Hobart
Event Information
- What time does the event finish?
- What time does each race start?
- When do entries close?
- What roads will be closed?
- Where can I pick up my race number?
- What if I lose my race number?
- What should I wear?
- Where can I park?
- Where is the start and finish line?
- I have sent my entry in but haven’t heard anything - has my entry been accepted?
- I have received my event information kit but not my merchandise?
- What will the entry show on my credit card?
- What happens on the main stage?
- How long will it take to walk?
- What age categories are there for the runners?
- Are there any food vendors?
- Do you get a trophy?
- Will I be timed?
- Can I change the event I am in?
- What time will the aerobic warm-up start?
- Where can I leave my bag?
- Where will the toilets be?
- Where will the first-aid stations be located?
- Where will the drink stations be?
- Where do you pick up the MDC medallion and other event goodies?
- Where can I find out my results?
- Can I get a tribute placard if I didn’t order one?
- What charity do the proceeds go to/ does this race support?
- If I can not attend the event can I get a refund?
What time does the event finish?
The event usually finishes around noon, but many people stay around and enjoy a picnic lunch.
What time does each race start?
8km run
START: 8.15am
4km run
START: 9:00am
4km walk
START: 9:45am
When do entries close?
- Enter by 5pm on 2 May to qualify for the early bird registration fee savings.
- Mailed entries close 2 May.
- Online entries close 12 midday on Wednesday 7 May.
- Enter by 2 May to have your event information kit mailed
to you before the event. Otherwise kits will be available for collection on the day.
What roads will be closed?
8.00am Carriage Drive Road closure
8.00am Upper Domain Road closure
12 noon Upper Domain Road and Carriage Drive re-opened
Where can I pick up my race number?
Numbers can be picked up from 7:15am on the day of the event from the Numbers Pick-Up marquee located at the Domain Athletics Centre and Queens Domain.
What if I lose my race number?
You can pick-up another race number from Number Pick-Up on the morning of the event. All participants must wear a race number. Anyone without a race number will not be permitted to start the event.
What should I wear?
Walkers - normal street clothes and a comfortable pair of shoes. Runners - comfortable running gear and shoes.
Where can I park?
Car parking is available at the TCA Ground and on Davies Avenue. Two event drop off points will be available. These are located at the TCA Ground and at the top of the Carriage Drive exit from Brooker Avenue.
Where is the start & finish line?
The start and finish line is located on the Domain Athletics Centre track.
I have sent my entry in but haven’t heard anything - has my entry been accepted?
Event information kits will commence being sent 4-6 weeks prior to the event. Your event information kit will be sent within two weeks of being received.
I have received my event information kit but not my merchandise?
Event information kits and event merchandise are sent separately. If you have not received your event merchandise before the event you can pick it up on the day.
What will the entry show on my credit card?
Your credit card statement will show “WIS Mothers Day Clc”.
What happens on the main stage?
A number of delegates, celebrities and sponsors will be giving brief talks on the main stage. The main stage will also be used for the memorial minute of silence and warm-up aerobics.
How long will it take to walk?
4km - about 45 to 55 minutes.
What age categories are there for the runners?
U15, U18, 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Are there any food vendors?
Coffee carts & Sausage Sizzle.
Do you get a trophy?
Presentations will include trophies and prizes for place getters (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of the running events, along with lots of random spot prizes for participants of all events.
Age category winners medals will be posted in the mail two weeks after the event.
All competitors will receive a medallion in their show bag.
Will I be timed?
We are only timing the runners in both the 4km and the 8km runs. The walkers are not being timed.
Can I change the event I am in?
Yes, but you must call the event organisers on 1300 762 241. It is important that we are aware that you are changing events. If you decide to change your event on-the-day please go to number pick-up so they can record the change. You will retain the same event number if you’re only changing your distance.
What time will the aerobic warm-up start?
The aerobic warm up will commence at 7:55am for 8km runners, 8:45am for 4km runners and 9:45am for 4km walkers in front of the main stage in the Domain Athletics Centre and Queens Domain.
Where can I leave my bag?
There is a Clothing Marquee to leave your clothing at the Domain Athletics Centre and Queens Domain. Please don’t leave any valuables in it.
Where will the toilets be?
The toilets are located within the Athletics Centre.
Where will the first-aid stations be located?
A first aid station will be located at the assembly area.
Where will the drink stations be?
Water is provided at three (3) drink stations, two on the course and one at the finish line.
Where do you pick up the MDC medallion and other event goodies?
Once you have completed your event, please return to Domain Athletics Centre and Queens Domain to collect your Mothers Day Classic medallion, showbag and event goodies, kindly donated by the sponsors.
Where can I find out my results?
Results will be available for the Hobart event on the website www.motherdayclassic.org on Tuesday 13 May at 5pm. Remember, only runners are being timed.
Can I get a tribute placard if I didn’t order one?
Yes, you can pick up your tribute placard on the event day.
What charity do the proceeds go to/ does this race support?
All proceeds from entry fee goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Any donations of more than $2 are tax deductible (entry fee is not a donation).
If I can not attend the event can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for the event.
