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COMPETITOR
GUIDE
2018
Since 1992
CONTENTS
Welcome Page 2-3
Before the race Page 4
During the race Page 5
Course maps Page 6-7
Pacers Page 8
Parking + Event precinct map Page 9
Road closures Page 10-11
On course info Page 12-13
Water station competition Page 14
Find your next challenge Page 16-17
After you finish Page 18-19
Free coffee + Official After Party Page 20
Sponsors Page 21
WINTER IN BRISBANE
@brisbanemarathon INSIDER TIP
Cool starts make ideal running Live like a local and Visit Brisbane to
conditions with warm sunny days with #BMF2018 find out the best places to eat, sleep
temps about 25 degrees celsius. #brisbanemarathon and shop.
IT IS AN HONOUR TO TAKE THE REINS OF THE MCDONALD’S
BRISBANE MARATHON, AN ICONIC CAPITAL CITY EVENT, INSPIRED
BY AUSTRALIAN MARATHONER ROBERT DE CASTELLO’S GOLD MEDAL
WIN AT THE 1982 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN BRISBANE.
As the founder of Atlas quality and to continue delivering
Multisports, we have a proud a professionally run and must-
history of organising and do event that promotes health
managing major sporting events and wellbeing for runners of all
while raising significant funds abilities.
($1.3 million-plus) for major Whether this is your first time
beneficiaries including Ronald participating in the Brisbane
McDonald House South East Marathon or you’ve entered
Queensland. several – if not all – of the
We are proud south east previous 27 events, we want to
Queensland locals and as thank you for your support and
custodians of this annual event hope you enjoy your run and the
our responsibility is to showcase beautiful sights of Brisbane on
the city, its natural beauty, August 5.
welcoming atmosphere while ATLAS MULTISPORTS
promoting the benefits of running. MANAGING DIRECTOR AND
As Australia’s third major capital MCDONALD’S BRISBANE
city running event we are here MARATHON RACE DIRECTOR
to build on its reputation for JASON CROWTHER
ACTIVE LIVES ARE HAPPIER AND
HEALTHIER LIVES.
We at McDonald’s® Brisbane
want to deliver valuable benefits
to the wider community.
With the goal of helping the
Brisbane community live a more
balanced, active and enriched
lifestyle, McDonald’s® Brisbane
is passionate about our sports
and community sponsorships
program.
McDonald’s® Brisbane is very
proud to be the Naming Rights
Partner of the McDonald’s®
Brisbane Marathon Festival and
sees this partnership as vital to
giving back to the community
which supports us and to assist
in the development of important
life skills such as commitment,
hard work and friendship.
On behalf of McDonald’s®
Brisbane, we would like to thank
all competitors, organisers,
volunteers and other sponsors
for their incredible support of the
McDonald’s® Brisbane Marathon
Festival!”
PRESIDENT OF MCDONALD’S
BRISBANE, ADAM DANDO.
WELCOME TO QUEENSLAND’S VIBRANT CAPITAL CITY FOR ONE
OF THE OLDEST AND MOST FRIENDLY EVENTS ON AUSTRALIA’S
FITNESS CALENDAR – THE BRISBANE MARATHON FESTIVAL 2018.
Set against the picturesque the best address on earth.
backdrop of Brisbane’s beautiful The Palaszczuk Government
city, the Brisbane Marathon is proud to support this event
Festival takes runners on a through Tourism and Events
journey through our streets, Queensland’s Destination Events
around our landmarks and over Program.
the iconic Brisbane river.
I congratulate Atlas Multisports,
Now in its 28th year, the festival the volunteers and all those
– labelled a ‘boutique’ event for involved in ensuring the Brisbane
the VIP treatment all participants Marathon Festival 2018 is a
receive – will once again celebrate success.
the ultimate test of endurance,
the marathon. I encourage all those visiting
Brisbane to explore more of the
Events like this play an important unique experiences the region has
role in showcasing our state to offer.
by attracting tourists, fostering
community pride and creating jobs THE HON KATE JONES MP
for the local community, all while MINISTER FOR TOURISM
inspiring travellers to experience INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
BEFORE RACE PACK COLLECTION
Please bring Photo ID or Registration receipt or Tax invoice
THE DATE/TIME LOCATION
RACE Friday 3 August
1pm - 6pm
Saturday 4 August
intraining Running Centre
33 Park Road, Milton (Click for location)
intraining Running Centre
10am - 5pm 33 Park Road, Milton (Click for location)
Sunday 5 August Event Precinct, Riverstage, Brisbane (Click
From 8am for location)
5km and 2km events only
(NOT RECOMMENDED)
EVENT AND FINISH PRECINCT LOCATED
AT THE BRISBANE RIVERSTAGE.
CLICK HERE FOR LOCATION
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN YOUR PACK
EVENT RACE PACK GIFT AT FINISH LINE
Brisbane Race Bib Marathon finisher tee
Marathon Event Visor Marathon finish medal
IMPORTANT Pedders Half Race Bib, Event Visor Half Marathoner finisher
Marathon Sponsor’s gift medal
Ensure you allow enough time
to walk from the Riverstage to Mizuno 10km Race Bib, Event visor Finisher medal
your start. It is approximately
500m between the event McDonald’s Race bib, water bottle Finisher medal
precinct and the start line. 5km Sponsor’s gift
RMHSEQ 2km Race bib Finisher medal
RACE PACK COLLECTION Mini Marathon Pair of socks
It is recommended competitors
collect their own race packs. TOILET FACILITIES
If you are collecting for a Participants at the McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon Festival have access
team or on behalf of another to multiple toilets at the start and finish lines and along the course.
person, please ensure you Below are the following locations you can find relief along the way:
have written permission or
confirmation email. LOCATION DISTANCE FROM START
PARKING Portaloos - Start and Finish Event precinct
Pre-plan and book your Portaloos - Riverside Drive, West 10km | 14.5km | 31.5km |
parking before race day. Click End 36km
here to see our recommended Public toilets - Story Bridge (20m 4.5km | 24km | 26km
parking locations and $5 off course)
parking special. Public toilets - Thornton Street 5km | 23.5km | 26.5km
Ferry (on course)
ROAD CLOSURES
Public toilets - Kangaroo Point (10m 6km | 23km | 27km
Road closures will be in place
off course)
from 4am so please allow
plenty of time to arrive and Public toilets - Southbank (50m off 8km | 29km
find a park. Click here to see course)
a full list of road closures and Public toilets - Orleigh Park (100m 12km | 33.5km
times. off course)
EVENT START TIMES
DURING
THE
EVENT START LOCATION RECOMMENDED
TIME ARRIVAL TIME
RACE
Brisbane 6am Alice Street, 5.30am
Marathon Brisbane City
Pedders Half 6am Alice Street, 5.30am
Marathon Brisbane City
Mizuno 10km 6.30am Alice Street, 6am
Brisbane City
McDonald’s 5km 10.30am Goodwill Bridge, 10am
City side of
bridge
RMHSEQ 2km 11.15am Riverstage 10.45am
Mini Marathon
**OFFICIAL COURSE TIMNG ENDS 12.30PM**
SELF SEEDED STARTING ZONES
Participants in the Brisbane Marathon, Pedders Half Marathon and
Mizuno 10km events are strongly encouraged to position themselves
on the start line according to ability. Personal timing chips will only be
activated as runners cross the start line.
BAG STORAGE AND INFORMATION TENT
The event bag storage and information tent are in the Event Precinct
and open from 5am on Sunday August 5. Please attach your personal
bag tag found on your race bib to your bag for easy identification.
Please do not leave any valuables in your bags.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Limited edition 2018 event merchandise will be available for sale at the
Information Tent within the Event Precinct. Items include event singlet
($35), event visor ($20) and event water bottle ($10) until sold out.
EVENT EXPO
Join us at the Riverstage Event Precinct for shoe and apparel specials
free McCafe coffee or chill out in the Coates Hire Recovery Zone. Open
from 6am-1pm, Sunday August 5 at the Brisbane Riverstage.
SPECIAL NEEDS DRINKS
Marathon participants will have access to their own personal ‘special
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
needs drinks’ at the 10km, 20km, 30km and 40km aid stations. If you
wish to have your ‘special needs drinks’ placed at aid stations see Ensure you complete the back of
instructions below: your race number with medical
contact person and any known
• Special/personal drinks are for the marathon event only
medical conditions. Mobile
• Drinks must be in sealed, leak proof containers, no taller than
medical staff will be on course to
21cm and clearly marked with your name/race number and the
assist if issues arise.
relevant aid station where it is to be placed at. Special needs can
be placed at 10km, 20km, 30km, 40km aid stations. MEDICAL EMERGENCY
• Special Drinks are to be left in the designated aid station tub at CONTACT
registration (Park Rd, Milton) by no later than 1pm Saturday Aug 4
• It is your responsibility to find your own special needs bottle at If you have an urgent medical
each designated aid station emergency on race day, please
• Dispose of bottles in waste bins - please do not litter the course contact Event First Aid Duty
• Unclaimed drinks will be disposed of Manager on 0421 003 720.
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PACERS 2018 BMF PACE RUNNERS
PARKING EVENT TIME
3:30
NAME
Matt Archer
& EVENT 3:45 Nick Benson
PRECINCT
BRISBANE MARATHON 4:00 Mark Emr
4:15 Peta Dunn
4:30 Andre Potgieyer
TIME NAME
1:24 Daniel James
1:30 Nigel Peacock
1:35 Mark Anthony
1:40 Michael Cacciola
PEDDERS HALF 1:45 Graham Robertson
MARATHON 1:50 Dave Jackson
1:55 Simon Kwakkernaat
Andy Gottsman
2:00
Doug James
2:10 Paul Dack
2:20 Linda Pinches
TIME NAME
40mins Ethan Pham
MIZUNO 10KM 50mins James Bell
60mins Ian Fabian
70mins Natalie Myatt
TIME NAME
25mins Hung Pham
MCDONALD’S 5KM 30mins Kiarne Pham
35mins Andrew Murra
40mins Alice Lane
PACERS
Achieve your goal at the
McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon
Festival with dedicated and
experienced pace groups. Pace
groups will be available for the
Brisbane Marathon, Pedders Half
Marathon, Mizuno 10km and
McDonald’s 5km events.
MCDONALD’S BRISBANE MARATHON 2018 PARKING LOCATIONS
LOCATION DISTANCE BOOK ONLINE
Parklands - Southbank North Entrance 1300m walk $2 Sunday parking if leaving prior to
Click for information 9.00am.
QUT Gardens Point under freeway or P Block 350m walk $10 flat rate on race day.
Click for information
QUT Gardens Point undercover 250m walk $10 flat rate on race day.
Click for information
Myer Centre, 66 Elizabeth Street 1200m walk $5 Sunday parking (pre booked spaces
Click for information only)
Secure Parking, Wintergarden - OPEN ALL DAY 120m walk Use code BNEMARA18 when booking
190 Elizabeth Street Click for information online.
MCDONALD’S BRISBANE MARATHON 2018
EVENT PRECINCT MAP
ENTRY
GATE START
2018
START START THIS WAY FOR
HERE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON
5KM & 2KM & 10KM RUN/WALK
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FINISH SITE MAP
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STAR OUTDOOR VIP
Barricading Portaloos Event information
Timing Marathon recovery area
First aid Water START Start directions
Baggage drop off Presentations FINISH Finish arch
ROAD CLOSURES 2018 SUBURB STREET SECTION FROM TO Brisbane CBD Alice Street George St to Edward St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Albert Street Charlotte St and Alice St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Edward Street Alice St to Charlotte St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Margaret Street Felix St to George St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Mary Street George St to Market St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Eagle Street Market St to Queen St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Creek Street Charlotte St to Queen St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Queen Street Creek St to Adelaide St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Adelaide Street Queen St to Boundary St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Elizabeth Street Creek St to Eagle St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Felix Street Margaret St and Mary St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Market Street Mary St and Charlotte St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Macrossan Street Adelaide St and Arch Lane 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Boundary Street Adelaide St to Ivory St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Ivory Street Boundary St to Brunswick St 0400 0800 Brisbane CBD Ivory Street Boundary St to Kemp Pl 0400 0830 Brisbane CBD Gardens Point Rd Alice St to End of Road 0400 1330 SUBURB STREET SECTION FROM TO Kangaroo Point Main Street Scott St to Holman St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Holman Street Anderson St and Annie St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Annie Street Holman St and MacDonald St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point MacDonald Street Annie St and Bright St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Bright Street Main St and MacDonald St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Hamilton Street Bright St and End of Road 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Wicklow Street Main St and Annie St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Mackenzie Street Main St and Annie St 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Scott Street Main St and End of Road 0500 1100 Kangaroo Point Ellis Street Leopard St and Lower River Tce 0500 1130 SUBURB STREET SECTION FROM TO South Brisbane Lower River Tce Dock St and End of Road 0500 1130 South Brisbane Dock Street Vulture St and Lower River Tce 0500 1130 South Brisbane Little Dock Street Dock St and Stanley St 0500 1130 South Brisbane Stanley Street Little Dock St and Sidon St 0500 1130 South Brisbane Stanley Street Cultural Ctr Tunnel 0500 1230 SUBURB STREET SECTION FROM TO West End Jane Street Montague Rd and Riverside Tce 0530 1230 West End Riverside Drive Hill End Tce and End of Road 0530 1230 West End Hill End Terrace Riverside Drv and Montague Rd 0530 1230
IMPORTANT
ROAD CLOSURE
INFO
THE ANNUAL MCDONALD’S BRISBANE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
MARATHON FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON Some bus services may be affected along the
SUNDAY AUGUST 5, 2018. course, in particular on Montague Rd. An alternative
This event includes an internationally recognised shuttle service will operate in West End for affected
Marathon, as well as Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Montague Rd services. Ferry services will remain
and 2km RMHC mini marathon. In order to ensure unaffected.
the safety of all participants, comprehensive traffic
management plans will be in place, from the earliest TAXIS
time of 04:00 to latest time of 13:00, to manage The Taxi Council has been advised of this event and
road closures across the following suburbs: Brisbane potential impacts on their customers. Please allow
City, Kangaroo Point, South Brisbane, West End. for delays.
FOR BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS IN STREET PARKING
BRISBANE CITY
Please do not park along the course as this will
Traffic conditions will be changed from 04:00 for restrict both access from the area during the race
the Marathon and Half Marathon, which will start at times and will impact on emergency vehicles need-
06:00, followed by the 10km race at 06:30. All three ing to use the lane space.
races start at Alice St and traverse the City towards
the Story Bridge and into Kangaroo Point. After the ENFORCED CLEARWAYS
10km event has commenced, there will be a pro- Alice St will have enforced clearways for the event and
gressive dismantling of traffic control infrastructure vehicles parked in the designated kerbside parking areas
and re-opening of roads in the City. Roads will be will be fined and towed away.
fully opened by no later than 08:00, with many re-
opened by 07:00. FOR CYCLISTS
FOR BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS IN High volumes of runners and walkers will be using
KANGAROO POINT/SOUTH BRISBANE/WEST Shared Pathways/Bikeways, including:
END Botanic Gardens Bikeway/ Kangaroo Point/ Clem
Jones Promenade, South Bank/ Riverside Drive/
Once runners have left the City, a significant amount
Go-Between Bridge/ Bicentennial Bikeway/ Kurilpa
of the events are run on Shared Pathways. Certain
Bridge/ Goodwill Bridge.
roads, especially in Kangaroo Point and West End,
still require closure from vehicular traffic, but every Please plan ahead to avoid any delays. Detailed
attempt will be made to allow for limited access for course maps may be viewed on the McDonald’s
businesses and residents where possible. Brisbane Marathon Festival website.
Traffic management infrastructure will be removed
systematically as the last runners move through FOR MORE INFORMATION
the course. Strict cut-off times will be enforced Please contact Atlas Multisports on
to ensure roads re-open as required by permit
Phone: +61 (07) 5445 1711
conditions.
Email: info@atlasmultisports.com.au
Specific closure and re-opening times will be
advertised on signage on affected roads two weeks Web: www.brisbanemarathon.com
prior to the event, and details of this are found
overleaf.
THE MCDONALD’S BRISBANE MARATHON &
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
RUNNING FESTIVAL WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN ADVANCE FOR
all times by Police Officers, Traffic Controllers and THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT.
Event MarshalsON RUNNING WITH HEADPHONES
Running with headphones is not recommended, however we do
COURSE allow the use of these while participating. If you choose to wear
headphones, please ensure the volume is at a reasonable level so that
INFO
you are able to hear instruction from course officials. Please keep to
the left when possible to allow for faster runners to pass easily. Failure
to follow instruction on course will result in automatic disqualification.
RUNNING WITH A PRAM
Yes, you may run with a pram. However, we ask if you can please
start at the back of the race to ensure safety for your child as well as
respect for other competitors.
TRANSFERS AND LOST BIBS
For those wishing to change an event or who have lost their race bib,
please see the information desk at the registration tent prior to your
event.
AIMS CERTIFICATION
CORRECT EVENT We are proud members of AIMS (Association of International
Marathons and Distance Races) course certification. The McDonald’s
Ensure you start and finish Brisbane Marathon Festival follows strict guidelines to ensure the
the event you are registered distance runners are completing is accurately measured. McDonald’s
for, failure to do so will result Brisbane Marathon Festival events provide the ideal opportunity to set
in your finish time not being a personal best time or record a highly sought after qualifying time for
recorded. Your event is the major marathons around the world including New York and Boston.
clearly marked on the front
of your race number.
Neutral Cloudwave
Placed closer to the midfoot to
allow a smoother midfoot strike low to the ground feel
8mm heel offset gives you the ‘low to the
ground’ feel for more effiecent running
All new upper
with isolated midfoot panel that comfortably
wraps to support the midfoot and arch
Zig-zag grooves
in forefoot for a responsive toe-off
Wave Shadow 2
The EVERYDAY FAST shoe for the runner looking for a
lighter, lower and more responsive run.
Available at Intraining Running Centre 33 Park Rd, Milton QLD 4064TIMING
The McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon Festival uses Chronotrack ON
electronic timing. Your personal race time (or net time) will be
recorded as you cross the timing mats on the start line and will finish COURSE
INFO
when you cross the finish line mats at the end. Ensure you start and
finish the event you are registered for, failure to do so will result in
your finish time not being recorded. Your event is clearly marked on
the front of your race number.
GUN TIME/NET TIME
Your official time for category placings is based on your gun time and
does not take into account your net time.
KILOMETRE MARKINGS
Kilometre markings will be clearly signposted every 2km. RACE NUMBER
ON COURSE NUTRITION Once you have completed
your event, keep moving
The on course nutrition will be provided by Infinit Nutrition Australia. through the finish chute to
The :SPEED formula is suitable for faster efforts and incorporates a the recovery area. You do not
higher percentage of INFINIT glucose for explosive energy. Packed need to hand back your race
full of electrolytes it is designed to eliminate any cramping or number.
stomach distress. INFINIT :SPEED is flavoured Orange with all natural
flavourings sourced in Australia. It contains no artificial colourings or MEDICAL AID
preservatives and does not contain protein. One serving of :SPEED
equates to approximately two gels worth of energy. Please see the If you require medical
website for more details. assistance please seek
attention from our medical
staff at the finish line.
Official Steering, Suspension & Brakes Sponsor
FREE BRAKES, STEERING
& SUSPENSION
CHECK
Valued at $28 from Pedders Brisbane. No Bull!
Simply mention this offer upon booking Geebung - (07) 3265 7155
at any of these Pedders Brisbane stores Capalaba - (07) 3390 2688
before 30th September 2018: Slacks Creek - (07) 3808 2073
Enogerra - (07) 3355 0644 Lawnton - (07) 3881 1755
Moorooka - (07) 3892 4334 Browns Plains - (07) 3800 4288WATER
STATION
COMP
2018
Look out for the energetic Instagram or Facebook and add
teams of volunteers on the the hashtag #BMF2018cheersquad
water stations this year, in your caption. Don’t forget to
because the people’s favourite include your team name.
will be rewarded with $1000.
The most creative photo with the
Here’s how the competition works highest number of likes by COB
and how your favourite aid station Thursday August 9 will be declared
can win the $1000. On the day the winner by the organisers.
each team is encouraged to take a
The winning team will be
picture of their group dressed up.
announced on the Facebook page
Tag @brisbanemarathon on and via email on August 10.
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FINISH CHUTE
Once you have completed your event, keep moving through the finish
YOU chute to the recovery area. You do not need to hand back your race
number.
FINISH FINISHER MEDALS
All participants will receive their official McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon
Festival 2018 finisher medal commemorating their completion of the
event upon exit of the recovery area.
RECOVERY AREA
Electrolyte sports drink, water and a variety of fresh fruit will be
available to participants at the finish line.
MARATHON ONLY RECOVERY AREA
Marathon finishers will have access to a dedicated marathon-only
recovery area. The marathon recovery area will be located at the finish
line for all full marathon finishers to receive post-race refreshments,
their McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon 2018 finisher t-shirt and medal.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will commence approximately 30mins after the first three
MEDICAL AID male and female competitors have crossed the line in each event.
If you require medical
RESULTS
assistance please seek
attention from our medical Race results will be available online at the McDonald’s Brisbane
staff at the finish line. Marathon Festival website and on the official Facebook page after
the event.AFTER
iTAB MEDAL INSERTS
Celebrate your fantastic achievement at the McDonald’s Brisbane
Marathon with iTAB. Finisher medals are designed to fit an iTAB,
a small metallic finished plate with your name and finishing time RACE
DAY
engraved. Simply affix your iTAB to your medal. Pre—purchased iTAB
medal inserts will be posted to your registered postal address following
the event. If you missed out on ordering your customised iTab you can
click here to place a post-race order.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
The team from Marathon-Photos will be capturing your experience on
race day. Remember to smile for the camera and give them a wave.
Your personal event photographs will be available for purchase online
from www.marathon-photos.com following the event. Keep an eye on
Facebook and Instagram for an update on availability.
PERSONAL RESULTS CERTIFICATE
Your own personalised results certificate will be available online after
you finish your event. Simply select your name to download and print
your official 2018 finisher certificate.
PRIZES
FUNDRAISING
The first three male and female finishers overall in each event will
be awarded prizes on the day. Age group prizes are awarded to first The McDonald’s Brisbane
place in each category only. See website for more details on prizes. Marathon Festival is proud
Age category awards will be announced online following the event to be raising funds for major
and mailed out to participants to their registered address. beneficiary Ronald McDonald
House South East Queensland
(RMHC).FREE COFFEE
Need a post-race coffee? On
Sunday August 5, keep your
eye out for the “Mobile McCafe”
that our partners at McDonald’s
Brisbane will be rolling out for the
runners and their support crew.
Based at the top of the hill at the
Brisbane Riverstage, the Mobile
McCafe will be giving away FREE
coffee in exchange for a donation
to our official charity Ronald
McDonald House South East
Queensland. How great is that?
AFTER PARTY
Get along to the official McDonald’s
Brisbane Marathon After Party at
the KG Bar on the ground floor of
the Pullman Brisbane King George
Square Hotel from 4pm. Bring your
support crew and celebrate your
achievements and enjoy a great
range of well-earned food and
beverage specials.EVENT SPONSORS 2018 NAMING PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNERS MAJOR SPONSORS SPONSORS MEDIA PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION PARTNER OFFICIAL CHARITY EVENT MANAGER
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