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EVENT DAY GUIDE 2020SYDNEY - METCALFE PARKSUNDAY 15 MARCH, 2020 mswalk.org.au #MSWalkRunRoll


ContentsEvent info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting there . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Course map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Getting yourself ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

When you get there . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Support along your walk, run or roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8


Event info IT’S FINALLY HERE!

We are so excited to get moving with you for the MS Walk Run + Roll in Sydney. You are making a real difference to people living with multiple sclerosis.

Sunday 15 March 2020 Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW 2000

START TIMES: Run - 8:30am Walk or Roll - 10:00am

Entry kitsIf you registered after midnight Wednesday 4 March 2020, your Entry Kit will be ready for collection on event day. You can pick your kit up from the Bib Collection Marquee from 7.30am onwards.

If you’ve lost your Entry Kit, or it hasn’t arrived in the post, head on over to the Bib Collection Marquee and our volunteers will be able to help you out. Remember, if you’re picking your Entry Kit up on the day, please ensure that you arrive in plenty of time before your start time.

Remember to arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time.


Getting thereHelp us make the MS Walk Run + Roll a sustainable event by leaving the car at home and choosing public transport to get to and from the event.

If you must travel by car, consider carpooling or asking a friend to drop you off. There will be a 5 minute drop off zone along Wharf Crescent. This will help minimise vehicle congestion on the streets around the event. If that’s not an option for you, on street parking is available along Pirrama Rd and Darling Island Rd. Off street parking is available at The Star and Wilsons Parking (Jones Bay Wharf).

Start and finish locationsThe 2020 Sydney MS Walk Run + Roll starts and finishes at Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont.

By TrainThe nearest train station is Town Hall, which is perfect as it’s just a short walk across the Pyrmont Bridge to the event. Easy!

By BusThere are plenty of major bus routes into the area, making it easy as for you to get to the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village. All you need to do is get off at The Star and cross the road!

By Light RailOk so you’re getting the light rail, nice choice. Make sure to get off at Casino Station, right across the road from the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village! You can catch the light rail straight from Inner West or Central Short.

By FerryIt wouldn’t be Sydney if there wasn’t a ferry option! With Darling Harbour and Pyrmont Wharf being only a short stroll away from the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village, you can catch some harbour views on your way to the big day.

With an Opal Card - SUNDAY $2.80 TRAVEL CAP*

Travel all day on Sunday with Opal for no more than $2.80. More information at www.opal.com.au.

Without an Opal CardHave a fun Sunday out with your family with the Family Funday Sunday ticket. For $2.80 per person, your family can enjoy unlimited travel all day on Sunday by train, bus, ferry and light rail, in Sydney, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, Hunter and Illawarra areas. For more information on public transport, check the transport planner at www.transportnsw.info.

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Course mapsThe 2020 Sydney MS Walk Run + Roll sets off from Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont.

Enjoy a scenic course with views of the beautiful Sydney Harbour as you get moving for MS. There will be food, music and entertainment available at the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village for the whole family!

PYRMONT BAYPARK

PIRRAMAPARK

METCALFEPARK

JONES BAYWHARF

ANZACBRIDGE

BOWMAN ST

REFINERY DR

PIRR

AMA

RD

DARLI

NG ISLA

ND RD

Epic View’shere!

the star

THE STAR LIGHTRAIL STATION

PYRMONT FERRY STOP& DARLING HARBOUR

Rest Site 1Waterfront Park

Metcalfe Park

Rest Site 2 (8km only) Metcalfe Park

Remember that the MS Walk Run

+ Roll route is wheelchair and stroller friendly.

MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village



Getting yourself ready What can you do to make sure you’re ready for your walk, run or roll?

Get organisedEven the best of us can get flustered on the morning of a big event. The night before, plan out everything you need for event day to make your morning smooth.

Practice your mealsIn the lead up to the big day, start testing out your meals before your training sessions.

Don’t try anything new on event dayIn the days leading up to your walk, run or roll, start developing your plan that reflects your training. Whether you’re running, walking or rolling we want your experience to be fun and positive. So have a plan that reflects your fitness and stick with it.

Get enough sleep Most of us struggle with getting enough sleep the night before the big day – it’s totally normal. To prepare for this, try your best to get a good night sleep in the nights leading up to your MS Walk Run + Roll.

Only put energy into the things that you can controlEven if we are super-prepared, sometimes things can still go wrong leading into an event. If you’re unlucky enough to end up with an injury, niggles or sickness it’s important to take care of yourself. Seek medical advice early if you have any concerns.

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When you get there1. Check your bags at the cloakroom - cash only!

2. Pin your Bib to your top and make sure emergency contact details are completed on the back

3. Warm up - join us at 8:10am for the run and 9:40am for the walk.

4. Join the start line - when your event is announced

Remember to make sure your

emergency contact details are filled out on your bib in case you require medical

attention.


Support along your walk, run or rollFirst aidSt John Ambulance will be providing support at all Rest Sites along the course, as well as the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village. If you require medical assistance along the way, please speak with one of the helpful MS volunteer course marshals.

Course marshalsThere will be over 100 volunteers positioned along the course and at the rest sites to support you along your walk, run or roll. Please follow their instructions, and make sure you give them a friendly smile or a wave to say thank you.

Rest sitesThere will be Rest Sites along the course with facilities including toilets, water and first aid.


Event Village MS WALK RUN + ROLL EVENT VILLAGE

Eat & drinkGozleme, vegan icecream and coffee – there will be plenty of deliciousness available so you can re-fuel you after your walk, run or roll. We will bring back the MS BBQ with sausages and vegie burgers available (cash only)!

MerchandiseA range of merchandise will be available at the MS Merchandise Marquee, with EFTPOS and cash accepted.

Kids areaA dedicated area to keep the little (and not so little) ones happy, we will have JUMBO outdoor games including Chess, Guess Who, Connect Four, Giant Lego – all free of charge!

Entertainment Get your groove on with our live acts in the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village – we like to think of it as a musical cool down. Hang around after your walk, run or roll to enjoy the atmosphere.

AwardsMake sure that you hang around after your walk, run or roll to hear about the coveted fundraising awards and meet some of the MS Heroes. We CANNOT thank you enough for your fundraising, so we want to say thank you in a big way.

First aid St John Ambulance will be located at the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village and at the Rest Sites along the course.

Cloakroom For a small donation to contribute to the cause (cash only) your bag will be looked after by our friendly volunteers! Your items will be ready for you to collect after your walk, run or roll. Please be aware that MS does not accept responsibility for lost or missing items that have been placed in the Cloakroom.

Toilets Toilet facilities are located at the MS Walk Run + Roll Event Village and along the course (including accessible facilities).


look out for the

Selfie Zoneat the event

#MSWalkRunRoll

Get a photo of your team (or just yourself)! Our awesome volunteers in the Selfie Zone

will assist using your phone or camera.

Don’t forget to share using #MSWalkRunRoll

Thank you to our Event Partners

WE PUT YOUR MOVEMENT FIRST.

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