Optimise Health Peak2Park

BIB COLLECTION

Bibs are available for collection from Willows Health and Lifestyle Centre located at 55-57 Kitchener Street during opening hours

Bibs will NOT be posted out prior to the event.

All participants must wear their bib on their front during the event at all times.

Be sure to complete EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS on the reverse side of your bib when you receive it.

Schools, Teams and other Groups should contact the Peak2Park Event Director for bulk collection.

WHAT DATE IS PEAKPARK?

Peak2Park is held on the first Sunday of March each year

Sunday 3 March, 2024

RUN TOOWOOMBA RUN

Supervised training sessions for runners and walkers of all experiences

Every Tuesday, 6am and 5:30pm

Queens Park Oval on the Corner of Hume and Godsall Street

EVENT DISTANCES

• 10km event (run/walk)
• 4km event (run/walk)

Both events follow set courses (see Course Map) which start at Picnic Point and Finish at Lake Annand.

*NOTE: Deviations from the clearly marked set course will alter readings on wearable devices with GPS tracking.

EVENT START TIMES

The 10km event starts marshalling at approximately 6:30am for a 7:00am start.

The 4km event starts marshalling at approximately 7:15am for a 7:45am start.

* NOTE: Start times are at the discretion of the Police, who support event organisers with road management.

All participants should be back at Lake Annand by around 9:00am.

Participants will be marshalled to begin both events at respective start points, and participants must wait for a clear "start" signal which will indicate the beginning of the 10km and then the 4km distances.

In the interest of safety, it is the right of the organisers to remove any person/participant from the course, who starts the event prior to the official ‘start’ signal or does not follow the instructions of Police and/or Event Marshalls.

Listen and watch for directives of the Peak2Park volunteers (yellow and orange safety vests) and follow the guidance of Police and SES staff along event courses.

WHAT TO DO AFTER I REGISTER

Start Training!

Group training sessions are available to Peak2Park participants in the lead-up to the event. These sessions take place at Queens Park (Corner Godsall & Hume Streets) every Tuesday at 6am and 5:30pm. Updates are posted regularly to the Peak2Park Toowoomba FACEBOOK page.

Alternatively, you can follow the Peak2Park Training Program and start training at home and/or by following the routes for the 4km and 10km events.

Community, corporate or school groups are encouraged to wear uniforms or costumes that identify their groups. Peak2Park is a fun and family-friendly event, so get your friends and family together for a great morning out and help us raise much-needed funds for local charities!

You will need to keep your event bib and wear this on the day to ensure entry. On the back of your event bib, there is a section for an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure this is filled out before starting the event. It is the right of the event organisers to remove any person without a bib number from the course.

Follow us on Facebook @Peak2ParkToowoomba and Instagram @peak2parktoowoomba for updates and information in the lead up to the event.

AGE LIMITS

There is no age limit for either event. We are aware that many families will want to walk the full course together as part of a special day out.

Children who intend to participate in the 4km or 10km events must do so under the supervision of their parent or a guardian and should be entered and wearing a bib number. It is up to the parent or guardian to decide if their child is capable of completing and enjoying the longer course.

The parent/guardian is responsible for the health and safety of their child/children/subjects of guardianship competing in the 4km or 10km events at all times.

We encourage families to participate together - many intergenerational groups make Peak2Park an annual outing for their extended families.

BAG DROP

Is there a bag drop service?

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a storage service. Please arrange your own item storage as there are no facilities available.

TRANSPORT/PARKING/DROP OFF

Please be early to park in the grassed area at Picnic Point prior to the event. Follow directions of Police and SES volunteers for parking/drop off zone.

BIKES, DOGS, PRAMS

Can I bring my dog, bike or pram?

Sorry, but no dogs are allowed on course or at the Finishers Precinct (Assistance Dogs excepted).

Prams are permitted in both events, but must start at the rear of the field, take extreme care and be alert to other participants.

Bikes are not permitted on the course.

COURSE INFO

The courses are a mixture of walking / bike paths and closed roads.

ENTRIES

How do I enter?

You can enter online at any time up until midnight on Saturday 2 March 2024 via the registration portal.

What are the pricing periods?

‘Early Bird’ - entries close at midnight Saturday 10 February 2024

‘Regular’ - entries from 11 February to midnight Saturday 2 March.

FIRST AID

Is there first aid on the course?

First aid marshals will be available at the start / finish line, as well on course to assist if required.

LOCATION

Where is the event held?

Both events start at Picnic Point and conclude at Lake Annand.

MEDALS

Are there finishers medals?

No, Peak2Park is a community fun run and we do not issue finisher medals.

MERCHANDISE

Can I buy merch on the day?

Merchandise should be ordered from Optimise Health prior to the event. There will be limited merchandise available for purchase on the day, however, we cannot guarantee availability.

Please visit our Merchandise page for more details. (https://www.optimisehealth.com.au/contact/)

MUSIC

Can I wear my earphones / headphones / iPod / iPhone whilst running?

No: Not in the start / finish chutes whilst our marshals are providing directions and instructions.

Yes: Once you are out of the start / finish chutes and areas you can plug in the volume. We ask that you keep the volume at a reasonable level so that you can maintain awareness of other participants around you and still receive directions or instructions from our marshals. This is both for your safety and the enjoyment of all.

PRIZES / PRESENTATIONS

Peak2Park is a community fun run established to encourage participants at any point in their fitness journey to get out and move. We do not officially acknowledge 1st, 2nd and 3rd place however, they are mentioned in the media release.

PHOTOS

Official event photographs are available on our Facebook Gallery.

There will also be a photo wall at the finish line to capture the special day, too.

REFUNDS

What happens if I withdraw? Are there cancellation fees or are refunds available if I withdraw or cannot run?

No refunds are available.

RESULTS / TIME

What was my time or place? Where can I find my results?

We do not record the times for this event. There are two digital clocks at the finish line that you will need to check when you cross the finish line or record your progress on a smartwatch.

START PROCEDURES

We ask that faster runners self-seed towards the front of the event and those who are slower or intend to walk self-seed towards the back.

TOILETS

Where are the toilets located? Are there shower facilities after the event?

Toilets will be located at Picnic Point and at the Finishers Precinct at Lake Annand.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide shower facilities.

VOLUNTEER

We acknowledge and appreciate the many volunteers and volunteer groups who help make this event happen. We couldn’t do it without you.

WATER / AID STATIONS

Where are the drink stations along the route?

There is water freely available at Picnic Point and Lake Annand.

On course, there are two drink stations located on the course on Spring Street and Aberdeen Street.

WEATHER

What will the weather be like? What happens if it rains?

Toowoomba weather in autumn remains warm with averages between 15°c – 27°c. Rainfall is usually low. In the unlikely event of rain, all events will proceed.

If the weather is set to exceed 35°c, we may adjust the schedule of events for the day or reduce the duration of some events.