CARMAN'S FUN RUN 5K
CARMAN'S FUN RUN 5K
18 February 2024
Elsternwick Park, Brighton
VIC
9:10am run start
Let's get together and take on the 5K run for charity! Race down the fast and flat course and raise funds together with your local community.
Make your run count in 2024 by raising funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). Your fundraising helps BCNA work towards ensuring all Australians who are affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.
Last minute pricing ends 30 min before race start on 18 February 2024.
5K PRICING
LAST MINUTE
$75/ADULT
$65 / under 18
WAVE START TIMES
5K
9:10am - Wave A and Priority:
This is for priority runners (<20mins males and <25 min females) and Wave A runners aiming to finish
the race in under 30 min
This wave is suitable for you if you are able to run under 6min/km pace.
9.15am - Wave B:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in over 30mins
This wave is suitable for you if you run over 6min/km pace.
COURSE MAP
A flat 1 lap out and back course, that takes you along St Kilda St, past Middle Brighton Sea Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht Club along The Esplanade. Returning to finish on Bayside’s Elsternwick Park.
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:45 am
Event Village opens
9:30am
Pink Lady 5km walk starts
NEW START TIME
6:50am
Half Marathon starts
10:30am
All events road closure
NEW START TIME
8:15am
10km starts
1:00pm
Event concludes
9:10am
5km run starts
5K
General Information
Age limits
All children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.
Start line
Head St, Elsternwick Park.
5K road cut off
If participants do not make road cut off times they will be allowed to complete the course on the footpaths.
5km road cut off: 10:30am
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
Participant instructions
Participant Instructions are available here.
Drink stations
There will be a water station located at the 2.5km mark. Gatorade will be available at the Finish Line.
Toilets and First Aid
On course toilets and first aid will be located at 2.5K.
Clothing storage
Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
FUNDRAISING
Make your Carman’s Fun Run 2024 mean more.
Fundraise for BCNA and get get rewarded!
- Raise $100 to receive a pair of BCNA ankle socks
- Raise $250 to receive a Pink BCNA Carman's Visor
- Raise $500 to go into the draw to win a fitness pack valued at over $1000
- Raise over $1000 to receive a VIP Goodie bag
Why your support of BCNA is so important.
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) works to ensure that all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.
Our impact means that we make a difference to EVERYONE with a breast cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether they been in contact with BCNA or not. All BCNA services and resources are provided for free.
With your help, BCNA can:
- Provide peace of mind, and information, with factual, tailored information through My Journey
- Support people affected by breast cancer via our caring Helpline
- Advocated for new medications to come onto the PBS to improve access to treatment options
- Ensure the voice and experience of the BCNA network influences breast cancer policy and research innovation
PARTNERS