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All runners are to note that one of the conditions of entry (#x) states that you are obliged to inform run officials if, for any reason, you have withdrawn from the race, otherwise you could be liable for fees incurred for search and rescue teams.
The race
Commences at the Bilpin District Hall and continues out and around Mount Tootie
via the Wollemi National park and return.
Start
Run to commence at 10am, Saturday 20th August 2022 at the Bilpin District Hall, Bells Line of Road Bilpin, (approximately 1.5kms west of Bilpin Village).
Finish
Bilpin District Hall. Your time and place will be recorded and race results will be available to download from this website shortly after the event.
Presentation
Presentation of awards will commence at approximately 11.30am on race day at the Bilpin District Hall.
Run Requirements
PLEASE NOTE - ALL runners are required to bring their own camel backs and/or drinking cups. We will no longer be supplying cups in the field. Runners who do not bring their own camel backs/cups will NOT be allowed to start the race. Water and sports drink will be provided at drink stations so as participants can refill their OWN drinking devices.
Contact
Before the race:See contact page
On the day of the run: The Bilpin Fire shed will be manned from 7am (Phone 02 - 4567 1394).
COVID19
ALL participants MUST adhere to COVID19 regulations as setout on race day.
Course
The Long Course distance is 31.45km.
The Short Course distance is 16.77km.
Entries
The event is open to all individual runners who are satisfactorily trained to safely complete this grueling course. Runners must be aged 16 years of age as of race date, in order to compete.
Runners may also form teams to qualify for a trophy. A team must consist of 3 runners - either male OR female OR mixed. Teams may entered for either the Long Course or the Short Course.
The Local Legend category is open for runners who reside within the postcode 2758. Runners will be automatically entered into this category for either the Long Course or the Short Course.
The TOTAL number of entries for BOTH the Long and Short course WILL BE RESTRICTED to a maximum of 450 participants.
Race Fees
Your race fee includes
- Race bib.
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Disposable race chip attached to the rear of the bib.
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Refreshments at manned drink stations.
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Over 100 volunteers keeping an eye out for you.
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Ambulance support service.
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Free downloadable race photos (so don't hide from the cameras at the end of the race!) .
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Free HOT SHOWERS at the end of the race.
SHORT COURSE
$120.00 for registrations up to and including Friday 19th August.
LONG COURSE
$150.00 for registrations up to and including Friday 19th August.
Refunds
If a runner withdraws before Sunday 31st July 2022 a refund will be considered. Late withdrawals will forfeit entry fees.
Race numbers and timing chips
Race numbers and timing chips will be issued to all runners on the day of the Run and are disposable.
Prizes
Trophies and additional prizes will be presented in the following categories:
LONG COURSE
First Male
Second Male
Third Male
First Female
Second Female
Third Female
1st Place Team
2nd Place Team
3rd Place Team
1st Place Local Legend Male
1st Place Local Legend Female
SHORT COURSE
First Male
Second Male
Third Male
First Female
Second Female
Third Female
1st Place Team
2nd Place Team
3rd Place Team
1st Place Local Legend Male
1st Place Local legend Female
Limits
Progress throughout the race will be monitored at race HQ and if it is judged that insufficient progress is being made in relation to your likely finishing time, or if you appear to be in distress, you may be withdrawn from the event. All runners MUST cross the finish line before 4pm.
Race Control
All runners are requested to assist the organisers by clearly displaying their race number at all times. The progress of every runner will be monitored at Race HQ via radio communication with every aid station to prevent, as far as possible, a runner becoming lost.
Withdrawal from the Run
Should you decide to withdraw from the race you MUST ensure that a race official is advised. Race officials are at the start and finish lines and at every drink station.
Why is this so important? You will be running through a wilderness area and the race organisers, that is volunteers from the RFS, believe that your welfare is of the uppermost importance. Every race participant must be accounted for at the end of the race.
Facilities
The Bilpin Public School P & C and staff will be there selling steak and sausage sandwiches, sweets and refreshments throughout the day, at the Bilpin District Hall. There are toilets facilities located the hall and hot showers are available, please bring your own toiletries and towel.
Aid Stations
There are numerous aid stations supplying electrolyte drinks andwater to refill your SELF PROVIDED camel backs and cups. Food such as fruit and jelly beans will also be provided.
Litter
Please do not litter at all in any area, as most of the run is in the National Park. DO NOT throw litter in the bush, as this may threaten the conduct of future events.
Traffic
The roads used by the runners in this event are not closed to traffic, but most are seldom used. However, caution must always be exercised by runners at all times.
Distress
If an entrant becomes aware of another runner in distress or requiring assistance in any way, then please provide help to the best of your ability and notify an aid station attendant. Any entrant who withdraws from the event is requested to immediately notify an aid station attendant who will have radio communications back to Run HQ, and arrangements for transport back to the finish can then be made.
Sweeps
There will be sweeps traveling the course with all the runners. They will have radio contact with Race Control. If you cannot complete the course or injure yourself you will be assisted by one of these sweeps. Each drink station will have two way radio contact with Race Control.
During the course of the run, if you need to dispose of any clothing hand it to one of the sweeps or leave it at a drink station and the sweepers will transport it back to the finish for you to collect.
Cancellation
In the event of bad weather or COVID19 the organisers reserve the right to cancel the race or change the course at short notice.
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