01/06/2017
House Keeping!!
Below is the event schedule for the weekend, remember you can still sign up online before midnight friday or you can enter on the day.
Event Schedule -
Getting to Event -
Parking Location - Cnr of Barcoo Court and Diamantina Court, Mt Nathan QLD.
Directions - Follow Nerang - Murwillumbah Road and turn right into Clagiraba Road, follow along until you reach Barcoo Court, turn left and approximately 400 mtrs on right you will reach the car parking area, officials shall direct you to the correct parking bays.
Parking area and Registration opens 6.30am.
Registration & Number Allocation
Participants will need to register across the road (Traffic control will be onsite) at the command tent at the finish line, they shall receive there race number, which will be given out in numerical order,
There will be a bag drop point for people to leave bags, participants should have all the gear they require to race on them with no excess gear, they may take a drink bottle with them which can be put in a box at the start area and bought down once the event is complete by the start line officials, the officials and race director take no responsibility or lost or stolen items left at the top but will however endeavour to notify all runners of any lost or stolen property via social media or email after the event.
Bus Pick up Point & leaving times -
Buses will be located at the registration and finish line area. Below is a attached schedule of bus pick up and drop off times, there will be a maximum of 3 buses dependant on competitor numbers with a maximum seating of 21 people per bus.
Schedule - All people racing in the downhill individual and relay race runner from top depart at the same time.
First bus - pick up 7.10am drop off 7.40am
Second bus - pick up 715am drop off 7.45am
Approximate return trip time 25 - 30 mins
If there are any contestants that have second thoughts about racing they can come back with the bus on the final bus or walk the course to the finish line down the Hellfire Pass Track.
Race Briefing -
A race briefing will be given to each group that arrives at the start line from the bus drop off, this will explain the course + directions and markings and what to look out for and how to stay safe out there on the track and maybe some tips.
Race Start times
Relay race from Barcoo Court - 7.45am
This is a mass start at Barcoo Court, finish line area from under the arch, contestants will run up Hellfire Pass once they reach the change over area some 3.2klm up they will then proceed to tag there team mate who will then run as fast as they can down hill to the finish line at Barcoo Court.
There will be a chance to get times at the top for the splits for both the uphill and downhill runner.
Individual Downhill Running Race - Approximately 8.30 (dependant on final relay runner finishing)
As this is a Time trial format runners will be allocated a number prior to the event, e.g, receive number 1 and so on, they will also be ushered onto the bus in this order and it will be checked as everyone gets on the bus and as they enter the start area, if they wish to run with friends or family you should register together at the same time, this is very important so that our line of communication and smooth running of the event is in order.
Each runner will start on the podium start line and will be introduced by the starter (be ready for the introduction of a lifetime so make sure you make your entry question answers intriguing and fun.
The first runner will start at approximately 8.30 with intervals of 30 seconds apart for the following runners to start, this should allow for enough space between runners so that there are no contact or collisions during the race, if a runner is coming down past another runner the slower runner should move to the left and allow the faster runner to pass without problem, the faster runner should notify by voice that they are approaching on the right.
There will be tape and signs on sharp turns and steep downhills to notify runners of these hazards, you will see Marshall, medicos and photographers and spectators on the course throughout various locations.
At the start line there will be and rubbish bins provided and a gear box for anything you may want to be bought back to the finish line to collect. Toilets are located at the finish line and registration area so make sure before you hop on the bus to take that break.
Race finish -
The finish line is located at the gated entry off Barcoo Court where the registration tent is located, you will run down a steep finish section through some bunting and under a finish line, your finish time will be recorded by the officials and entered into the software, if you are in the top 3 you will have the privilege of sitting in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd, custom made seated podium until another runner beats your time, if you are lucky enough you may stay up there.
At the finish line there will be drinks available straight after the race as well as the competitors gift and coffee van and a BBQ so bring some cash as all proceeds from the BBQ go to our charity of choice MND & ME , and some live music to sit down relax and watch the others finish.
We hope to have all runners through the finish shoot by 9.30am.
Presentation -
Place getter prizes giving will take place directly after the last runner has finished the race and the times and been gratified by the officials.
It will take place on the grassed area by the finish line.
Prizes -
First Male and Female Individual and Relay Team - From Sponsor TRS (The Running Shop in Burleigh Heads)
2nd & 3rd Places in Individual - Sponsored by Habitual Health, Func Fitness and Chasing Vert
Best Stack of the day - Prize from POGO Physio
Fire & Safety for runners
Survival in the open when confronted by an intense fire is not easy. The threats to life come from three sources:
1. Radiant heat so intense as to induce heat stroke;
2. Smoke and hot gases able to induce asphyxiation;
3. Flames which induce actual burns.
RESPONSE
1. Anticipate the fires behaviour and plan the best -
Move to low fuel area and don’t try and outrun the fire the best course of action move across the front of the fire to the flanks (sides). Move downhill the most intense fire will be at the tops of hills. Dont run through the flames unless you can clearly see behind them. This means flames less than 1 m high and less than 3 m deep. Move towards the flanks or back of the fire, and look for lulls in the fire to find flames of less intensity. Remain calm and avoid exhaustion plan your actions.
2. Find an the bigger the better.
You need to avoid direct flame contact by getting to an area devoid of bushfire fuel. Some examples include:
(a) Water bodies such as lakes, dams or creeks. Avoid areas of swampy vegetation such as Melaleuca species which can burn intensely. Avoid elevated water tanks. Water above the
ground in elevated tanks heats up very quickly during a fire. A body immersed in lukewarm water cannot sweat or lose heat, and at 44 deg. a state of collapse is reached in about three minutes.
(b) Rocky outcrops (such as granite monadnocks).
(c) A road or firebreak.
(d) A paddock area heavily grazed or trampled by stock.
(e) An area of previously burnt ground or any other area
clear of combustible material.
3. Protect yourself from radiant heat.
This is not easy in the open. Lie down on the ground and cover yourself as far as possible. Anything that will deflect or absorb the radiant heat should be used. Move into a building or a vehicle, or put a tree trunk or large rock between you and the fire. Get into a wheel rut or depression in the ground.
4. Protect your airways.
Smoke and hot gasses can cause asphyxiation and even burn the inside of the airway. Keep low, breathing into the ground, to avoid smoke and hot gasses. Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth. Bushfires are a real and immediate threat to life. Your survival when caught in the open depends on sound judgment and in taking the appropriate actions. Event Organisers will manage all aspects of Event Safety and weather/potential fire hazards are included in this review
and decision making process. Safety is paramount at all times. Should an event be reduced/cancelled because of additional risks, please note, it is for the safety of the participants, volunteers, event organisers.
First Aid is being supplied by (Scott Whimpey) from First Aid and Emergency
Hydration and Protein Bars supplied by - Jemsportz ( Megaburn)
Photography by - Bec Davis TV
Bus Transfers - Silkwood School and Budget Bus
Coffee Van - Broads and Brews Mobile Coffee
