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| River Run Event Info |
This year's event promises to be bigger and better again, with anticipated record entrants, our new micro and mini marathons, riverside course, mid-run and live entertainment. As you leave and complete the race with a lap around Suncorp Stadium, you'll understand why the 1998 Brisbane River Run/Walk is Brisbane's premier athletic event. Come and join in the pre-race excitement at the Caxton Street MONSTER PASTA PARTY on Friday night. This year's event will be fast, flat, furious, fantastic and fun - come and be part of Brisbane.
| Your Host, Brisbane |
Clear skies; abundant night life; beautiful views; open green spaces; great food; great wine and fascinating people. New and improved running and walking tracks follow Brisbane's most pleasurable attraction, the Brisbane River, linking Southbank, Queensland University, the Park Road and Caxton Street coffee shop districts, Waterfront Place, the Botanical Gardens and Kangaroo Point cliffs. Australia's most livable city is BRISBANE!
| Race Records |
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Marathon Male: Rod Cedaro 2.23.29 (1993) Female: Birgit Schuckmann 2.45.53 (1997) Half Marathon Male: Pat Carroll 1.04.40 (1993) Female: Julie Rose 1.15.20 (1995) |
| Categories |
Trophies will be awarded in the marathon and half marathon in the following categories (Male and Female)
Under 18 years 18 - 24 years 25 - 29 years 30 - 34 years 35 - 39 years |
40 - 44 years 45 - 49 years 50 - 54 years 55 - 59 years |
60 - 64 years 65 - 69 years 70 - 74 years 75+ |
Trophies will be awarded in the 5km and 10km run/walk in the following categories (Male and Female)
Under 18 |
18-39 years |
40+ |
| QLD Veterans |
Qld Veterans Athletics Club is holding the Veteran Marathon Championship in conjunction with the Brisbane River Marathon. For enquiries, contact Heather Doherty on 07.3870.1736.
| Robert de Castella |
| Australia's marathon champion Robert de Castella is patron of the Brisbane River Marathon. 'Deek' will be with us again on race day to talk with competitors after the race and be involved in the award ceremony. |  |
| Charitable Beneficiary |
A donation from each entry will be made to the Asthma Foundation of Queensland.
| Official Marathon Travel & Accommodation |
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Parkroyal Hotel in the city is offering a special rate of $110 per room per night.
Phone 07.3221.3411. Qantas has been appointed the official airline for the Quest Newspapers Brisbane River Run/Walk. As a special fare has been negotiated for competitors attending the event, we suggest you contact Qantas Association Sales (details below) to avail yourself of this offer. A discount of up to 45% off the full economy airfare excluding taxes at the time of booking has been negotiated for the event subject to availability in group class. Please quote your Association Profile Number which is "1262443" and destination and date of the event when making your reservation. Please note that the applicable discount is available for domestic travel within Australia only and is subject to payment and ticketing conditions. The Qantas Association Sales telephone number for Australian delegates is TOLL FREE: 1 800 684 880. International delegates can contact their local Qantas office for the best available fare of the day. |
$15,000 in cash and prizes has been allocated. Cash prizes to overall winners and nominated place winner of each event. The winner of each age category (Male and Female) will receive a trophy.
Marathon 6.30am Half Marathon 6.45am 10km Run/Walk 8.50am 5km Run/Walk 9.10am
The course will be progressively re-opened as is possible. Runners remaining on the course after 12 midday must move to the footpath when directed and obey traffic laws.
Water stations will be at approximately every 3 kilometres. The special drinks table will be 10 metres before the water tables. Sponges are not provided for health reasons.
Inadequate training, failure to pace and disregard for the importance of taking fluids has resulted in life threatening conditions such as heat stroke and dehydration both in experienced and first time marathoners and half marathoners. Ensure that you are adequately prepared and take fluids throughout the race.
All competitors will receive a race pack containing a T-shirt, race number and a sample bag.
Entries received before Tuesday 31st March will be eligible to win two tickets to Sydney's City to Surf.
The Award Ceremony will commence at 10.40am at the Stadium. All entrants will be eligible for random prizes. |
Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), Castlemaine Street, Milton.
All finishers will receive a specially struck Medallion and Finisher's
Certificate. The medallion will be given in exchange for your race chip.
Generally ideal, temperatures can start at 6 degrees celsius and build to around 18. The event has had only one short rain session in six years. A light river breeze is normal after 7am.
If you require assistance at any stage, please inform one of the many officials on the course. If you have a medical condition that could cause you difficulties during the event, please write details on the back of your race number.
All races will be timed using the ChampionChip System and each runner/walker will be provided with an electronic chip. This MUST BE RETURNED after the race. NB If you fail to return your Chip you will be billed $50 for the cost of the Chip. If you have your own ChampionChip you can use that. If you wish to do so please enter your ChampionChip number on the Entry Form.
If you are registered with Queensland Athletics you are eligible. Please fill in your club name and your QAA number in the appropriate area.
Entries must be postmarked no later than May 13, 1998. Late entries, including those on race day, will be subject to an additional late entry fee of $20.
Your race confirmation and race information booklet will be posted out to you on receipt of your entry. |
| Monster Pasta Party! |
The Pasta Party will be held at the Caxton Street Restaurants on Friday May 22
1998 from 6.00pm.
Make sure you fill out the Pasta Party section on your entry form as attendance is
by ticket only.
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