Main Yarra Trail Classic

Join us for the Main Yarra Trail Classic, an exciting new community 10km run and 5 km walk event that promotes fitness, happiness, and health while raising crucial funds for cancer research and prevention. Proudly sponsored by Community Bank East Ivanhoe.

Starting in Heidelberg, participants can enjoy a scenic route along the Main Yarra Trail while making a meaningful impact. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with your community, stay active, and contribute to a worthy cause. Our 10km run event will be fully timed if you feel like challenging yourself, chasing a PB or going for the podium!

Register now to be part of this inspiring day that champions wellness and supports cancer research! 

*EARLY BIRD PRIZES* 

Everyone who registers before 28 February 2025 goes in the draw to win one of 3 x early bird prizes up to the value of $150!

10KM RUN

Check In / Bib Collection: Sunday 30th March 2025, 07:00 - 07:45 am, Heidelberg Football Netball Club Pavilion

Start Time: Sunday 30th March 2025, 08:00 am

Course: Main Yarra Trail between Warringal Park Oval (Heidelberg) and Bonds Road (Lower Plenty)

Competitors must be 16 years or over.

The 10km run is a timed event with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each of the following categories:

Male - Under 30 years, Male 30 to 55 years, Male - Over 55 years, Female - Under 30 years, Female 30 to 55 years, Female - Over 55 years. 

5KM WALK

Check In / Bib Collection: Sunday 30th March 2025, 08:30 - 09:15 am, Heidelberg Football Netball Club Pavilion

Start Time: Sunday 30th March 2025, 09:30 am

Course: Main Yarra Trail between Warringal Park Oval (Heidelberg) and Banyule Flats Reserve (Viewbank)

Open to all ages. Children aged 12 and under must be supervised by a participating adult. For children aged over 12, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the child can navigate the course.

PARTICIPANT’S WAIVER

By registering to participate, the participant declares they:

-are trained, fit and injury free.

-present no risk to themselves or others by participating in the event.

-will withdraw from the event and seek medical attention if they become unwell or injured.

-acknowledge that walking and running carries risks including, but not limited to, weather, trip hazards, hydration and rough surfaces and take full responsibility for their own actions.

-participate at their own risk.

-accept all risks and release the event organiser, its agents, affiliates, employees, members, sponsors, promoters, volunteers, and any person or body, directly or indirectly associated with the event, from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of or connected with their participation in the event and indemnify them against all liability for all injury, loss or damage arising out of or connected with their participation in this event. This release continues forever and binds their heirs, successors, executors, personal representatives and assigns.

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

OBEYING INSTRUCTIONS

All participants must obey the instructions of the event director and event volunteers.

SAFETY

Running and walking is a healthy and fun way to keep fit, connect with others and enjoy the outdoors. However, due to its nature, it also carries elements of risk (for example, injuries due to uneven surfaces). It is the responsibility of all participants to conduct themselves in a safe manner and to help other participants if injured or in need of assistance.

KNOWING THE COURSE

All efforts will be made to make the course easy to follow. However, participants are responsible for knowing the layout of the event course. Maps will be made available on the event Instagram page and at the pre-event registration.

SHARING THE TRAIL

Please remember that the Main Yarra Trail is a public shared path (including other walkers, runners and cyclists). To ensure everyone continues to enjoy the event, please keep left on the path and give way to other trail users.

CUT OFF TIMES

To ensure the safety of all participants cut off times will be 2 hours after the start time for each event.

WITHDRAWALS

If, after the event has started, a participant withdraws from the event for any reason, they must notify an event volunteer. This is required to avoid unnecessary searches for missing competitors.

IPODS AND OTHER AUDIO DEVICES

Many runners enjoy listening to music as they run. However, we recommend you leave your music devices at home and enjoy the trail and the camaraderie of those running or walking with you. If using a music device, please do not disturb other participants and ensure you are able to hear event volunteer instructions.

DOGS

For safety reasons, dogs are not permitted in the run.

You are welcome to bring your well behaved dog to the walk event (not run); however, you are responsible for its behaviour on the course. Please consider the enjoyment of other participants by keeping your dog on a short lead at all times and cleaning up any mess it makes.

EVENT BIBS

We do not send event packs to participants in the post. Event bibs must be collected on event day at the registration table at Heidelberg Football and Netball Club pavilion. The event bib is to be worn on the front of the competitor’s torso. It must be visible at all times. It is used to identify participants on course and will include electronic timing for the 10km run participants.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND VALUABLES

We will provide an area where personal belongings may be placed during the event. However, we do not accept responsibility for their safety. If you have valuables that you are concerned about, please do not leave them in this area.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Event volunteers may take photos and videos. These images may be made available for publication on social media, websites or paper media. By participating, the competitor gives permission for any images and commentary that includes them to be used by the event organisers and their partners.

RUBBISH

Our goal is to leave the trails and parklands as we found them, OR BETTER. No rubbish is to be left on the course. Please place all items, no matter how small, in pockets for depositing in bins at start/finish area.

REGISTRATION

Registrations will close on Thursday 13th March 2025 so don't miss out! 

100% of registration fees will be donated to Tour de Cure, supporting cancer research and prevention https://tourdecure.com.au/

Please note small additional fee relates to Humanitix booking fee. 100% of Humanitix profits going to charity.

TIMING & RESULTS

We are pleased to have Tomato Timing as our timing provider for the 10km run. Results will be available post event at https://tomatotiming.raceresul...

SPONSORSHIP OR EVENT QUERIES

For further information please contact runmainyarratrail@outlook.com

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