The Ballarat Foundation is pleased to bring Run for a Cause to a new, exciting location for 2023. This year, our Event Village will be based in Lucas Town Centre, with our courses utilising the beautiful streets and paths of Lucas as well as giving participants the opportunity to run down the centre of Sturt Street and through the Arch!
Run for a Cause is the largest community fun run and walking event in the Ballarat area with all proceeds going directly to the Ballarat Christmas Appeal, proudly supported by 3BA 102.3FM.
Run for a Cause brings together schools, businesses and community groups to participate as a community in either a 12km or 6km event, or as part of the Y Kids' Dash.
The 12km and 6km courses are timed and every participant will receive a medal (including The Y Kid's Dash participants). There will be prizes for first, second and third place for each gender category in each race generously donated by Hoka Australia and The Athlete's Foot. There are also prizes for the biggest team, highest fundraising team, highest individual fundraiser, and best dressed on the day!
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ENTER A TEAM
We invite all schools and workplaces to create a team and enter together. Prizes will be given to the largest workplace and school team, so get everyone on board and signed up!
To form a team, create a fundraising team as you register. Fundraising is not compulsory, however, this is how family, workplace and school teams need to be set up. Once the team is created, participants choose the correct team from the drop down box and are then added as a member of that team.
If you would like to enter a workplace and pay for employees to participate, please email info@ballaratfoundation.org.au and we can provide a code.
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THE COURSE LOCATION
We are very excited to be bringing you an all new course for this year's event. With the Event Village located in Lucas Town Centre, the course will give you the opportunity to run down Sturt Street, through the Arch of Victory!
12km Course
Runners will start on Lilburne Ave and follow directions onto Sturt Street, along the Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail, take in the picturesque streets of Lucas and then down Sturt Street, through the Arch of Victory and back to Lucas Town Centre. Water stations will be situated along the course and water and fruit will be available at the finish line.
6km Course
Runners will start on Lilburne Ave and follow directions onto Sturt Street, running down, through the Arch of Victory and back to Lucas Town Centre. Water stations will be situated along the course and water and fruit will be available at the finish line.
the Y Kids' Dash
The Y Kids' Dash is a 1km course from Lilburne Avenue, up on to Sturt Street and back to Lucas Town Centre. One parent is permitted to run with a child.
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BIB PICK UP
We highly recommend you pick up you race number prior to Event Day to avoid long queues. T-shirts will also be available to purchase.
Bib pick up is available from:
St Vincent's de Paul located at 4 Dawson St S, Ballarat Central at the following times:
Wednesday 15th November - 10am- 4pm
Thursday 16th November - 10am - 4pm
Friday 17th Novembers 10am - 4pm
Coltman Plaza, Lucas at the following times:
Saturday 18th November 10am - 4pm
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
Access for residents is our priority, please see detailed maps below for further information.
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FAQs
When do I need to register by?
Please note there are absolutely no registrations on event day. Registrations close on Saturday 18 November at 9:59pm.
Where will I collect my race bib?
We encourage participants to pick up their bib prior to the event to avoid the rush on the morning. See below for bib pick up times.
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 November:
10am - 4pm, venue TBC
Saturday 18 November:
1pm - 4pm, venue TBC
Sunday 19 November: -
From 7am at the Registration tent in the Event Village.
Where is the event village?
The Event Village is located within Lucas Town Centre. Enjoy the atmosphere and soak up the feel good vibes at the conclusion of your run or walk at the Event Village. Food trucks, coffee vans, music, children's activities, toilets and a bag-drop will all be available within the Event Village.
What Parking is available?
There is limited parking available at the Coltman Plaza car park. There will also be parking available on Dyson Drive, Eleanor Drive and Merz Street.
Will there be medals and prizes?
The 12km and 6km courses are timed and every participant will receive a medal. There will be prizes for first, second and third place for each gender category in each race.
What are the cut off times?
12km race - 10am
6km race - 12:30pm
Can I create a team?
School, workplace or family teams must be registered as a Team. Fundraising is not compulsory, although encouraged.
When you are completing your registration, you will come to the Team section. You will have the option of creating a new team, or searching the team list to join an already created team.
If you have any questions or would like to be added to a team after you have registered, please contact info@ballaratfoundation.org.au
Is the course accessible for wheelchairs and prams?
Yes. The 6km and Kids' Dash courses are on sealed roads. The 12km race is mainly sealed roads but also includes some crushed rock paths.
Is the event timed?
Yes. The 12km and 6km races are timed.
Who can answer my questions?
If you have any questions not covered above, please email info@ballaratfoundation.org.au and our team will get back to you.
What is available at the Event Village?
The Event Village will be located within Lucas Town Centre. It will include the Registration tent (for collecting your bib, event information and purchasing event Tshirts), a Bag Drop, Toilets, Food, Coffee, Water, Seating and family activities.
Where can I leave my belongings while I race?
There will be a Bag Drop available for participants within the Event Village. Please ensure your items are in a bag, and that that bag is no larger than a standard back pack.
Will there be toilets?
Toilets are located within the Event Village.
Will there be drink stations on the course?
Yes, there will be drink stations located on Cuthberts Road, on Sturt Street near the Arch and also at the Finish line.
Where can my supporters watch the event?
Family and friends are encouraged to attend the event and be able to cheer participants on as they cross the Finish Line from Event Village. Supporters do not need to purchase a ticket to enter Event Village.
The Ballarat Foundation would like to thank the generous sponsors for this event.