KWN Mother's Day Fun Run 2022

Following the success of last year's event, The King's Women's Network (KWN) and King’s Community Church are hosting  Mother's Day Fun Run to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday 8 May.
 
Join the KWN Mother’s Day Fun Run for a run or walk with new and old friends of the King's community, while creating awareness and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Stay on and join us at The King's Community Church Pink Chapel. 

Mother’s Day Fun Run
Sunday 8 May
Prep Pavilion
The King's School, North Parramatta 

Please park in the designated school carparks and walk across to the Prep Pavilion.

Registration Fees

Registration fees now include KWN Mother’s Day merchandise of caps and reusable coffee cups!  Of course, you have the option to register for the walk on its own too.

* Individual Adult (walk or run) 3km, 5km or 10km (includes cap and coffee cup) - $35pp
* Individual Student  (walk or run) 3km, 5km or 10km (includes cap) - $20
* Individuals under 5 (walk or run) 3km, 5km or 10km - $0
* Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) (walk or run) 3km, 5km or 10km (includes 4 caps and 2 coffee cups) - $85
* Mother’s Day Breakfast Roll - Egg and Bacon - $10
* Cold Drink - $5

If you have any questions regarding registration fees or merchandise inclusions, please contact community@kings.edu.au

A coffee van will be onsite selling coffee and hot chocolate on the day.  Breakfast Rolls must be pre-purchased as they can't be purchased on the day. 

Event Format

07.00am – Registration and warm-up
07.30am – 10km Fun Run/Walk commences
07.45am – 5km Fun Run/Walk commences
08.00am – 3km Fun Run/Walk commences
08.30am – Fun Run/Walk concludes
09.00am – Presentation of prizes
09.30am Chapel Service at the Pink Chapel with Guest Speaker 

Come dressed in your active wear with a theme of pink to show support for the 1 in 7 women in Australia who are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Prizes will be awarded for the most imaginative pink costumes. 

Register yourself, your family, or a group of friends to honour those touched by breast cancer and make a significant contribution by getting active for life-saving breast cancer research.

FAQ's

What is the KWN Mother’s Day Fun Run?
In 2022, the Mother’s Day Classic has become a local event which has been the inspiration for the KWN Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk to be held at King’s. The Mother’s Day Classic is one of Australia’s most inspirational, case-driven community events. Traditionally the Mother’s Day Classic is held in Sydney every year at the Domain, this year it is going local and KWN is hosting a similar event for the The King's School community. The aim is to unite and inspire the community to create a fun and engaging event to celebrate and remember those touched by breast cancer and to raise life-saving funds for research.

You can choose to walk, jog or run 3km, 5km or10km. It’s completely up to you! 

When is the KWN Mother’s Day Fun Run?
KWN is coordinating the event and asking you to get active for breast cancer research on Mother’s Day, Sunday 8 May 2022. You’ll be joining a special community who are coming together to celebrate and honour the 1 in 7 Australian women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

What distance do I need to run or walk?
You can determine what distance suits you best. The options are 3km, 5km or 10km. Walk, jog or run, it’s completely up to you! Come and discover the cross-country running tracks at King’s that your boys use in their running events and regular training.

Who can participate in the KWN Mother’s Day Run/Walk?

Friends and families - anyone connected with the King's community is welcome. Participants will be encouraged to dress up in pink as it is a fundraiser for breast cancer and awards will be given at 9am for the best dress-ups. 

What does my registration go towards?
This event is focused on creating awareness and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. All profits raised from the KWN Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. You will receive a receipt of your booking via an automated confirmation email from Humanitix.

What is the event program for the morning?

Starting at 7.00am with registrations and warm-up stretches, with runner, joggers and walkers starting at 7.30am with the 10km distance event, 7.45am for the 5km distance and 8.00am for 3km.

It is anticipated most participants will have completed their run, jog or walk by 8.45am where there will be an opportunity to enjoy a drink of choice and some breakfast snacks. It is expected all official proceedings will conclude by 9.30am.

What are the COVID-19 restrictions for the KWN Mother’s Day Run/Walk?

Unlike many events, this event is a flexible, scalable, and safe community event that can adapt to any change in circumstance. If COVID restrictions mean that this event is unable to be held, a decision will be made 24 hours before the event.

If you feel unwell on the day or have been instructed to quarantine on the day of the event, you will not be able to participate and should stay home. Participants also need to act in accordance with their relevant public health advice before, after and during the KWN Mother’s Day Run/Walk.

Do I have to run to donate?

No, if you would like to donate and are unable to attend you can make a donation via Humanitix additional donation tab on the purchase tickets page. Just visit https://events.humanitix.com/kwn-mother-s-day-fun-run-2022/tick

Can I attend Church in my exercise gear?

Activewear and costumes are welcome attire for our Pink Chapel Service.

Can I come to Church if I’ve never been before?

Everyone is welcome to join the service after the Fun Run/Walk. If it is your first time at King’s Church, please introduce yourself and say hello to some of our friendly King’s Community Church attendees.

Will everyone be attending church after the KWN Mother’s Day Run/Walk?

You are very welcome to attend the service after the Fun Run/Walk. Of course, Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk participants may have other plans at the conclusion of the Fun Run/Walk for other Mother’s Day activities.

Are you able to volunteer and support the KWN Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk?

Events like this require help from many people – pre-event as well as on the day. Volunteer roles include:

• Food purchasing
• General set-up
• Raffle items
• Sourcing prizes for best-dressed team or individual
• Registration desk
• Personal trainer – warm-up after registering and before event
• COVID Marshall
• Cooks at BBQ

If you are available to help, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4AA8AF2EA5F58-kwnmothers or contact Shirley Liew - svolunteerkwn@gmail.com

Did you know?

Over 8 women die from breast cancer every day with 57 Australians diagnosed every day. When you support the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you’re supporting targeted breast cancer research. Despite receiving no government funding, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Their mission is simple: stop deaths from breast cancer. How? By identifying, funding and championing world-class research that will help detect tumours earlier, improve treatment outcomes, and ultimately –save lives.