Maroondah Night Run

• Individual entry: The individual must be 12 years or over.
• Family entry: One entrant must be 18 years or over. There is no age requirement for children participating with an adult.
• Children under 12 years: Are required to register with an individual 18 years or over.
• Children in prams: Free to participate (for walking only) and are not required to register.

For the safety of all participants, it is strongly recommended that prams remain walking on the course and do not run. The night run will be held on the grass fairways of Ringwood Golf Course, where certain sections are uneven and undulating.

Due to limited visibility and the potential risk of prams tipping over at higher speeds, prams will be positioned at the rear of the walking group. This measure is intended to minimise the risk of collisions between prams, walkers and runners.

No children on bikes please, as it is a run/walk. The clash of bikes and people in the dark is unsafe and the uneven terrain for children on bikes is risky.

Yes! Viewing is permitted at the finish line, though not around the course please.

The Registration Form is a document you must read carefully and understand before signing it. It advises you, the participant, of your legal rights as well as the Terms and Conditions of entry. If you are under the age of 18 years on the event day, your parent or guardian must sign this document for you.

Registrations close 5pm, Tuesday 28 April. 

Please note: registrations received between Saturday 25 April and Tuesday 28 April will incur an additional $10.50 late fee per registration.

If there is any doubt regarding your ability to participate, please speak to your GP before registering for Maroondah Night Run.

There is a section on the registration form requesting details regarding medical and physical conditions. You must provide all relevant details.

No refunds will be issued. The registration is not transferable to any other person without permission of the Event organiser.

In the event of postponement due to heat, extreme weather, fire policies or similar, the event may be rescheduled. If the event is not rescheduled, refunds will be issued to all entrants.

In the occurrence that this event may be scheduled during a time at which the pandemic and/or public health emergency arising from COVID or a state of emergency, one or more State or Commonwealth Government directions, regulations or laws, including directions regarding the number of persons who are permitted to attend the Event (“Government Directive”) may impact on Council’s ability to hold the Event. If Council is required or decides to cancel or postpone the Event because of COVID or a Government Directive, I agree that (notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms and Conditions) my registration and Event entry fee will be automatically rolled over and credited to the following year Event and I will not be entitled to receive a refund of my Event entry fee.

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It is estimated that a 5km run will take approximately 35 minutes and a 5km walk will take approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours. It depends on the pace you and your family and friends take. Please remember it is not a race and you must participate at a level that is comfortable for you and your participating family members.

Please note, the Night Run event is required to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes to ensure participant safety.

If possible, familiarise yourself with the course and pick up your race bib.

It is advised you undertake training such as practice runs or walks in accordance with the event distance and whether you have decided to run or walk.

• Running shoes. Please note: shoes must cover your feet. No sandals or thongs allowed.
• Head torch or handheld torch. Feel free to bring glow in the dark items too.
• Bottle of water
• Your race bib (or pick up at the event)
• Warm clothes for after the event
• Please do not bring any valuables. Maroondah City Council and volunteers associated with the event take no responsibility for loss or damage to entrant’s possessions.

It is a safety requirement for each participant to wear a head torch, or carry a torch, to assist in navigating your way around the course.

Participants should arrive at 5.30pm. Please arrive on time and ensure sufficient time to collect your race bib at the registration tent (if required). Make your way to the start line by 6pm and warm up before the race starts at approximately 6.15pm.

A bag drop will be available for jackets and jumpers.

It is strongly advised not to bring any valuables to the Maroondah Night Run as the bag drop area will not be supervised. No responsibility will be taken for loss or damage to items/property.

You will need to be registered and assembled at the start line no later than 6pm. A briefing will occur at the assembly point and then the walk/run will commence.

After you have completed the course, you will receive a refreshment and participation medal.

Course Marshals & Maroondah Night Run volunteers will be wearing highly visible vests. They are there to help and instruct you if necessary. Please listen and obey any instruction/direction given.

There will also be a qualified first aid provider in attendance with a registered pass and high visibility vest.

To ensure participant safety, the Night Run event is required to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes.

If a Course Marshall or other event official directs your withdrawal during the event because you are unlikely to complete the course in this time limit, you must comply with this direction.

Upon completion you will receive a medal of participation. Fruit & refreshments will be served to participants.

Race results will be available on Tomato Timing. Please note that results will not be released immediately. All times will be thoroughly checked and verified before the official results are published.