Finish Line Venue Entertainment

FINISH LINE ENTERTAINMENT

MC’s: Jonothan & Miranda – 6am start

Aerial Performers – from 7am at various times throughout the morning. 

Sunday Morning Band – Sunday Vibes – 7am-9am 

QPS Blues Band – Start 9am-11:45am

Silent Disco Cool Down Zone – from 6:45am until 11:45am

Rides & Games open from 6:30am 

Photobooth – open from 6:30 

Stilt Walkers – open from 7am-11am 

Location: O’Connell Terrace, RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. Follow the link for specific location: virtual map

Bump in: If parking at the venue you must be in by 6am

Performance time: 6:45am-11/11:30am

First person to finish should be in at around 6:45am

Bump out: 12pm

Parking: Through Gate 6 of the RNA Show Grounds, off Bowen Bridge Rd.

If you want to park in the marked parking area you MUST ARRIVE prior to 6:30am. You will also NOT be allowed to exit this parking area till after 11:30am. If you arrive later than this or need to leave early you will have to find parking off site. There will be parking available on Kings St.  Apply for a Vehicle Parking Pass here 

Please see parking noted on the map below.  View the map: interactive map link

Please fill out this form if you will be parking on the event site at RNA:  Vehicle Parking Pass . We will then send you a parking pass.

Please note a number of roads will be closed around Brisbane. To view the list, follow this link – https://bridgetobrisbane.com.au/road-closures/

Please don’t forget to complete your RNA Showgrounds Safety Induction. Details below.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Emergency Medical Command: 0421 003 720

Site contact (first point): Ally 0407 113 002

Second Point of Contact: Georgie 0410 637 752

Site Induction RNA

Please follow the link and instructions below to complete the 2024 RNA Events General Safety Induction. This needs to be completed by all contractors, event organisers, exhibitors, associated crew and volunteers prior to coming onsite.

  1. Click here to go to the RNA Events Induction System
  2. Login or create a new account (pre-existing clients will already have an account and can use existing username and password to login)
  3. Scroll down to view available courses on your home page and select the appropriate course to suit your role at the event
  4. Click on the course to enrol (click the Enrol Me button)
  5. Complete the course and download your completion certificate!

Site Rules

  • Please ensure that public safety is paramount at all times
  • Any marquees self-erected on site must have enough weights in place for safety. Pegging into the grassed area or tying off surrounds objects is NOT allowed. If marquees are not secured, event organisers will ask for them to be removed. If you do not have weights, please contact the event organisers to arrange hire of weights by 9 August.
  • You are responsible for providing your own electrical leads and ensuring they have up to date test and tagging compliance. Power will only be available to those who have requested and pre-arranged with the event organisers by 9 August.
  • Security will be onsite overnight, however, we take no responsibility for any property left on the premises
  • Please ensure where possible you practice the best environmentally sustainable practices with reducing waste, reusing where possible and recycling recyclable produces into the recycling bins
  • Please ensure your activation team bring their own reusable water bottles, there will be a Hydration Station available in the venue
  • Please ensure you provide appropriate safety items for your activation staff including sunscreen, hats, ponchos, hand sanitiser, masks, etc
  • When bumping out it is your responsibility to ensure that all equipment used is packed away and rubbish is disposed of in the appropriate manner
  • Catering rights are strictly maintained by RNA Showgrounds. No external catering of any kind is permitted on site unless it has been registered with RNA in advance.

Safety Information

Medical

  • Medical staff will be onsite during the Event Day activities.  Should your staff or any participants require medical assistance please report to the 1300Medics tent or advise one of the EMS Australia staff.
  • You can also call the medical hotline which is: 0421 003 720
  • In the event of an emergency, always call 000
  • If you need medical assistance outside during bump in please contact the venue manager or if it’s an emergency please call 000.

Suspicious Behaviour

  • In the unlikely event of any suspicious behaviour please alert EMS Australia team as soon as possible or the nearest security team member.
    1. Suspicious behaviour can be from the participants or the general public, and can be anything from a bag or backpack left unattended or wearing a large jacket in warm weather or even a person acting irritated.
    2. If you find an unattended bag/backpack
      1. Ask if anyone owns it
      2. If no one does, do not touch it
      3. Alert others to keep away
      4. Contact the venue coordinator as soon as possible and they will alert the appropriate people.

Maps & Contact Details

Please note the maps are subject to change without notice. Please check back the week of the event for most up to date version.

Event Village

  • Map: Venue Map
  • Site Manager: Ally Gray 0407 113 002
  • Charity Manager:  0401 211 037

Key Details & Timings

Sponsor & Charity Bump In

  • Race Office: Wednesday 9 September 10am – 3pm or Thursday 10 September 6am – 7:30am
  • Event Village: Friday 12 September 12pm – 5pm or Saturday 13 September 9am – 3pm. There will be no vehicle access to the event village after 3pm Saturday. You may bump in Sunday morning before 6am if you will be on foot.
  • 5km Start Line Hercules Park: Saturday 13 September 10am – 12pm
  • On course: Sunday 14 September as directed by event staff

Bump out: Sunday 14 September after 12:00pm or as directed by event staff. Please do not bump out early without speaking to event staff. No vehicle access to the venue without permission from event staff.

Complete Activation Form: 7 September

Hire Equipment Requests:  7 September

Public Liability & Vehicle Registration:7 September

Event Date & Operational Time

  • Race Office @ John Reid Pavilion
    • Thursday 11  September 8am – 6pm
    • Friday 12 September 8am – 6pm
    • Saturday 13 September 8am – 2pm
  • Event: Sunday 8 September 5:30am – 12:30pm

10km Event Start: Southbound Gateway Bridge off-ramp Lytton Road, Murrarie

  • 6:00am – Elite Wheelies
  • 6:10am – Blue Elite Runners
  • 6:15am – Red Elite Runners
  • 6:20am – VIP Charities
  • 6:25am – Green Runners
  • 6:50am – Yellow Joggers
  • 7:15am – Walkers

5km Event Start: Hercules Park, Hamilton

  • 10:00am – Purple Elite Runners
  • 10:00am – VIP Charities
  • 10:00am – Orange Runners
  • 10:00am – Aqua Joggers
  • 10:10am – Pink Walkers

Event Village: Sideshow Alley, RNA Showgrounds, O’Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills