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18th Annual Bribie Beach Bash
This iconic running event is now in its 18th year. From a gentle 3km stroll or run to a Half Marathon on the Bribie beach There is an event for every member of the family. As always, the date is chosen to coincide with a very low tide, so that we run on the hard flat sand at the water’s edge. The beach itself is hard sand lightly pebbled in places with a few shallow creek crossings in the longer runs only. So easy, so much fun, so beautiful. So see you all there! Come one come all to this great morning of fun running the beach in Paradise.
The event is cheap to enter as it is run with proceeds being given to our beneficiary AUSSIE HELPERS DROUGHT APPEAL. This is why a 3% Adminstration Fee has been added to your enty to enable us to forward as much as possible on. Thank you for understanding. It is an affordable day out for the family with plenty of fun.
There are 5 Event lengths
Half Marathon, 15km, 10km, 6km, 3km
Family discount of 15% is available for families of 2 adults and up to 4 children living at the same address.
Race-walkers and runners welcome in all events.
Cut off time for all events is 10am
Start Times
Half Marathon 6:15am
15KM 6.30am
10KM 6.45am
6KM 7:00am
3KM 7:15am
Event Details
Where – NORTH STREET WOORIM BRIBIE ISLAND (surf side). Getting to the Start. Once on Bribie Island follow the signs to Woorim. At the 2nd round about keep the BP on your left then stay on the main road to Woorim. On approaching Woorim the speed will reduce to 50kph. At the 1st round about, turn right into Arcadia Ave, continue to Golf Dr then left into Fairway Ave, follow to Links Court where the start will be in the golf course club car park. Park where possible. Please consider the house holders.
When – 25th November 2018
Course – FLAT & SANDY, all events return the same way on the beach. The run starts & finishes in the car park area of the Bribie Island Golf Club You will run out of the carpark on the footpath a short distance where you will turn right (ARROWED) follow the track where it will meet another track, turn right (ARROWED) follow this track down onto the firm sand where you will turn right on the beach. Follow the beach or arrows pointing the direction to your turn around marker. You will run half your distance to your turn around marker then back the same way to the finish.
Cut off time – 10am
Water points – 1.5k(t)>3k (t)>5k (t)>7.5k(t)>10.6k(t) & return
Electronic timing chips will be used in all events accept the 3k (please return them or find a $50 bill in the mail). Remember to allow extra 30 minutes to register & to fix your timing chip to your shoe laces.
Water at all turn around points. You MUST carry water
This event is held solely on the beach where there is not shade. It is your responsibility to provide protection from the weather be it hot, cool or wet.
At start/finish area fresh fruit when finished
Minimum entry age for Half Marathon is 18 years
Spectators & crews area at start/finish only
NO VEHICLES ALLOWED ON THE BEACH
Presentations for all event will be as quickly as they become available
Event Prizes
There will be many some prizes - people whose names are drawn must be present to collect
Place getters in each event receive a trophy
A special trophy to the oldest & the youngest competitor (must compete)
Another special trophy for all last competitors in the Half, 15k & 10k events... so do not run off as we will not post them out
Event Entry Details
We now have online entries available and there is also a paper entry form. Please note all competitors, even if in a family entry, must fill in an entry form. Without a signed form agreeing to the waiver will exampt you from receiving a chip and you will not be allowed to start.
Online Entries close 7am Sun 25th Nov 2018
Late entries accepted on race day up to 30 minutes before the start of your event. Cash only accepted for entries on race day
No refund if unable to compete on the day including any circumstances uncontrollable by race director
This is an inexpensive event solely to raise funds for our favourite charity
Race Director – Geoff Williams Mob 0412 789741.
E-mail geoff@geoffsruns.com
OR Mail to Queensland Ultra Runners Club 87 MacGinley Rd, Upper Caboolture Q 4510
OR Direct Deposit – Heritage Building Society BSB 638 070 Account No 006802389 - place a name after the deposit
Please assist catering for trophies by registering early
Trophies ordered subject to numbers on Thursday 22nd, If late & no trophy, no postage available
Past History
This event used to start in the rotary Park Woorim, & run north up the beach alongside the 4wd vehicles. Due to the safety of all competitors, I had been asked to relocate the event. I approached the Bribie Island Golf Club who was only to happy to provide their car park for the start/finish, along with their eatery & drink facilities.
We all hope this will be an ongoing agreement.
Your contribution by signing up to this event will help along with supporting the golf club in purchases on the day. Please do so, along with telling your family & friends of this new course & venue.
Thank you for your support in raising funds for our Aussie Farmer's Appeal.
I hope you enenoy the venue, the course & the day.
Good luck & thank you