First of all – thank you for supporting the 2018 RSL Rotary Kokoda Beach Classic sponsored by RSL Club Southport. It’s only

through your help that we can make a success of this event, encourage awareness, and help raise some much needed funds for Soldier On, Legacy, Mates4Mates and the nippers of the Gold Coast. We’ve included some information below that might help your preparation for the day. Remember – entries are still open so bring along your friends and family and get behind our service men and women.

VENUE

Start is located at Southport SLSC at Main Beach. Finish is located at Broadbeach SLSC at Broadbeach. Start

Southport Surf Life Saving Club MacArthur Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217 Finish

Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club 27 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218

PARKING

Parking is available at the surf club and surrounding streets.

COLLECTION

You can pick up your event kit with a copy of your registration confirmation (via paper or smartphone). You can also pick up your mates packets providing you have their confirmation.

Items included in your kit are racebib, timing chip if applicable, and any other merchandise provided by event sponsors and supporters. Event Kits can be picked up from: Southport Surf Life Saving Club MacArthur Parade Main Beach QLD 4217 Opening times are as follows: Friday 17 August 2018 9am – 5pm Saturday 18 August 2018 9am – 5pm Sunday 19 August 2018 6am – event start time *Please arrive 30minutes before the start time of your event. Please remember to bring ID and confirmation.

GETTING THERE ON TIME

Please ensure you arrive at the venue a minimum of 30mins prior to your event start time. This will ensure you have adequate time to park, collect your kit and receive updates on key event information. CLOTHING

We recommend you check the weather forecast prior to packing your bag and dress accordingly. It is wise to bring something warm to wear, especially pre and post event. EVENT BIBS

At registration, you will be provided an event race number

with safety pins to affix to your clothing. Event numbers must

be worn, and clearly visible, on the FRONT of your chest at

all times. This will ensure you get access to the correct areas

and can be identified by marshals both on and off site.

Event numbers cannot be reissued on the day. Your number

identifies you as a participant and provides you with access

to various free/additional services throughout the weekend.

Please do not let anyone else run in your number.

Participants are only permitted to run in the event in which

they are entered. If a change of event is required, please

complete the necessary documentation and advise event

checkin. They will advise you of the available options.

Failure to follow these general guidelines may affect the

timing of your event and a possible DSQ. Events with official

timing will have results uploaded to the website within 48hrs

of completion.

START TIMES

Please take a note of your expected start time and aim to be ready 30mins prior to your event.

7.30am Extreme Half Marathon Start

7.40am 15km Ultimate Beach Run

7.50am 5km Community Memorial Walk

8.00am 10km Sand Challenge

8.10am 5km Beach Dash

10.00am Service & Awards (at Kokoda Memorial Wall)

The event finish time is expected to be 10.30am.

THE COURSE

All courses start, finish and stay on the beach. Please note

these are shared areas and as such there will be other foot

traffic – please be aware and mindful of sharing the space.

Due to the nature of the beach and tides the courses are not

officially ratified distances, however are very close to the

advertised length.

Please note there will be some uneven surfaces so please

take your time when running or walking across the sand.

Full course descriptions and routes can be downloaded from the website.

PARTICIPATION ETIQUETTE

In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable event

experience for all, participants are encouraged to:

Position yourself at the start line relative to your ability.

This will allow a smooth start for all.

Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on

the right.

Do not stop or change directions suddenly.

Never litter or vandalise any section of the beach.

Be careful at water stations and passing “patrolled”

sections of the beach. These can sometimes be a little

chaotic and crowded – use caution and ensure you are

not resting in high risk traffic areas.

Be courteous to your fellow participants.

Thank volunteers who help you out. Without their

assistance, we wouldn’t be able to run this event.

Always follow the directions of marshals, officials and

emergency service personnel.

Keep moving at the finish. There may be participants

finishing directly behind you so it’s a good idea to carry

on through to a safe recovery area near your

friends/family.

Enjoy it. Whether you’re going for a fast time or simply in

it for fun, it’s a great occasion and you should be proud

of your efforts.

AID STATIONS

Please ensure you are adequately hydrated and fit enough to participate in your event, failure to do so may result in dehydration and cause injury. There will be on-course aid stations as per the course maps, including at the start/finish line. FINISHING

First of all – High 5 – WootWoot! Secondly, keep moving through the finish area as there may be participants finishing directly behind you.

SERVICE

All finishers receive a medal for their incredible efforts at the finish line. Special awards and place winners will be presented at the Kokoda Memorial Wall at Cascades Gardens, Broadbeach. (These participants are asked to walk the short distance from the finish area to the Kokoda Memorial wall).

The official service will begin at 10am alongside event patron and Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. Free buses will be available from the finish line back to the startline from 9.30am. Huge thanks to our partners over at Surfside for their support. A bus will also be available from the Kokoda Memorial Wall back to the startline after the presentations.

FIRST AID

First Aid services will be available at the Start/Finish line. In

case of incident or injury, please advise the nearest on/off

course event official for assistance. In the event of an

emergency anywhere, please call 000 as priority.

TOILETS

Toilets are located at the start/finish lines, and at various surf

clubs along route.

SUPPORT

It is anticipated that all participants will have completed their

event by 10.30am. There will be no support after this time so

please enter the event which best suits your level of fitness.

BIB TAGS

Where applicable for your event, timing tags are attached to the race bib. This will ensure you receive a time from our professional timing partners.

As you cross the finish line, throw your arms in the air and cheer!! Congrats – you’ve made it. Enjoy the various activities and entertainment on offer with family, friends and supporters!

SIDE ATTRACTIONS

There will be various side attractions and entertainment at the finish. Enjoy a fun filled morning. Catering

Need some food or drink? Pre-start, food and coffee is available at the Southport Surf Life Saving Coffee Shop at the Annex. Thanks to the peeps at Broadbeach Surf Club, there’s an opportunity to purchase some brekky after the well-earned run/walk.

Prizes

You have to be in it to win it! Thanks to a host of very generous partners and local businesses, there are a number of spot, individual, team and fundraising awards. We hope to raise as much money as possible for the charities and we’d like to thank you both for your efforts in taking part and for further fundraising taken place.

RESULTS

Where events are timed, results are typically available within 48hrs of event completion. Keep in touch via facebook or the website for news updates.

PARTNERS

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our generous sponsors for their key support. Please help us thank them by supporting their various endeavours or using their services.