Weston Creek Athletics Club ACT

10km Community Fun Run 2018
2018-03-11 07:45 - 09:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Black Mountain Peninsula, Garry Owen drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Instructions
This event will be held in conjunction with the 32nd Half Marathon and will commence at 07:45, 15 minutes after the departure of the Half Marathon competitors.
Race numbers can be collected from 06:30 at the Northern end of John Carver close, which is a short walk from the start line.
For safety reasons, no dogs or strollers are permitted in the event.
There will be free water and fruit at the finish, as well as egg and bacon rolls, sports drinks and coffee for sale Presentations and barrel draws planned to commence around 09:00. Runners Shop gift vouchers will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers of the 10km Fun Run.
Register Online
or
Download Entry Form
Cost
10km Fun Run entry: $30.00 early bird (free for over 75s)
Late entry: $40.00
CLOSING DATE FOR EARLY BIRD FEES Monday 5 March 2018
Course Description
The course starts at the end of Garryowen drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin for about 4km; there will be a water station at the turn around point. Runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.
For further details of the course click here. This interactive map can be scrolled and zoomed.

32nd Weston Creek Half Marathon 2018
2018-03-11 07:30 - 10:00 | Black Mountain Peninsula, Garry Owen drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Instructions
Race numbers need to be collected from 06:30 at the Northern end of John Carver Close, which is a short walk from the start line.
Please note that the Half Marathon is only open to competitors over the age of 18. Competitors under 18 and 13 or above can participate as a relay runner.
For safety reasons, no dogs or strollers are permitted in the event. The event has a cut-off time of 2 hours 30 minutes. Runners deemed unable to finish within the time limit may be removed from the course. This will be enforced.
Relay teams will be advised of the precise location of the changeover points in the days leading up to the event. Relay runners need to organise their own transport.
Register Online
or
Download Entry Form
Cost
Individual runners: $55.00
Relay teams: $60.00 per relay team
Late Individual entry (after 5 March 2018): $65.00, No late team entries
CLOSING DATE FOR TEAM REGISTRATION AND EARLY BIRD FEES Monday 5 March 2018
Course Description
The course is unchanged over recent years.
The course starts at the end of Garryowen Drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen Drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman Drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin and over Scrivener dam before following shared paths past the ovals at Curtin, under McCulloch Street and adjacent to Yarra Glen. The shared path then crosses under Melrose Drive and passes the pitch n putt in Woden. Shortly after runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.
There are 5 drink stations on the course situated approximately every 4kms.
For further details of the course click here. This interactive map can be scrolled and zoomed.
We hope you have a great day!

Canberra Half Marathon Elevation Graphic

5 Km Park Run and BBQ
2017-09-02 08:00 - 13:00 | Weston Park, Weston Park Road, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia
Weston Creek Athletics Club invites you to participate in the Burley Griffin Park Run on Saturday 4 September 2017 and then to stay on afterwards near the finish area for a BBQ and fellowship.
This event doubles up as the second annual Club Championship too.
There is a prize of a $30 Runners Shop voucher for the first male and female (based on age adjusted time).
To participate in the Park Run:

Register with Park Run here (if you have registered with Park Run previously you don’t need to register again).
Print off your barcode to scan at the finish of the run – you must bring your barcode if you want a time recorded.
Remember to scan your barcode at the finish of the 5Km run to make sure you get a time recorded.

The course is an out and back, starting near the Weston Park playground. Further details on the Burley Griffin Park Run can be found here.

2017 AGM
2017-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Weston Creek Labour Club, Teasdale Street, Weston, ACT, Australia
The 2017 Weston Creek Athletics Club AGM will be held at the Weston Creek Labor Club, Teasdale Street, Weston on Wednesday 28 June from 7pm.
Papers for the meeting can be found here:
WESTON CREEK REDBACKS AGM Agenda 28 JUNE 2017
Auditors Report
Treasurer’s Report 2017

2016 Annual Club and Life Members Dinner
2016-08-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Ramas Fiji-Indian Restaurant, 70 Hodgson Street, Pearce, ACT, 2607, Australia
The Weston Creek Athletic Club would like to extend an invitation to all of the club’s financial members to join with the club’s Life Members at a dinner on Saturday 6 August.
Ramas Fiji-Indian Restaurant in Pearce is the venue for our annual Life Members Dinner. Ramas is a BYO wine restaurant, there is no corkage charge and the food is delicious and not too expensive. There is a bottle shop very close by too. Menus can be viewed on the Ramas website here.
Club Members and friends are cordially invited to participate for the opportunity of fellowship and the opportunity to meet some of the people who formed and maintained the Club for over 30 years. We meet at Ramas from 7pm for a 7:30pm start; dress casual.
Please let Robbie Costmeyer know (either by filling in the form below or contacting him on 0448 087 054) by Thursday 4th August of numbers participating to ensure we have enough seats and tables reserved.

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2016 Annual General Meeting
2016-05-18 19:30 | Weston Creek Labor Club, Teesdale Close, Stirling, ACT, 2611, Australia
All members are hereby invited to the Weston Creek Athletic Club AGM to be held at the Weston Creek Labor club on Wednesday 18 May 2016. Proceedings will commence promptly at 7:30pm.
Access to the previous year’s minutes and audited financial statements may be obtained by contacting the Club Secretary.
Nominations will be sought for a number of committee positions becoming vacant. Please contact the Club Secretary for further information.
RSVP for the event can be made by email to the Club Secretary.
AGM Agenda Here

31st Weston Creek Half Marathon 2016
2016-03-20 07:30 - 10:00 | Black Mountain Peninsula, Garry Owen drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Instructions
Race numbers need to be collected at the Northern end of Garryowen drive, which is a short walk (400m south) from the start line. We will transport athletes gear left at the start line to the finish area.
Please note that the Half Marathon is only open to competitors over the age of 18. Competitors under 18 and 13 or above can participate as a relay runner.
For safety reasons, no dogs or strollers are permitted in the event. The event has a cut-off time of 2 hours 30 minutes. Runners deemed unable to finish within the time limit may be removed from the course. This will be enforced.
Relay teams will be advised of the precise location of the changeover points in the days leading up to the event. Relay runners need to organise their own transport.
Register Now
or
Download Entry Form
Course Description
The course is unchanged over recent years.
The course starts at the end of Garryowen Drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen Drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman Drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin and over Scrivener dam before following shared paths past the ovals at Curtin, under McCulloch Street and adjacent to Yarra Glen. The shared path then crosses under Melrose Drive and passes the pitch n putt in Woden. Shortly after runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.
There are 5 drink stations on the course situated approximately every 4kms.
For further details of the course click here. This interactive map can be scrolled and zoomed.
We hope you have a great day!

Canberra Half Marathon Elevation Graphic
