Frequently Asked Questions

Questions (answers below):

1. How can I enter?
2. How can I make changes to my entry?
3. What time does the event start?
4. How do I pay?
5. What if I don’t make it? Can I have a refund?
6. I want to enter as a team what do I do?
7. Can I enter on race morning?
8. Will there be water stations?
9. Will there be toilets?
10. Can I bring a pram along to the walk/run event and participate?
11. How fit do I have to be?
12. Are pets allowed?
13. How will I know what time I ran/walked?
14. Who does the money go to?
15. Who is running the event?
16.  Can I make a donation to the appeal on the day?
17. I can’t don’t want to run/walk, how else can I help?
18. What are the age restrictions?

 

Answers:

1. How can I enter?

You can enter by filling in the entry form either electronically or in person.

• Mail to XOSIZE, PO Box 571 Bentleigh East, 3156. Postal entries close 7th March 2008.
  Cheques to be made payable to Wyndham Rotary club.
• Online http://wyndhamfunrun.org/ closes 13th March.
• In Person – Hoppers Crossing – Baden Powell College (Derrimut Heath campus) Sycamore Street, Hoppers Crossing.
• Werribee – Werribee Accounting, 38 Duncans Rd, Werribee, 3030.
• Fax – Fax your registration form and credit card details to XOSIZE, Health and fitness solutions, 03 9576 7218.

 

2. How can I make changes to my entry? 

Email entries@wyndhamfunrun.org or fax your changes to XOSIZE, 03 9576 7218.

3. What time does the event start? 

You will need to pick up your registration details at least 3/4 hour before the first race at 9:00am. Parking may be tight so please allow extra time.
The 8 km race will commence first followed by the 3km event.

4. How do I pay? 

See entry details above, credit card is the preferred option online and by fax. Postal entries can be either credit card or cheque. Cash is only accepted at Baden Powell college or Werribee accounting before. On the day only cash payment will be accepted.

5. What if I don’t make it? Can I have a refund?

Under the terms and conditions of the event there will be no refunds. Please consider this as a donation the Good Friday Appeal.

6. I want to enter as a team what do I do?

You can enter as a team of 4 people only. Fill in your details and the team name in the Organisation challenge part of the entry form. Please attach the other team members’ forms to yours. Please note you can only enter as an individual or as a part of a team.
Alternatively you can enter as a team direct online.

7. Can I enter on race morning?

Yes, it will be possible to enter on the day. However the entry fees will be as per the late entry schedule. Payment can only be made by cash and entry must be completed at least an hour before your race.

8. Will there be water stations?

Yes there will be water stations around the course as well as at the Start/Finish line.

9. Will there be toilets?

Yes, there is a toilet block and there will also be portable toilets available.

10. Can I bring a pram along to the walk/run event and participate?

Yes, it is possible to bring a pram. However you will be directed by the race director to start at a particular part of the field. Please be also aware that the path is narrow with uneven edges in places so care must be taken around the course.

11. How fit do I have to be?

If you haven’t exercised for a while you should see your doctor before undertaking training for the event. If you can walk at a moderate pace for at least half an hour you should be able to complete the 3km event quite comfortably at walking pace. To run the event you will need to have trained for some period prior. Please see our training program in the website or your training advisor.

12. Are Pets allowed?

Yes, dogs will be allowed as long as they are on a leash. Pet owners will not be allowed to start at the front of the field and will be encouraged to run their pets off the path.

13. How will I know what time I ran/walked?

We will have an electronic timing system which will allow you to track your time. We will also publish the results in the local paper and the website.

14. Who does the money go to?

All proceeds after expenses will be going to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. You will also be able to make a donation on the day.

15. Who is running the event?

The event is being organised by the Rotary club of Wyndham. The event management is carried out by XOSIZE , Health and Fitness Solutions. 0409 519 114.

16. Can I make a donation to the appeal on the day?

There will be donation tins at the race on the day. Alternately you can give a donation at the registration tent after the sign in period.

17. I can’t / don’t want to run/walk, how else can I help?

We are very eager to have people volunteer in a number of roles on the day. Please contact enquiries@wyndhamfunrun.org or XOSIZE 0419 519 114.

18. What are the age restrictions?

There are no age restrictions but you will need to have a certain level of fitness. It is suggested that between 7-75 is a reasonable age limit.