Welcome to Independent Runner Event's
TOWNSVILLE TWILIGHT SERIES 7in7 MARATHON EVENT
Runners of all levels love a challenge and IRE have come up with another beauty!!
DATE: Monday 4th September – Sunday 10th September 2023
7 Marathons 7 Days (evenings) being held at The Strand each evening at 5pm.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
A truly unique event to be held here in TOWNSVILLE !
IRE has a looped course set at The Strand here in Townsville.
6k Loops (Approx) x 7 = 42.195k.
All race details are given at our briefing each day by me.
MAPs will be placed on our website and is ‘OFFICIAL’ distance of the marathon.
Run ONE marathon or ALL 7 the choice is yours.
Run or walk and complete the Marathon to receive your Medal on finish within cut-off 7 hours or by midnight. Early start allowed (please contact me direct).
START/FINISH AREA
This event will start at our ‘Official’ start area – right next to the Surf Life Saving Club Picnic Bay – next to the Basketball Court.
ABOUT OUR EVENTS
All IRE Events are 100% Council approved and fully insured for your safety and well-being.
AID STATION
IRE has our very own AID Station table/area for you to leave your personal items and any special drinks or nutrition you may require – IRE will provide some food and water.
Volli also on hand for the entire event.
ON COURSE
There are taps and toilets on the course at each end of the Loop with spectacular views all round.
Awards
ABSOLUTELY ! You will receive a Medal each day on completion with a Special Certificate if you complete the 7 Days.
EQUIPMENT
You may like to bring a Head torch – The Strand is however well lit and I personally don’t use one.
COVID – Plan
Absolutely all government guidelines are strictly adhered too and this event will be following all updates in regards to Covid. Please don’t attend if unwell.
RACE BRIEFING
15 minutes prior to your Start - right near the Starting area.
** Please note these Events are ‘Boutique’ running events - with limited number of entrants - so get in quick to register to ensure a spot.
RESULTS
YES !
All results are recorded and listed on our Website directly after each event.
With RD final results.
https://independentrunner.events
100 Marathon Club:
Those wanting their marathon results published here is the website and you can be joined up on the spot - running a marathon is a huge celebration and we love to celebrate your achievements.
Huge thanks to Michael Gentle who is behind the 100 Marathon Club and will ensure all updates for IRE events are up to date on our behalf.
https://australian100club.org/Members/
About us:
Independent Runner Events is owned and operated by runners who love to run - offering unique events to all levels of runners both endurance events and shorter distance to encourage all levels to start their running journey in a safe friendly and beautiful environment - nobody is left out and all are included here at IRE.
Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/independentrunnerevents/
Look forward to meeting you in TOWNSVILLE FNQ!
Kaz :)