The Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane Day 2017 Go-To Guide
Bridge to Brisbane Day 2017 is less than a week away… yes, you heard correctly – in five days you will be waking up to make your way to the start line of Brisbane’s biggest community event.
Preparing for the day doesn’t have to be a stressful experience, so we’ve prepared this go-to guide for all Bridge to Brisbane Day 2017 participants, to ensure you’re well and truly equipped for everything the day has in store.
PRE-RACE
RACE PACK
If you missed the mailing cut-off date, or opted to pick up your pack yourself, you will need to collect your pack from the Race Office at South Bank Piazza.
The Race Office will be open at South Bank Piazza during the below times for Race Pack collection:
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 24 August, 2017 | 8:00am – 6:30pm |
| Friday 25 August, 2017 | 8:00 – 6:00pm |
| Saturday 26 August, 2017 | 8:00am – 2:00pm |
Your Race Pack includes your race number and official event t-shirt. Your race number is your official ticket to free transport on the morning, race entry access and access to the huge range of specials on Bib-ileges offers at South Bank after the race.
Don’t forget to bring a copy of your official Entry Certificate! You can collect race packs for your friends too – but you will need a copy of their Entry Certificate to do this.
If you are part of a team, your team manager will have had your race kit posted to them already, or they will collect it on your behalf prior to the race.
GETTING TO THE START LINE
There will be a number of road closures and changes to traffic conditions throughout inner Brisbane on the morning of Sunday, August 27. A map of all road closures is available here.
We recommend you take advantage of the free public transport options on race day to save you both money and stress! Simply show your official race bib and enjoy free travel until 3pm. Bus and train times can be found here, but please note that ferries are not free on race day.
If you decide to drive, our friends at the go via network are waiving tolls on the Go Between Bridge and Clem 7 Tunnel on race day from 2am – 1pm.
THE RACE
START TIMES/LOCATIONS
| 6:00am | 10km Blue & Red Elite Wheelies and Runners Start | Wickham Terrace, Access via Roma Street Parklands Boulevard |
| 6:20am | 10km Green Runners Start | Wickham Terrace, Access via Roma Street Parklands Boulevard |
| 6:55am | 10km Yellow Joggers Start | Albert Street, next to Roma Street Parklands |
| 7:10am | 10km Grey Walkers Start | Albert Street, next to Roma Street Parklands |
| 9:20am | 5km Event Start – Elite Purple to start first | Captain Burke Park, Kangaroo Point |
COURSE DETAILS
The 10km course starts at the top of the Roma Street Parklands, on College Road, Spring Hill.
- Bridges crossed: Go Between Bridge, Victoria Bridge and Story Bridge
- Water Stations: 10km start line, Cultural Centre Tunnel, Marriott Hotel, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point & Finish Line.
- Toilets: 10km start line, Kurilpa Park, Ivory Street, Martin Street, Finish Village.
The 5km course starts at Captain Burke Park, at the end of Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
- Bridges crossed: Story Bridge (twice)
- Water Stations: 5km Start line, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point and Finish Line.
- Toilets: 5km Start Line, Martin Street and the Finish Village.
Look out for our volunteer pace setters as you go! They’ll be completing the race holding a coloured balloon related to their running time. They’re there to motivate you to beat your personal best time on race day.
Remember to stay hydrated throughout the race by stopping at our water stations. It might also be a chilly morning, so we encourage you to bring a jumper that you don’t mind leaving behind and we will collect them to donate to charity on your behalf.
POST-RACE
Race times for Bridge to Brisbane Day 2017 will be posted as soon as possible after the race at couriermail.com.au, so keep your eyes peeled! Our Facebook page will post the link to these as soon as they are available.
The feeling of finishing the race is a fantastic reward in itself, but for those of you with a competitive streak, there are a number of prizes available on the day! As well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the 5km and 10km events, there are also prizes up for grabs for best dressed, highest fundraisers, and more.
FINISH VILLAGE
The fun doesn’t stop when you cross the Finish Line on race day – organise for your friends and family to meet you in the South Bank Parklands and enjoy a beautiful day in our Finish Village. You couldn’t ask for a more stunning backdrop than our beautiful CBD just across the river, as well exploring South Bank and the Parkland surrounds.
There’s nothing better than a big brekky after your race, especially when it’s free! The Courier-Mail have a special offer for Bridge to Brisbane Day 2017 participants who take advantage of their exclusive subscription for just $1 for the first 28 days – you’ll receive a complimentary breakfast for you and a friend in the exclusive Sunday Mail marquee.
BIB-ILEGES
Just like last year, we’ve teamed up with a bunch of your favourite South Bank retailers to offer special deals to all race day participants.
Show your race bib and receive discounted food and drinks, freebies, and more as part of our Bib-ileges program! The full list of Bib-ileges can be found here.
There you have it – the ultimate guide to Bridge to Brisbane Day 2017!
Have we missed anything? Let us know in the comments below, or send us a message on Facebook. Otherwise, we’ll see you at the start line on August 27!
Share your race day snaps with us by using the hashtags #Bridge2Brisbane and #BestTimeBNE!
