MORNINGTON RUNNING FESTIVAL

Event Details

RACE DATE

Sunday 4 May 2025

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RACE DISTANCES AND START TIMES

All Distances will Start/Finish from Mornington Park

Jetty Road 21.1km Fun Run- 7.10am (Rego Close 6:45am)
Your Dentistree Mornington 10km Fun Run 7:35am (Rego Close 7:15am)
Active Feet 5km Fun Run- 7:50am (Rego Close 7:30am)
Zambrero 1km (under 10 only) 10.15am (approx) (Rego Close 9:45am)
​Presentations 10.30am (approx)

Registrations Open 5:45am on Sunday 28/4

Please note : The kids race is not timed and parents can run along side if they think they are to young. You wont need to buy second entry

MEDALS

Every finisher receives a medal + FREE DONUT  + more!!

START AND FINISH LINE

Start and Finish Line will all be located at Mornington Park,  Schnapper Point Mornington. Warm up and Race briefing will commence 10mins prior to starting time for each event near the start line

MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE

21.1km Half Marathon - 15 years or older on race day
10km Fun Run/Walk - 8 years or older on raceday
Active Feet 5km Fun Run/walk - No minimum ages
Zambrero 1km Kids run - maximum age 10years (We encourage Dads/Mums to Run with Kids)​

ONLINE ENTRIES,LATE ENTRIES AND ON DAY ENTRIES

Saturday 3 May 2025 12pm-5pm (Mornington Park)
Sunday  4 May 2025 (30 mins before each race start time)

​COURSE

The course is held on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, along the esplanade from mornington heading towards Mount Martha. The Esplanade has only half of the road closed for the event being the beachside to all traffic, whilst maintaining traffic flow on the other side of road at speed of 40km per hour. No dogs, bikes, scooters or rollerblades are allowed on course for safety reasons.

Click here for course maps

Cut off time - No Cut off time for 5km and 10km unless you take longer than 3 hours. Half Marathon we allow 3 hours is cut off is we need to open roads. Although if you are within 3km of finish and time ticks over 3 hours we will allow you to complete event but you might be moved to finish on path along course. 

BIB COLLECTION + BIBS MAIL TO YOU + MERCHANDISE

Each competitor will be given a timing device built within their race bib which will record their time on the day. 
Bibs/race numbers will be required to be picked up between the following times:
Saturday 3 May 2025 12pm-5pm (@ Mornington Park)
Sunday  4 May 2025 (30 mins before each race start time)

Competitors can also collect friends/family race bib. Please ensure you know the name, age category and race distance of the participant you are picking up for. 

If you paid for BIB postage all bibs were sent out on the mid April (Date TBC and you will be advised once processed)

If you are unsure if you have selected to have your bib mailed to you you can check via https://myevents.active.com/ and log in via email addresses you used to enter

Please note: Merchandise purchased during registration process does not get mailed out and must be collected on race weekend from Registration Tent 

WAVE STARTS and GUN TIME/CHIP TIME

Wave Starts and Gun Time/Chip Time

Due to the record number of entrants we have this year we will be looking at using 2-3 wave starts for all events to ease congestion at the start. This will be self managed and was ask Faster runners to go in the earlier waves and slower runner /walkers to go in the later waves.

Your personal timing chip which will be located on the back of your Race Bib and will be activated once you cross the start line, and your finishing time will be recorded as you cross the finish line. So there is no need to rush to get started as your overall time excludes how long it takes you to cross the start line after the gun goes.

Half Marathon Waves
Wave 1. For Athletes that can run under 1:25
Wave 2. For Athletes that can run a time between 1:26 and 1:50
Wave 3. For Athletes that generally run a time greater than 1:50

10km and 5km Waves
Wave 1. For Athletes that can run under 5min km
Wave 2. For Athletes that can run 6-7min avg pace per km
Wave 3. All other athletes

1km Kids Race
Wave 1. 8+ years old
Wave 2 7and under

WITHDRAWS/CHANGES TO YOUR ENTRY

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The time frames noted are determined from the day of the Event in question.

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Request for an Event Refund can be provided, as per the following:

• Firstly, I’d like to remind you that during registration, there was an option to purchase insurance through Active.com, which allows participants to claim a 100% refund for changes in circumstances. If you selected this option, I encourage you to start the claims process through Active.com, as it is the most efficient way to recover your entry fee.Up to 8 weeks prior to the event, 75% of the entry fee will be refundable
• between 4 weeks and 8 weeks prior to the event, 50% of the entry fee will be refundable
• Between 1 and 4 weeks prior to the event, 25% of the entry fee will be refundable
• between 0 and 7 days prior to the event, no entry fee is refundable.
• NO REFUNDS will be available after the last time period under ANY circumstance

In the situation where an event is postponed and your entry is moved to the new date, the refund window for your entry will remain as it was at the announcement of the event date change.

Request for an Event Transfer can be provided, as per the following

• Can take place up until 7 days before the date of the Event
• Transfer to the 2026 Mornington Running Festival, 2025 Peninsula Running Festival or the 2025 Frankston Running Festival
• Can be transferred to an event of greater or lesser value, which will require a payment to pay the outstanding balance between the two, if greater value. If you transfer to an event of lesser value, no refund or credit of the difference in price between the two is given.
• A transfer will cost a $10 administration fee.
• BUT you cannot transfer into an Event that has already reached capacity
• Please note that a transferred entry cannot be refunded in any manner after the original event has passed.  It however can be transferred again once, within that season ONLY.

Change of Distance 

• If you wish to transfer to a shorter distance event at the same festival, no refund or credit for the difference in price between the two distances will be given
  
• if wish to upgrade to a longer distance then you will need to pay the price difference if applicable
• if you already recived your BIB you will need to come to the registration tent on race weekend and exchange for new one
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There is NO TRANSFER between athletes

How to organise a REFUND, TRANSFER or to UPDATE your details

Click on https://myevents.active.com/EventPeople and you will see all the events you are registered for through ACTIVE.com platform and make changes here. 

If you are looking for a refund please email info@eventpeople.com.au with your details and we can process it from head office only.

Please note : If your BIB has already been sent out and you are changing distances you will need to come to our registration tent on race weekend (times above) to get a new bib

AWARDS, PRIZEMONEY & SPOT PRIZES

1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishes, male and female, in each category will receive a trophy/medal. Results for Age groups will be based on NET times

5km -  U15; U18; 18-34; 35-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+
10km -  U15; U18; 18-34; 35-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+
21km  - U18; 18-34; 35-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Kids Race - No Awards. Each child will receive a medal and spot prizes available

PRIZEMONEY

Half Marathon
                       Male           Female
1st Prize    $  500.00   $  500.00
New Course Record    $  500.00  
10km Fun Run
                     Male           Female
1st Prize  $  250.00  $  250.00
New Course Record  $  200.00 
5km  Fun Run
                     Male           Female
1st Prize  $  150.00  $  150.00
New Course Record  $  150.00  

Important Notice: Prize Money Eligibility
🔹 Results for prize money will be determined based on Gun Times.
🔹 Athletes are required to attend the presentation ceremony for their specific event on the day to be eligible for prize payouts.
💰 Prize money will be processed and paid approximately 7 days after the event, provided all eligibility requirements are met.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating your achievements at the ceremony!

BIKE PARKING

Bike parking will be available at the event site. It’s a great way to warm up! Please bring your own lock.

PARKING

There is plenty of parking in around Main st Mornington (3000 spots)

TOILETS

Public toilet blocks and portable toilets will be located at the event site at Mornington Park. There are also public toilet blocks on the course, which will be sign posted. ​FIRST AID St John First Aid will be located at the finish line, and on the course. If you require first aid assistance on the course, please notify a drink station attendant, course marshal or a course bike rider who will be able to radio for help. St John bike crews will also be roaming the course.

CLOTHING BAG AREA

A Clothing bag drop area will be located in the event site for storage of your clothing during the run/ walk. Please do not place any valuables in the clothing bags, as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.

DRINKS ON COURSE

Water and Sports Drink (32GI) will be on course approximately every 2.5km and at the finish line. Refreshments will also be supplied at the finish line for all competitors. ​

COURSE CONTINGENCY

Event People reserves the right to alter the course, start time and/or race format without notice because of circumstances outside the control of the organiser and under the direction of sponsors, councils, police or other organisations that are associated with the event.

TIMING and RESULTS

Each competitor will be given a disposable timing device built within their race bib which will record their time on the day. Ensure you cross finish line timing mats to record your race time. Results will be posted here. ​

VOLUNTEERS

No event can be run without volunteers. It's a fantastic feeling putting back into events so as others can enjoy the day! We guarantee a fun day out, so come and share the love and join us ! CLICK HERE for more details ​

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RUN RULES & PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS

• All competitors must wear a race bib number and must be clearly visible at all times.
• Participants must only discard any litter including bottles, cups or rubbish at designated aid stations.
• Non-participant runners or cyclists are not allowed on the course. This may include supporters, coaches, athletes who have withdrawn or been disqualified.
• No dogs, bikes, prams, scooters or rollerblades are allowed on course for safety reasons
• Participants found not to have completed the entire Run course may be disqualified.
• It is expected that all participants run a fair race taking into consideration those other participants around them.
• If a participant decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the participant to report to the drop out clerk at the information tent near the finish line and have their details recorded. It is essential that race officials know where participants are on the course at all times.