This course starts at Gutteridge Gardens, Wynyard. The race starts near the soundshell and heads north-west on the path until this ends at Jenner St. The race then briefly follows Jenner St before following the track along the river. At ~1.5 km into the run the track end and runners will cross the road entry into the Cape Bridge Picnic Ground and follow Table Cape Rd on the right-hand side footpath, over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge, runners will cross the road and join the northern side of the river track. The river track continues for~2.5 km until it reaches the Bass Highway. The course then takes the footbridge across the Inglis river and then drops down onto the southern side of the river track for the ~2.5 km return to Table Cape Rd. Runners then cross Table Cape Rd and return to the Start/Finish along the same route as initially taken.
The race starts at 9.30am from the Pirates’ Park, Murchison Highway, beside the Cam River. There are toilet facilities at the park. The race is an out and back course over 10km and contains hilly sections and will be run on the same side as the road as it was in 2023. As the race is on public roads runners are asked run with caution and obey any directions from race officials. The race heads south on the Murchison Highway. Runners run on the left-hand verge of the highway. After about one and a half kilometers runners turn left onto Back Cam Road. There will be a race official at this intersection who will cross runners to the right-hand side of Back Cam Road. There will be two race officials on the blind corner of the first steep section to ensure the safety of runners. Runners remain on the right-hand side to the turn at the 5km mark. There will be a race official at the turn to cross runners. Runners return on the right-hand side of Back Cam Road. There will be two race officials on the blind corner after the brindge to ensure the safety of runners. There will be a race official at the intersection of the Murchison Highway to guide runners around the corner where they will continue on the right-hand side of highway. Runners run one and a half kilometers down the highway to finish where the race started. Post-race presentations will take place in the car park at Pirates’ Park.
Well done to all competitors in today’s races!
Half Marathon Results:
Teams Marathon Results:
Half Marathon:
Congratulations to Joshua Febey, who won from Rachel Young, Drew Redpath, Jackson Shaw, and Darlene Jacques.
Fastest Female was Rachel Young (1:44:43) and Fastest Male was Jackson Shaw (1:20:36).
Teams Half Marathon:
Congratulations to Scrambled Eggs (Megan Gillett, Madeline Symons), who won from The Hawks (Matthew Hubbard, Robina Juanir), Shufflers (David Murton, Steven Tammens), Youngs Lucky (Stuart Luck, Ben Young), and D&D (Dale Lancaster, David Shore).
Nominated Time:
Nominated time winners were Brian Paine and Mitch Elphinstone. Brian was presented with his 10 race medal.
Half Marathon Handicaps
Teams Half Marathon Handicaps
The two events are conducted concurrently over the same course.
The events will start at 9.30am. Competitors running in the teams’ marathon must wear a bib with the team name. Runners in the individual marathon must wear their Club numbers.
The meeting place for this race is Turners Beach Football Ground. The race commences on the Esplanade in front of the Turners Beach Playground and Hall. The drink station will be here for individual runners as will the change for team runners.
The course is out-and-back in both directions with the run east done first The course is mostly flat – there is one short hill in the first half at Leith. The first turn is just prior to Lillico Road. The second leg/half turn is just past the toilets on Beach Road near the overflow caravan park. Runners need to supply their own drinks in clearly marked bottles. These can be placed at the start/finish
Post-race presentations will take place in the Turners Beach Club clubrooms. There will be free soup, tea and coffee available for runners, volunteers and supporters. There are toilet and shower facilities available.
NB: at the end of the Esplanade run down the grassy lane and not around through the bush as was done in the Berry Patch race.
Run on the sea side of the Esplanade when going both directions.
Individuals must cross to the start/finish and then back again to get your drinks. The changeover for team runners is also here.
When running towards the second (western) turn) you may stay on the side of the road rather than taking the windy cement path (take care).
Take care on the Esplanade and on Beach Road. Stay on the Coastal Pathway through Leith.
Although there are marshals, take care crossing the Esplanade to the start/finish area.
The meeting place is at the cenotaph in West Park.
Run east towards the gate and then up the path inside the park adjacent to West Park Grove. Exit the park and continue on the right -hand side of the road to Fortuna Avenue. Turn right and continue to the roundabout at Brickport Road.
Here you will be crossed over to the footpath on the right-hand side. Continue until you reach Three Mile Line Road and turn right.
Continue until you reach West Moorville Road and turn left. Stay on this road until you reach its junction with Ridgley Highway, then go straight ahead before finally turning right to finish in the car park at the Ridgley Football Club.
Well done to all the competitors in todays Bonneville Consulting 7km Handicap!
Congratulations to Tye Binns, who won from Nathan Dick and Drew Redpath.
Fastest Male was David Ridderhof (27:47) and Fastest Female was Lyn Saint-John (31:25).
Nominated Time winners were Hannah, Tom, and Mitch. In the colour run, the winners were Chad, Heidi, and Malcom.
This 7.2 km out and back event incorporates sealed track, gravel, trail and sand. The race starts east of the bottom of Wright St, on the northern side of Melrose St. Runners head east on the sealed cycle/walk track for 1.6km to the corner of Teatree Lane. Cross over the car park at Teatree Lane and continue along the gravel road and enter the John Palmer track. Follow the track for almost 2km where you will turn at the halfway point on the beach and head back west to the finish.
Please be mindful of the changing terrain and narrow sections on the John Palmer Track.
Parking and toilets for this race are in Melrose St.