA TOWN

PYRMO NT BRID GE

6km

4km TUMBALONG PARK

PYRMONT BAY PARK

MURRAY STREET

SYDNEY EXHIBITION CENTRE

5km

ARGYLE STREET

ULTIMO

STAR CITY CASINO

EET STR ONT M R PY

PARK HYATT HOTEL

CIRCULAR QUAY ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

Race Start Race Finish Drink Stations

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

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Drink plenty of water and eat your normal pre-workout meal Run in the shoes and clothes you’re used to Stay warm in the Real Insurance Toasty Zone on the steps of the Museum of Contemporary Art

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Join us for a healthy post run snack at the Real Insurance Fruit Bar Relax and recover stage side in the Real Insurance Chill Out Zone Stretch and hydrate properly to prevent cramping and soreness

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