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Wellness Run is a COVIDSafe Event

Published: 26 Aug 2021

We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience at the 2Xu Wellness Run. The event is subject to a COVIDSafe event plan and event approval by the Department of Health and Human Services. Please review our guide to a COVID safe event experience below, and for your comfort, the Registration Fee Policy for COVID-19 impact.

COVID-19 Cancellation/Postponement Policy: 

If the event is canceled/postponed due to COVID-19 by the local health authorities, registered participants will have the options of;
– Transferring to the postponed event date, or
– Refund of registration fees minus an administration fee of 20%.

Stay at home if you are unwell

Dept of Health advise all people to stay at home if they are unwell or display any symptoms of COVID-19.

Please seek medical advice and testing for COVID-19 if you displaying any of the following symptoms:

  • fever
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • shortness of breath
  • fatigue

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

Maintaining physical distance is everyone’s responsibility.

Please remember to keep your distance from others while training and participating in 2Xu Wellness Run.

Start zones for each pace group will be carefully managed to ensure the event meets social distancing guidelines. Please help out by assembling in the start zone that matches your bib.

PLEASE DON’T ATTEND 2XU Wellness Run if the following apply to you:

  • You have tested positive for COVID-19
  • You have been in close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19
  • You are awaiting results of a COVID-19 test
  • You have traveled overseas or to a declared COVID-19 Hotspot in the previous 14 days

Sanitise Your Hands

Practice good hand hygiene. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds using soap and water and make use of hand sanitiser

Hand sanitiser stations will be located throughout the event village.

Wear a Mask

Please remember to bring a mask with you.

Please wear your mask to the event, and within the start area until your group is released onto course. Once finish and have caught your breath, please place it back on or request another from volunteers.

Check in when you arrive

There will be various check-in locations around the Event.

Please be sure to download the Services Victoria App before arriving at the Event, so you can scan quickly and easily.

Take notice of COVID MESSAGING

Prior to the Event, COVIDsafe messages will be shared by event email, safety briefing and social media.

On Event day, public address systems and signage will be used in the start, finish and along the course routes to communicate information around COVIDsafe practices in place.

Please read and listen to the messaging and follow directions to keep everyone COVIDsafe.

CONDUCT AT DRINK STATIONS

Please promptly take a cup from the hand of a volunteer and move away from others. Please maintain social distance and ensure move beyond table area to consume and dispose of drink.

PLEASE LEAVE EXTRA ITEMS AT HOME

Where possible, please minimise any additional items you bring to the event.

A small, contactless bag drop service will be available for riders, but for both COVIDsafe and security reason.

SPECTATOR LIMITS

There may be limits to the number of spectators at the event. This measure is to assist with contact tracing, should the need arise. If you have spectators or family with you please make sure they use the QR code check-in at the various locations around Lorne – including Lorne shops, cafes and restaurants.

ARRIVE, PARTICIPATE AND SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS

Once you have completed your event, please depart the Event and support a local cafe or restaurant.

IF YOU FEEL UNWELL WHILE AT 2XU Wellness Run

Please seek immediate assistance from the nearest COVID Marshal, Volunteer, Event staff member or medical staff.

All these staff will be easily identifable, and will provide appropriate assistance.