Bribie Beach Bash

13^th Annual Bribie Beach Bash

This iconic running event is now in its 13^th year. From a gentle 3km stroll or run through to the full 50 kms of the Bribie beach run 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 at a small profit with proceeds being given to our beneficiary Multiple Sclerosis Qld. It is an affordable day out for the family with a BBQ to follow.

Cut off time for all events is 1PM. Halfway cut off times are 9:30am for 50km and 10am for the marathon. Entrants reaching these turnarounds after the cut off time will be driven back to base.

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 you will be faced with a car park, turn left  (North St) drive about 800m on right to the first BBQ area. It will be noticeable with all the cars around. 
• When – 13^th OCTOBER 2013
• Course – FLAT & SANDY, all events up and down the beach. The run starts & finishes in the BBQ area. You will run down onto the firm sand and then turn left up the beach. You will run half your distance to your turn around marker then back to the finish.
• Cut off time – Midday for all events – only 50km competitors may start earlier
• Water points – 1.5k(t)>3k (t)>5k (t)>7.5k(t)>10.6k(t)>14km>18k>21.1km (t)>25k 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.Please return your chip after your event or you could find a $50.00 bill in the mail.
• Food and lollies at water points
• At start/finish area BBQ & drinks from 9.30am ( a gold coin donation)
• Only in Ultra, Marathon & Half are walkers eligible for a placing
• Minimum entry age for Half Marathon and over is 18 years
• Spectators & crews area at start/finish or by 4wd along beach
• Vehicle beach permit required contact local Council phone 5420 0100
• Water on course at many points. Competitors recommended to carry own water
• Teams must finish together for placing
• Relay team members will run individually out and back to their half distance mark. There will be special turn around signs for each relay turn. Chips will need to be swapped at the start / finish.
• 50km relay teams of 2 will run 25km each
• Marathon Relay teams of 3 will run 14km each
• Half Marathon Relay teams of 2 will run 10.5km each
• You will be running where 4WD vehicles drive along the beach, please stay alert watching for vehicles. Plenty of notices will be placed along the beach advising motorists of the event. Please ensure MP3 players are quiet enough to hear vehicles approaching from behind.
• Presentation for all short events up to 15km will be held at 10:45. Presentations for other events will be held after last competitor returns.

Event Prizes

• There will be many random prizes - people whose names are drawn must be present to collect
• Free t- shirt to the first 110 competitors to register (excluding 3km competitors)
• All 3km competitors will receive a free water bottle
• Place getters in each event receive a trophy
• A special trophy to the oldest & the youngest competitor (must compete)

Event Entry Details

• We now have online entries available and there is also a paper entry form. Please note all competitors whether in a team or solo Must fill in an entry form. Without a signed form agreeing to the waiver you will not be issued a chip and may not start.
• Online Entries close 12am Wednesday 9^th October 2013
• Late entries accepted on race day up to 30 minutes before the start of your event with a fee of $5.00/person per 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 Ph/Fax 07 5497 0309 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 food & trophies by registering early