Welcome to the 10th edition of the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run. Our family-organised run is once again proud to showcase the spectacular Bellarine Peninsula. For those who haven’t experienced our event, you are sure to be excited by the community spirit across the course as you take in the panoramic view across the bay.
In this booklet, you should find all the relevant information to make your experience a success. Should you have any further questions please feel free to call Dion at 0408207196 or email info@bellarinesunsetrun.com
Thank you in advance for your support
TrailLove
Dion & Lib
OUR CHARITY PARTNER
2024 will see the event slightly restructured but the emphasis is again on providing an incentive for the kids to get out there and get active. There is no direct charity link with BCH due to some criteria that made it difficult for us to continue in the current event format and agreements. After 8 years and $36,000 + contributions by the event and our participants, our efforts have certainly been widely recognised and appreciated by BCH. Our commitment to the kids getting active continues by donating free entry to 12 & under in the Bully Buster 4 km for the first 4 months of registrations, it’s $10 from Jan 10 - Feb 10.
The McColl’s Transport Bully Buster 4 km is once again promoting the link between physical fitness and mental health, in particular, our youngest and most vulnerable, our kids. Since the inception of the 4 km, we have seen some 850 kids 12 & under participate free and less than $5 ($25,000 of $30 entries).
Why 4 km?
1 in 4 young Australians between the ages of 12 & 25 will live with a mental health issue, and of those only 1 in 4 will seek help. So if a 4 km walk can highlight these stats and make more of society aware that's a good thing.
The Bully Buster 4km will start from Bellarine Sunset Run HQ in front of the Portarlington Pier and will start immediately before the Active Feet Half Marathon. It will make its way in the opposite direction to the runs heading 2 km towards Point Richards along the Bellarine Coastal Trail passing the caravan park on the water’s edge before turning back at the miniature railway.
The terrain is a nice flat unsealed gravel trail suitable for strollers, children, and the elderly and on course we will have water hydration stations and course marshals to help make your walk more pleasurable.
If you need urgent support, please contact:
Headspace Geelong – Drysdale Site
Peninsula Drive, Drysdale 3222
Ph: 5253 0400
Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Headspace Geelong – Ocean Grove Site
78 Presidents Ave, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
Ph: 5253 0400
Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
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
Phone headspace on 5251 5088 and ask for an appointment
or
Talk to your school welfare staff they can make appointments for you.
OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
THANK YOU TO THE fbcc TEAM FOR 8 YEARS AS NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR
IS THIS YOUR NEXT EVENT LOCAL EVENT? IF NOT, WHY NOT?
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Deals from our partners and supporters
These deals will be emailed to ensure you get it directly.
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
PROFEET HALF MARATHON (21.1KM)
1 pm - 4:30 pm: Event Registration at Event HQ
4:30 pm: ProFeet Half Marathon walk start
5:00 pm: ProFeet Half Marathon (Head Start Wave) briefing at the start line 5 minutes prior
5:20 pm: ProFeet Half Marathon, briefing at the start 5 mins prior
5:55 pm: First ProFeet Half Marathon runner expected at St Leonards turnaround (35 mins)
6:35 pm: First ProFeet Half Marathon runner expected to finish at Portarlington (70 mins)
7:20 pm: Event Presentations at finish line area
9:30 pm: Event concludes, the last runner/walker should be in, if not we wait (NO CUTOFFS)
STEIGEN 10KM (10.5KM)
1 pm - 4:30 pm: 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: STEIGEN 10km race briefing at the start line
5:20 pm: STEIGEN 10km starts
5:55 pm: First STEIGEN 10km runner expected at Portarlington finish line (35 mins)
7:00 pm: Event Presentations at the finish line area
9:30 pm: Event concludes, The last walker/runner should be in, if not we wait (NO CUTOFFS)
MCCOLL’S TRANSPORT BULLY BUSTER 4KM (not timed event)
1 pm - 4:30 pm: Event Registration at Event HQ
5:05 pm: Bully Buster 4km briefing at the start line
5:10 pm: Bully Buster 4km starts
5:25 pm: First Bully Buster 4km runner expected at the finish line (likely to be a kid running)
7:00 pm: Event concludes, the last walker should be in, if not we wait (NO CUTOFFS)
EVENT PARKING
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 Port Pier car park on Harding St closed to event and we ask you not to park on the main street (Newcombe).
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.
Race Bib Pick Up
You can still pick up friends and family bibs.
Friday, Feb 7th
3 pm - 7 pm
1251/1269 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington VIC 3222
(Entry opposite Adventure Park on Swan Rd)
Saturday, Feb 8th
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Portarlington Event HQ
1 Pier St Portarlington
(Opposite the pier)
BUSES TO STEIGEN 10KM START (included in entry fee)
Transportation to 10.5km starts with the 10.5km event being a point-to-point event we have arranged buses to pick participants up from 1 Pier St, Portarlington (start / finish area). Buses will be leaving @ 4:15 pm and 4:45 pm, the buses must be fully loaded and leaving at these times so PLEASE arrive 30 minutes early to assist in a smooth transition. If you are local and able to be dropped off, we would 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.
Aid Stations
PLEASE NOTE THE BELLARINE SUNSET RUN WILL NOT PROVIDE DISPOSABLE CUPS ON COURSE, COMPETITORS ARE TO USE THEIR OWN HYDRATION CARRYING VESSELS OR FOLDABLE CUPS THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE DAY FOR AID STATION FILLING. ($3 EACH or 2 FOR $5)
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 Finish
4km 2km
Each aid station will have water, tailwind electrolytes, watermelon, bananas, and lollies. Water is also available in 3-holiday parks with hundreds of taps on the course.
The finish line will also contain a Barwon Water trailer, tailwind electrolytes, watermelon, and bananas.
First Aid
Endurance Medical Services will be on hand to assist the event with a professional crew with 1 stationed at the finish, 1 walking the 4km, 1 tail walking the 21 /10km and 1 on MTB getting up and down the 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.
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
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
On day registrations
First Aid – Endurance Medical Services
Toilets
Music / MC
Merchandise sales
Active Feet marquee
Mizuno marquee
Steigen athletic apparel (socks)
Tomato Timing
Cold & Conscious ice baths (Book an ice bath recovery) $15 for 5 mins
Beach recovery
ONLY 2 FOOD VENDOR VANS WERE ORGANISED AS THE MAIN ST IS 200M AWAY FROM THE EVENT HQ WITH LOCAL EATERIES.
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ON WHERE TO EAT.
Tasty Taters 2 - is a spiral potato, lightly battered then deep fried. Seasonings are then added for that extra flavour.
Flying Brick Cider Marquee – Flying Brick Cider cans $10.00
Runners who have pre purchased a cider will have a sticker on your bib
LOCATED AT HEAD OUR EVENT HQ
Pier St Cafe– Located only metres 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’s also great lunch and breakfast options available in this list.
Where to eat in Portarlington and St Leonards?
6 Pier St
(03) 5259 1080
8am-Late
76 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 2260
11am-Late
Meals 12-2, 5-LATE
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
496 The Esplanade, St Leonards VIC 3223
(03) 5257 1408
1A Harding St
(03) 5259 1999
8am-4pm
www.cafeindulge.com.au
48 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 2274
7am-5pm
56 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 2986
11am-8pm
62 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 1980
5:30pm-10pm
68 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 3333
11am-9pm
70 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 3166
12pm-10pm
98 Newcombe St
(03) 5259 1579
5pm-Late
Closes 10pm
Portarlington Food Park
9 Brown St, Portarlington VIC 3223
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Refund Policy
Our refund policy lasts until midnight 31/1/2025 where up until this date the withdrawn competitor will be refunded the entry fee minus the $15 administration fee. If you withdraw past this date, unfortunately, we cannot refund you.
To be eligible for a refund, you must notify the Race Director in writing via info@bellarinesunsetrun.com or the Contact Us tab on our website www.bellarinesunsetrun.com.
Withdrawal Policy
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 the heartache of officials searching the course for non-finishers when they are already back having a cider. Failure to notify may jeopardise your future entry into the event.
Privacy Policy
WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you register for our event, as part of the buying process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address, and email address.
We may send you emails about our other event-related topics & updates.
You may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at any time, by contacting us at info@bellarinesunsetrun.com
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to: access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our office at info@bellarinesunsetrun.com
Cancellation Policy
Weather Cancellation
Our participants’ safety is the most important thing and if any of the threatening weather conditions listed below are present the day of the event, the event may be delayed or canceled. There is an opportunity to schedule for the following morning if required, this would see the least impact on accommodation and travel arrangements.
Threatening Weather Conditions
Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run will be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist:
Extreme Heat, Thunderstorm/Electrical Storm, “Heavy” Rain, and other major weather conditions.
Start of the Race / Cancellation of the Event
The start of the event will be delayed if any of the above mentioned conditions exist. The event will then be canceled if any of the weather conditions persist: Extreme Heat or Thunderstorm/Electrical Storm.
Authority to Cancel the Event
The Race Director, in accordance with the Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee and the local law enforcement, has the authority to cancel the event. If threatening weather conditions force the cancellation of the event, no refunds can be provided, since funds were already spent in preparation for race day and the event will be rescheduled.
BACKUP DATE the morning of
Sunday FEBRUARY 7th 2025.
Copy of Waiver
I know that running [volunteering for] a trail race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by completing and paying my registration, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them.
I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic, and the conditions of the road including boat ramps and carparks, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles and animals are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Bellarine Sunset Run, the City of Greater Geelong, and the Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.
I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
