PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS - Start to Finish

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5KM EVENT - 1 LAP
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
8:30AM 5KM FEMALE RUNNERS ONLY (UNDER 6 MIN/KM)
8:34AM 5KM MALE & FEMALE RUNNERS (6 MIN+/KM)
8:35AM 5KM WALKERS
SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY, 2013
PALMS LAWN, ALBERT PARK LAKE
(BEHIND LAKESIDE STADIUM)
NEW EVENT
8:00AM 2KM PRINCESS RUN (KIDS EVENT)
10KM EVENT - 2 LAPS
9:00AM 10KM FEMALE RUNNERS ONLY (UNDER 6MIN/KM)
9:05AM 10KM MALE & FEMALE RUNNERS (6MIN+/KM)
9:08AM 10KM WALKERS
Congratulations! You have entered the 2013 Brazilian Butterfly
Queen of the Lake. The event commences at Palms Lawn,
Albert Park (behind the Lakeside Stadium at the northern end
of Albert Park Lake).
Please note the start times above, as well as the number of
laps for each event.
For your own safety, please ensure you eat and drink adequately prior
to and during the event.
Your family and friends can still enter:
• Online at www.starttofinish.com.au
(online entries close at 12:00 noon on Friday, 1 February)
• On day from 7:00am at the Entries marquee
n RACE NUMBERS
You can collect your race number at the Number Pick Up Marquee
from 7:00am. Anyone without a race number will not be permitted to
enter the event.
NOTE: RACE NUMBERS WILL NOT BE SENT IN THE MAIL.
n SKECHERS VISOR
The first 2,500 entrants will receive a free Skechers Visor. These will
be available for pick up with your race kit at the Entries Marquee.
n ON DAY ENTRIES
On day entries are accepted at the Entries marquee from 7:00am.
Cost: $46 adults, $26 children under 15 years, $40 concession (health
care cardholders and students). Mother-Daughter under 18 Challenge
$62 and Mother-Daughter over 18 Challenge $77,
2km Princess Run $13. NO REFUNDS.
n CHANGING YOUR DISTANCE
Please email info@starttofinish.com.au by 9:00am on Thursday, 7
February, prior to the race, with your name, date of birth and distance
you wish to change to. Alternatively, you can change your distance on
the morning of the event at the Entries Marquee from 7:00am.
n GETTING THERE:
CAR PARKING
Limited parking is available in the Lakeside Drive carpark off Aughtie
Drive, opposite the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC),
next to the Bob Jane Stadium.
Please note that parking restrictions and fees apply.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Tram number 96 from Spencer St: Disembark at the tram stop near
the corner of Ferrars St and Albert Rd. Tram number 112 from Spencer
St and Clarendon St: Disembark at the tram stop on Albert Rd.
Please allow plenty of time to travel to the site, due to the St
Kilda Festival coinciding on the same day.

PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
n COURSE
Participants will start at Palms Lawn at Albert Park Lake,
running in an anti-clockwise direction around Albert Park Lake –
1 lap for 5km event and 2 laps for 10km event.
Kilometre points will be clearly signed and a lead cyclist will
direct each event.
Please note: if you believe you have a chance of placing in the
top 10, make sure you start at the front of the first wave as
placegetters will be awarded based on gun time.
For your own safety, please ensure you eat and drink
adequately prior to the event. Please keep hydrated
before, during and after the event. Pushers and strollers
are allowed, but must remain at the back of the last
wave. For the safety of all, NO DOGS, ROLLERBLADES,
SCOOTERS OR BIKES ALLOWED.
n PARTICIPANT ETIQUETTE
• Please keep to the left if walking, or slower than other runners.
• If walking, please walk no more than two abreast, to allow
runners to pass.
• If wearing headphones, please keep sound levels to a minimum
to hear marshal instructions along the course. Please listen to
the start line briefing carefully for important information.
n WAVE STARTS
There will be three wave starts for each distance, based on
expected finish time, and coordinated at the start line on the
morning of the event.
n TIMING
Start to Finish uses the IPICO timing system. The timing chip
must be attached to your shoe using the twist ties provided in
the race . This device will be activated once you cross the start
line, and again when you cross the finish line. These shoe tags
will be collected after the completion of your event. Any timing
chip not returned will incur a $50 replacement cost following
the event.
n AEROBICS WARM UP
Join the aerobics warm up, held at the main stage at 8:15am for
the 5km event and 8:45am for the 10km event.
There will also be an aerobics warm up for the Princess Run
participants at the start line at 7:50am.
n NEW TO 2013: 2KM PRINCESS RUN
There will be a 2km Princess Run for kids aged 4-12 years old.
Cost: $12 online and $13 on day.
They are encouraged to dress up in a princess outfit (or
superheroes for boys).
Every participant will be awarded with a medal.
n CLOTHING
Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race
number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your
backpack or clothing bag (plastic bags are available if needed).
Do not leave any valuables in the clothing bags. We
cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
n DRINKS STATIONS
Drink stations will be located on course, at the finish area and
near Palms Lawn (for the 10km event only).
n FIRST AID
St John First Aid will be located at the finish line and a roving
bike crew will be on course. If you need medical attention on
the course, please advise a course marshal or drink station
attendant.
n TOILETS
Portable toilets will be available for all participants and
spectators close to Palms Lawn. Public toilets are also available
near the event site and around course.
n EVENT T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
Short sleeve cotton diamante Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the
Lake event T-Shirts are available for purchase online, and at the
event site for $30.
n PRODUCT GIVEAWAYS
Each participant will receive a bottle of Coles water, Emma &
Tom’s juice and a Slim Secrets health bar.
n SHOWBAG
Each participant will receive a Brazilian Butterfly showbag,
containing Shimmer Lotion, $10 voucher and a great range of
samples. Get yours at the finish line!
n FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Make sure you bring along a picnic blanket and grab a bite to
eat after your run/walk. Mocha Monkey will be providing hot and
cold food and beverages, available for purchase at the event site.
n ENTERTAINMENT
A DJ set will be playing at the main stage to get you motivated
for the race.
n PRESENTATIONS
Placegetter medals will be awarded to the first three female
participants of the 5km and 10km run events. The walk is a noncompetitive,
participant event with no prize for the first walker
across the line. To compensate, we reserve more spot prizes for
walker participants.

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PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
n RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES
Visit www.starttofinish.com.au for your results and to download
certificates from 6:00pm on Sunday, 10 February.
n EVENT PHOTOS
For post-event photos, please visit the Supersport Images
website from Tuesday, 12 February:
www.supersportimages.com
n CONTINGENCY
Start to Finish, in the interest of participant safety, reserves the
right to alter the course, start times and/or race format without
notice.
n ON DAY SPONSOR OFFERS:
BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY
A huge thank you goes out to our Naming Partner, Brazilian
Butterfly for their valued involvement again in 2013. Be sure to
make your way down to the Brazilian Butterfly marquee on-day
and be prepared to be BBJAZZLED. The crew there is applying
Swarovski Crystals which will look sensational.
MOVING COMFORT
Natasha from Moving Comfort will present her great range of
women’s running bras and accessories at the event.
It’s definitely worth making your way down to their marquee
and trying on one or two of their products.
EAT FIT FOOD
Special offer for Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake
participants – buy a 5 day cleanse and receive a 6th day free!
Visit the Eat Fit Food marquee to sample their delicious Bircher
Muesli with quinoa and fresh berries and their Health Bars.
Eat Fit Food will also be giving away a 5 day cleanse on day,
valued at $355. Make sure you put your details in the ipad for
a chance to win.
n OVARIAN CANCER AUSTRALIA - FUNDRAISING
This year, we are again encouraging all participants to sign up
and start fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Australia, through
Everyday Hero.
As a national not-for-profit organisation founded in 2001 by
people directly affected by ovarian cancer, this charity is the
country’s leading organisation for ovarian cancer awareness,
support, advocacy and research.
To start fundraising, go to www.everydayhero.com.au/
event/2013queenofthelake
n UPCOMING EVENTS
• SUNSET SERIES, PRESENTED BY BROOKS
RACE 2 - MELBOURNE ZOO
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
3.6km or 7.2km run/walk
• XOSIZE TRI SERIES, RACE 4 - SANDRINGHAM
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Kids, Mini & Sprint distances
• SUNSET SERIES, PRESENTED BY BROOKS
RACE 3 - PRINCES PARK, CARLTON
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
4km or 8km run/walk
• XOSIZE TRI SERIES, RACE 5 - BRIGHTON
WOMEN’S FEATURE EVENT
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Kids, Beginner, Mini & Sprint distances
SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT FOR BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY
QUEEN OF THE LAKE PARTICIPANTS.
PROMO CODE: “SCHOOLRACE”
FREE TRAINING CLINICS!
REFER TO www.starttofinish.com.au FOR FURTHER
DETAILS.
RUNNER’S WORLD
Visit the Runner’s World marquee on day! They’re offering
participants a 6 month subscription offer for $49.
SKECHERS
A big thank you to our footwear partner, Skechers for providing
the first 2,500 participants with a visor. They will be offering a
great special of $99 on selected footwear, so make sure you
check out their marquee. A Skechers fitness instructor will also
be conducting the warm down stretches from the main stage
after the 5km and 10km distances!
NAMING PARTNER
MAJOR PARTNER
EVENT PARTNERS

PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
Albert Road
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5
START
9
4
Albert
Park
Lake
Queens Road
1
6
Lakeside Drive
8
3
Aughtie Drive
5km event - one lap
10km event - two laps
2
7
Canterbury Road
2km Princess Run
5km & 10km first lap
10km ONLY second lap
1
Kilometre Marker
Finish Site
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First Aid
Water Station
Public Toilets