2021 Runner Information Booklet

If you are in need of urgent support, please contact:

• Barwon Health Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services: 24 hr 1300 094 187

• Emergency Services (Police,Fire, Ambulance): 000  

• Lifeline: 13 11 14        

• Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800     

• Mensline: 1300 789 978

• Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467

BULLY BUSTER 4 KM CANCELLED

OUR CHARITY PARTNER

Bellarine Community Health Youth Services (BCH)

The FLYING BRICK BELLARINE SUNSET RUN has chosen to support BCH by raising awareness to families and youths of the services available on the Bellarine Peninsula. On the day of the event and at registration there will also be opportunities for people to contribute to the fundraising.

There's no bigger supporter and partner of Events, Clubs, Associations, and Schools across not just the Bellarine but Victoria. The Bully Buster 4km presented by Portarlington & Drysdale Community Bank branches might not be going ahead but their support for us is. Thanks to Chris and the team, we can't wait to see the Tribe Media guys out on course again.

TrailLove Events and the Bellarine Sunset Run Family love the way this bank still knows the human side of walking into a bank and being greeted with a friendly team member.

FACE MASKS

The Bellarine Sunset Run will require all participants to wear a face mask when staging for the start of both the Active Feet Half Marathon and Port Phillip Ferries 10km. Our starting areas are tight and a 1.5m physical distance is unable to be achieved, once the event has been officially started participants will need to wear their face mask for the first 200m. At this point, you can remove your face mask and carry it for the remainder of your event to the Portarlington finish line.

We have deemed this necessary to reduce the risks of any transmissions associated with large groups of people unable to physically distance. Our timing system will have a start and finish mat to record your time, if you feel uncomfortable or anxious starting in close proximity to others you can wait and start your run after everyone else, an accurate time will still be recorded and official. The Active Feet Half Marathon has alternate start times for walkers and shufflers if that suits, to qualify for podiums you will need to be in the main start wave.

All participants traveling to the start of the Port Phillip Ferries 10km by bus will need to wear their mask on the bus.

As per Victoria’s COVIDsafe Summer Restrictions

• You must always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason not to.

• It is strongly recommended you wear one whenever you cannot keep 1.5 metres distance from others.

RACE BIB PICK UP

Friday 19th March 2021

FLYING BRICK CIDER CO

3.00 pm – 7.00 pm

EVENT DAY SCHEDULES

12:30pm - 4:30pm: Event Registration at Event HQ

4:00 pm First buses arrive for loading

4:15 pm First buses leave for St Leonards

4:45 pm Second buses leave for St Leonards

5:15 pm: Port Phillip Ferries 10km race briefing at the start line

5:20 pm: Port Phillip Ferries 10km starts

5:55 pm: First Port Phillip Ferries 10km runner expected at Portarlington finish line (35 mins)

7:00 pm: Event Presentations at finish line area (TBC)

9:30pm: Event concludes, last walker / runner should be in, if not we wait (NO CUTOFFS)

12:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Event Registration at Event HQ

4:50 pm: Active Feet Half Marathon walk start (recommended to enjoy being in front of the runners)

5:00 pm: Active Feet Half Marathon (Head Start Wave) briefing at the start line 5 mins prior

5:20 pm: Active Feet Half Marathon, briefing at the start 5 mins prior

5:55 pm: First Active Feet Half Marathon runner expected at St Leonards turnaround (35 mins)

6:35 pm: First Active Feet Half Marathon runner expected to finish at Portarlington (70 mins)

7:20 pm: Event Presentations at finish line area (TBC)

9:30 pm: Event concludes, last runner should be in, if not we wait (NO CUTOFFS)

EVENT PARKING

ST LEONARDS

For those leaving their cars at St Leonards please be aware there is no bus return after the event*

On-street parking is available on The Esplanade, Harvey Rd, and Bluff Rd, parking will be limited in the pier car park.  PLEASE PARK SAFE & LEGAL.

PORTARLINGTON

Primarily on the foreshore near the Portarlington Bowls Club Lot 19A Harding St, Portarlington. Parking is also available on the Esplanade and Pier St but we will have the Pier St Cafe car park on Harding St closed to event and we ask you not to park on the main street (Newcombe).

BUSES TO PORT PHILLIP FERRIES 10KM START LINE

With the 10.5km event being a point to point we have arranged buses to pick participants up from 6 Pier St, Portarlington (start/finish area). Buses will be leaving @ 4:15 pm and 4:45 pm, it is imperative the buses are fully loaded and leaving at these times so PLEASE arrive 30 mins early to assist in a smooth transition. If you are local and able to be dropped off, we would really appreciate this as we are sure to get some people who forget to book. To book your bus time you can email info@bellarinesunsetrun.com and we can add your preference OR click the below button to edit your registration. PLEASE NOTE 2021 IS $7, NO BUS TICKET NO RIDE

AID STATIONS

PLEASE NOTE THE BELLARINE SUNSET RUN WILL NOT PROVIDE DISPOSABLE CUPS ON COURSE, COMPETITORS ARE TO USE OWN HYDRATION CARRYING VESSELS OR FOLDABLE CUPS THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE DAY FOR AID STATION FILLING. ($4 EACH OR 3 FOR $10)

Aid station locations are no more than 3.7km apart @;

21km                       3.5km                      7km                   10.6km             14.4km             18.1km            

10km                       3.7km                      7.3km                     

4km                        2km

Each aid station will have water and Tailwind electrolytes. Portarlington and St Leonards will have additional watermelon, bananas, apples, and lollies. Water is also available in 3-holiday parks with hundreds of taps on course.

First Aid & Medical Response

Endurance Medical Services will be on hand to assist the event with a professional crew with 2 stationed at the finish, 1 tail walking the 21 /10km and 1 on MTB getting up and down course we have you covered. Phone communication will be on-hand in case of an emergency and contact numbers located on the backside of your race bib. 

On Day Withdrawals

If a competitor withdraws from the event, they must advise the course officials of their withdrawal immediately. This will allow us to see you are safe and can direct you to appropriate assistance if required.

It will also save time and heartache of officials searching the course for non-finishers when they are already back having a cider. Failure to notify may jeopardise your entry to next year’s event. We will be searching for you!!!

Key Contacts

All key contacts will be listed on the reverse side of your race bib including emergency services.

PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS ON THE BACK OF YOUR BIB.

 Shared Trail & Public Spaces

We are using a shared public trail that transcends through car parks, boat ramps and caravan parks, in the interest of everyone's safety please use caution through these spaces and remember vehicles have right of way. KEEP LEFT when oncoming runners are present.

 Course Markings (If you get lost, best you quit running)

The course will be lightly marked for large sections with orange flags sticking out of the ground approx 300mm, the markings will increase through caravan parks to assist navigation. Signage will also be present at public access crossings such as boat ramps. Course marshals will assist in key areas also most likely wearing a pirate costume or pink hi vis.

 Finish Area / Event HQ

• Bib pickup marquee                                         

• Baggage storage marquee                   

• First Aid – Endurance Medical Services                              

• Toilets                                                 

• Music / MC

• Merchandise sales

• Active Feet / Pro Feet Podiatry experts 

• Steigen athletic apparel (socks)

• Tomato Timing                    

• Bellarine Sports Medicine Centre (No massages, thank Covid-19)

Baggage Storage Marquee

For those starting at Portarlington either running the half marathon or catching a bus to the start of the 10km we will have a baggage marquee located near bib pickup. We will have tags available for you to write the name you have on your race bib so we can identify you when you come back.

FOOD VENDORS ONSITE

ONLY 3 FOOD VENDOR VANS AS PORTS MAIN ST IS 200M AWAY FROM EVENT HQ WITH LOCAL EATERIES, DETAILS IN WHERE TO EAT.

FLYING BRICK CIDER CO

Flying Brick Cider or Jack Rabbit Wine ON DAY PRICE $8.00.

Those who pre purchased their cider will have their bibs specially marked to collect their $5 cider.

Dolly's Sister Vegan Cuisine & Clean Eating

IT’S BACK IN OUR REGION

After originating in the Geelong, Surf Coast, and Bellarine Regions the Dolly Bus is back just for us. The Dolly Bus is Australia's first fully vegan mobile food van. Steve & Lisa sold up in 2020 which has seen Alex continue the experience for passionate vegans who believe that food should be kind, compassionate, sustainable, healthy, and incredibly tasty. The Dolly Bus serves delicious cooked meals and also amazing raw living dishes.

https://dollybus.com.au/

TASTY TATERS TWO

- is a spiral potato, lightly battered then deep-fried. Seasonings are then added for that extra flavour.

Pier St Cafe

Located only meters from our finish line Coffee and refreshments available if cider and wine aren’t your preference. A wonderful menu is also available to dine from (CLICK HERE)

WHERE TO EAT???

These businesses are aware of the event. Our suggestion would be if not dining in then to call it up from the finish / Event HQ and walk 200-300m up to Newcombe St and bring it back down to the foreshore. There are also great lunch and breakfast options available on this list.

Where to eat in Portarlington and St Leonards?

Pier St Cafe

6 Pier St

(03) 5259 1080

8 am -Late

Edina Cafe

1A Harding St

(03) 5259 1999

8 am-4 pm 

www.cafeindulge.com.au

Saints & Sailors (live music)

36 Newcombe St

0458 973 705

12 pm-12 am

Portarlington Bakehouse

48 Newcombe St

(03) 5259 2274

7 am-5 pm

Boatmans Fish & Chips

56 Newcombe St

(03) 5259 2986

11am-8pm

Tandoori Mahal

62 Newcombe St

(03) 5259 1980

5:30pm-10pm

Not useless information

There is only 1 petrol station for Portarlington, Indented Head and St Leonards. The Drysdale independent MORTIMERS is always the cheapest, it will be on your right on the way to Portarlington and St Leonards

Bendigo Bank has an ATM machine in Newcombe St