EVENT DAY
Sunday 7th May 2023, Church Grounds, Centennial Park, Sydney.
10km RUN
7am-7:45am — Registration/Check-In
8am — Run starts
9am — Welcome to Country & Speeches
5km WALK
8am-8:45am — Registration/Check-In
9am — Welcome to Country & Speeches
9:45am — Start walk
12pm — Walk for WAGEC 2023 ends
Speeches & Formalities:
Speeches commence at 9am.
MAP:
MAP
DownloadWeather:
We will walk in rain, hail or shine. Make sure to bring ponchos, umbrellas and wet weather gear!
What to wear:
We would love to see you in your best yellow or purple outfit. 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, all through Centennial Park. If you have any accessibility needs please get in touch via fundraising@wagec.org.au
Dogs:
Please keep them on leash at all times throughout the walk and be aware of children.
Amenities:
There will be a coffee cart with coffee available to purchase on the day. Toilets are located about a five minute walk from Church Grounds.
Social media:
Remember to share photos on the day and hashtag #walkforwagec
BECOME A WALK FOR WAGEC AMBASSADOR
You can become an ambassador by completing three of the following steps:
- Post consistently (over 5 times) about the event on social media (this includes on your personal pages and in community groups) and tag WAGEC and hash tag #walkforwagec
- Sign up 3 or more people to the event (either in Centennial Park or virtually). Make sure you create a team with all your recruits and become the team captain. This won't apply to workplaces
- Fundraise $1000 or more through community engagement
If you complete all three steps, please get in touch with fundraising@wagec.org.au, so that we can recognise your efforts on the day (in-person walkers) or online (virtual walkers). Thank you for helping us spread the word!
BEFORE THE DAY
Registration Cost?
$25 for adults, kids (0-16) are free.
How to fundraise?
Share your fundraising page and ask your community to donate. If you raise $500 or more you will receive a signature Walk for WAGEC T-shirt on the day.
How to involve your community?
Post and share about Walk for WAGEC! It will encourage more people to sign up, donate, fundraise and walk. To download Walk for WAGEC social tiles, click here. Remember to hashtag #walkforwagec
ON THE DAY
What Do I Do When I Arrive?
Check in on your arrival at Church Ground in Centennial Park, Sydney to recieve your wristband and pick up your free signature Walk for WAGEC Drink Bottle.
What to wear?
There is no specific dress code for Walk for WAGEC, but we would love to see you in your best yellow and purple outfit! There will also be WAGEC merchandise, including our signature Walk for WAGEC T-shirt, available. Pre-order now and pick up on the day. Please also wear comfortable walking or running shoes, and a hat.
What to bring?
Refillable water bottle (for anyone walking with you, as you will be receiving a signature Walk for WAGEC Drink Bottle at check-in on the day)
Personal hand sanitiser and face mask (recommended)
Hat & sunscreen
Poncho or umbrella (in case of wet weather)
Parking and accessibility
We encourage you to take public transport where possible, however if you need to drive there is free parking, all through Centennial Park. If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out to fundraising@wagec.org.au
Weather plan
We walk in rain or shine! Make sure you check the weather and bring either a hat or an umbrella depending on the day.
Dogs Are Welcome
Please keep them on-leash at all times throughout the walk and be aware of children.
How To Post On The Day?
Remember to share photos on the day and 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."
