Greater Bank Fun Run Series Raymond Terrace 2017

Run, Walk or Push!

The Greater Bank Raymond Terrace Fun Run is part of the Greater Bank RunNSW series which features iconic Fun Runs across NSW. The run is held in the picturesque settings of Raymond Terrace, a historic river town located on the banks of the Hunter River. Both individual and team entries are available.

Race Day Details

7.30am Late entries and Check in centre Opens at Vi Barnett Field
8:55am 8km runners assemble on the start line
9:00am Start of 8km fun run

9:55am 4km Runners assemble on start line
10:00am Start Greater Bank 4km Fun Run

11:00am Start 2km event

11:30am Presentation under 12, School Team’s, Individual Male & Female Outright and lucky draw prizes)

We’ve allowed enough time between races for participants to cheer on their children, families and friends participating in the other races. Be sure to invite your friends and family to come down and support you in your run. Runners are to assemble on the start line 10 minutes before the start time.

Event Check in and Race Bib/Timing Tag collection

Once you have entered, you will receive a confirmation invoice email. Please retain this for your event collection and check in. At check in you will receive a timing chip, event bib, a gift from the Greater Bank. There are TWO options to check in.

Option 1 – Early check in: This is available on Saturday 9th September at the Greater Bank Raymond Terrace, Shop 1, Raymond Terrace Market Place, Williams St Raymond Terrace from 9am – 12pm. This is service is for those who want to get organised early. If you check in on Saturday you can go straight to the start line on Sunday.

Option 2 – Race day check in: You can check in on race morning at Vi Barnett Field from 7:30am. Make sure you check in at least 30 minutes before your event start time.

A Most Scenic, Flat and Fast (for some!) Run Course

The Raymond Terrace Fun Run runs along the Williams and Hunter River as they meet on their journey towards the ocean. Runners will begin their journey alongside the Hunter River and track its course on top of the levee bank before exiting the bank onto historic King St. The 4km loop continues past the famous Junction Inn Hotel on Williams St then takes in the full length of Hunter Street which is lined with trees and overlooks the Riverside Park on one side. The loop then turns onto Swan St to complete and out and back section turning in front of the Raymond Terrace Primary School. Runners will return the same way and enter Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre via the ‘marathon’ tunnel and complete the final 350m on the track. Check out the map tab for more run course detail.

Event Hub

All the action will take place at Vi Barnett Field off Kangaroo St. It is the home of Raymond Terrace Athletics Club. There are two toilet blocks and there will be a canteen and espresso operating from 7:30am.

Parking is available along William Bailey St, Kangaroo St, Port Stephens St and behind the netball courts off Port Stephens St. The map below shows a site plan of the Vi Barnett Field precinct.

This Year’s event will Raise funds for Autism Spectrum Australia

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia’s leading not-for-profit provider of services and supports working with people on the autism spectrum and their families. Knowledge about autism has come a long way since 1966 when six families founded Aspect as The Autistic Children’s’ Association of NSW to provide schooling and support. Now, 50 years on, Aspect operates the world’s largest network of schools and satellite classes for students on the spectrum and is approved to provide a range of therapy, intervention and lifestyle options under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The charity offers services across all life stages to more than 14,000 Australians on the spectrum and their families each year.

Do I need a timing tag and event bib?
Yes. All runners will be issued with a timing chip for the Raymond Terrace Fun Run. You will be required to lace this into your shoe and return the chip after you finish. Runners who do not hand in their chip may be asked to replace it at a cost of $20.

All runners will also be issued with a Raymond Terrace Fun Run chest bib. This needs to be pinned on the chest in clear view of race organisers and volunteers.

RunNSW Membership

Get FREE Entry into all RunNSW Events with the ‘2017 RunNSW Membership’ from Athletics NSW. This membership bundles all RunNSW events as well as HALF PRICE ENTRY into all Athletics NSW Waratah Run Series Events, into the one package for a more convenient and cheaper experience. All for only $80 (additional club fee may apply).

Once registered, simply use the ’discount code’ at the bottom of your signup email for FREE entry into all the RunNSW and TrackRUN Events.

Click Here to register now!

Physio Treatment available by Tim Schneider

Tim is a Titled Sports Physiotherapist with 20 years experience treating sports injuries in all levels of competition from office workers to elite athletes. He currently works at Ethos Health and has a wealth of expertise in assessing and treating lower limb injuries and their mechanics.
Tim will be working at the event assessing any injuries or niggles you have at the end of the race, so come along and make sure you are moving at your best.