WHEN & WHERE
Sunday 7th May 2023. Church Grounds, Centennial Park, Sydney.
RUN SHEET
7:30 - 8:45am — Registration/Check-In
9am — Welcome to Country & Speeches
9:40am — Walk and run start.
5km Walk MAP
10km Run MAP
Weather:
We will walk in rain or shine - make sure to bring an umbrella, poncho and wet weather-friendly footwear!
What to wear:
Whatever you're most comfortable running/walking in. We would love to see you in your best yellow or purple outfit, and WAGEC merch will also be available on the day!
Parking and accessibility:
We encourage you to take public transport where possible, however, if you need to drive there is free parking available all through Centennial Park. If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us via fundraising@wagec.org.au.
Dogs:
Furry friends are more than welcome, however, please keep dogs on a leash at all times throughout the walk and be aware of children.
Amenities:
There will be a food and coffee cart available on the day. There will be portaloos available too (including an accessible bathroom with a change table) at the Church Grounds, and public toilets are about a five minute walk away from the main event site.
Social media:
Please share your snaps on the day and use the hashtag #walkforwagec!
BEFORE THE DAY
Registration Cost?
Walk for WAGEC charges a $25 registration fee per person (children under 18 walk free). This fee helps to cover the cost of running the event and includes a Walk for WAGEC t-shirt for each registered participant.
We acknowledge we are walking on stolen Aboriginal Land. If you identify as a First Nations person, you are not required to pay a registration fee.Please get in touch via fundraising@wagec.org.au to have your fee waived.
We also know that times are tough right now. If you are experiencing financial hardship please email fundraising@wagec.org.au
How to fundraise?
Share your fundraising page and ask your community to donate. If you raise $500 or more, you'll receive a signature Walk For WAGEC bucket hat on the day! For more tips, click here.
How to involve your community?
Post and share about Walk For WAGEC! Spreading the word will encourage more people to sign up, donate, fundraise and walk. To download Walk For WAGEC social tiles and sharable resources, please click here. Remember to use #walkforwagec when you post!
ON THE DAY
What Do I Do When I Arrive?
Check in at our registration desks on your arrival at the Church Grounds in Centennial Park to receive your wristband and pick up your free signature Walk For WAGEC t-shirt!
What to wear?
There is no specific dress code for Walk For WAGEC, but we'd love to see you in your best yellow and purple outfit! WAGEC merch - including our signature Walk For WAGEC t-shirt! - will be available on the day, or you can pre-order now and pick up on the day. Please also wear comfortable clothing, walking/running shoes and a hat. Note: those who raise over $500 will be gifted a WAGEC bucket hat on the day!
What to bring?
- Refillable water bottle
- Hat & sunscreen
- Poncho and/or umbrella (in case of wet weather)
- Personal hand sanitiser and face mask
Parking and accessibility
We encourage you to take public transport where possible, however, if you need to drive there is free parking available all through Centennial Park. If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us via fundraising@wagec.org.au
Weather plan
We will walk in rain or shine - make sure to bring an umbrella, poncho and wet weather-friendly footwear!
Dogs Are Welcome
Furry friends are more than welcome, however, please keep dogs on a leash at all times throughout the walk and be aware of children.
How To Post On The Day?
Please share your snaps on the day and use the hashtag #walkforwagec!
"I had such a great time and I want to help by doing more. It felt like a community that was all there to support women and children and I felt like part of a community even though it was my first time."
