• Tip Top Albert Park Run
  11 Nov1998:
  10 & 5 km
• Gatorade Tan Run
  2 Dec1998:
  10 & 4 km
• Melbourne Zoo Run
  3 Feb1999:
  10 & 5 km
• Yakult Yarra Bend Park Run
  3 Mar 1999:
  10 & 5 km

• Office series entrants receive a complimentary T-Shirt
• All entrants receive a series results booklet
• Complimentary post race refreshments
• Complimentary Fruit
• 10 minute Aerobic Warm-Up before each run, led by Instructors from the Melbourne City Baths
• Live Pre and Post race Entertainment
• Complimentary Massage Service
• Clothes "Check in" Marquee
• Heaps of Random Prizes

A fully qualified Sport Medicine team will be in attendance at each run. Should you feel unwell before or during the fun runs, do not proceed any further Our qualified staff can also perform assessment of injuries sustained. Seek assistance immediately from the medical team located at the Start/Finish area.

In the event of excessively high temperatures, Melbourne City Sports, in the interests of competitor safety, reserve the right to postpone an event. In such a scenario please call our enquiries number on (03) 9658 9735

All race numbers must be fastened onto the front of your T-shirt in a way that all information including your number is clearly visible at all times during the run.

If race numbers are misplaced or lost please contact Melbourne City Sports so a new number can be issued.

Wednesday 11 November, 1998

The course:
A fast, flat course circuit of Albert Park Lake, the venue for the Australian Grand Prix.

Categories:
10 / 5 km run, jog or walk.

Office entries close:
Friday 6th November 1998. Entries on evening incur an additional $4 administration fee.
Entry form available...

Assembly and Start Times:
All competitors are to assemble at the picnic area located at the Carousel car park.

10km Start Time: 7.00 pm
5km Start Time: 7.20 pm

Start / Finish Area:
The start / finish area is located beside the Carousel car park off Aughtie Drive.

Car Parking:
Ample parking in surrounding area, on Aughtie Drive and Lakeside. Parking is available at the City end of the Lake near the Lakeside Soccer Stadium. (Arrive early to ensure adequate prep. time before run).

Toilets:
Men and Women toilets are located adjacent to the Start / Finish area.

Drink Station:
A drink station will be situated on the course near the refurbished Golf Course. In the instance of high temperatures a second drink station will be provided. Drinks will also be provided as competitors cross the line.

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Wednesday 2 December, 1998

The course:
A popular jogging course, which passed by the scenic Yarra River, the Shrine of Remembrance and encircles the Botanic Gardens.

Categories:
10 / 4 km run, jog or walk.

Office entries close:
Wednesday 27th November 1998. Entries on evening incur an additional $4 administration fee.
Entry form available...

Assembly and Start Times:
All competitors are to assemble on Domain Oval at 6.50pm for the pre-race brief.

10km Start Time: 7.00 pm
4km Start Time: 7.15 pm

Start / Finish Area:
The start / finish area is located on the Edmond Herring Memorial Oval, Domain Road (opposit Melbourne Grammar School).

Car Parking:
Ample parking in surrounding area, Birdwood Avenue, Domain Road, Alexandra Avanue and Anderson Street. Birdwood Avenue will be closed to traffic from 6.45pm.

Toilets:
Men and Women toilets are located in Birdwood Avenue near the Shrine of Remembrance.

Drink Station:
A drink station will be situated on the course north of Government House Drive. In the instance of high temperatures a second drink station will be provided. Drinks will also be provided as competitors cross the line.

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Wednesday 3 February, 1999

The course:
A fast, flat course, passing through the Melbourne Zoo grounds and the parklands of Royal Park.

Categories:
10 / 5 km run, jog or walk.

Office entries close:
Friday 29th January 1999. Entries on evening incur an additional $4 administration fee.
Entry form available...

Assembly and Start Times:
All competitors are to assemble at the Manningham Hockey Oval, off Manningham Street at 6.50pm for the pre-race brief.

10km Start Time: 7.00 pm
5km Start Time: 7.15 pm

Start / Finish Area:
The start / finish area is located on the main drive and Hockey Oval in Manningham Reserve.

Car Parking:
Car parking is available in the Melbourne Zoo car parks. Please note there is very little parking available at the start/finish area and strict road closures of Manningham St and Poplar Rd will be enforced at 6.30pm.

Toilets:
Men and Women toilets are located adjacent to the start/finish area.

Drink Station:
A drink station will be situated on Elliott Avenue. In the instance of high temperatures a second drink station will be provided. Drinks will also be provided as competitors cross the line.

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Wednesday 3 March, 1999

The course:
An undulating course which transgresses through the unique backdrop of Yarra Band Park, with track components passing by the Yarra River, Merri Creek and Fairfield boathouses.

Categories:
10 / 5 km run, jog or walk.

Office entries close:
Friday 26th February 1999. Entries on evening incur an additional $4 administration fee.
Entry form available...

Assembly and Start Times:
All competitors are to assemble at the W. J. Cox Oval at 6.50pm for the pre-race brief.

10km Start Time: 7.00 pm
5km Start Time: 7.15 pm

Start / Finish Area:
The start / finish area is located on the W. J. Cox Oval (Off Yarra Bend Rd).

Car Parking:
Limited car parking is available in the Yarra Bend Park itself. Competitors are encouraged to park outside of Yarra Bend Park. Please note that strict road closure of Yarra Bend Rd will be in place from 6.30pm.

Toilets:
Men and Women toilets are located adjacent to the start/finish area.

Drink Station:
A drink station will be situated on Yarra Bend Rd opposite the site of the Fairfield Hospital. In the instance of high temperatures a second drink station will be provided. Drinks will also be provided as competitors cross the line.

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