Perth
Welcome to all Perth event participants, here is where you will find all the information you need to have a fantastic day, and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday 11 May.
View images from the day here!
Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Where
- When
- Start times
- Closing dates
- How to register
- Team registration
- Event information kit
- Prizes
- Dedicate the event to someone special
- Get sponsored
- Merchandise
- Activities at the event
- Kids stuff
Where
Meet at the BBQ and picnic area of Lake Monger Reserve, Wembley. Course laps around the Lake.
See course map below
When
Sunday 11 May 2008, from 8:30am to 11am.
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Start times
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your event in order to allow plenty of time to register and warm up. If you have registered but not received a bib number in the mail you will need to collect one from the Registration tent between 7:15am and the start of your event.
| TIME | ACTION |
| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:30 AM | 7km run starts |
| 8:40 AM | 3.5km run starts |
| 9:30 AM | 3.5km Walk starts |
| 3.5km Run/Walk will complete one lap, 7km runners complete two laps. | |
Registration closing dates
- Enter by 5pm on 30 April 2008 to qualify for the early bird registration fee savings
- Mailed entries close 30 April 2008
- Online entries close 5pm Wednesday 7 May 2008
- Enter by 2 May 2008 to have your event information kit mailed to you before the event
- Entries also available at the event - be early to avoid the queues.
How to register
Register via the website or using an entry form which is also available from local running stores and fitness centres. On day registration will be available from 7.00am.
Team registration
In the interests of everyone’s safety, Mothers Day Classic participants will be asked to start in several waves according to your bib numbers, instead of starting in one large mass!
If you would like to be sure of starting in the same wave as your friends, why not nominate one of you to be a Team Co-ordinator and group yourself together in a team as you register.
Course map
Event information kit
An event information kit and your event bib will be mailed to all participants whose registration is received by Friday 4 May 2007.
If you register after the 4 May, you will need to collect your event bib on the morning before your event at the Mothers Day Classic registration area.
Prizes
All participants
- All participants receive a commemorative medallion.
- A complimentary giftbag which includes an exclusive Mothers Day Classic Tupperware item.
Spot prizes
- All participants will be eligible to win great spot prizes including weekend packages, meals and gift baskets.
Runners
- Male and female winners of the 3.5 km run will receive $300.
- Male and female winners of the 7 km run will receive $500.
UniSuper Largest Tertiary Institution Team
- The largest team from Western Australia will receive a magnificent trophy
- The largest tertiary team to participate in the Mothers Day Classic nationwide will also receive $1000 prize money kindly donated by UniSuper
Corporate teams
The largest corporate team will win a magnificent trophy. The competition is stiff so get out there and start recruiting now!
Highest individual fundraiser
The highest individual fundraiser will win domestic flights to the value of $1000 kindly provided by QANTAS. Click here for more information on getting yourself sponsored.
Dedicate the event to someone special
The Mothers Day Classic gives you a great opportunity to support or remember someone dear to you and their fight against breast cancer. Tribute placards will be available to allow you to dedicate your participation, and a memorial minute of silence will be held before the event starts.
You can wear a tribute placard to dedicate your participation to someone you have lost to breast cancer or who is fighting the disease. To obtain your placard, tick the box on the registration form or visit our special placard tent on the day.
Get sponsored
Help us raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Click on the Sponsorship Form below, to print out a form, and start collecting your sponsors and their pledges.
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Merchandise
You can order our special Mothers Day Classic Tshirts, hoodies, socks and caps when you register for the event.
You can also purchase merchandise when you register on the day (subject to availability).
Activities at the Event
The Mothers Day Classic is much more than a walk/run. We provide lots of extra activities for kids and adults. These include warm-up aerobics, a food court, a kids activity area, free massage and entertainment.
Kids Stuff
There are lots of activities for kids at the Mothers Day Classic. You will find jumping castles, an animal nursery, face painting and lots of entertainment.
Kids can enter the Mothers Day Classic to walk or run so long as they have permission from their parent or guardian. Kids who run in the Mothers Day Classic may be eligible to win an age medal if they come first in their age group.
Age categories: U15, U18, 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
