RACE DIRECTOR NEWS – Refund, Rollover or Go Virtual. Hello to our amazing Shepparton Running Festival community. Who would have thought that two days after our event cancellation our whole city would be pushed to the edge? It is like a 10KM run, something that we had to train for, but it has turned into […]
RACE DIRECTOR NEWS – Event cancellation due to Covid-19. With the support of the Shepparton Runners Club committee, the Shepparton Running Festival event management team made the devastating decision today, Friday August 20th, to cancel this weekend’s event. This decision was based on the health and safety of Shepparton and regional Victorian residents and communities. […]
2021 ATHLETES’ GUIDE – Out now! Race day is nearly here! For all the up to date event information and everything you need to know to ensure your race day runs smoothly, please read and/or download our Athlete Guide. Due to COVID there have been many changes to courses, start times and more. Please read/download […]
RACE DIRECTOR NEWS – Limited spots available, enter now. We are excited to say that the 2021 Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival can proceed according to the latest CovidSafe Guidelines set out by the DHHS as of 9 August 2021. There have been no new Coronavirus cases in Regional Victoria therefore Victoria’s CHO has advised that […]
RACE DIRECTOR NEWS – Entries are open and limited, don’t miss out. On behalf of the Event Management Team, we would like to thank all our entrants for being patient whilst we work through the current COVIDSafe guidelines set out by DHHS and Victorian State Government that came into effect 27 July, 2021. We are […]
RACE DIRECTOR NEWS – 27 July 2021 The 2021 Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival is going ahead on 21 & 22 August, 2021. We are three and a half weeks away and we know there are plenty of runners out there keen to participate in an event. For your benefit and that of our tourism community […]
ENTRIES NOW OPEN We make it easy for you at the Shepparton Running Festival. Plenty of runners come back year after year because our course is scenic, flat and fast. So if you are looking for a PB or stepping up a distance then our course is for you. Shepparton is a relaxed regional city. […]
Introducing the Goulburn River Fun Run and Run 4 GV Kids 2KM. This is a new event created especially for runners who have continued to train or who took up running due to COVID restrictions. It was born out of the frustration of event cancellations due to COVID-19 and the passion for giving runners the opportunity to part in a new challenge and run for REAL!
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ONLINE. ENTER HERE
VIEW OUR ATHLETES GUIDE & COVID INFORMATION HERE
Saturday 6 March 2021
RUN 4 GV KIDS 2KM – supported by Mr D’s
Entry fee: $5. This event is for Primary aged kids 5 – 12 years. Due to COVID Safe guidelines each child can only be accompanied by one support person/parent/carer.
The entry fee for the 2Km kids run will be donated directly to GV Health Foundation for the GV Health Kids Ward. Additional donations are welcome and can be made via the registration system at the time of entering.
Online entries close on Saturday 6 March at 3pm. All entrants must collect a wrist band and hand in a COVID Affirmation Form at event registration at the Victoria Park Lake event venue from 3pm to 3:45pm
Event briefing: 3:50pm at the start line Event start time: 4:00pm
Each child who participates will receive any icy cold Mr D’s cola courtesy of Mr D’s.
Sunday 7 March 2021
All entries must be made online. Entries close Saturday 6 March at 6pm. NO on day registrations
The Athlete’s Foot Shepparton 21km event @ 7AM
Arrive at the start line for self-seeding wave starts 6:45am. Race briefing at 6:55am. Race time: 7:00am
Entry fee: Hump Day Sale $50, Standard $60, Last Minute $70.
Mint Digital 7km run/walk @ 7:30AM
Arrive at the start line for self-seeding wave starts 7:15am Race briefing at 7:25am. Race time: 7:30am
Entry fee: Hump Day Sale $25, Standard $35, Last Minute $45
The Furphy 14km run @ 8AM
Arrive at the start line for self-seeding wave starts 7:15am. Race briefing at 7:25am. Race time: 7:30am
Entry fee: Hump Day Sale $40, Standard $50, Last Minute $60
2021 Price Periods: Hump Day Sale 10 – 11 February, Standard 12 February – 4 March Last Minute 5 – 6 March @ 6pm
Race Bib Collection
All entrants must collect a race bib to participate. In order to collect your event bib you must completely fill in and sign, this COVID Affirmation Form (click here). Please print out, complete and bring to the event to hand over to the registration team when collecting your bib. You will not be able to collect your bib without fully completing and signing a COVID affirmation form.
Registration and bib collection times are, Saturday 6 March, between 2pm and 6pm and Sunday 7 March between 6am and 6:45am.
Due to COVID restrictions we encourage you to pick up your race bib on Saturday to avoid large gatherings at registration on Sunday morning.
Q: Can I pick up a race bib for my partner or friend?
A: Yes, as long as you have their registration number or proof of their request AND a fully completed and signed COVID affirmation form for all entrants you are collecting bibs for. See link above.
All 21KM event entrants MUST collect their race bib before 6:45am on Sunday.
Q: Will race bibs be mailed out.
A: No, sorry we are unable to provide this service this time around.
If you choose to collect a pre-paid bib on the morning of the event, please ensure that you arrive within the designated time frame and allow plenty of time to collect and get ready for your race start as collection times will be strictly adhered to.
A supply of COVID Affirmation Forms will be available at the registration tent for those who cannot print and complete beforehand.
Event Registration Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation Policy:
Event changes or transfers:
Course, Aid Stations, Toilets – Maps
The course is a 7km loop course. The 14km and 21km races will complete a 2nd and 3rd lap respectively.
Aid stations are position every 3.5kms with an additional aid station at the finish line. Aid stations will have WATER ONLY. You will need to carry your own flavoured hydration, gels or supplements.
There are sufficient toilets at the event venue and also portable toilets at the turn around point aid station 3.5km’s from the event venue. Each aid station will have a small amount of first aid supplies. eg band aids etc. Qualified First Aiders will be located at the event venue.
View 7km loop course map here.
View the 2km kids run map here
Timing and Results
The Goulburn River Fun Run distances 7km, 14km and 21km will be professional timed using Tomato Timing. Results will be posted on the Tomato Timing Website post event on Sunday as soon as they become available.
Website link http://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com
COVID PROTOCOLS
Please utilise the QR codes around the venue to “sign in” to the event. Every person who enters the event zone needs to register using the QR code system.
Please utilise the hand sanitiser stations around the venue.
All participants (including kids run) must complete and hand in the COVID Affirmation Form to event registration
All runners are encouraged to arrive, run and leave
It is compulsory for all runners to carry a mask at all times, at the event venue and during the race.
All supporters must carry a mask and wear a mask if social distancing can not be applied
All runners are encouraged to carry their own race hydration, gels, lollies, supplements etc
Drink stations will only have water available
Runners must physical distance when approaching the aid station – please refer to the Aid Station section above
All runners must place their drink cup and/or any rubbish in bins provided at the aid stations
Our volunteers are valuable to our event please treat them with respect and courtesy
THERE IS MORE DETAIL IN OUR ATHLETE GUIDE.
This will be available shortly. We will also post a link to our Athlete Guide in our Mailchimp News and on our Facebook Page
CONTACT US
If you need to contact us please send us an email to: goulburnriverfunrun@gmail.com
Unfortunately due to the uncertainty and risks caused by the Coronavirus COVID-19, the 2020 event has been cancelled. The Shepparton Runners Club Committee have now implemented Stage Two of their COVID-19 plan.
Kate Dainton is a member of the Shepparton Runners Club, a mental health social worker, a real life mum juggler and a runner. She knows how running and mental health can improve your state of mind. So as part of our #staystrong campaign we asked Kate for some top tips on how to deal with the change of routine, the restrictions and uncertainty that we all facing. This two minute read could change your state of mind and change your day!
Mental health issues rise in a pandemic and finding motivation to run can become a struggle when routines have changed. I have written some tips on the importance to keep running and stay somewhat sane.
We can’t control the restrictions and the cancellations around us but we can control our mind and body. Doing something constructive and healthy for yourself gives you some much needed empowerment.
In these times we need to feel like super hero’s! Pushing through excuses such as “I can’t do this” brings a shift in thinking of “I can”
Neuroscience tell us that the more we use mind muscle power the stronger it gets and you become brain strong!
Take it one step at a time. As long as you’re moving forward, eventually you’ll make it through. This Virus is going to end. Keep moving sideways or forwards but not backwards.
We have more time to think and it is easy to get caught on the worry train. Running gets you out of your head and into nature. If your mind keeps talking to you while running have some great tunes or a podcast on hand. It’s a great time to practice mindful moving meditation while you run. Start with tuning into what you can hear, smell and see. Just try this for a for a minute and build the time. Brain muscle building again, right here.
Runner’s high isn’t just an expression, it’s a real thing. It floods your body with joy and adrenaline. It’s a free natural drug and better than other alternatives of high sugar food and alcohol that increase weight gain.
Running teaches you that you can surprise yourself. Despite not wanting to get off Netflix you can self-motivate and get your feet out the door.
Yes!!! True. You can run with others (no more than 10) as long as you practice physical distancing, run with a pet or virtually and connect via strava. Listening to a podcast makes me feel like someone is talking to me. It also connects you to nature, the great outdoors which is a known depression buster.
With all of this in mind the most important thing is to incorporate KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE and GRATITUDE. Lower your expectations on everything at the moment and try to embrace these challenges.
I’ll end with a quote fitting to the current climate of missing out on things we love.
“Shoot for the stars but if you happen to miss, shoot for the moon instead” Neil Armstrong.
There are still some great running events and milestones to be had, If we don’t see you at Shepparton Running Festival this year we hope to see you in 2021. And if you are new to running use this time to prepare for the return of Park Run 5km and many other fun events.
If none of your strategies are helping relieve symptoms of depression and or anxiety, reach out to a friend, GP’s and mental health professionals. We have got your back so you can get back on your journey for reaching for your own star.
Take care, Kate.
Life Line. Ph. 13 11 14 Kids help line 1800 55 1800 GVH Mental health Triage ph. 1800 369 005
