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The beautiful golden sands of Maroubra Beach is where you will discover the fun and the challenge of Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia Beach Run Event 2019.
Push yourself to the limit while at the same time, knowing you are helping to save communities in Uganda through the LOVE MERCY FOUNDATION.
Date:
28 September 2019
Event
Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Times
1:00pm - Race Kit Collection / Last-minute Registration Commences
3:00pm - 5km
3:00pm - 10km
3:00pm - Half Marathon start
3:00pm - Marathon & Marathon Relay Start
4:30pm - Presentations Commence
Location
Maroubra Beach NSW
How to Enter
Registration will open soon
Entries Close
Online registrations will close 2pm, 28 September 2019
Late Entries
Late entries will be available at Maroubra Surf Club from 1:00pm Saturday 28 September 2019
Cost / Entry Fee
5km - $50 + Booking Fee
10km - $50 + Booking Fee
Half Marathon (21.1km) - $100 + Booking Fee
Marathon 42.2km - $100 + Booking Fee
Marathon Relay - $50 + Booking Fee per athlete, must have a team of 4 (each athlete must run a minimum of 10km)
Love Mercy Foundation
This year's QUICKSAND is partnering with the Love Mercy Foundation. All proceeds of this event go directly to them. If soft sand running isn't your thing, you can still donate to the cause by clinking the "REGISTER" button and selecting, "Donation". To learn more about Love Mercy visit lovemercyfoundation.org
Course
This is a soft sand run on Maroubra Beach. Click here for map.
Minimum Ages
Marathon - Competitors must be a minimum of 18 years old
Half Marathon - Competitors must be a minimum of 16 years old
10km - Competitors must be a minimum of 12 years old
5km - Competitors must be a minimum of 12 years old
Categories
Each Distance has a male and female category
Prizes
Prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female finishers in each distance event, thanks to our sponsors.
Cash prizes of $500 are awarded to 1st placed male and female in the individual marathon and half marathon events.
Presentation
Presentations will begin at 4:30pm for the 5km and 10km events and at 6:30pm for the half marathon and marathon.
Pre-Event Participation
Please ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness. You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the disciplines. Please read our waiver terms and conditions here
Results
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