Mothers Day Classic

Sunday 10 May, 2009

What is the Mothers Day Classic?
Race options
Location maps
Dedicate your race
How to register
Entry fees
Bib number/Timing chip
Uniform collection evening
Meeting point/times
Training group
Helpful tips
Participant communication
Volunteering
Further enquiries
Future events

Registrations to be a part of TeamMONASH™ for the 2009 Mothers Day Classic have now closed.

What is the Mothers Day Classic?

Breast cancer strikes one in nine Australian women. The Mothers Day Classic is the biggest community fundraising event for breast cancer in Australia. With over 67,000 people participating nationally, this walk/run event gives people the chance to make a real difference to the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer.

All proceeds from the Mothers Day Classic are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and supports research for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Starting on St Kilda Road in front of the The Arts Centre, the route takes walkers and runners through the beautiful, scenic botanical gardens.

Race options

Participants who are an official part of TeamMONASH™ can select to compete in either the:

• 4km run
• 4km walk
• 8km run
• 8km walk

Location maps

Course map		Marquee map
		(pdf, 290kb)

Click the above map to view a larger, printable version.

Dedicate your race

The Mothers Day Classic gives you a great opportunity to support or remember someone dear to you and their fight against breast cancer. Placards will be available to allow you to dedicate your participation, and a memorial minute of silence will be held before the event starts. When registering on the main event organiser's site, tick the relevant box to obtain your placard.

How to register

Registrations to be a part of TeamMONASH™ for the 2009 Mothers Day Classic have now closed.

Entry fees

TeamMONASH™ does not charge any fees. However, the main event organiser requires a registration fee to organise the event. All proceeds of the event are given to the breast cancer foundation.

*Please note that runners need to pay an extra $3.

Bib number/timing chip

After you have registered and paid successfully your event bib number will be mailed to you. If you are running a timing device will also be included.

Please ensure that you bring both of these items with you on the event day as they identify you as a participant and must be worn during your run/walk.

All timing chips must be returned to the event organisers at the completion of the run. Penalties apply for those who fail to do so.

Uniform collection session

Thank you to all the participants who attended our uniform collection sessions on Tuesday 21 April at Caulfield. We had over 300 uniforms collected and a great attendance at the very informative and touching event information session. A special thank you to our guest speakers, Nicole Lovelock from the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Shirley Rake from Monash University.

In order to facilitate your uniform collection please bring a copy of both your Mothers Day Classic and TeamMONASH™ registration identification numbers. This will assist us should we encounter any difficulties.

If you are unable to attend the uniform collection evening, you can organise for someone to pick up your uniform on your behalf.

All participants who are entitled to a uniform must collect their uniform prior to event day.

Meeting point/times

The meeting point for TeamMONASH™ is at the TeamMONASH™ marquee located in the Alexandra gardens (Melway reference: 2F J7). The marquee will be open from 6:30am until 1pm.

4km Runners

8km Runners

Walkers

All

Items to bring on the day

We recommend that you bring a bottle of water, a small snack and/or money to purchase food. Please ensure that these items are placed in a small, clearly labelled bag as there will be limited storage space.

Cloakroom

There will be a cloakroom available for you to place small items. You can check in your belongings before your race and collect them after your event concludes. Our volunteers will do their best to look after your items but please remember that they are your responsibility and Monash University will not accept any liability for their loss or damage.

Training group

The best way to know you can cover the distance on the day is to train in preparation for the event. Monash University offers FREE walking/running groups at the following campuses;

All training sessions run weekly. Please be at the meeting point five minutes before the starting time. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

For enquiries about training please contact participants@sport.monash.edu.au

Helpful tips to ensure your Mothers Day Classic runs smoothly

The following is merely a guide, as each individual’s training needs differ. Please contact your doctor before engaging in any extensive exercise program.

• How can I avoid dehydration?
  Rain, hail or shine the Mothers Day Classic will go on, as will dehydration! Hydration is an important part of any type of exercise that you engage in. It is something people generally overlook and by the time you feel thirsty your body is already suffering from the onset of dehydration.
  Make sure you drink plenty of water and top up on electrolytes (sports drinks) in the days leading up to the event as this will assist your performance. Avoid alcohol the day before or dairy-based drinks on the day of the event.
  

• What should I eat the night before?
  For those of you tackling the runs you will need to ensure you top up on carbohydrates the night before the event. Foods such as rice, pasta and potatoes are an excellent source of carbs. Try to avoid heavy foods such as steaks and fried food!
  
  Walkers should also aim to eat a light meal but need not load up on carbohydrates.

• What should I wear?
  The average forecast for Melbourne during May is around 16 degree Celsius but remember in Melbourne anything can happen.
  
  Make sure you are wearing clothing you are comfortable in. Our team uniform is a participant top and dark shorts or pants.
  

• Footwear
  As nice as it is to have brand new pair of shoes on the day it is vital you have ‘run’ them in so as to avoid any discomfort during your event.

• Pre-Event Warm Up
  For each event there will be a warm up at the TeamMONASH™ marquee. Warm up is an important part of letting your body know that you are about to engage in exercise and helps prevent injuries and some soreness.

Participant communication

We will be sending eight e-mails containing relevant information leading up to the event. If you are not receiving any e-mails, please check your spam/ junk folder.

Volunteering - Can you lend a hand?

As a member of the TeamMONASH™ Support Crew you have the opportunity to enjoy the fun and the experience of the Mothers Day Classic.

All volunteers receive a certificate, an official Support Crew t-shirt, and access to the TeamMONASH™ marquee on the day.

If you would like to be involved as a volunteer please send an email to volunteer@sport.monash.edu.au stating your name, email address and a mobile phone number.

Further enquiries

For enquiries about TeamMONASH™ or this event, please contact:

participants@sport.monash.edu.au or +61 3 9905 8823

Future events

2009 Calendar of events