The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation 5K
South Australia’s premier half marathon, 10K & 5K event with a stunning course taking in sections of scrub, wetlands, beach, esplanade & quiet back roads around Aldinga Bay. Our events are open to runners & walkers alike.
Participant experience is our priority and we pride ourselves on providing a quality event, outstanding atmosphere and exceptional value.
Come to enjoy the beaches and stunning coastlines of the Fleurieu Peninsula and sample the hospitality of the McLaren Vale region where you’ll find some of the best wines, produce and microbreweries in Australia.
Registrations for the inaugural Great Southern Half Marathon are now open!
The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation
All kids need sport. But some need it more than others. Our Foundation is about making potentially life-saving impacts on children in extreme disadvantaged communities. For them, the risk of taking the wrong path is always present. That is why we believe in the medicine of sport.
“I have seen first-hand the difference sport can make to children – to their lives now and in their future. And that is what this Foundation is all about – giving these kids access to a better life by giving them access to sport ” – Roger Rasheed
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 11 April 2021 |
| Distance | 5 km |
| Start Time | 11:00 am – First Wave |
| Cut Off Time | 1 hours |
| Start Line | Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Norman Rd, Aldinga Beach |
| Finish Line | Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Norman Rd, Aldinga Beach |
| Age Limit | None |
| Online Registration Close | 5:00pm, Thursday 8 April 2021 |
Insurance for the Great Southern Run Fest is provided by http://www.vinsurancegroup.com
Entry Fees & Inclusions
Early Bird Entry |
$15 |
To midnight on Sunday 28 February 2021 |
Standard Entry |
$20 |
To midnight on Sunday 4 April 2021 |
Last Minute |
$25 |
To 12 noon, Saturday 10 April 2021 |
Costs shown include GST and all administration & credit card fees – what you see is what you pay!
Inclusions:
- Race Entry
- Aid Stations
- Race Day Medical Support
- Electronic Timing & Finisher Certificate
- Post-Event Recovery Zone
A finisher’s medal can be purchased online with your registration for $9.99
Course Details
The Great Southern course is flat with just 25m elevation change over 5 kilometres.< Course Description
Starting on Norman Road, participants in the Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation 5K will run or walk west for 700m before turning left into Aldinga scrub. Follow the road & fire trail until you exit the scrub on to Cox Road. A section of gravel road will take you to the Aldinga Beach Caravan Park where you will turn left into the Aldinga Scrub at gate 3 along Boomerang Track.
You will then follow the sealed roads bordering the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park – Acacia Terrace, Sheoak Avenue, Kestrel Terrace, Wattle Avenue and Acacia Terrace again – back to Norman Road. There are 2 very short sections of sandy paths along this section of the course.
When you reach Norman Road you will turn right and head eastwards back to the finish line at the Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Please run/walk within the coned section of Norman Road and follow instructions from the traffic managers at the intersection with the Esplanade.
Course Map
Drink Stations
We do not expect it to be too warm in May so please drink to thirst & be careful not to over-hydrate.
Only compostable cups made from plant-based materials will be used during the Great Southern Run Fest to minimize our impact on the environment.
Toilets
Tail Walker
Marshals
Please be courteous to our marshals and other volunteers. Remember that they are giving up their Sunday morning to make sure that you will enjoy your run.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY COURSE MARSHALS.
Traffic Management
Sections of the course are run on quiet back roads that remain open to traffic. There are no road junctions for you to negotiate but you must be vigilant for vehicles coming on or off of driveways. Always follow the instructions of course marshals, run within cones and follow the road rules.
Silver Sands beach will be open to cars on race day and has a 10 KM/H speed limit (though you may run faster if you like!). Minimal traffic is expected on the beach in May but you should remain aware of any vehicles around you.