22 March 2025
22 March 2025
Hanging Rock, Woodend
VIC
10:00 AM
No matter if you're a beginner or seasoned runner, this 5K course promises a dynamic mix of trail and road running. Every step is an adventure as you end this run around the base of the picturesque Hanging Rock.
PRICING
Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 28 November 2024.
Must be at least 8 years old on race day.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$45/ Adult
$34 / under 18
STANDARD PRICING
$50/ Adult
$37 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$55/ Adult
$41 / under 18
FAMILY DISCOUNT (3+ Family Members)
10% OFF
Discount will automatically be applied at checkoutwhen 3 or more people are registered and paid for in the same transaction.
COURSE MAP
Test yourself along the hilly 5K course.
Course subject to change.
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM 28 NOVEMBER
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM 23 JANUARY
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM 19 FEBRUARY
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM 6 MARCH
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
10 MARCH 12:00PM -
20 MARCH 5:00PM
PRE EVENT RACE BIBS COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL
30 MINS BEFORE RACE START
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
7:00AM 22 MARCH
EVENT DAY RACE BIBS AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION OPENS
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 4
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 3
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - 1:30PM
FEBRUARY 19 1:30PM - 7:00PM
PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION - MERCH AND RACE PACKS FROM CARMAN'S HQ
*11 Hume Street, Huntingdale VIC 3166
11:59PM FEBRUARY 17
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
FEBRUARY 19
10:00AM - 4:00PM AT EVENT VILLAGE
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
FROM 5:45AM FEBRUARY 20 AT EVENT VILLAGE
EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM 28 NOVEMBER
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM 23 JANUARY
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM 19 FEBRUARY
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
11:59PM 6 MARCH
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack.
10 APRIL 12:00PM -
20 APRIL 5:00PM
PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION FROM SOLE MOTIVE RETAIL
30 MINS BEFORE RACE START
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
7:00AM 22 MARCH
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION OPENS
7:00 am
Race bib collection & event village opens
9:25 am
13.5K starts
8:15 am
22K run starts
10:00 am
5K run starts
8:45 am
2K Kids run starts
12:00 pm
Event concludes
7:45 am
Event Village opens - food & coffee
9:30am
Entertainment starts
9:00am
5km starts
11:30am
All runners off the road
9:20am
5k start closes
12:30pm
Entertainment concludes
6:15 am
Bus departs Richmond station
9:25 am
13.5k starts
7:00 am
Race pack collection & event village opens
9:40 am
Live music commences
8:15 am
22k run starts
10:15 am
5k run starts
9:10 am
2k kids run starts
12:00 pm
Event concludes
7:00 am
Race pack collection & event village opens
8:15 am
22K run starts
8:45 am
2K Kids run starts
9:25 am
13.5K starts
10:00 am
5K run starts
12:00 pm
Event concludes
Age limits
Participants must be 8 years + on race day to enter.
Start line
Straws Lane
Start time: 10:00am
Start line closes: 10:15am
Elevation
There is approximately 60m of elevation on the 5km course.
Finish line closes
All participants must reach the 3km mark by 11.30am.
Drink & Toilet stations
There is a water station located at the 2.5km mark on the course.
Toilets are located in a number of locations with in the event village.
Event Guide
Will be available to download closer to the event.
Will I get a medal for participating in the event?
Yes all participants in the 5K will receive an event medal at the completion of the event. You can order a MiTime in the entry process if you would like it engraved with your finish time. (You will receive this approx 2 weeks after the event).
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). If you think you will be in the top 10 of your gender then please position yourself at the front of the first wave. Medals will be presented to the top 3 male and female, of each distance approx 30mins post-race.
Bus transfer from Richmond Station
Take the hard work out of getting there and let us do the driving for you. We are offering a return bus to the event from Richmond Station for $44.50 and a one way bus for $28.
The bus will leave Richmond Station at 6.15am getting you to the Event Village at around 7:30am and will leave at the end of the event between 12:15pm returning to Richmond Station around 2pm.