Weight of War - EVENT HUB
IMPORTANT!!! DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER WARNING, THE EVENT WILL START ONE HOUR EARLIER.
9:45 BRIEFING / 10:00 START
We’re gearing up for another powerful day where our community stands shoulder-to-shoulder to help tackle the veteran suicide crisis. Thank you for showing up, training hard, fundraising, and choosing to walk or run in solidarity.
It is expected to be a VERY warm day, so please take every precaution to look after yourself. Hydrate often, use sunscreen generously, and rest when needed. Your safety comes first. It is a community event, so showing up is more important than hitting the kms!
To make event day as smooth as possible, we’ve pulled everything you need into one simple hub. Bookmark this page and keep it handy.
Getting to Cronulla
38 Gerrale Street, Cronulla NSW 2230
The Transport for NSW maintenance calendar indicates that on the weekend of 6–7 December, the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line will be affected by trackwork. This may include buses replacing trains or adjustments to stopping patterns between Cronulla and other parts of the network. Please plan ahead: transportnsw.info
When you arrive, head to the Cronulla RSL Bowling Green. Bag Drop will be available if required.
Arrive: 0930 - 0945
Briefing: 0945
Group Photo: 0955
Start Time: 1000 sharp.
Parking at the Club
Limited parking is available for Members and visitors using the Club from 10am. The main car park is located opposite the Club’s entrance on Gerrale Street (do not park underneath the club). Payment is made on entry by card. Once inside, please visit Reception to receive a voucher of the same value, redeemable for food or beverages in the Club.
Limited street parking is available. Leave plenty of time to find a spot, it will be BUSY heading into & in Cronulla!
Bike parking is available, outside of the entry to the underground car park.
If you are a current or ex-serving Defence member joining Cronulla RSL Membership, remember to show proof of service to receive your Service Recognition Card.
Key Numbers
FIRST AID: There will be a first aid officer located at Cronulla RSL. Please contact 0419 222 016 should you have any issues on the course.
EMERGENCY: dial 000
Save these to your phone before event day.
On the Course
You’ll make your way along the beautiful Cronulla Esplanade, which may be busy. Please walk or run single file where needed and stay aware of others sharing the path. This event is not a race. Listen to your body, take your time, and look after each other!
We’ll have a limited refreshments station available for hydration, along with sunscreen. Make sure you grab something as you pass with each lap.
There is a water station located on the exterior of the Cronulla RSL Building.
Presently, there are two route options, due to emergency works by Council on Ozone Street. A decision will be made on Friday, if the run will travel North or South.
North: Cronulla RSL to Greenhills Beach Return
Route Overview
A - https://www.strava.com/routes/3423884330027038090
B - https://www.strava.com/routes/3423872553568359126
21km - 4xA + 1xB
10km - 2xA
5km - 1xA
1km - 1xB
NOTE - the path is blocked at the Greenhills turn around point. To hit exactly 5km, you’ll need to go an extra 150ms after the water fountain. Otherwise, make up for it at the end, by doing hot laps around the Club!
Water Fountains
Cronulla RSL
Dunningham Park (shower along path)
Eleoura Surf Life Saving Club (shower along path)
Wanda Beach
Don Lucas Reserve
Toilet Facilities
Cronulla Beach - AED located here
Dunningham Park
Eleoura Surf Life Saving Club - AED located here
Wanda Beach - AED located here
Don Lucas Reserve
At the Finish
Once you complete your course, join us on the bowling green to unwind with your comrades, friends and family. Soft shoes only, please.
Food and drinks can be purchased inside the Club and brought out to the green. Please ensure you are appropriately covered and remove hats when entering the Club to meet dress regulations.
Bucket hats will be available to purchase from Club Reception if you forget to bring one.
If you wanted to take the day inside, we reccomend you make a reservation for the deck/sun room. Or alternatively head to level 2 (where no booking is required).
If you have any questions at all, reach out to our community team.
Donate
https://www.weightofwarrun.com/weight-of-war
Support Manic & Jason: https://chuffed.org/fundraiser/jason-price-h3vvzr
Support the Zero79 Foundation’s Team: https://chuffed.org/fundraiser/zero79foundation-fwxhpo