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GENERAL

What date is the event?

Sunday, 11 September 2011.

What distances are available?
10km run/walk
5km run/walk

What are the starting zones?
For safety reasons the two distances are split into starting zone colours based on the time a competitor thinks they will take to complete the race.  There are three categories which require qualifying times from a previous race of the same distance.

10km starting zones: Blue Elite & Sporting Wheelies – under 40min (qualification zone)
Red Runner – under 50min (qualification zone)
Green Runner – under 60min
Yellow Jogger – under 85min
Grey Walkers

5km starting zones: Purple Elite – under 20min (qualification zone)
Orange Runner – under 30min
Aqua Jogger – under 45min
Pink Walkers

How much does it cost to enter the event?
10km run/walk – $32.50
5km run/walk – $27.50
Child in stroller – Free

Will I be timed?
Yes, all competitors will receive a timing chip as part of their race kit.

What is in my race kit?
Race bib
Competitor information booklet
Timing chip
Any additional breakfast/bus tickets purchased for race day

Where can I find my results?
All results will be posted in The Courier-Mail on Monday the 12th September 2011.  Results will then be available on the website after this time.

Do I receive anything with my entry?
You will receive a finishers T-shirt at the end of the race.  We will ask you for your T-shirt size during the registration process.   Please be aware that this is for indication purposes only to base our orderings on for future events.  We cannot guarantee that the T-shirt size elected during your registration process is the one that you will receive on race day.

Can you enter as a team?
Teams need to consist of a minimum of 5 people.  Teams are a good option if you are:
- Paying for a group of people in one transaction
- A large group of people that want to enter and have one person who would like to manage/collect race kits for the group
- Aiming to win a team’s prize by having the fastest five times in a team

*Scroll down further to see more information on TEAMS*

ENTRY

How do I enter?
The easiest way to enter The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane is via the secure online entry system.
Click here to be directed to the entry page.

What do I need to enter online?
You will need an email address and a VISA or MasterCard.

What if I can’t register online?
There are two options for registering if you can’t register online:

Race Office Open Times for Race Kit collection and payment – From Tuesday 30th August – Friday 9th September the race office will be opened for race entry and race kit collection.  Please refer to the opening hours below.
Payment Methods: VISA, MasterCard, cheque, money order, EFTPOS, Cash

Can I enter on the day?
No, the last opportunity to enter the event is on Friday 9th September.

Is my race kit mailed to me?
If you enter online or via the hard copy entry form before Friday 19th August and select and pay to have your race kit mailed out to you, your race kit will be sent to the address you provide in your entry process.

Where do I collect my race kit from if I don’t select to have it posted to me or I register too late for this option?
The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Race Office will be the place to go to pick up your race kit.

Location:  1/120 Fison Ave West
EAGLE FARM  Q  4009

Postage

The first lot of race pack deliveries will be made by the last week of August.  If you do not receive your race pack by Monday 5th September, and have paid for regular postage, please contact The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane race office on 1300 55 55 77

Race Office Opening Hours:

Tuesday 30th August – Wednesday 7th September 8am – 4pm (Saturday and Sunday included)
Thursday 8th September – Friday 9th September  8am – 7pm
Saturday 10th September    8am – 12pm (noon)
Please note that on Saturday 10th September the race office will be open for race kit collection ONLY.  There will be no race entries taken on Saturday.

Mailing Address: The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane
PO Box 1145
EAGLE FARM  Q  4009

TEAMS

What you need to know about The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Teams

• A team requires a minimum of 5 people to join the team.
• A team may only be made up of competitors competing in the same distance race.
• A team creator (captain) can create and captain a 10km team and a 5km team but must ensure that they have at least 5 10km runners/walkers and at least 5 5km runners/walkers.
• A team captain can select their team to be a pay later team or a pay individual team.
• The team captain can close and make payment for the whole team if the team is a pay later team.
• If the team captain is going to make payment for any additional expense (bus tickets/breakfasts) this should be done through the team captain’s profile.  Team members do not have to select these during the registration process as they will be charged for these.
• Each team member pays for their entry as they join the team for a pay individual team.
• The team captain can choose to either get the teams packs mailed out to them or come into the race office to pick them up during the race office opening hours from Tuesday 30th August – Saturday 10th September 2011.
• If a team captain/team member or representative is going to collect the team’s race packs from the race office 48hrs notice is required to ensure we have the team packs ready to go.
• You can advise us of your collection day and time on 1300 55 55 77 or via email at info@bridgetobrisbane.com.au or you can elect the pickup day when you are creating the team.

How to Create a Team (New team)
1.    Select ‘Enter Now’ from the home screen on the right.  

If you were a participant in previous years please log in with your participant login and tick the 2007,08,09 and/or 10 Participant box then hit “Login” – If you do not remember your details from last year, please contact us on info@bridgetobrisbane.com.au or 1300 55 55 77 to retrieve your details, otherwise create a new profile as below.

If you are a new user select ‘join now’ under the First time users heading and fill out your personal details and click ‘Submit’.

2.    Under the New Registration tab in the red bar along the top of your competitor profile select ‘Create New Team’.
3.    Fill out all the details for your team and agree to The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane waiver on behalf of you and your team and click on ‘Step 2’.
4.    Your team has now been created.  You will receive an email confirming this which will include your team name and team number.  You can forward this email onto your team members as they require your team number to join your team.
5.    If you (the team captain) are going to be a competitor in the team hit ‘continue’ to join the team and follow the prompts until you get to the waiver page and select ‘Finish’.  Otherwise you can choose ‘Edit Team’ to view your team’s details.

How to Create a Team (Competitor Registration)

1.    Select ‘Enter Now’ from the home screen on the right.  

If you were a participant in previous years please log in with your participant login and tick the 2007,08,09 and/or 10 Participant box then hit “Login” – If you do not remember your details from last year, please contact us on info@bridgetobrisbane.com.au or 1300 55 55 77 to retrieve your details, otherwise create a new profile as below.

If you are a new user select ‘join now’ under the First time users heading and fill out your personal details and click ‘Submit’.

2.    Under the New Registration tab in the red bar along the top of your competitor profile select ‘Competitor Registration’.
3.    Select the Join an Existing Team option and put the team number in the box provided.  Your team captain will be able to provide you with your team number.  Then select ‘Next’.
4.    If you are purchasing breakfast or bus tickets select these and click ‘Next’.  If you aren’t purchasing anything extra or your team captain/company is purchasing breakfast or bus tickets for you press ‘Continue Registration’.
5.    Check your personal details and fill out any required information that you haven’t selected yet then press ‘Next’.
6.    Confirm your details, if you are becoming part of a pay individual team then there will be an entry fee amount given at the top.  If you are joining a pay later team the total will read $0.00.  
7.    Agree to the Bridge to Brisbane 2011 waiver and the hydration waiver and select ‘Finish’ or ‘Purchase’.
8.    You will then be directed to a page which thanks you for registering and have the opportunity to start a fundraising page.  You have successfully entered into the team.

RACE DAY

What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and sensible shoes for running/walking should be worn.  Participants should be aware that some fabrics may cause chafing or blisters and consider this.  An old jumper and/or t-shirt that you are happy to give to charity may be worn for warmth prior to doing a warm up, otherwise you can store this in your car/with a friend or family member prior to the start of the race if you do not wish to dispose of any clothing. 
Please note that a baggage service will not be available this year for health and safety reasons. Please ensure you make alternative arrangements.

What time does the race start?
10km event – approx 6.10am (approx)
5km event – approx 9.40am (approx)

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