CROTTY LEGAL/DENTAL 2013 BRUNY ISLAND ULTRA & RELAY
Ultra Tasmania Presents the 26th Annual Bruny Island Ultra and Relay: Saturday Nov 30th 2013
(Entries close 27th Nov 2013, no entries available on the day, unless by prior arrangement)
STARTING TIMES:
64km Solo: Solo runners are to arrange their own starting time so as to finish at the lighthouse door by 2.30pm at the very latest.
Earliest start time is 4.30am and so the run time limit is 10 hours.
A handicap time will be worked out from recent performances.
64km Relay: Teams are to arrange their own starting time so as to finish at the Lighthouse door no earlier than 12.30pm and by 2.30pm at the very latest.
NOTE: Finish times are scheduled so presentation at Alonnah can begin 3.00 to 3.15pm sharp.
All participants are asked to be realistic with their estimated start and run times so they finish by 2.30m and make the 30 minute car trip back to Alonnah relaxed and safe.
ASSISTANCE:
Drink stations will not be provided. Competitors should bring water with them to the Island. It is the responsibility of all runners to ensure they have sufficient food and liquid to see them through the run and for sustenance after the finish of the run. Fruit is provided at the start and refreshments (soups, bread rolls, hot chips and cake) at presentations as part of your entry. All solo runners should have at least one support crew.
RACE ENQUIRIES: brunyislandultra@gmail.com
POST EVENT FUNCTION:
Light refreshments will be available at the Bruny Island Hotel, Alonnah from 2.30pm, with race presentations from 3.15pm.
ELIGIBILITY AND TEAM CATEGORIES:
Entrants in the 64km solo run must be 18 years of age on race day.
Relay teams are entered as per the following categories dependant on best fit and competitor numbers:
o Team of six (3 to 6)
o Sporting group (3 to 7)
o All members over 40 (3 to 6)
o Business group (3 to 10)
o Social team (7 to 10)
o Local team (3 to 10)
o Senior team O/55 (6 to 10)
o Junior (ages 10 to 17) (6 to 10)
o Team of 2
SAFETY FIRST:
Rules of the road apply and all of the course will remain open to general traffic. Run on the safest side of the road, preferably right hand side, facing oncoming traffic. This
complies with Athletics Australia Guidelines.
On narrow sections the support vehicle is to move ahead and wait. Vehicles must display hazard blinkers and show a caution sign if possible. Runners are required to wear light coloured clothing so as to be visible to traffic. Support crews are not to travel alongside runners, a safe distance of 50m is recommended. It is preferred that support crews wait for their runners at the 2km changeover points. Support crews of younger runners are requested to follow their competitors adhering to a 50m safe distance. Support crews and
competitors must follow instructions of race referees who will be on course to ensure safety first guidelines are followed. MP3 or other musical playing devices are not permitted to be worn whilst running as they compromise safety of competitors and other road users.
FERRY TIMETABLE
http://www.brunyisland.net.au/Services/brunyislandferrydetails.htm
DIRECTIONS TO THE START: From the Ferry Terminal please turn left on to Missionary Road towards Barnes Bay and not the Bruny Island main road. This will reduce traffic congestion for the runners who are using the main road creating safer running conditions for all competitors . This will only add 5 minutes to your travelling time. Signs will direct vehicles to the start using this alternative route.
RELAY TEAM GUIDE LINES:
Social or serious relay teams are welcome to participate. Each relay leg is approximately 2 kilometres with a roadside marker indicating changeovers. Runners may run in any order, one running per team leg. Runners may run back to back legs if the team chooses or multiples of 2km legs. When a changeover takes place, it must take place on the right hand side of the road, and at designated areas indicated with the changeover markers. (This is an important race requirement for safety reasons).
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OFFICIAL CHARITY FOR 2013: AUTISM
TASMANIA INC. Travis Saunders is aiming to complete the journey solo and in so completing an epic 12 marathon’s in 12 months to raise valuable funding and awareness of Autism. Gabby Wilson (solo) representing Autism Tasmania is sharing in Travis’s experience and creating her own adventure running her first ultra - marathon. Below is a quote from Gabby and link to both their respective fundraising pages. Please take the time to check out Gabby's and Travis’s amazing stories. Heart-warming indeed.
“In return for your gracious generosity I will run the 64 km Bruny Island Ultra Marathon (to say I'm scared is an understatement!) to raise awareness about Autism and the marathon that is a life lived with it. Please spread the word about my cause to everyone you think might want to help, and Max and I will be forever in your debt.”
Many Thanks
Gabby
Gabi: http://run4autism.gofundraise.com.au/page/connectwithme
Travis: http://run4autism.gofundraise.com.au/page/connectwithme
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