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[Kookaburra]

Just noticed this run online.  It is a new run coming to Brisbane for 2013 and is the sister run to both the Sydney City to Surf and Melbourne City to Sea.  Another run I would be interested in coming to Brisbane for.  See http://city2south.com.au/

[UnfitnessFanatic]

I'm in! Bib 101!

[AlunDavies]

Kookaburra, on 09 August 2012 - 07:15 PM, said:

Just noticed this run online.  It is a new run coming to Brisbane for 2013 and is the sister run to both the Sydney City to Surf and Melbourne City to Sea.  Another run I would be interested in coming to Brisbane for.  See http://city2south.com.au/

Two weeks after the ½ at Doomben and three weeks out from the Gold Coast marathon ... perfect.

[meinmuk]

Looks great! I'll be in shortly, I reckon...

[AndyP]

It seems like the long way to get to Musgrave Park.

[00Alchemy00]

Definitely doing this one

[tonedbutt]

Kookaburra, on 09 August 2012 - 07:15 PM, said:

Just noticed this run online.  It is a new run coming to Brisbane for 2013 and is the sister run to both the Sydney City to Surf and Melbourne City to Sea.  Another run I would be interested in coming to Brisbane for.  See http://city2south.com.au/

My goodness, you get around Kookaburra.  Good to see.

[dazmuzza]

Brisbane Times have just reported it.

Proposed route below - the highgate hill 'hill' at around the 12k mark will be challenging!

Edited by dazmuzza, 10 August 2012 - 03:09 PM.

[RustyRabbit]

Pretty exciting to have a new run of this size in Brisbane, will be interesting to see if the dull B2B course gets a revamp as a result to make it more attractive.

Am not really sure that Highgate Hill will be the new Heartbreak Hill though, it's only about 400m long!!! More of a bump...

[Thermy]

Really looking forward to this! Should be a very pretty route. Is Sir Fred Schonell Drive hilly or am I remembering it wrong?

[redbackrun]

read this today, amazing it takes forever to get roads closed for Brisbane Marathon but out of the blue this run pops up. i'll probably give this a go.

[ridley]

Thermy, on 10 August 2012 - 04:17 PM, said:

Really looking forward to this! Should be a very pretty route. Is Sir Fred Schonell Drive hilly or am I remembering it wrong?

Bit of a hill about the 6km mark, nothing too crazy. Will run it this arvo on way home from work.

[meinmuk]

redbackrun, on 10 August 2012 - 04:48 PM, said:

read this today, amazing it takes forever to get roads closed for Brisbane Marathon but out of the blue this run pops up. i'll probably give this a go.

It's interesting, isn't it. Presumably they've been negotiating for a while...it would be very interesting to hear the back story....Buzz???

[vat]

Thermy, on 10 August 2012 - 04:17 PM, said:

Really looking forward to this! Should be a very pretty route. Is Sir Fred Schonell Drive hilly or am I remembering it wrong?

One big climb to Ryans Road (Japanese Restaurant on the right) you hit pretty much the moment you turn left off Brisbane Street - gets steeper late in the climb, too, so you'll want to be a bit wary early.  Good gentle descent, though, so if you haven't redlined you can have a good push down to the uni.

I wonder how they're planning to get the crowd from Sir William MacGregor Drive on to the Green Bridge and then back off again?  That's going to get a bit squeezy if they get the numbers they're after.

[Kookaburra]

RustyRabbit, on 10 August 2012 - 03:28 PM, said:

Pretty exciting to have a new run of this size in Brisbane, will be interesting to see if the dull B2B course gets a revamp as a result to make it more attractive.

Am not really sure that Highgate Hill will be the new Heartbreak Hill though, it's only about 400m long!!! More of a bump...

Highgate Hill may not compare, but I did the City to Sea in Melbourne last year (have done City to Surf 20 times as of this year) and the Melbourne one is one of the easiest 14km I have ever done.  Flat as a tack.  I am excited that there is another fun run for me to travel to in Brisbane.

Edited by Kookaburra, 10 August 2012 - 07:01 PM.

[dazmuzza]

vat, on 10 August 2012 - 05:31 PM, said:

Thermy, on 10 August 2012 - 04:17 PM, said:

Really looking forward to this! Should be a very pretty route. Is Sir Fred Schonell Drive hilly or am I remembering it wrong?

I wonder how they're planning to get the crowd from Sir William MacGregor Drive on to the Green Bridge and then back off again?  That's going to get a bit squeezy if they get the numbers they're after.

I think it goes under the bridge, and you run along the road for another 300-500 m before looping around the carpark and approaching the bridge straight. It could be a bit tight down a bit of the bike path, but I assume they'll close the bridge for buses and allow us to run on the road.

[Kookaburra]

tonedbutt, on 10 August 2012 - 01:27 AM, said:

Kookaburra, on 09 August 2012 - 07:15 PM, said:

Just noticed this run online.  It is a new run coming to Brisbane for 2013 and is the sister run to both the Sydney City to Surf and Melbourne City to Sea.  Another run I would be interested in coming to Brisbane for.  See http://city2south.com.au/

My goodness, you get around Kookaburra.  Good to see.

tonedbutt, I do tend to get around.  It is more about the destination now and enjoying the experience, so I travel to Queensland, Melbourne, Canberra and all the country areas of NSW to discover different parts of Australia and meet lots of interesting people.

[omy005]

RustyRabbit, on 10 August 2012 - 03:28 PM, said:

Am not really sure that Highgate Hill will be the new Heartbreak Hill though, it's only about 400m long!!! More of a bump...

It's about 60m elevation from the 10km to 12.5km mark with a little flat about 11.5km. Very simillar to the Gateway bridge for a comparison of length and elevation.

Andrew

[meinmuk]

I'm in now, after a City2Surf timed just to order. Bib 104.

[Kookaburra]

meinmuk, on 14 August 2012 - 08:09 PM, said:

I'm in now, after a City2Surf timed just to order. Bib 104.

Now I can't work that out, assuming you entered after I did, that was 9 August, my Bib is 321.

[meinmuk]

Prob a different group - I managed to qualify for preferred off the back of a good City2Surf result. I expect the next person to enter preferred will be 105...

[Opalwind]

Is it me, or is 7am a really early start time?

[dazmuzza]

Opalwind, on 11 October 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

Is it me, or is 7am a really early start time?

Hrm, nope. Then again, I do parkrun at 7am each week. BRRC here in Brisbane do their races at 6.30am at the mo because of the heat.

[Opalwind]

I don't think heat would be a factor seeing as it's in the middle of winter, my Parkrun starts at 8am.
Guess it's just a Queensland thing

[AndyP]

dazmuzza, on 11 October 2012 - 11:02 AM, said:

Opalwind, on 11 October 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

Is it me, or is 7am a really early start time?

Hrm, nope. Then again, I do parkrun at 7am each week. BRRC here in Brisbane do their races at 6.30am at the mo because of the heat.

6am actually, which means an early wakeup.

[meinmuk]

Road closures are likely to be a significant factor. The run is over major roads and the police have an aversion to inconveniencing motorists. Obviously the earlier you start, the earlier the roads can be reopened.

Heat can also be a factor at any time of year in Brisbane - on June 13 this year the temp had risen to 17.5 degrees by 9am . Many Brisbane runners habitually get out early in the morning to avoid the heat.

[esjay]

bump, less than a month for the early bird registration to save yourself some money.

Just sent off an email to see if I can get into the redzone.  I've only done two 10ks this year (42 at B2B, 46 at mousdash) but do you think they would accept that as qualifying results?  Based on those times I'm sure i'll get home way before the 75 minutes cut-off

[Thermy]

Thanks for the heads up about early registration closing soon esjay. I decided to sign up - sounds like it should be interesting.

[esjay]

Quote

Thank-you for your application for a Red Start.  Your application has been successful. You will now be able to enter yourself into the event in your chosen start group.

Huzzah it worked and was incredibly painless

[ItHurtsAt33km]

I just registered to get in before the stated Early Bird Close (Nov 30th 2012), but noticed it's been extended to Jan 31, 2013.
Registered anyway maybe lower numbers so far than they expected? It's not like they have been advertising yet.

[blair]

ItHurtsAt33km, on 26 November 2012 - 01:05 PM, said:

I just registered to get in before the stated Early Bird Close (Nov 30th 2012), but noticed it's been extended to Jan 31, 2013.
Registered anyway maybe lower numbers so far than they expected? It's not like they have been advertising yet.

And I don't know how many people would enter such a short race so far in advance. Not until it achieves iconic status anyway

[dazmuzza]

blair, on 26 November 2012 - 06:42 PM, said:

ItHurtsAt33km, on 26 November 2012 - 01:05 PM, said:

I just registered to get in before the stated Early Bird Close (Nov 30th 2012), but noticed it's been extended to Jan 31, 2013.
Registered anyway maybe lower numbers so far than they expected? It's not like they have been advertising yet.

And I don't know how many people would enter such a short race so far in advance. Not until it achieves iconic status anyway

Well, it saves you $$$$. That's one incentive.

[Rushed]

ItHurtsAt33km, on 26 November 2012 - 01:05 PM, said:

I just registered to get in before the stated Early Bird Close (Nov 30th 2012), but noticed it's been extended to Jan 31, 2013.
Registered anyway maybe lower numbers so far than they expected? It's not like they have been advertising yet.

Just wondering where you saw the extension ItHurtsAt33km?  I must be looking in the wrong place as it still says 30 November on the front page?

[ItHurtsAt33km]

Rushed, on 28 November 2012 - 12:43 PM, said:

Just wondering where you saw the extension ItHurtsAt33km?  I must be looking in the wrong place as it still says 30 November on the front page?

I took another look at the website and I can't find it anymore. I think the table that shows prices had Jan 31st.... must have been a mistake that they fixed - or I'm just making it up. Either way, it looks like early bird pricing does end today (Friday 30th Nov)

[iRonnie]

Same day as Launceston 10k.  So where will Australia's fast guys and grals be?  Probably same as 2012.

Edited by iRonnie, 30 November 2012 - 01:25 PM.

[Steve 'The Footman']

I entered as soon as entries opened.  

I really hope they get the course they want.  It will be good for all Brisbane races to have a precedent where thousands of runners are more important then a few empty buses.  

It will be hilly, but a memorable course.  Especially nice running down to the finish from Highgate Hill with the City in the distance.  Having the start and finish relatively close together will make it logistically much easier then the City to Surf or Bridge to Brisbane.

We need to get everyone we know to run because this event needs to be a success so it will continue as a major event for Brisbane.

[iRonnie]

Fairfax and News Corp. hold geat sway over the powers that be in Brisbane.

Indie promoter: "We need to close the roads on three bridges for our fun run to be safe and cater for the expected numbers.  Could you please answer sir ? My knees are getting sore."

PTB:  "No, that is not possible. Stop bothering us."
.....
Fairfax or News Corp.: "We need to close the roads on three bridges for our fun run to be safe and cater for the expected numbers.  We will use our newspapers to ensure it is popular."  Through the side of his mouth: "We starve the idiot readers of athletics/running news for the rest of the year so they will think that they have it made in the shade if we mention running and athletics without drawing attention to some negative aspect of the sport.

" And closing the roads - no problem.  Newman come out of my pocket old son.  We need some roads closed."

Newman: "Can do!  What roads? When?"

" Anna did it! Ooops wrong script."

Edited by iRonnie, 01 December 2012 - 02:08 PM.

[Opalwind]

ItHurtsAt33km, on 30 November 2012 - 08:12 AM, said:

Rushed, on 28 November 2012 - 12:43 PM, said:

Just wondering where you saw the extension ItHurtsAt33km?  I must be looking in the wrong place as it still says 30 November on the front page?

I took another look at the website and I can't find it anymore. I think the table that shows prices had Jan 31st.... must have been a mistake that they fixed - or I'm just making it up. Either way, it looks like early bird pricing does end today (Friday 30th Nov)

I also saw that the date had been extended and was holding off on registering untill closer to the 31st of January. Now I may have missed out on the Special Launch Offer . It's not really fair changing the dates around like that imo. I have emailed the organisers and will see what their explanation is.

[esjay]

iRonnie, on 01 December 2012 - 02:07 PM, said:

snip

the most confusing post i have ever read on the internet

[Weeza]

This morning I have received an email from Fairfax Events re: Sporte-news:  Take on your first triathlon!

Upon opening the email there is a section at the bottom relating to the City2South run - and a special launch which ends tonight...enter now to receive the Special Launch Offer.  

When selecting the link to the entry page for City2South the front page on the website still says ....Special Launch Offer Until Nov 30 (???)

Not sure what is going on here with the Special Launch Offer and cut off date/time.  Does anyone have any answers from the organisers yet??

[Opalwind]

Weeza, on 02 December 2012 - 11:48 AM, said:

This morning I have received an email from Fairfax Events re: Sporte-news:  Take on your first triathlon!

Upon opening the email there is a section at the bottom relating to the City2South run - and a special launch which ends tonight...enter now to receive the Special Launch Offer.  

When selecting the link to the entry page for City2South the front page on the website still says ....Special Launch Offer Until Nov 30 (???)

Not sure what is going on here with the Special Launch Offer and cut off date/time.  Does anyone have any answers from the organisers yet??

No not yet, They wont respond untill business hours resume. I will hopefully get an answer on Monday.

Edited by Opalwind, 02 December 2012 - 02:53 PM.

[Kookaburra]

Opalwind, on 11 October 2012 - 11:30 AM, said:

I don't think heat would be a factor seeing as it's in the middle of winter, my Parkrun starts at 8am.
Guess it's just a Queensland thing

It is a Queensland thing.  I took part in the Brisbane Running Festival also in winter and it was an extremely early start.  Good to get it out of the way for the day and give us time to do some other crazy activities like going for a swim, gym, run, cycling etc.

[Opalwind]

Now the website has changed back to Special Launch Offer ends 31st January...... what the?

[THE LONE RUNNER]

thats it JC

[dazmuzza]

I see on Brisbane Times today it mentions the extended offer.

[Opalwind]

I just received a reply from the organisers and this is what they said.

Hi,

Thank you for your email, the Special Launch offer has been extended until the end of January so you will still be able to take advantage of the discounted prices.

We look forward to seeing you there,

[Opalwind]

I finally entered today

The special launch offer ends this Thursday the 28th Feb.

After this run I will have completed the "City2" treble

[RustyRabbit]

meinmuk, on 15 August 2012 - 05:45 PM, said:

Prob a different group - I managed to qualify for preferred off the back of a good City2Surf result. I expect the next person to enter preferred will be 105...

That must be it...had a look at my bib number 118 which is preferred too. Any idea if the course is confirmed and how long it will be? The map says "proposed" and peters out somewhere between 13 and 14k...

Wonder what sort of numbers they are expecting for this race? If They get 10,000-20,000 it will never be a problem to close roads etc as the race fess will cover police costs etc. Guess the Brisbane Marathon just doesn't have the numbers yet...

Pretty excited about Brisbane's first C2S!!

[RustyRabbit]

Does anyone know if the C2S races in Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne are all supposed to be the same 14k length and have the same cut-off times for preferred starts?

Have never run C2S in Sydney because of the huge numbers and the difficulty in getting a preferred start (sub 35 10k!), but figure if you can safely knock out a sub 54 or 53 time at the Brisbane race this year it should be possible to get preferred in Sydney in 2014. Thoughts???

[dazmuzza]

I reconsidering running this. I heard there may be a storm on June 16.