| SunFest 2011 |
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A
free two day
festival full of
fun and entertainment for all ages
Third weekend of March each year |
| Sunbury Community Festival |
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In the tradition of FUN RUNS we have brought to Sunbury our very own Walk or Run for FUN event. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.
ALL ENTRANTS RECEIVE A MEDALLION AND A FREE SHOW BAG
The
SunFest 2011 Committee are excited to be running this event for the second time. The 2010 event was a success and we have had a lot of response after the event asking us to run it again.
The 2011 Walk or Run for FUN
will be held on
WE HAVE A 5KM AND A 10KM WALK AND RUN EVENT
The event involves a 5km and a 10km walk and run around a historic walking track, over a bluestone bridge, past Sunbury's historical wineries, around a lake and more. For those walkers who want to take their time on the walk there are historical markers to read and plenty of photo opportunities. Along the 10km route you get to walk along Sunbury's skyline looking over old dairy farms and the historical Rupertswood Mansion where the first ever cricket match for the Ashes was played between Australia and England in 1882.
If you are interested in taking part in the walk or run please register below:
Come along and support all walkers and runners and
join in all the entertainment and activities at SunFest. We have
carnival rides and
games for all ages, free
entertainment, plenty of
food stalls, a
car show and
much more.
All participants are in the running for
spot prizes, given out around the course on the day and all participants will get a complimentary show bag at the end of the walk or run.
Teams of 10 or more participants can register as a team, however teams who register over 20 participants are subject to a discount. For under 18 teams, pre-schools/schools/sporting groups, participants include parents, teachers and coaches. For senior or over 18's teams, participants can include coaches.
If you wish to make a stand alone donation to any of our charities, please
click here and fill out a donation form. You can choose the charity you would like to sponsor or you can choose more than one charity and pledge different amounts.
Please note that the start line is in a
new location - on Barkly Street next to the Village Green. All information is available from the Information Marquee. Sunbury Village Green
is on the Corner of O'Shanassy and Brook Streets, Sunbury Victoria.
Melways Ref 382 E4.
There will be signs indicating where the start an finish lines are. Also there will be signs and marshals along the route and at water stops.
When:
Registration closing dates:
The best way to register is online. Early Registration with a discount is available if you register before Friday 11th February 2011.
Registrations are now open and even though it's early 2010, registrations are most welcomed. You don't have to wait until 2011.
Please note, if you enter AFTER Friday 11th March 2011 you must collect your entrant number from the Information Marquee on Saturday 19th March 2011 or the morning of the event at the Sunbury Village Green. Thus all entrants who enter before Friday 11th March 2011 will have their entrant numbers mailed to them in the weeks prior to the event.
Registration for the 2011 SunFest Walk or Run for FUN:
Registrations are online, thus you can register anytime. However it would be greatly appreciated if you could register as early as possible which will greatly help in the organisation of the event.
Online registration is preferred as it is instant and preferred payment method is Visa or MasterCard. Personal cheques can be posted in with a printable version of the registration form.
Teams and Clubs
This year we would like to see as many teams and clubs as possible enter the event. Kinder groups, football teams, basket ball teams, school groups, martial arts groups, gymnastic groups and more. Wear your team uniforms or colours. Teams of over 10 people can enter however discounts apply for teams with 20 or more people.
Teams of 10 or more participants can register as a team, however teams who register over 20 participants are subject to a discount. For under 18 teams, pre-schools/schools/sporting groups, participants include parents, teachers and coaches. For senior or over 18’s teams, participants can include coaches.
Event Information Kit:
If you registered before
Friday 11th March 2011 your Event Information Kit will be mailed to you in the weeks prior to the event. Your Information Kit will include: an entrant number, participant information, fundraising information and a merchandise order form.
Merchandise:
Merchandise will be available to be purchased in January 2011 and an order form will be available on this website in January. An order form will be sent to all entrants with their information kit.
If you purchase any merchandise before
Friday 11th March 2011 it will be mailed to you before the event.
Start times:
Run event starts at 8:30am
Walk event starts at 10:00am
Please arrive at the assembly area at least
30 minutes prior to your event in order to allow plenty of time to register and warm up. Runners should self-seed themselves based on their expected finish time.
Runners will be able to register their run time when they complete the event.
The top 50 times will be recorded on our website in the week following the run.
Food stalls will be open before and after the event. Amusements and Carnival rides commence at 9am and finish at 4pm. Stage entertainment begins early in the morning and concludes at 4pm.
Entrant numbers are to be worn by all participants before the start and during the event.
The course:
The event involves a 5km and a 10km walk and run around a historic walking track, over a bluestone bridge, past Sunbury's historical wineries, around a lake and more.
The 10km starts on the same course then turns up a nice hill and you get to walk or run along Sunbury's skyline looking over old dairy farms and the historical Rupertswood Mansion were the first ever cricket match for the Ashes was played between Australia and England in 1882.
For those walkers who want to take their time on the walk there are historical markers to read and plenty of photo opportunities.
Getting there:
Train - Sunbury Train Station is on the Bendigo train line. Trains run regularly from Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) and from Bendigo. If you are coming by train from the Eastern or Southern Suburbs, trains run frequently from all stations to Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street). Ensure that you check the current train timetable in March 2011 for the correct times.
Car parking - Is plentiful in Sunbury. There is a lot of parking all around the SunFest precinct. All day parking is available in the Council Car Park, Brook Street Sunbury, access from the Jackson Street end. There are no parking metres in Sunbury, however in certain areas there may be parking restrictions.
Event Numbers:
Please note that all runners and walkers need to pin their event bib number on the front of their top before arriving at the event.
Anyone without an event bib number will not be permitted to start the event. If you have damaged or misplaced your number you need to report to the Information Marquee.
First aid stations:
There are three first aid stations on the course, positioned at the start/finish line and at the 3km, 5km and 7km marks.
Water stations:
Water will be provided at the assembly area, on the course, and at the finish line.
Food court:
At the food court you will find a wide selection of food, coffee and drinks to enjoy including Dutch pancakes and egg and bacon sandwiches, a number of BBQ's and healthy food options.
Prizes:
All participants receive a
2011 SunFest Medallion along with a free show bag of items donated by sponsors. All participants are in the running for spot prizes, given out around the course on the day.
Trophies for Runners:
Trophies for Walkers:
The run presentation will be held at the completion of the event. The trophies will be awarded on the main stage (time to be announced closer to the event). We ask if all winners could please be present to accept their prize.
Team awards and presentations will be held on the main stage at 1:00pm.
Runners will be able to register their run time when they complete the event. The top 50 times will be recorded on our website in the week following the run.
Important information (some rules to remember):
Entry Fee - Walk and Run:
Early Registration:
Early registrations close on
Registrations after
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