Cooks River Fun Run
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Cooks River Fun Run
The Cooks River Fun Run is a community running event at Freshwater Park in Strathfield, NSW, following the Bay to Bay Cycleway alongside the Cooks River. The course is described as flat and fast and visits Ford Park from Freshwater Park.
Event distances include:
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km Family Dash
All race distances are chip timed by Multisport Australia. Finishers receive a themed finisher medal, a finisher certificate, post-race snacks, and sponsor giveaways. There is a 1 hour cut-off for the 5 km and a 1 hour 45 minute cut-off for the 10 km. The 2 km Family Dash is aimed at children; an accompanying adult can run for an additional fee but will not be timed and will not receive a finisher medal.
Logistics note that parking is available on nearby streets and that the closest bus stop is about 200 m from Freshwater Park. A road crossing at Morgan Place is closed to traffic and managed by accredited traffic controllers. Race bibs are printed three weeks before the event and posted two weeks before; register at least three weeks before the event to have a name printed on the bib. A photographer will take photos on course. Participants should be aware there will be other pedestrians, cyclists, and dogs on the paths and are advised to pay attention to their surroundings.
Volunteer roles include course marshalling and registration and come with event hospitality and future race entry as a thank you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
