CHECKPOINTS

There are two Checkpoints, one of which is passed twice, on the GNW Ultras 100 Kilometre Course in addition to the Start/Finish.

You can download Maps and details of the Checkpoint Locations & Access and Checkpoint Sketch Maps.

The Start/Finish at Patonga and the Girrakool Checkpoint are accessible by road and therefore Support Crews.

The Broken Bay Sport & Recreation Centre Checkpoint does not have vehicle access and will be staffed by event volunteers.

CUPLESS

The GNW Ultras is a “cupless” event, so Runners need to carry their own cups or other containers for getting fluids at Checkpoints.

CHECKPOINT PROTOCOL

ALL RUNNERS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CHECKPOINT OFFICIALS ON BOTH ARRIVING AND LEAVING A CHECKPOINT AND MUST ENTER AND EXIT THROUGH THE GATE PROVIDED. IT IS ALSO CRITICAL THAT ANY COMPETITOR WITHDRAWING AT A CHECKPOINT NOTIFIES OFFICIALS AT THE EXIT GATE. In past years we have devoted significant resources to finding runners who had withdrawn after arriving at a Checkpoint and failed to tell the Checkpoint Officials.

CUT-OFF TIMES

Runners must leave Checkpoints by the time listed in the table below, or retire from the Race. Runners who leave a Checkpoint before the Cut-Off Time and then return to that Checkpoint after the Cut-Off Time will be compulsorily retired from the Race. Runners who arrive at the Finish of their respective races after the relevant Cut-Off Time will not have their finishing times recorded and will appear in the results as a Did Not Finish (DNF).

CHECKPOINT SUPPLIES

All Checkpoints will have water, Tailwind sports drink, Coke, jelly beans, jelly snakes, bananas, vegetable soup, tea, coffee and hot water available and be manned by Volunteers. Other food may also be available but is not guaranteed. Runners can also receive supplies from their Support Crews (except for the Broken Bay Sports & Recreation Centre) and access their Drop Bags in the Checkpoint area.

RESERVOIR ROAD TURN

The Reservoir Road Turn is not a Checkpoint, but will have EMERGENCY water available for Runners.  Runners who obtain water from this supply will have a penalty of 30 minutes added to their final times.  We do not think it is unreasonable to expect Runners in the GNW Ultras to carry sufficient fluids between the Checkpoints that are 25km to 35km apart and feel that Runners who do not plan accordingly should expect to be penalised.

RACE DAY CHECK-IN

Runners must check in at Eve Williams Memorial Oval in Patonga between between 4:30am and 5:30am on Saturday, 28 October 2023.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE AT THE LAST MINUTE and PLEASE BE QUIET as check-in is located in a residential area.

PRE-RACE BRIEFING

There will be a Pre-Race Briefing which must be attended by all Runners at 5:30am on Saturday, 28 October 2023, on the Patonga beach foreshore.

AWARDS PRESENTATION

There will be a Presentation Ceremony at 1:00pm on Sunday, 29 October 2023, on the Patonga beach foreshore.

Finishers Medals will be presented to all official Finishers on completion of their race, provided they finish inside the cut-off time.  Runners in the 100 Kilometre and 100 Mile Races may opt to complete one of the shorter distance races, but will not be eligible for a Finisher’s Medal.

RESULTS

Provisional Race Results will be published on the Race Website by 6:00pm on Monday, 30 October 2023.

RACE NUMBERS

All Runners will be issued with Bibs that must be worn for the duration of the race and be visible from the front at all times.

UNOFFICIAL RUNNERS

No unofficial runners are permitted in the GNW Ultras. Any identified unofficial runners will be prevented from entering the GNW Ultras in future years and have their names reported to the Australian Ultra Runners Association.

COURSE

Runners must follow the Course for their Race, taking no short-cuts.

RUNNER SAFETY

Runners must observe all of the rules concerning Runner Safety.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Runners must show courtesy to all people encountered on the GNW Ultras Course including those in vehicles and on mountain bikes.

Because all races are out-and-back, Runners will be encountered travelling in the opposite direction. To avoid accidents, all Runners must run to the left of the trail (except on the short road sections where Runners must run on the right facing oncoming traffic) and climbing Runners must give way to descending Runners.

DISQUALIFICATION

The Race Director or any member of the Medical Support staff or any Checkpoint Captain may prevent any Runner from starting (even after their Entry has been accepted) or continuing in the GNW Ultras if any of the following occurs.

• The Runner or their Supporters breach Race Rules.
• It is decided that the Runner may be placing themselves or others at any risk whatsoever.
• Any other reason deemed sufficient by the Race Director.

MEDICAL CHECKS

The race medical personnel and race officials have the power to withdraw any runner at any time for any reason at their own discretion, or impose waiting times on runners deemed to be at medical risk if continuing immediately.

UNAUTHORISED ASSISTANCE

Any physical assistance provided to any Runner outside of a Checkpoint by any person will result in the disqualification of the Runner.

ABUSE

Any runner who abuses Race Officials or Volunteers, or whose Supporters abuse Race Officials or Volunteers, will be disqualified.

LITTERING

Absolutely no littering is allowed anywhere along the Course or at Checkpoints. Breaches of this rule by Runners or their Supporters will result in disqualification of the Runner.

STASHES

Runners may not store supplies or equipment of any description along the Course.

TOILETS

There are toilets available at Checkpoints and the Start/Finish.  Elsewhere along the GNW Ultras course, human waste must be disposed of in a sanitary manner by burying to a depth of 15cm and at least 100 metres from creeks and well used areas.

VEHICLES

Runners are not allowed to take a ride in a vehicle where it advances their progress or compensates for Runner error. If they do, they are considered to have withdrawn from the Race. They will not be allowed to continue, and if they do, they will not be listed as finishers, and risk being barred from entry in future GNW Ultras. Runners may, after checking into a Checkpoint, rest and get warm in a STATIONARY vehicle. Once a Runner has checked out of the Checkpoint they may not get back into any vehicle without being disqualified.

DROPPING OUT

Runners can withdraw from the GNW Ultras at any Checkpoint but may have to wait for the last Runner to pass, or the Checkpoint Cut-Off time to be reached, for transport to the Finish unless they have their own Supporters.

It is imperative that withdrawing Runners notify the Exit Gate Officials at the nearest Checkpoint IN PERSON of their withdrawal so that no unnecessary concern is caused, or searches are conducted.

SLEEPING OUT

Any Runners planning to sleep during any part of the GNW Ultras are responsible for providing their own equipment and facilities for doing so.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

For safety reasons, Runners in the 100 Mile, 100 Kilometre and 50 Mile Races are required to carry Mandatory Equipment. Read more about the Mandatory Equipment

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

In addition to the Mandatory Equipment, all Runners should consider carrying energy food, toilet paper, sun hat, sun block, insect repellent and a Personal Locator Beacon.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Runners must render all possible assistance to any person found injured or incapacitated along the Course, even if it means abandoning their own Race plans. Next time, it may be you that needs assistance

TRAFFIC

Runners may encounter vehicles, mountain bikes and pedestrians at places along the Course. YOU MUST BE COURTEOUS AND SAFE, GIVING WAY TO ALL OTHER USERS, STOPPING AND LEAVING THE TRAIL OR ROAD SURFACE IF NECESSARY.

Runners must travel on the right-hand side, facing oncoming traffic, whenever travelling along roads. If at all possible, travel off to the side of the road surface.

Runners must wear Reflective Vests (over their packs and torso) and carry a light visible to oncoming traffic between 7:00pm and 6:00am.

POTABLE WATER

Although the Course of the GNW Ultras crosses a number of creeks, the water should be considered unsafe for drinking. Runners must carry sufficient water to last them between Checkpoints which can be up to 30 km or 6 hours travelling apart. GIVEN THAT HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE A DEFINITE POSSIBILITY, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT RUNNERS CARRY AND CONSUME ADEQUATE FLUIDS.

RACE COMMUNICATIONS

All Checkpoints have mobile phone coverage with Telstra. Key race officials will carry mobile phones and have phone lists that include the numbers of organisers, other Checkpoints and emergency numbers (police, doctor, hospital, ambulance, poisons information, tow trucks, NRMA, etc.).

WEATHER

The table below shows average October weather conditions near the Course. Runners must be prepared for the possibility of hot weather, although there is still the possibility of very cool nights and wet weather. On Race weekend, the sun rises at 6:00am and sets at 7:20pm.

FITNESS

The GNW Ultras are extremely demanding physical races. By entering, Runners are acknowledging that they have trained appropriately for the GNW Ultras and are medically fit to participate.

SWEEPERS

For safety, it is intended to have Sweepers following the last Runners in each Race. However, this will be dependent on the availability of suitably qualified volunteers.

INSURANCE

Terrigal Trotters Inc. has Public Liability Insurance coverage for all of the events it organises, including the GNW Ultras. This insurance does not provide any coverage for injury or illness to Entrants, Pacers or Support Crews. All Entrants, Pacers and Support Crews are encouraged to ensure they have medical insurance that covers them for injuries or illness sustained during the GNW Ultras, and particularly for medical evacuation, if necessary.

BUSHFIRES

The GNW Ultras pass through a number of forested areas prone to bushfires with limited vehicle access. October is a month when the fire danger is increasing as summer approaches and average temperatures rise. There have been instances of bushfires burning in, and Severe Fire Danger being declared for, the area in October during past years. The Organisers will liaise closely with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) prior to, and during, the GNW Ultras.

The Event will be cancelled if there is a bushfire burning anywhere near the course which is deemed, after consultation with the RFS and/or the Police, to pose significant risk to Runners, Volunteers or Support Crews. Specifically, the organisers will be in contact with the RFS in the days leading up to the Event about forecast weather conditions and likely bushfire risks. The event may be cancelled prior to the Start Date or called off during the Event if

• a Total Fire Ban is declared for the Greater Hunter or Greater Sydney Region Fire Areas for either the Saturday or Sunday of the Event (Total Fire Bans are typically declared at 4:00pm on the preceding day).
• if a bushfire is burning within 10 kilometres and it is the view of the RFS that either
  • The bushfire risks becoming a significant threat to Runners, or
  • fighting the bushfire is depleting RFS resources to the point where they could not adequately respond to a new bushfire threat closer to the race route.

Prior to the GNW Ultras, all Runners must familiarise themselves with the Actions to take if Caught In A Bushfire and all Runners, except for those in the 10, 30 and 50 Kilometre Races, must

• provide the number of the mobile phone they will be carrying during the Event to the Race Director, and the contact details for someone to be called in the Event of an emergency affecting them personally,
• include in their mobile phone directory the phone numbers of the Race Director (0428 880784).
• install the “Fires Near Me NSW” Smartphone App for use during the GNW Ultras if they have any concerns about bushfires and/or smoke, and
• not smoke at Checkpoints or anywhere along the Course.

During the GNW Ultras, Runners must

• call Triple Zero (000) with details if a bushfire is observed,
• contact the Race Director (0428 880784) if smoke is observed, possibly from a bushfire,
• not smoke at Checkpoints or anywhere near the course,
• carry a mobile phone and monitor it for messages (coverage is generally available at higher altitudes),
• follow directions issued by Event Officials and/or the Authorities (RFS, Police, etc.), and
• inform the Race Director of their location and status by SMS, giving their Name and Race Number, if they have been safely evacuated from the course in the event of an emergency.

THUNDERSTORMS

The GNW Ultras are held in October, a month when the risk of thunderstorms is increasing as summer approaches and average temperatures and humidity rise.

Prior to the GNW Ultras, all Runners must familiarise themselves and their Pacers and Supporters with the actions to take in a thunderstorm as explained in the document titled Actions to Take if Caught in a Thunderstorm.

During the GNW Ultras, if there is a thunderstorm near their location, defined as when the interval between a flash of lightning and the sound of the accompanying thunder is less than 30 seconds, or they are advised by Event Officials to do so, take appropriate precautionary action as detailed in the document titled Actions to Take if Caught in a Thunderstorm.

ANIMALS

Venomous snakes and spiders do inhabit the country through which the GNW Ultras pass, however they are rarely seen. Nevertheless, Runners need to make themselves aware of the appropriate treatment for snake (click here for details) and spider bites (click here for details). Leeches are also common along the trail, particularly in damper sections and during and after rain (click here for details). Although unpleasant, they are not dangerous in the short-term. However, bites become itchy and occasionally become infected in the days after the initial bite.

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Entrants must cope with rough trail surfaces, precipitous ascents and descents, mud, creek crossings, and slippery rocks and roots. In many places Runners will need to walk because of the nature of the trail, or would be well-advised to walk for their own safety

WATER CROSSINGS

There are water crossings along the Course although, with care, Runners should be able to avoid getting their feet wet. However, care needs to be exercised when crossing streams after rain and it should be assumed that all rocks are slippery.

NAVIGATION

Although The Great North Walk is marked for its entire length, the markers are sometimes hard to see and the Course is difficult to follow in a number of places. Great care needs to be exercised in following the Course and all Runners are advised to carefully follow their progress on the Course maps.

If you believe at any time that you may not be on the correct Course, do not attempt to find your way cross country. If you are sure of your route, backtrack to where you last saw a Course marker and try to find other markers showing the direction of the Course. If you are unable to work out where you are, move to higher ground, if possible to do so without travelling cross country, and try calling or messaging on your mobile phone for assistance.  The Race Director is contactable on 0428 880784 and you should save this number into your phone’s directory in advance.

If this is not feasible and you are unable to find your way, stay where you are!  Wandering randomly risks taking you farther from the Course and reducing your chances of being found. If you do become injured, exhausted or ill, STAY ON THE TRAIL. You will be found there either by another Runner or by searchers. If you feel dizzy, disoriented or confused, do not risk falling. Sit or lie down on the trail until you recover or are found. An unconscious Runner even a few feet off the trail could be impossible to find until it is too late.

MEDICAL

There are significant and possibly life-threatening medical risks associated with running in the GNW Ultras. Qualified medical staff with transport will be on duty for the duration of the event. Some First Aid capability will be available at all Checkpoints along with the means to access emergency medical personnel.

Sun Exposure

Over-exposure to the sun is a significant cancer risk. Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. More than 11,500 Australian men and women are diagnosed with melanoma each year, and an estimated 434,000 people are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers. Skin cancer accounts for over 80% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia each year. All Runners are strongly advised to take measures to protect themselves from over-exposure (see here for suggestions).

Renal Shutdown

Cases of renal shutdown (kidney failure) have been reported in ultramarathons. Renal shutdown occurs from muscle tissue injury which causes the release of myoglobin, a protein material, into the blood plasma. Myoglobin is cleared from the blood stream by the kidneys and will look brownish-coloured in the urine. Adequate hydration will help process myoglobin through the kidneys. Overwhelming amounts of myoglobin may clog the filtering system of the kidneys either partially or totally. If not treated, renal shutdown can cause permanent impairment of kidney function. IT IS CRUCIAL TO CONTINUE HYDRATING USING ELECTROLYTE FLUIDS DURING THE FINAL HOURS OF THE RUN AND FOR SEVERAL DAYS FOLLOWING THE RUN OR UNTIL THE URINE IS CLEAR AND OF NORMAL FREQUENCY.

Heat Stroke/Hyperthermia

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious risks. These conditions can cause death, kidney failure and brain damage. It is important that Runners be aware of the symptoms of impending heat injury. These include but are not limited to: nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, faintness, irritability, lassitude, confusion, weakness, and rapid heart rate. Impending heat stroke may be preceded by a decrease in sweating and the appearance of goose bumps on the skin, especially over the chest. Heat stroke may progress from minimal symptoms to complete collapse in a very short period of time. Remember that your muscles produce tremendous amounts of heat when running up and down hill. The faster the pace, the more heat is produced. A light-coloured shirt and cap, particularly if kept wet during the Race, can help. Acclimatisation to heat requires up to two months. If signs of heat exhaustion occur, we recommend rapid cooling by applying ice to the groin, neck and armpits. In addition to drinking at Checkpoints, Runners will need to carry fluids between Checkpoints. To accurately measure fluid intake and output balance, weigh before and after a training run. This will help you establish your personal fluid requirements (especially during the heat of the day). Remember to replace lost electrolytes lost from sweat along with lost fluids. Every Runner has different needs that should be determined during training.

Risks Associated with Low Sodium and Chloride Counts

Low sodium levels (hyponatremia) in ultramarathon Runners has been associated with severe illness requiring hospitalisation. It is important for long-distance athletes to use fluids containing electrolytes to replace the water and salts lost during exercise. WATER INTAKE ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT, as water intoxication and possibly death may result. This problem may in fact worsen after the Race, as the non-electrolyte-containing fluid which has been accumulating in the stomach is absorbed. Potassium and calcium replacement is also important, although these levels change less with fluid loss and replenishment. Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include; weight gain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, incoordination, dizziness, muscle twitching/cramping and fatigue. If left untreated, it may progress to seizures, pulmonary and cerebral oedema, coma and death. There are two ways to put oneself at risk of hyponatremia; over-hydration and replacing sweat with hypotonic fluids. Weight gain of greater than 3% should cue a Runner to stop drinking, slow down and allow the body to readjust its fluid status through urination of excess fluids, after which electrolyte fluids or high sodium containing foods such as bouillon cubes can be consumed. Risks of hyponatremia can be minimized by acclimatizing to the heat, training the endocrine system, salting foods a few days prior to the Run, matching fluid and electrolyte intake to sweat losses and monitoring weight. The best way to achieve proper electrolyte and fluid balance is to hydrate with fluids containing proper amounts of electrolytes and to replace with sodium-containing foods or supplements, if required, and as determined during your training. Potassium, while present in many electrolyte-replacement solutions, may also be replaced with fruit, such as bananas or oranges. Beer or other alcoholic beverages should not be taken at any time during the Race. Electrolyte-containing fluids should be continued after the Race until the gastrointestinal tract is fully functional, which may take several hours. Once the gut is working and adequate hydration has occurred, the normal balance of thirst, hunger, digestion and kidney filtration will maintain the proper balance of fluids and electrolytes.

Effects of Cold/Hypothermia

Temperatures may be as low as 0⁰C during the night portion of the Run. Hypothermia is a potentially serious risk, especially at night since one’s energy reserves will have been depleted from 20 or more hours of running. Hypothermia can strike very quickly, particularly when pace slows from exhaustion or injury. The initial warning signs of hypothermia often include lethargy, disorientation and confusion. The Runner will feel very cold with uncontrolled shivering and may become confused, unaware of the surroundings, and may possibly be an immediate danger to himself. Staying well-nourished, adequately hydrated and appropriately clothed will help avoid hypothermia. It is important that Runners have access to warm clothing through their Support Crews, Drop Bags, or both.

Use of Drugs

The use of performance enhancing drugs, as defined in the Prohibited List (click here) published by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is prohibited. No drugs of any kind should be taken before, during or immediately after the GNW Ultras. Many drugs can increase the risk of heat stroke. A partial list of problem drugs includes amphetamines, tranquilizers, and diuretics.

Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)

These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and ketoprofen (Orudis KT). Studies have cautioned that the use of NSAIDs during ultra distance exercise is associated with an increased risk of exertional hyponatremia. Researchers believe that this effect is likely due to altered renal (kidney) function. The issues related to altered kidney function in athletes are not hard to imagine. Poor fluid transport and restriction can lead to dehydration, hyponatremia and, at the extreme, kidney failure.

Injuries from Falling

Falling is an ever-present danger in the GNW Ultras. Much of the trail is narrow, uneven and rutted, with slippery rocks and roots, and precipitous ascents and descents. There are also sections where the trail passes along the edge of cliffs and bluffs. Great care needs to be taken throughout the GNW Ultras to avoid injury from falling.

Muscle Necrosis

It has been found that some degree of muscle cell death in the legs occurs from participation in ultramarathons. The recovery can take several months. This seems to be a bigger problem in Runners who become dehydrated or have overexerted themselves.

Overuse Injuries

Innumerable overuse injuries can occur, especially in the knee and the ankle. Sprains and fractures can easily occur on these rough trails and blisters are always a risk.

Common Fatigue

One of the dangers you will encounter is fatigue. Fatigue, combined with the effects of dehydration, hypothermia, hyperthermia, hyponatremia, hypoglycaemia and other debilitating conditions can produce disorientation and irrationality.

Management of Snake and Spider Bites

Information on the treatment of snake and spider bites is available 24 hours a day from the NSW Poisons Information Centre on 131 126. Venomous snake and spider bites are uncommon but may be life-threatening and difficult to treat. If the snake envenomation is severe, the victim will become progressively more unwell without appropriate treatment. Funnelweb spider envenomation is often more dramatic, sometimes leading to a critical state in less than an hour. First aid recommendations for envenomation are to firmly apply a compression bandage around the bite site then around the whole limb and immobilise the limb with a splint. This delays systemic venom absorption. If you don’t have enough material to cover the whole limb, a broad tourniquet applied firmly to the limb without disturbing the distal pulses is better than nothing—as long as the person is totally immobilised.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

There exists a very real possibility of a Runner or Pacer in the GNW Ultras becoming badly lost and/or injured during daylight somewhere out of mobile phone range and still being at risk after night falls. This could happen on either the first or second day of the event, and it could happen to anybody, even the most experienced trail ultra-runner.

In such a situation, it is critically important to have all of the Mandatory Equipment for obvious reasons. You must take this requirement seriously. Temperatures as low as 3°C have been recorded during October in the race area, and this could be accompanied by rain and winds. The Mandatory Equipment must be carried by all Runners and all Pacers at all times on the GNW Ultras course.

If a Runner is found not to have all of the Mandatory Gear, they will not be allowed to proceed (this includes at the Start) until they have obtained the missing Gear. There will be a ONE HOUR PENALTY added to the finish time for any Runner (and their Pacer) who fails a Mandatory Gear check. There are no stores near the course of the GNW Ultras likely to stock items on the Mandatory Gear list, so it is in the Runner’s (and their Pacer’s) interest to make sure they have the gear as specified.

If in doubt, contact the Race Director at gnw@terrigaltrotters.com.au to verify that your gear will be acceptable.

It is wise to carry your Mandatory Equipment in a way that allows it to be easily checked by Race Officials to save time at any inspections. Avoid the temptation not to carry items of the Mandatory Equipment, or carry items that do not meet the specified requirements. Apart from risking your own safety, and possibly the safety of those sent to find you, it is unfair to your fellow competitors to cheat on the Mandatory Equipment and you cannot claim to have completed the GNW Ultras in conformity with the race rules. You will be cheating yourself!

DOWNLOAD

Download a PDF version of the Mandatory Equipment

DROP BAGS

Runners can leave Drop Bags, clearly marked with their Name, Race Number and intended Checkpoint, at the Start between 4:30am and 5:30am on the morning of the Race for transportation to the nominated Checkpoint. The Drop Bags will be returned to the Finish after the relevant Race Cut-Off has passed at the Checkpoint, with the exception of Drop Bags destined for the Broken Bay Sport & Recreation Centre Checkpoint which will not be returned to the Finish until 9:00am on Sunday, 29 October 2023.

RESPONSIBILITY

ALTHOUGH THE ORGANISERS WILL DO THEIR BEST TO ENSURE DROP BAGS ARE DELIVERED INTACT TO CHECKPOINTS, AND RETURNED TO THE FINISH, THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED DROP BAGS OR THEIR CONTENTS. DROP BAGS ARE NECESSARILY PILED IN BOXES FOR TRANSPORT, SO THEY MUST BE ROBUST AND THEIR CONTENTS PROTECTED IN LEAK-PROOF AND CRUSH-PROOF (WHERE APPROPRIATE) CONTAINERS.

BAGGAGE

Runners can leave a bag at the Start for collection after the Finish of their event. All such baggage must be clearly labelled with their Name and Race Number and “FINISH”.

UNCLAIMED BAGS & BAGGAGE

The organisers will not be responsible for returning any Drop Bags and Baggage (and their contents) to Runners if they are unclaimed at the Finish by 6:30pm on Sunday, 29 October 2023.

VALUABLES

DO NOT PUT VALUABLES IN DROP BAGS OR BAGGAGE!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Support Crews and Spectators must:

• Have a maximum of one Support Vehicle per Runner (except at the Start and Finish).
• Follow the designated Support Vehicle routes between Checkpoints as shown in the Checkpoint Locations & Access and park as specified in the Checkpoint Sketch Maps.
• Take great care driving on the roads between Checkpoints and when driving into Checkpoints, all of which will have high pedestrian activity.
• Familiarise themselves with the Actions to take if Caught In A Bushfire
• Notify Authorities by calling Triple Zero (000) if they become aware of a bushfire.
• Call the Race Director 0428 880784 if they become aware of smoke, possibly emanating from a bushfire.
• Follow directions issued by Event Officials and/or the Authorities if danger is posed to the Event by a bushfire including assisting with the evacuation of Competitors and Volunteers if an evacuation is required and they are comfortable doing so.
• Not abuse event Officials or Volunteers. It will result in the disqualification of their Runner.
• Not provide any mechanical or physical assistance to their Runner, unless at a Checkpoint.
• Follow the Checkpoint Protocol
  • Never park in such a way as to block traffic, access to the Course or Checkpoint, or other parked cars, or inconvenience local residents. If this happens, the supported Runner may be immediately disqualified.
  • Adhere to instructions of all Checkpoint Officials, including requests to vacate certain areas of the Checkpoint.
  • Stay out of the resupply area unless their Runner is present.
  • Do not use the food, drink, medical supplies, etc., at the Checkpoints. They are only provided for Runners and Pacers.
  • No excessive noise or raucous behaviour.
  • Children are only allowed in Checkpoints under direct supervision of an adult.
  • Take care of facilities at Checkpoints. Littering of any kind at any Checkpoint or along the Course is strictly prohibited.
  • NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY OF THE CHECKPOINTS. PETS ARE ALSO PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM NATIONAL PARKS.
  • NO SMOKING/VAPING AT ANY OF THE CHECKPOINTS.
  • NO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS PERMITTED AT ANY OF THE CHECKPOINTS.

SUPPORT CREWS AND SPECTATORS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE RUN AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS FROM RACE OFFICIALS AT ALL POINTS ALONG THE COURSE AND ITS ACCESS ROUTES, INCLUDING PARKING REGULATIONS, OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION OF THEIR RUNNER.

No Pacers are permitted in the 100K race.