Event information - Everything You Need to Know!
The de Castella Run for Mental Health has 3 event distance options to cater to runners and walkers of all fitness levels. We are grateful to Burke Hall / Xavier College for the access to the school grounds and facilities for the event. The meeting point on the day is in Garnet Hall. The event help desk, bag storage, bib collection and on the day registrations are all located in the hall. There are also toilet and changing room facilities in the hall and there are additional toilets located in Nolan Avenue.
Start / Finish Locations
All events start on Nolan Avenue and finish on the school oval. All events start together at 8:00am. Marshals will be positioned at turnaround points on the course to ensure runners / walkers stay on course for their event distance.
Barre Fusion
A bit more challenging than the 5km course, runners turn left after the Johnson Street underpass and complete a lap of the monument loop before returning to the boulevard and turning left to head out to the Molesworth street turnaround point. A second drink station is located at the 10km course turnaround point. Runners proceed along he boulevard in a south easterly direction to return to Burke Hall. Note that on the return journey, 10km course runners do not complete the monument loop, but proceed directly under the Johnson Street underpass and return to Burke Hall. Therefor the 10km turnaround point is not at the halfway point.
5km Walk or Run
For walkers or runners. A challenging and scenic course out and back course along the Kew boulevard, with a drink station placed strategically at the half way turn around point, under the Johnson Street underpass.
15km Run
The 15km course is for those looking to challenge themselves with extra distance and extra hills. Runners proceed past the 10km event turnaround and continue along the boulevard towards the Chandler Highway. The 15km turnaround point is approximately 500m before the end of the Kew Boulevard and just before the entrance driveway to Royal Talbot Hospital. After the turnaround point, runners proceed along he boulevard in a south easterly direction to return to Burke Hall as per the 10km course and similarly do not complete the monument loop, but proceed directly under the Johnson Street underpass and return to Burke Hall. Therefor the 15km turnaround point is not at the halfway point.
Alpine Timing
Event timing will be provided by Alpine Timing. Each runner will wear a BIB with a timing disposable chip attached. Timing mats will be located at the start and finish lines, as well as at the 5km, 10km marks for runners in the 10km and 15km events. Results will be linked to our website.
Event First Aid
First aid services will be provided by St John's Ambulance located at the start / finish area. If you require first aid while on course, speak to your closes course marshal, and they will radio event management to send the first aid services. If the the matter is serious or life threatening, call "000" and request an ambulance as well as calling for a course marshal.
Drink Stations
Drink stations will be located at the 5km turnaround point (approx. 2.5km from the start) and at the 10km turnaround point (approx. 6km from the start). There will also be a drink station at the finish line. Drinks provided will include water and sports drink (brand TBC). Please dispose of cups in bins provided as much as possible.
Road Closures
The course in its entirety will be closed to all vehicles and cyclists from 7:30am until the last runner leaves the course. Traffic Management as well as course marshals will be positioned at all entry points to the course to prevent access. Please follow any instructions issued.
Toilets on Course
Portable toilets will be located adjacent to the start area on Nolan Avenue and there will be two portable toilet's on course at the 10km turnaround point. There are also toilets in the school hall.
Parking
Please note that parking is limited and car pooling is advised where possible. NO PARKING IN NOLAN AVENUE. Parking is available in surrounding side streets, on Studley Park Road, East of the school. Please note that parking in the Studley Grounds Par 3 golf course at the end of Nolan avenue is for golfers
Pets
For the safety and comfort of others, we do not allow pets on the course. Thanks for understanding
Fancy Dress, Costumes
Fancy dress costumes are permitted and encouraged so long as they do not represent a hazard or obstacle to other participants
Event Photography
Professional event photographers will be located on course and at the finish line to capture your participation in the event. Photos will be available for purchase after the event from the photographer company website
Course Marshals
We are very grateful to our many dedicated and passionate volunteers who help make this event possible. This includes are marshals on the course and at each of the drink stations. Marshals will be identifiable by the high vis vests and will be located along the course in line of sight to each other such that no part of the course is unsupervised. Please follow all course marshals advice and direction. If you need any assistance, please contact a course marshal directly. Course marshals designated as zone leaders will carry two way radios and can call for assistance if needed.
We are extremely grateful to our volunteers who make this event possible. From our set up crew, to our marshals out on course, each volunteer is helping to mend minds and ensure the event runs smoothly. If you would like to volunteer for the 2027 de Castella Run to Mend Minds, please email us at : volunteers.decastellarun@gmail.com
Stay tuned for our upcoming event merchandise designs including singlet, tee shirt, cap and event hoodie
Join us for our post run "Mind & Body Expo" featuring lots of stalls and displays including; Hydration Station, Massage, Physio, MAPrc Mental Health Research Information Stand, Food and Coffee Carts, Sausage Sizzle and much more
All finishers in all three events will receive a commemorative finishers certificate which can be downloaded from the event results site
Medallions and Prizes will be provided to 1st, 2nd and 3rd female and male across the line in each event. Presentation ceremony will be held on the school oval with the Mind & Body Expo commencing at approximately 9:00am.
Random Spot Prizes will be given away during the presentation ceremony based on BIB numbers which will be called out by the event MC.
