RACE INFORMATION
Runners, please read
RACE PACKS
RACE BIBS ARE NOT MAILED OUT TO PARTICIPANTS.
Race bibs can be collected as follows:
| Where: | Gallipoli Park basketball stadium |
| When: | Sat 2pm – 4pm |
| Sun 1 hour before your race |
RACE SCHEDULE
| Race | Distance | Checkin | Brief | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra marathon | 50km | 6:00 | 6:45 | 7:00 |
| Neil McKern marathon | 42km | 7:00 | 7:45 | 8:00 |
| Half marathon | 21km | 8:00 | 8:45 | 9:00 |
| Run/Walk | 10km | 9:00 | 9:45 | 10:00 |
| Run/Walk | 4km | 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:00 |
CUT OFF TIMES
There is a cutoff for the 50k and 42k runners at Keppel Lookout.
| Race | Time | Dist | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra marathon | 2pm | 40km | in 7 hrs |
| Neil McKern marathon | 2pm | 32km | in 6 hrs |
PARKING
The SES and Volunteers will manage parking and will direct cars as required to available parking locations. Please follow signs and directions.
A GOLD COIN donation would be appreciated to support the essential work of the SES.
AID STATIONS and DROP BAGS
Aid stations are available at intervals of no more than 6km. See maps for locations.
ULTRA and MARATHON RUNNERS ONLY may place drop bags in bins provided during check-in, for aid stations as indicated below. Drop bags are not permitted for other distances.
| Distance | Drop Bags | |
|---|---|---|
| Dickensons Tk | 5k & 25k (mara) | |
| 5k & 32k (ultra) | ||
| Sunds Rd | 9k & 19k (mara) | YES* |
| 9k & 27k (ultra) | ||
| Camerons Cascade | 15k (mara) | |
| 15k & 21k (ultra) | ||
| Gallipoli Park | 29k (mara) | YES |
| 35k (ultra) | ||
| Keppel Lookout | 33k (mara) | YES |
| 41k (ultra) | ||
| Steavensons Falls** | 37k (mara) | |
| 45k (utra) |
* Drop bags for Sunds Rd must be in drop bag bins by 6:30am.
** Steavenson Falls aid station will close at 2:30pm. Any runners after this time will need to be self-sufficient at this point.
BYO CUP
Please bring a water bottle or cup to carry while you run. Water and sports drink is available at several aid stations on the course. See the maps for locations. As part of our endeavour to care for the environments in which we run, we do not provide paper cups during our events, but you may purchase a collapsable silicone reusable cup during check-in.
CLOTHING BAGS
An area near registration will be provided for you to leave clothing bags. This area will not be patrolled or secured. All items are left at the owner’s risk. Please label your bag clearly and please do not leave any valuables in this area. A secure box will be provided at the registration area for car keys.
PRESENTATIONS and RESULTS
The main presentation will be held on stage at approximately 12:00-12:30pm. Trophies will be presented to the first three finishers in each event.
Live results will be available on the website. Live tracking is not provided.
FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECOVERY
Gallipoli Park is the start and finish area of the event with Divine Grind coffee and Pizza2U woodfired pizzas.
Take time to relax and recover, cheer on other finishers and enjoy the presentations. Sitting in the Steavensons River is perfect for muscle recovery – if you can handle it!
TERMS and CONDITIONS
Please read through the Trailsplus terms and conditions which covers the following:
- Obeying instructions
- Safety
- Knowing the course
- Age requirements
- Cut off times
- Withdrawals
- Audio devices
- Insurance
- Race Bibs
- Payment options on the day
- Personal belongings and valuables
- Photos and videos
- Rubbish
- Pacing
- Refund Policy
- Privacy Policy
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