Event Info

First aid support will be provided on course and first aid will be available at the finish area on the Bill Paterson Oval.

If you require first aid attention on the course, please report to your closest course marshal, SES volunteer or water station.

We recommend car-pooling to the event where possible to decrease congestion around the event precinct.

Limited parking is available in the car park off Quarry Street, Ipswich as well as in the surrounding streets for the duration of the event.

Disabled parking is located near the AFL building, Limestone Park and is reserved for Disabled parking permit holders only

Please refer to the course map which shows area where NO parking is allowed.

Lion Street is closed until approximately 7am.  After this time Lion Street will re-open & parking is permitted.

Please be aware: QLD road rules apply when choosing a parking space around the event precinct.  E.g. Do not park over driveways etc

Lion Street is closed until approximately 7am.  After this time Lion Street will re-open & parking is permitted.

The following roads are fully or partially closed between 6am-10am:

• Park Street
• Milford Street
• Alexander Munroe Avenue
• Goleby Avenue
• Burley Griffin Drive
• Griffith Road
• Police control at Salisbury Rd and Briggs Road

There are 5 water stations located each KM around the course hosted by local secondary schools and local organisations.  Chanting and cheering, these enthusiastic teams hydrate and encourage participants.

Toilets are located along the Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park course at the 2KM, 3KM & 4.5KM points.  Toilets are also located in the carpark of the Bill Paterson Oval, behind the blue building at the carpark end of Bill Paterson Oval & next to the cricket pitch.

Course officials are located at strategic points along the 5KM course.  SES personnel & Traffic Management staff  will also be in attendance.

Clothing items/belongings (no valuables) can be left in the baggage area which is located in the Athletics Building at the car park end of the Bill Paterson Oval.  To drop off your baggage be wearing your race bib as this will act as your identification.  On collection of your baggage you will need to supply the attendant with your bib number.

The Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park offers a child feed and change tent for parents.  This tent will  provide you with a comfortable place to tend to your children’s needs.

To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, participants should:

• Position yourself at the start line relative to your ability and your goal finish time.
• Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on the right.
• Do not stop or change direction suddenly.
• Be courteous to your fellow participants.
• Always follow the directions of all race officials, SES personnel and emergency services.
• No rollerblading, cycling, skating or skipping.

Prams, strollers, wheel chairs and participants with pets* should start at the back of the start area.

NOTE: *Dogs are not permitted to participate in the Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park. Service dogs permitted.

Half Marathon

10KM

5KM Run

Half Marathon Relay

For those Fundraising Superstars who reached fundraising milestones of $50/$120/$250+, the fundraising rewards will be available for collection at the IHF Tent during the following times:

• Saturday 29 July 10am-1pm | Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park
• Sunday 30 July from 6am-10am| Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park

Participants registered in the Half Marathon Relay can find more information here.

Participants registered in the Virtual event can find more information here.

An information booth is located in the Registration Area on Bill Paterson Oval.  General questions and information can be asked here.

For more information, please download the Event Guide here.