COMPETITOR INFORMATION BOOKLET EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AUGUST 1 - MCDONALD'S 2.5KM HERO RUN

COMPETITOR INFORMATION BOOKLET
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR
            AUGUST 1
    McDonald’s 2.5km Hero Run

Contents
Need to Know Information ............................................................. 3
G’day 2.5 km HEROS ...................................................................... 3
Presentation Schedule ................................................................... 6
Course Map – Hero 2.5km Run ....................................................... 7
Road Closures ................................................................................ 8

Need to Know Information
G’day 2.5 km HEROS

Thanks for participating in the 23rd McDonalds Townsville Running Festival. You are the real
heros of the festival and represent the future of running in Townsville. To help your day flow
smoothly there are some key points to take note of:

Race bib collection
Opens Saturday (31st July) at Jezzine Barracks. Registration is open from 11:00 am to 7:00
pm.
Bag drop
Bags can be left at the bag drop area adjacent to registration from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on
Saturday, or on Sunday morning.
Bags must be clearly labelled with your name and bib number.

Pre-race
Please assemble in the correct starting zone (marked by flags) at 7:50 am.
Please be aware that Half Marathoners and 10 km runners may be transiting through the
start zone while you are preparing to start. Please give them space, encouragement and do
not impede their progress.
Toilets are available immediately adjacent to the start zone.

Race start Your race will start at 8:00 am sharp.

On course
You are sharing your course with many other runners. Please be courteous to other runners,
encourage them but do not impede them. Remember you wouldn’t want to be impeded
either!
As you approach a drink station the second table will have water and the third table
hydration (Amino Extension Electrolyte). The first table has special drinks for marathoners.
It is compulsory that you wear your race number at all times on course. Failure to do so may
result in you missing a timing check point and subsequently be classified as DNF.
On-course marshals, Police, and traffic controllers are in place to guide and keep you safe.
Please respect these officials and obey any directions they give.
If you are unable to complete your run please ensure that you notify one of the marshals of
your name and bib number. The marshal will be able to assist if you require medical
assistance.

Registration & Race Number Collection
You must pick up your race number, which is in your race pack, at Jezzine Barracks on the
Strand between 11am and 7pm on Saturday, 31st July, 2021 (the day before the event).

Travel & Parking
Best parking options are in Rowes Bay with access via Howitt Street and in North Ward via
Landsborough Street. Marathoners can access early parking in Cook Street prior to 4:45am.
There will be limited parking in Isley Street. Course roads will be closed from 4:15am.

Please do not park across driveways. Allow extra time to travel, park and walk to the event.
We suggest you plan to arrive at the event one hour prior to race start to allow plenty of time
to secure bags, warm up and get to the assembly area.

There will be designated pedestrian crossing points in Mitchell and Isley Streets for access
into the event precinct.

Presentation Schedule

Presentations will commence at 9:45 am at Jezzine Barracks.
In the following order

   •   Townsville Marathon
   •   A20 Traffic Solutions Half Marathon
   •   Shadeview 10K Classic
   •   Townsville Bulletin 5K Junior Fun Run
   •   Kennard’s Hire 5K Fun Run/Walk
   •   McDonald’s 2.5k Hero Run
   •   QCHF Corporate 5K Run/Walk

** Note times are only a guide and may be impacted by disputes or pace of running field.

                         All competitors will receive a medallion

Course Map – Hero 2.5km Run

Road Closures

Road                Details
Sir Leslie Theiss   Traffic reduced to one lane from Flinders St to Entertainment Dr from
Drive               4:15am to 8:10am
Flinders St         Traffic reduced to one lane from Wickham St to The Strand from 4:15am to
                    8:10am
Wickham St          Traffic reduced to one lane from Flinders St to The Strand from 4:15am to
                    8:10am
The Strand          Closed to Traffic from Wickham St to Howitt St from 4:15am to 10:00am

Howitt Street       Closed to Traffic from The Strand to Rose St from 4:15am to 10:15am
Mitchell Street     Closed to Traffic from Howitt St to Isley St from 4:15am to 10:15am
Isley Street        Closed to Traffic from Mitchell St to Cook St from 4:15am to 10:15am
Cook Street         Closed to Traffic from Isley St to Hayes St from 4:15am to 10:15am
Cook Street         Closed to Traffic from Hayes St to The Esplanade from 4:25am to 10:30am

The Esplanade       Closed to Traffic from Cook St to Ryan St from 4:25am to 10:30am
Ryan Street         Closed to Traffic from The Esplanade to Primrose St from 4:25am to
                    10:30am
Primrose Street     Closed to Traffic from Ryan St to Heatley’s Pde from 4:25am to 10:30am

Cape Pallarenda     Traffic reduced to one lane from Primrose St to the turn-around at
Road                Pallarenda from 4:45am to 10:30am