CAN I REGISTER ON THE DAY

Yes, you can register on the day, and registerations will be taken on Friday 30th October.  Please call 02) 9550 5244.  

Bribery for Laps

Yes, we accept bribes for lap stamps ($10 per lap).

MAPS

Click here for a map of Centennial Park
See below for a map of the walk route

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE EVENT

Centennial Parklands is situated less than five kilometres from Sydney's central business district - and just a few minutes from the city's popular eastern beaches.

It is easy to get to the Parklands by bus, train, car, bike or on foot.

Help us to conserve the Parklands and the wider environment by using public transport wherever possible when coming to the parks. For details of transport options, go to http://www.centennialparklands.com.au/about/visitor_info/travel_transport

PARKING

If you are coming by car, there will be parking close to the Check-In area, along Grand Drive.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fees are

$25 Adults

$18  Children (under 16)

$75 Family (2 adults and 2 children)

Children under 5 are free.

Walkers will receive a Walk4Life Cap, bottle of Coastal Springs Water, Sponsorship Lap card, BBQ sausage.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE EVENT

Go directly to the Cure for Life Pre-Registration or Registration tent and pick-up your Walker’s Kit of a Walk4Life cap, bottle of water and Sponsorship Lap card. Then go to start area and wait for Walker’s Warm-Up Session prior to the start of the walk at approximately 9am.

AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR WALK

Go back to the Cure for Life Registration Ten to collect your participants’ certificate, sausage sizzle and then relax under the trees till the presentations are made at approximately 11.15am. 

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

At 11.15am prizes will be announced for the most laps completed and the highest sponsorship achieved. Walkers who would like to enter the draw for the highest sponsorship are asked to bring along a copy of their Sponsorship Sheet or a copy of their online “Hero Page” showing the total amount raised.
Note: all donations and sponsorship funds should be sent to the Cure for Life Foundation PO Box 894, Randwick NSW 2031, no later than November 7, 2009.

Wet Weather

All registered walkers will be notified by SMS message in the event that the walk is cancelled due to wet weather conditions.  Otherwise please refer to our website.

FIRST AID STATION

There will be a first aid station located adjacent to the Walk Check-In area. Please ask any of the volunteers or Cure for Life staff, who can be identified by their Cure for Life Foundation Black Polo Shirts and ID badges, for directions to the first aid station.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

If you see a walker in severe difficulty or you experience difficulty yourself, please ask your fellow walkers to assist by contacting the nearest volunteer or Cure for Life staff member, who can be identified by their Cure for Life Foundation Black Polo Shirts and ID badges, and they in turn will contact the first aid station.

TOILETS

There are 2 toilet blocks located close to the walk route.

WATER

On arrival at the Walk for Life Check-in Area, walkers will collect a water bottle in their kits. Please recycle or dispose of the drink bottle carefully.

FOOD AND DRINKS

There is a kiosk at Centennial Park located close to the walking track where you can buy food and drinks before the walk start and during the event. We will also be supplying all walkers with a “sausage sizzle” and soft drink after they have finished walking from around 10am.

STORAGE OF WALKER’S ITEMS

There will be NO provision for storing any items brought onto the event site by walkers. Please bring your own backpack to carry personal items and warm clothing. Cure for Life Foundation takes no responsibility for lost items.

DOGS

Dogs are allowed on the track as long as they are “on-leash” at all times and all “droppings” are removed from the track.

BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERBLADES

For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted along the walk route.

RUNNERS

This event is for walkers only.

NON-WALKERS

Walker’s friends and families can BYO picnic chairs and enjoy relaxing in the parklands.

Q & A’s

IS THERE ANY AGE LIMIT FOR ENTERING THE WALK FOR LIFE?
No, children who are unable to walk an entire lap need to be in prams or strollers.
All children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
 
AFTER I ENTER, WILL I RECEIVE A RECEIPT FOR MY REGISTRATION FEES?
Yes, you will receive a receipt for registration fees. For entries received after October 17, receipts will be sent after the event.

DO I GET A REFUND IF I’VE ENTERED AND CANNOT ATTEND?
If you are unable to attend, we are not able to refund your entry fees and request that you consider giving your entry fee as a tax-deductible donation.

IS FUNDRAISING/SPONSORSHIP COMPULSORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK 4 LIFE
No, fundraising is optional and anyone who registers can participate in the walk.  

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO WALK THE ROUTE?
The 2km lap should take between 30 to 45 minutes.

WILL WALKERS BE TIMED?
No, there will be no timing devices at the Walk for Life.

WHAT IF IT RAINS, WILL THE EVENT BE CANCELLED?
Cure for Life Foundation will endeavour to run the event as long as it is safe for participants. If in doubt whether to attend or not, please phone (02) 9550 5244 on the morning of the event, for a recorded message.

WILL THERE BE ANY ROAD CLOSURES CAUSED BY THE WALK FOR LIFE?
No road closures are planned for this event.

For all other queries contact the cure for life office via email or call (02) 9550 5244