FAQs

The course is 5 kilometres.

Our volunteers play a big part in making the event happen! If you would like to volunteer for the International Women's Day Fun Run, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@brisbaneroadrunners.org.

Yes, our volunteers will store your items in the Baggage Tent during the event. To store your bags in the Baggage Tent, please consider the following:

• A baggage tag is attached to your Event Bib - carefully tear off the baggage tag along the perforation and attach it to your bag.
• Please store items in a bag that closes so that your baggage tag can be secured onto it.
• To collect or access your bag, you must show the volunteers your Event Bib - no exceptions.
• Please Note: Event organisers advise against leaving valuables or money in the tent and cannot take responsibility for damage and/or theft of any items left in the Baggage Tent during the event.
• PLEASE DO NOT BRING LARGE OR HEAVY BAGS - space is limited.

Prams are permitted on the course. Please read the following:

• If you wish to run with your pram/stroller, you must nominate your category entry as "Runner with Stroller".
• To ensure safety on the course, all "Runners with Strollers" must marshal in the Yellow Zone to start at approximately 7:05am.
• Please be aware of other participants around you and keep to the LEFT at all times.
• Walkers with Strollers will start with the Walkers in the Green Zone at 7:15am.

No, each person taking part in the International Women's Day Fun Run/Walk must be entered into the system as per the conditions of our Public Liability Insurers.

Under the terms and conditions of entry, we are unable to offer refunds.

We discourage the use of i-pods and similar devices for safety reasons (i.e. not being fully aware of spoken instructions and road warnings etc).

Online Entries - Individuals Walkers and Runners, School Teams and Corporate Teams

• Click here to complete the online entry form.

Offline Entries - There is an additional processing cost of $5 per entry applied to offline entries.

• Click here to download the interactive offline entry form.
• Complete and scan to email to iwdfr@brisbaneroadrunners.org or fax to 1300 614 122 or post to IWDFR, PO Box 1304 Milton LPO, Milton QLD 4064.

Individual:-

• Runner under 25 minutes: participants who are able to run or jog the entire 5km course under 25 minutes.
• Runner over 25 minutes: participants who are able to run or jog the entire 5km over 25 minutes.
• Runner with Stroller/Pram: participants who are able to run or jog the entire 5km course who will be pushing a stroller/pram.
• Walkers: participants who walk the 5km course.

Corporate Team:

• A corporate team is a minimum of 4 people from the same company/business.
• There is no maximum limit to the number in a Corporate team.
• Corporate Team entries will have their Corporate Team name printed on their bibs*.
• A Company name must be provided to be able to qualify as a Corporate Team.
• Please use the full and correct name of your company/business when registering a Team.
• Company/s can enter more than one team but each must have a minimum of four to be classified as a Corporate Team; and be eligible to win the Corporate Team Challenge.

*Team registrations received by 5pm Monday 11 February 2013 will have their Team Name printed on their Team Entry Bibs. Teams can still register after this date and will be issued with a numbered bibs only (i.e. Team Name will not be printed). Collection of bibs will be from Rebel Sport, Queen Street Mall Store, Brisbane.

School Team:

• A School Team is a minimum for 4 people from the same school. 
• There is no maximum limit to the number in a School Team.
• School Teams entries will have their School Team name printed on their bibs*.
• A School name must be provided to be able to qualify as a School Team.
• Please use the full and correct name of your School when registering a Team.
• Schools can enter more than one team but each must have a minimum of four to be classified as a School Team; and be eligible to win the School Team Challenge.

*Team registrations received by 5pm Monday 11 February 2013 will have their Team Name printed on their Team Entry Bibs. Teams can still register after this date and will be issued with numbered bibs only (i.e. Team Name will not be printed). Collection of bibs will be from Rebel Sport, Queen Street Mall Store, Brisbane.

Am I permitted to enter the RACQ Insurance International Women's Day Fun Run/Walk?

Yes, you may enter the event but you will not be eligible for any category prizes. 

If you wish to support your wife, girlfriend, sister, mum, aunty or any other women in your life; consider volunteering for the event.  Volunteers are an integral component of the event and volunteering to help organisers helps the women in your life and many others.  Send and email to: volunteer@brisbaneroadrunners.org and we can let you know some details.

Do I receive a t-shirt?

Yes, all participants will receive a t-shirt. Note: t-shirts are ladies style and sizes - see sizing chart below.

You will receive a confirmation email from iwdfr@brisbaneroadrunners.org advising you of key information.

Your Event Bib and Important Event Information can be collected from Rebel Sport, Queen Street Mall store on:

• Thursday 28 February 2013 - 11am - 4pm
• Friday 1 March 2013 - 11am-6pm
• Saturday 2 March 2013 - 10am-3pm

Please present your confirmation email, receipt or ID to collect. Team Captains will be required to collect their Team's bibs.

20% discount in-store on running apparel, shoes and timing is available to everybody who collects their bibs on the above days. Just show your bib on checkout to receive your discount.

Any remaining (uncollected) Event Bibs and Important Event Information will be sent by Australia Post on Monday 4 March 2013 to the address you provided.

If you post or fax your entry, your entry will be processed and you will receive a confirmation email and your allocated number. The online credit card payment for this event will be listed on your credit card statement as IntWmsDayRun.

No, entries will not be processed on the day of the event. Your last minute Registration* options are:

• Online until 5pm Thursday 7 March 2013.
• Rebel Sport Queen Street Mall store at the following times:
  • Thursday 28 February 2013: 11am - 4pm
  • Friday 1 March 2013: 11am - 6pm
  • Saturday 2 March 2013: 10am - 3pm
• Entries Control marquee at the Cultural Forecourt, The Parklands, South Bank pre-event day:
  • Saturday 9 March 2013 between 10.30am - 3.30pm

*an additional $5 processing fee will be added to the entry fee when registering on the dates above - register now and save!

With the number of participants expected and for health and safety reasons, no animals are allowed.

Yes, children are required to pay the registration fee to be a participant in the event.

No, you do not have to pay for your baby.

Your Event Bib and Important Event Information can be collected from Rebel Sport, Queen Street Mall store on:

• Thursday 28 February 2013 - 11am - 4pm
• Friday 1 March 2013 - 11am-6pm
• Saturday 2 March 2013 - 10am-3pm

Please present your confirmation email, receipt or ID to collect. Team Captains will be required to collect their Team's bibs.
20% discount in-store on running apparel, shoes and timing is available to everybody who collects their bibs on the above days. Just show your bib on checkout to receive your discount.

Any remaining (uncollected) Event Bibs and Important Event Information will be sent by Australia Post on Monday 4 March 2013 to the address you provided. If you haven't received your Event Bib and Important Information by Thursday 7 March 2013, contact the event organisers on 1300 614 122 (between 9.30am - 2.30pm weekdays) or email iwdfr@brisbaneroadrunners.org

Once you've registered your team for the event and nominated yourself as team captain, you can then manage your team by going to https://myevents.active.com and logon using the email and password you used to register with (only team captains can do this). From here, you can then manage the people in your team and send out invitations to those who you wish to be a part of your team.

Team registrations received by 5pm Monday 11 February 2013 will have their Team Name printed on their Team Entry Bibs. Teams can still register after this date and will be issued with numbered bibs only (i.e. Team Name will not be printed). Collection of bibs will be from Rebel Sport, Queen Street Mall Store, Brisbane.

A ShoeTag is a plastic electronic timing tag that is laced into your shoes and records the real-time data as you cross timing mats on the ground at the start and finish lines. This will give an accurate time taken to run/walk the 5km course. It doesn't matter if you start at the front or the back because your individual time won't begin until you step over the mat. Tags must be returned at the end of the event or a $50 fine will be imposed.

All Runners must wear the ShoeTag on your shoe to get an official time. If you do not wear your ShoeTag on your shoe, the timing mats at the start and finish line cannot record your time.

To attach your ShoeTag to your shoe, please read the following instructions. Assistant will be available on the day if needed.

Car Parking will be available at some South Brisbane public car parks for a fee (we will provide you with a list closer to the day). There is also metered off-street parking available within walking distance.

Over 8,5000 participants may be looking for a park, so consider taking public transport or get a friend/family member to drop you off. Because of the large number of entrants and possible road restrictions with the event's 5km course around the precinct, please leave home early in order to get to the start line on time.

Public Transport: For arrival and departure times for public transport to and from South Bank, contact Translink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au. All stations, terminals and bus stops for South Bank are within Zone 1.

For more information on Car Parking and Public Transport, visit www.visitsouthbank.com.au/parking.

The finish line will be marked by an archway with a timing clock. This will be positioned outside the Queensland Performing Arts Centre at the Cultural Forecourt, The Parklands, South Bank.

All runners times will be recorded - timing chips included in the entry price. Event results for all place-getters will be announced at the prize-giving ceremony on the day of the event and posted to the website within 24 hours.

Yes, water stations will be located the start/finish line and in the City Botanical Gardens.

Toilets/port-a-loos will be available in the start/finish area. South Bank toilets, within walking distance from the start/finish area precinct will be open from 6.00am.

First aid/medical assistance will be available in the start/finish area as well as throughout the 5km course.

The 5km event course will start and finish in the Cultural Forecourt, The Parklands, South Bank (subject to changes and final approval).

Yes, there will be official photographers for the event. Please retain (or record) your Event Bib Number/Name for ease of identifying your photograph online. Images will be available via the event website: www.womensdayfunrun.com.au and are available for purchase.

Prizes will be awarded to the following categories:

• Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place-getters in each Age category (Individual Runners ONLY)
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place-getter Corporate Teams
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place-getter School Teams
• Largest Corporate Team
• Largest School Team
• Highest Individual Fundraiser
• Highest Team Fundraiser
• Best Dressed
• Random Prizes

No, you will need to contact us post-race to negotiate a suitable delivery arrangement.

Women's t-shirt size	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22
Half chest measurement	42.5cm	45cm	47.5cm	50cm	52.5cm	58.5cm	61.5cm	64.5cm

  Note: it is industry standard that the shirts can be 2cm under or over the chart measurement.

Event organisers have pre-ordered t-shirts and best endeavours will be made to provide you with your nominated t-shirt size. Please use the instructions above to assist you to work out the size to order. Should your allocated size be sold out, the closest size available will be supplied to you.

T-shirt size exchange will only be possible after ALL participants have received theirs on the day and subject to availability of sizes.

Click here to view further information on the sixty4 sports bra.

Website details: www.sixty4.net

You can collect your sports bra at the sixty4 stand at the RACQ Insurance International Women's Day Fun Run/Walk Expo on Event Day - Sunday 10 March 2013 (check precinct signage on the day for location of marquees).

If you're unhappy with your sixty4 bra, please contact sixty4 at support@sixty4.net. They will arrange a replacement or refund.