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WELCOME... TEAM GC50! Welcome to the 22nd running of the GC50 Run Festival. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the GC50 Run Festival. We know there are many events to participate in nowadays and thank you for choosing this one! We have compiled the information guide to ensure you have the best possible day, so please read the information thoroughly. We look forward to welcoming you on the 9th December and should you require us for anything in the meantime please don t hesitate to get in touch! We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, who play such an important role in making this event a success. 2 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

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EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 2018 TIME 12pm - 5pm ACTIVITY Registration Open (James Centre, Broadbeach State School) SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER 2018 TIME 4:00am 4:50am 5:00am 5:00am 5:20am 5:30am 5:35am 5:45am 5:50am 6:05am ACTIVITY Race Registrations open at James Centre, Broadbeach State School Pre-Race Briefing for 50km 5:00am Wave Food and Coffee Opens Start 50km (5:00am Early Wave Pre-Authorised Participants Only) Pre-Race Briefing for 50km event Start 50km event & 2 x 25km Relay start Pre-Race Safety briefing for 30km event Start 30km event Wave 1 Start 30km event Wave 2 Pre-Race Safety briefing for 15km event 6:15am Start 15km event Wave 1 6:18am Start 15km event Wave 2 6:21am Start 15km event Wave 3 6:25am 6:35am 8:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm Pre-Race Safety briefing for 5km event Start 5km event On-stage entertainment begins Cut-off Enforced at the 44.0km on the course Event Concludes (all runner must be finished by this time) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please ensure you are registered for your event at least 20 minutes prior to your race start. Race briefings will be delivered from the main stage overlooking the start chute. ADDRESS FOR VENUE Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, 4218. (Opposite Broadbeach State School). 4 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

EVENT INFORMATION 50 KM 01204 30 KM 01204 15 KM 01204 EVENT REGISTRATION If you haven t had your race pack posted to you then you are required to attend pre-event registration to collect your race bib and running singlet. We strongly recommend that all participants collect their race pack on Saturday 8th December to avoid delays on race morning. Saturday 8th December - James Centre, Broadbeach State School, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach. Opens: 11:00am Closes: 5:00pm Sunday 9th December - James Centre, Broadbeach State School, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach. Opens: 4:00am Closes: 6:15am Please note: If you have had your race pack posted you are only required to attend registration if you wish to change your distance. Please bring your old race number with you to registration where you will be given a new race number to wear during the event. IMPORTANT: You will only be able to change your distance on Saturday 8 December. No changes will be permitted on race morning. Can someone collect my Race Bib on my behalf? We recommend that you collect your own Race Bib. If you need someone to collect your Race Bib on your behalf, they are required to provide us with a copy of your Confirmation Email. Can someone else run with my Race Bib? Massive No! we are required for safety purposes to hold on file medical information and emergency contact details for every runner. If you wish to transfer your entry please contact us via email or see us at registration. I ve lost my Race Bib If you have lost your Race Bib or it did not arrive due to an incorrect address, you will be required to purchase a replacement Race Bib at registration. The cost of a new Race Bib is $10.00. Please have your race confirmation email with you on your phone or printed. TO RELIEVE CONGESTION ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO COLLECT YOUR RACE PACK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8. Please check our Facebook page for announcements in the 24 hours prior to race day. Singlets If you registered before Friday 14th September you guaranteed your singlet size of choice. These have been reserved for you you ll even have your own queue at registration! We are confident that those that entered after this date will still receive the size they requested however these will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Our tip come down to registration early on Saturday to avoid disappointment. Want to purchase another Singlet? Any remaining singlets at close of registration will be placed for sale at the Titan Performance Group stand for $25 each. To purchase a 50km (retro) singlet, you are required to have participated in the 50km event and show your race bib. 6 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

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EVENT INFORMATION EVENT LOCATION Pratten Park, Broadbeach opposite Broadbeach State School, Old Burleigh Road. PARKING Please see below map outlining parking restrictions in the Broadbeach area. For further information please click here. Parking restrictions are enforced on Old Burleigh Road from 9am, Monday Sunday. Alternatively, you can park within Oasis Shopping Centre or Pacific Fair car park - there would be aprox. cost to this of $20 for 6 hours+. 8 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

COURSE INFORMATION This year, we ve had some constraints to the usual route of the GC50 Run Festival course. With that, all runners this year will complete a Northbound out and back loop of around 2km, prior to entering Hedges Avenue. After which point, all distances will complete an out and back course following signs until you reach your designated turn point. Please click on the links below to view the spectacular run courses available for the GC50 Run Festival. 5km Run Course 15km Run Course 30km Run Course 50km Run Course RULES ON THE RUN Runners must follow road rules at all times. The courses are marked with arrows (white arrows on a navy background) with turnaround points for each event clearly marked and marshaled. Runners must stay to the right at all times. Please be courteous to casual walkers enjoying the coastal path. It is important to show respect and politely let them know you are overtaking if and when required. Runner MUST stay on the pathways at all times and follow road rules and directions at all times. Roads are not closed, and you must act responsibly at all times. FIRST AID There will be first aid positioned at the finish line of the GC50, along with roving crews out on the course should you require assistance. If you require assistance out on course please speak with the nearest course marshal (located approximately every 3km on course. In case of emergency, please contact 000. WITHDRAWING FROM THE EVENT MID-RACE Should you decide that you would like to withdraw from the run, if possible we ask that you make your way to an aid station (located every 3km on course) and inform marshals based at the aid station. They will gather the required information from you and will contact first aid if required. If for any reason you withdraw and head home without speaking with a member of staff, we ask that you SMS the following number to inform Race HQ of your withdrawal from the event: 0432 204 142. RETURN TRANSPORT If at all possible we ask that you arrange your own transport back to the finish line. If this isn t possible, our team will be there to assist. ROAD CROSSINGS At some points during the run course, you will be required to cross quiet roads (mostly with zebra crossings). We stress the importance of abiding by usual road/pedestrian rules and following instructions of marshals should they be present. ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL 9

AID STATIONS Competitors in the longer events are encouraged to carry their own supplies as the weather can be quite warm at this time of year, especially on the return leg. Full aid stations will be positioned at 3km intervals and will carry: o o o o o Water Hammer Nutrition FIZZ sports drink Coca Cola Banana Glucose type lollies TIPS ON HYDRATION Make sure you are properly hydrated the night before the race, take plenty of water during the race and don t forget to take the Hammer Nutrition sports drink. If you are feeling dehydrated or dizzy, get under one of the many showers located along the beachfront. Ice will be available at all major aid stations. The last six aid stations will all carry ice. 10 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

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25KM RELAY EXCHANGE POINT The 25km Relay exchange point is located at 90 Pacific Parade, Bilinga. Parking: Free parking is available at the exchange location. RETURN TRANSPORT What most teams do is have their vehicle driven to the turnaround by the returning runner. The keys are then given to the outbound runner upon their arrival, who drives the vehicle back to the finish. We will have a drop box for car keys at the changeover point. Runners finishing their leg at this location will have access to water, electrolyte and fruit. 12 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

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EVENT INFORMATION CHECK LIST Below is the race day checklist of items you may wish to bring to the event: RETURN TRANSPORT (RELAY ONLY) What most teams do is have their vehicle driven to the turnaround by the returning runner. The keys are then given to the outbound runner upon their arrival, who drives the vehicle back to the finish. We will have a drop box for car keys at the changeover point. RESULTS Will be available immediately after the event by CLICKING HERE 14 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

EVENT INFORMATION PRESENTATIONS 2018 Presentations will take place at the main stage at the following times. 08:30am 5km and 15km Presentations 10:30am 30km, 50km & Relay Presentations LOCKERS/BAG DROP To ensure the safety and security of your gear, bsafelockers will be on-hand at the event providing a mobile locker service. The locker size is 300 x 300 x 450mm. It will be located at the start/finish precinct. The price is $10 and you can pay online with entry or on the day. There are 240 lockers available, issued on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have already entered and want a locker, you can go back into your entry portal (the link is on your entry confirmation) and add the locker booking. O C T O B E R 2 0 1 8 I S S U E 1. 3 FOR ATHLETES. BY ATHLETES. Filled with content geared for athletes, Multisport Magazine is delivered to your inbox quarterly filled with event recaps, athlete stories, training advice, gear tips and resources. R I P P I N G U P T H E R E C O R D B O O K AT H AWA I I I R O N M A N WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Become part of the multisport movement and sign up today. By the way - it s completely free! ADVENTURE AWAITS A T T H E A U G U S T A A D V E N T U R E F E S T IT S EVENT SEASON CHECK OUT WHAT S COMING UP PURE PERFORMANCE K E E P I N G Y O U O N T R A C K T O R A C E Y O U R B E S T SIGN UP NOW ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL 15

EVENT INFORMATION THE EVENT VILLAGE You ve #RANTHECOAST now, welcome back to the Event Village, where we re celebrating those finish line feels throughout the day! The Event Village this year will be packed with entertainment, food and sponsor activations to ensure that you can kick back and enjoy your achievements with your running buddies! CLUB TENTS All qualified club tents (10 or more members entered) will be erected by the organizers within the athlete village, creating a club base. MASSAGE Enjoy a well-earned post-race massage from our friends at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health and kick back in some Normatec recovery boots while you wait! RECOVERY ZONE Take advantage of some post-race drinks, fruit and snacks within the recovery tent powered by Hammer Nutrition. FIRST AID Located by the finish line. KYROFIX Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is a cold treatment, where the body is exposed to ultra-low temperatures for 1.5 to 3 minutes in a cryosauna. The main purpose of its use is to rapidly increase recovery rates. It is aimed at reducing muscle soreness and muscle fatigue, and reducing pain and inflammation. As your body is exposed to the cold temperature, your blood is enriched with oxygen and nutrients which then rushes around your body as you step out into the warm air. The treatment boosts endorphins, burns calories and aids injury prevention. For the GC50, we are offering a special discounted price of $70 (normally $90) or 2 for $100. Link to booking below: https://www.trybooking.com/zqoo MUSICIAN We ve brought in local solo acoustic performer Greg J Bryant to serenade us through the morning with his renditions of all time classics. 16 ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL

COFFEE Coffee will be on offer from The Original Woody vintage caravan BBQ Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club will be sizzling away bacon, eggs and sausages throughout the morning. COCOFOMO Food van offering up vegan coconut ice cream that is gluten free and organic! PEQUEÑA COCINA 1975 C30 Chevrolet Food Truck serving Authentic Latin American street food. CRUNCHY S Crunchy s serves house-made Belgium & Dutch foods in their iconic Double Decker Bus. Foods include: Liege waffles, Brussels waffles, Dutch syrup waffles, & ice cream. MERCHANDISE & EXPO Don t forget to check out our expo on the day with a range of sponsors and of course Gold Coast 50 Run Festival Merchandise all open from 5.00am. EVENT PHOTOS FinisherPix will capture your image from various vantage points on the run course and with Steve Moneghetti and at medal presentation. For only AUD$29.99 (50kms, 30kms and relays) or AUD$19.99 (15kms and 5kms), you can receive the FinisherPix Photo Pack in Digital Format. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALL photos they identify of you. A link to download all images will automatically be emailed to you when the photos are available online. To aid your identification in the photo please ensure that your race bib is clearly visible. Please remember to pre-order these photo packs when you enter the event to take advantage of this great saving. ATHLETE HANDBOOK GC50 RUN FESTIVAL 17

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