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The Village

Your Post-Race Celebration Hub with Food, Entertainment, and Local Offerings!

The Village, nestled right at the finish line, is the heart of post-race celebrations, offering a vibrant, lively atmosphere that brings together participants, supporters, and the local community.

As soon as you cross the finish line, make your way to The Village to kick off your post-race experience. Start by stopping by the Foodland tent for some fresh, complimentary fruit to recharge after your run. Sip on a cup of coffee from one of the local vendors as you head over to the stage, where the race presentations will kick off at 10:00 AM, celebrating the incredible achievements of all the runners.

After the presentations have ended, you can explore the wide variety of local South Australian businesses in The Village, each offering something unique and some even offering complimentary services just for race participants. It’s the perfect place to relax, connect with the community, and celebrate your accomplishment!

Want to be a part of the excitement? Whether your wanting to celebrate your race achievements with your team, or are just wanting to showcase your local business on race day, don’t miss your chance to join the festivities next year by securing a spot for you and your team in The Village. Applications for 2025 village sites will be opening soon, so start planning your place in the heart of the action! Start planning here

Check out below, the list of local businesses we had at the Village in 2024

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Presentations

Presentations are to be held on Colley Reserve from 10:00am onwards. Be there for the entertainment, fun, and prize giveaways. Random prize draws will take place on the stage during the morning and winners must be in attendance. You can learn more here.

Australian Melanoma Research Foundation

Visit the Melanoma Research Foundation tent, where they will be providing complimentary skin checks for all participants. Don't hesitate to approach their friendly staff for a thorough examination of your skin. This initiative aims to promote sun safety awareness among everyone at the event.

FOODLAND

Visit the Foodland tent at The Village to pick up your fresh fruit! Foodland's steadfast support of the City-Bay Event is clear, with them generously supplying thousands of pieces of fresh fruit for participants. Their commitment ensures that everyone can enjoy a nutritious and revitalizing snack after completing their journey.

HYDRALYFE AND THE RECOVERY HUB

Hydralyfe have partnered with The Recovery Hub - Glenelg to provide services to participants after the event. They will be setting up recovery stations including intravenous hydration therapy, ice baths, normatec recovery boots, hyperice trigger point massage devices, to name a few.

RunDNA

We are so lucky to have so many wonderful SA businesses as supporters of The City-Bay. RunDNA are no exception. RunDNA offer expert guidance to assist you in finding the ideal products for your running journey. Stop by their stand in the village to discover a range of Asics products and engage with their knowledgeable staff. Take advantage of exclusive City-Bay discounts available for in-store purchases.

Studio Pilates

The wonderful and dedicated team from Studio Pilates will engage the crowd with cool down sessions on the main stage. Join these invigorating sessions designed to help you relax and unwind after your race, ensuring you leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

NOVA Entertainment Zone

Join in the excitement at the Nova Activation Zone! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement by visiting the fun-filled photo booths, perfect for snapping memorable post-race photos with friends and family.

ADELAIDE DENTAL FOUNDATION

Last year, Adelaide Dental Foundation generously gave away thousands of toothbrushes to competitors, emphasising their dedication to promoting oral health awareness among participants. Stop by their stand to learn about their initiatives to keep your smile bright and healthy after the race!

Next Step Physiotherapy Clinic

Next Step Physiotherapy Clinic's dedicated physiotherapists are committed to providing exceptional care, specializing in injury recovery, pain relief, and restoring mobility for a life free of symptoms. Visit them at the finish line to aid in your recovery post-race!

Autism SA

The Autism SA Sensory Zone offers a calming retreat from City-Bay activities, suitable for children and adults alike. Designed by Autism SA occupational therapists, it provides a safe, welcoming environment with dim lighting, fidgets, noise machines, and sensory toys to help regulate sensory experiences.

Puddle Jumpers

Puddle Jumpers will be at the village with a range of interactive activities and games to empower young people to develop social, communication, co-operation, team building, conflict management and problem-solving skills, as well as to develop self-esteem and confidence.

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood aim to engage with participants to foster meaningful conversations about the critical need for blood donations. We encourage everyone to visit their tent and explore the option of registering for a blood donation appointment at one of their five Donor Centres at a later date.

FIT CHEF

Fit Chef will be present at The Village, where you can purchase some of their delectable range of macro-balanced meals. These dishes are crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and are tailored specifically to promote health and enhance fitness. The perfect way to refuel yourself after the race!

Potato on a stick

For generations, Australians have enjoyed traditional chips. In 20011, we introduced an exciting new twist – Potato on a Stick! A whole potato spiralled onto a bamboo skewer, dipped in a special batter, fried and served with salt or chicken Since its inception it has been a crowd puller at festivals and events throughout Australia.

Cibo

Welcome to Little Italia! Appreciate the simple things in life? The team at Cibo Glenelg will be in the Village serving the coffee they are known for. Just what is needed on an early Sunday morning to clear the head. Cibo has been a part of the South Australia Coffee scene since 2000. The Coffee beans used by the Cibo team are locally roasted in Thebarton So support SA business. The Cibo Stand can be found next to the Main Stage on Colley Reserve.

BASIC BREW COFFEE BOX

We are Kate and Jo, The proud brewers at Basic Brew, where we turned our pipe dream into reality by crafting delicious heartfelt coffee for everyone. Basics Brew, coined from our love for a good brew, brings incredible coffee and good vibes to various events Including the Iconic City-Bay. At basic Brew, we take pride in using local products, such as Fleurieu Milk and Sourcing beans from Charlie Black Coffee Company, who source their "Murray Roast" from Greenock in the Barossa. We are thrilled to share our passion and exceptional coffee, so make sure you come and say Hello at our Coffee Van located at the Finish Line on September 15th.

Fiesta Tajine

Fiesta Tajine is an authentic Moroccan cuisine in South Australia, which includes our mixed homemade spices marinated in all our favourite dishes. Our food truck has become one of SA's favourite food trucks.

Very Berry Açai Bar

Introducing Very Berry Açai Bar, where we fuel your body and delight your taste buds with our delicious, gluten-free, and no-added-sugar açai bowls. Led by Dom, our passion lies in promoting health and wellbeing through nourishing desserts. Our vibrant food trailer brings the superfood benefits of açai to the community, and will offer participants a delicious and nourishing post-run option. Offering high-quality products that are Fresh and locally- sourced and with exceptional service. Join us in spreading wellness one bowl at a time.

Lygon Coffee

Treat yourself an amazing coffee experience with Lygon Coffee. As one of the top-rated mobile coffee vans in Adelaide, we pride ourselves on delivering freshly brewed, high-quality coffee with exceptional service. Meet us at the Finish Line for a caffeine boost – a perfect way to recharge and enjoy the event.

Deja Brew

Deja Brew is a homegrown business based in South Australia, passionately dedicated to the craft of coffee. Founded by three brothers who left their day jobs behind, their journey is fuelled by a dream to enrich people's everyday lives through exceptional service and amazing coffee.

Let Them Eat

Let Them Eat are a local South Australian business specialising in hand-made Vegetarian whole foods. They pride themselves on creating healthy, tasty, and nutritious Vegetarian and Vegan food as well as catering to Gluten Free intolerances, leaving no one behind.

The Gold Foundation

Look out for the Gold Foundation’s ‘Shine Like Gold!’ Mobile Cafe which will be catering at the finish line! The mobile cafe is an Australian-first initiative delivered in conjunction with KOM Coffee. Young autistic superheroes learn to build real-life practical skills through workplace paid employment, giving our autistic superheroes a sense of purpose and achievement in their lives.

FC Summit BBQ

Visit the team from FC Summit under the green tent and grab yourself a sausage in bread and a refreshment. All funds go directly back into FC Summit Football Club to keep player fees low enabling more to participate in their beloved game.

MAINEVENT PHOTOBOOTHS

Stop by MainEvent and get in their 360-camera booth! The cutting-edge technology captures dynamic, 360-degree videos, allowing you to relive the moment from every angle.

RUB MASSAGE

Got a few niggles at the end of your race? Come and find Rub for a free 10 -15min post-race massage. Rub Massage has been supporting the Adelaide community with Remedial Massage for 20 years. At Rub Massage you'll find a group of experienced passionate therapists, lovely humans who are geeky about all things musculoskeletal.

MY FOOT DR

My FootDr is a leading podiatry group in Australia, dedicated to offering comprehensive foot care services to individuals of all ages. Specialising in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions, My FootDr provides a wide range of services, from general foot care to advanced orthotics and sports podiatry.

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