 Thanks and ResultsApril 18, 2010 – 2:46 pm
Thanks for attending todays event in some great weather, we hope you all had as much fun as we did. Special thanks again go out to Custom Kings, the Tim Rogers Band and Skipping Girl Vinegar for putting on a great show. For provisional results, please click on the following link – http://results.racetectiming.com/default.aspx?CId=16&RId=111 Thanks! Acts Announced!April 7, 2010 – 5:37 pm
Check our their profiles on MySpace; http://www.myspace.com/timrogersband Please note you must REGISTER for the RUN/WALK to attend the Live Earth concert. All entrants will also receive a global Run for Water t-shirt, and raise funds for water scarcity projects. Frequently asked questionsApril 7, 2010 – 5:26 pm
What is the date and the location of the event? The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is on Sunday 18th April and will be starting and finishing at Waterfront City in the Docklands.
When will entries close? On-line entries will close at 5pm Friday 16th April. There will be on the Day entries available from 8.30am on event day.
When does the race start? The race starts at 10am but be there at least30-60 minutes prior to pick up your T-Shirt and race bib
When does the event start? The Water Village will open at 9.00am and Race Pack pick up/Registration will open at 8.30am
Where does the course go? Please visit the “Course & Venue” Tab for the course map
When do I receive my race pack? An information e mail will be sent out the week prior to the event, however a race pack won’t be send out via mail( to save paper and transport) but and can be picked up on the day by each participant
Is there a cut off time for the run/walk? Yes the course will be closed at 11.30 am as the roads need to be reopened at 12.00pm
What happens if its raining? The event will go ahead rain or shine, unless there is a significant danger to participants
I am unable to participate in the run/walk, but would like to be involved – How can I volunteer? As everyone knows, we can’t stage these events without the amazing efforts of our volunteers. Please email carlene.pryce@limelightsports.com with your name and contact details and someone will be in touch with you shortly.
Can I request a refund? Once your entry is accepted, your fee is not refundable. Entries are not transferable to another person.
What time should I arrive? Please ensure that you arrive as early as possible as this will ensure that there are no issues with parking, your bag drop or collecting your race pack. The event will open from 9am with Registration opening at 8.30am.
What time will the live concert commence? Entertainment and music will run for the duration of the event, with the live concert commencing at 10.30am. The concert will conclude by approximately 2pm.
Can I store a bag or change of clothes? There will be bag storage available but please note that all personal belongings are left at the owner’s risk and Live Earth are not responsible for any loss or damage.
How do I purchase an event T-Shirt? Every person registered to participate will receive an event T-Shirt as part of their registration fee on event day. If you would like an additional event T-Shirt you can do so via the registration page.
March 25, 2010 – 7:19 pm
This year, funds raised at the Dow Live Earth Run, will support International Riverfoundation’s twinning projects. From helping to revive bushfire affected rivers in Victoria, to increasing access to clean water and sanitation for schools in urban and rural Kenya, with your help we can solve world’s water crisis. Click here to create an online fundraising webpage and become a sponsored runner today!http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/runforwateraustralia MelbourneFebruary 3, 2010 – 12:07 pm
The Docklands in Melbourne has been selected as the Australian venue for a global environmental participation run event, which will take place on 18th April 2010. The ‘Dow Live Earth Run for Water’ will inspire the world’s citizens to come together on one day to help solve the world’s water crisis. Melbourne has been awarded a Live Earth ‘Showcase Event’, as part of a global series of 6km run/walks (the average distance women and children in the developing world can walk everyday to secure water). Taking place in hundreds of countries around the world, over the course of 24 hours, the event features a participation run or walk, followed by a concert and water education activities, igniting a massive global movement – all aimed at helping solve local and global water issues. Thousands of runners, walkers, celebrities and musicians, will result in millions of people reached, and funds raised to bring clean, safe drinking water to those in need. The run signifies the second global Live Earth event, following on from the hugely successful Live Earth concert series held around the globe on 07.07.07. The Melbourne Run for Water will encourage people to START solving the problem today, addressing the water crisis in Victoria, GIVE money to support water projects, and learn how to SAVE water in homes and communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria. As part of the mass participation event, Live Earth will create a Water Village, to be set up with water education activities to help raise awareness of the world’s water crisis, and local water scarcity issues. As a added attraction, well known musical acts will perform at the Water Village, keeping in with Live Earths tradition of delivering major concert entertainment. Details of the acts and artists performing will be revealed in the coming months. All donations raised by the Dow Live Earth Run for Water will fund sustainable water programmes and support a global network of NGO partners. The International Riverfoundation, is a leading advocate for the protection and restoration of the world’s rivers and has been selected as the NGO in Australia. To register and find out more about Live Earth and the race, please go to www.runforwateraustralia.com. Run, Walk, Give and Save in Melbourne this summer!!!
International River FoundationFebruary 3, 2010 – 11:37 am
Water scarcity is an issue affecting countries, communities and families all over the world and International Riverfoundation works to help combat this crisis. One in eight people don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water while eighty-eight percent of diarrheal cases worldwide are linked to inadequate and unsafe water. International Riverfoundation engages with national and international organisations on the importance of sustainable river management. As a non government organisation, they dedicate their time and efforts into ensuring that effective river systems and quality water supplies are available to those who need it. Since they established themselves in 2003, they are proud to have forged strong and long-term relationships between countries and organisations all over Australia and maintain the long term vision to reward and champion those who make significant and positive achievements in the protection, restoration and management of our river systems. “To have been chosen as the sole Australian beneficiary and partner of Live Earth 2010 is an absolute honour and an initiative that we’re 100% committed to since our aim is for everyone to have sustainable and quality water says Peter Krause from International Riverfoundation. We’re also really excited about being involved in such a fantastic event and looking forward to hearing about the acts that will be representing the cause in Melbourne.” The CourseFebruary 2, 2010 – 10:36 am
Starting at Waterfront City the route will take the runners east along New Quay Promenade and Latrobe Street towards the Etihad Stadium. Once they have completed the lap around the Etihad Stadium the course heads south along Harbour Esplanade, Waterview Walk (footpath) and Batmans Hill Drive (footpath) before it turns right into McCraestreet. Then the route follows the internal pathways of Docklands Park before it turns left into Bourke Street. The course follows Bourke Street with a short detour across Victoria Green until the end, turns right into Corporation Walk and left into Victoria Harbour Promenade turns onto itself and follows Victoria Harbour Promenade along the waterfront to the NAB building. It then goes back along the Harbour Esplanade and the New Quay Promenade to finish at Waterfront City.
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