De Castella Run to Mend Minds
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de Castella Run to Mend Minds : event information
The de Castella Run to Mend Minds is a community running and walking event held along Kew Boulevard with event facilities based at Burke Hall / Xavier College. The meeting point on the day is in Garnet Hall where the event help desk, bag storage, bib collection and on‑the‑day registrations are located. Toilets and changing rooms are available in the hall, with additional portable toilets adjacent to the start area and on course near the 10km turnaround.
Distances
- 5 km walk or run along Kew Boulevard, out-and-back
- 10 km run with a monument loop on the outward leg
- 15 km run extending past the 10 km turnaround toward Chandler Highway
All events start on Nolan Avenue and finish on the school oval. Alpine Timing provides electronic timing with disposable chips on bibs and timing mats at the start, finish and at the 5 km and 10 km marks. Drink stations are at the 5 km turnaround, the 10 km turnaround and at the finish; drinks will include water and a sports drink. First aid is provided by St John’s Ambulance at the start/finish area and course marshals carry radios to call for assistance. The course is closed to vehicles and cyclists while runners are on course with traffic management and marshals at entry points.
Fancy dress is permitted if it does not create a hazard. All finishers receive a downloadable commemorative certificate; medallions and prizes are awarded to the first three female and male finishers in each event. A Mind & Body Expo with stalls and services is held on site after the run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
