FAQ
Entry
We have placed the MS Wellness Run website within the MS Gong Ride website as both events are taking place on the same day and to also share information that may be relevant to both events. Don’t worry! You can safely register for the MS Wellness Run via the MS Gong Ride website.
We encourage participants to sign up early to ensure they don’t miss out on participating in the MS Wellness Run. Entry on the day will be available, unless sold out prior to event day. Entries will be capped at 1,000 participants.
Aside from securing your place in the MS Wellness Run alongside Australia’s largest community bike ride, your entry fee also gets you:
- A finisher medal
- Opportunity to purchase event photos of you and your mates from Race Atlas
- An event guide packed full of tips
- Dedicated events team to assist you with questions & support in training and fundraising
- The opportunity to be a part of the MS community and challenge yourself
- The amazing feeling of helping those living with multiple sclerosis
- Access to the MS Wellness Zone
MS Wellness Run Packs will be sent from September 2019, we’ll send you a text when it’s on its way. The Welcome Pack contains:
- Your official entry details, including start time
- Your official Runner Bib
- Pins to attach your Runner Bib to your top
Call us on 1300 733 690 or email us to let us know so we can update our records. Unfortunately, entry fees are not refundable or transferable if you are no longer able to participate in the MS Wellness Run. In exceptional circumstances we do make exceptions for transferring registration fees to another person or to next year’s event. If you would like to request to transfer your registration fee, please email us.
All children are welcome to participate in the MS Wellness Run, however children under the age of 13 years old at the time of the event must be accompanied by an adult.
Anyone with a moderate level of fitness can take part in the MS Wellness Run. We suggest that you undertake some training to make the event more enjoyable and to ensure you reach the finish line with a smile on your face!
Yes, you can. Email us with your full name, the email address you registered with and the event you would like to change to i.e. the 10km event.
The Course
Both the 5km and 10km courses offer a scenic route along the magnificent Wollongong coastline with views of the Wollongong Head Lighthouse, Cliff Road, Para Reef beaches and WIN Stadium. The 10km run also includes scenic views of the Stuart Park, Puckeys Estate and Fairy Meadow Beach Reserve. There will be sufficient water stops along the way and volunteer support to keep you motivated. You can find out more about the course here.
Accessibility: The MS Wellness Run 5km course is fully accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and roams. Wheelchair accessible toilets will be available in the Events Village.
Accessibility: The MS Wellness Run 5km course is fully accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and roams. Wheelchair accessible toilets will be available in the Events Village.
As we know, runners are built tough – so the event goes ahead rain or shine!
Both the 5km and 10km Runs will start at WA Lang Park. Lang Park is close to public transport, with Wollongong Train Station just a 15 minute walk away.
Your official entry details, including start time will be included in your Welcome Pack which we will send to you from September 2019, and confirmed in an email a couple of days before the event. The 10km run starts at 7:45am and the 5km run starts at 8:15am
Yes! For a small donation, you can place your personal items at the cloakroom.
Please ensure that your items are placed in a bag or backpack, and labelled with the tear off tab located under your bib. All care will be taken however we accept no responsibility for lost or damaged items.
Participants are encouraged to use public transport to get to and from the event. We work closely with Sydney Trains and NSW Public Transport to ensure there are more services available. To plan your trip, visit Transport NSW.
It would be great to have your family and friends join you. We recommend where possible public transport as the preferred mode of transport. To plan your trip, visit Transport NSW.
A Special Events Train Ticket entitles you to travel on one of the 20+ Special Event Train services that Sydney Trains will be running on the day from Wollongong to Sydney.
Participants, friends and family travelling by train from Wollongong back to Sydney must purchase a Special Events Train Ticket. Opal cards cannot be used on the return trip. Train tickets are available for purchase through our MS Online Shop.
Travelling to the event? Participants must use their Opal card or purchase a single trip ticket from a train station. Opal cards cannot be used on Special Event Train Services on the return trip.
Parking is limited.
Merchandise
Please visit the MS Shop to view our range of 2019 merchandise. Merchandise is also available for purchase on event day, but best to purchase your new running gear now, so you can wear it with pride on the day and show your support for MS.
Please send an email to orders@shop.ms.org.au with your name and order number (if you have it handy) and our Merchandise Coordinator will follow up with you within 48 hours.
If you want to stay around after the run and enjoy the fun festival atmosphere and watch the cyclists arrive from the MS Gong Ride, you may like to pre-purchase a lunch pack. Lunch packs are available through the MS Online Shop. We are pleased to be able to cater for the following dietary requirements; Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. Lunch packs will be available for collection at the Event Village from the Lunch Collection Marquee.