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Safety Tips

  • Do not compete if you have been sick or have had a viral infection in the two weeks prior to race day.
  • No pets, bicycles, scooters, hand cycles, skateboards, roller blades or drones are permitted.
  • Include emergency contact details on the back of your race bib, this will ensure event organisers can get in contact with your emergency contact if necessary.
  • All participants must be wearing the correct race number to ensure that we have the correct medical and emergency details if an incident were to occur.
  • Please refrain from using portable music devices. The use of iPods and other music players while participating have inherent risks and as their use is discouraged.
  • As is the nature of road-based events, there are potential trip hazards along the course. Please ensue to watch your step and remain within the allocated road space
  • Do note leave bags unattended at the event, for security reasons they may be disposed of by staff and/or police

Safety Info

Medical Locations

First aid stations are located at the start and finish as well as along the course, with teams located at the drink stations and roaming bike teams. They will provide immediate assistance and if further assistance is required, such as transportation to a hospital. Please note that these costs are incurred by the patient.

Incidents and Hazards

Should you injure yourself while at the event please report this as soon as possible to event personnel which includes security guards, course marshals or event organisers; alternatively, you can contact the event information line 1300 761 384.

If you see any potential hazards at the start, finish or on course or any bags or suspicious packages that are left unattended, please notify event organisers as soon as possible.

Lost Children

If your child has become lost please report your child’s details to event organisers where appropriate action will be taken to ascertain your child’s whereabouts.

If you have found a child that appears lost and/or distressed, please notify event organisers immediately. Event organisers are located at the security shed, Information, the course or around the start and finish lines. At the finish there is a dedicated lost children tent located in the event village.

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Important Medical & Health Information

 

- Your safety is our primary concern. The medical team will be staffing the medical facilities at the start and finish area. Medical resources will also be available while you are out on course at each drink station, along with roaming bike teams.

- If you are not feeling well on race morning, we strongly advise you not to start the event.

- If you start to feel unwell at any point during the race, we urge you to seek help rather than continue.

DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP

If at any time during the race you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness (dizziness), numbness around the mouth or in hands, difficulty concentrating, or stop sweating please stop immediately and seek medical attention.

  • During the run: If you are at a drink station, let someone know you are in need of medical help. If you are not at or near a drink station – STOP – let someone know you need medical help. Anyone can help - another participant, a volunteer, a staff vehicle, event support vehicle; even a spectator. Have them alert the nearest drink station or staff member that you need medical assistance. Make sure you provide your bib number to initiate your care.
  • Helping another runner– if a fellow runner needs help, please use the same steps listed above to help get the runner medical assistance. Make sure to provide the bib number of the runner in need of help.
  • After you have finished the race, please do not leave the post-race area until you are able to drink without vomiting, stand without dizziness and feel okay. If you are not feeling well, please come to the event medical tent to be evaluated by the medical team before leaving the post-race area.

Manage your Health and Safety on Race Day – Race Healthy, Race Smart

Finish Hub

Prizes

All finishers will receive a finisher's medal. The following prizes are awarded for place-getters in the 2025 Voltaren City2Surf:

EventPlacePrize*
14km



1st Place Male & Female

$2000

2nd Place Male & Female $1000
3rd Place Male & Female $500
4th Place Male & Female $250
5th Place Male & Female $125
1st Place Age Group Prizes
MaleFemale

0-9 Years

0-9 Years

10-14 Years 10-14 Years
15-19 Years 15-19 Years
20-24 Years 20-24 Years
25-29 Years 25-29 Years
30-34 Years 30-34 Years
35-39 Years 35-39 Years
40-44 Years 40-44 Years
45-49 Years 45-49 Years
50-54 Years 50-54 Years
55-59 Years 55-59 Years
60-64 Years 60-64 Years
65-69 Years 65-69 Years
70-74 Years 70-74 Years
75-79 Years 75-79 Years
80+ Years 80+ Years

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*Prizes are awarded based on gun time, first athletes to cross the Finish Line (gun time).

Age Group awards are based on net/mat time. 

Age Group awards will be posted to you after the event.