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The races start at the Ulverstone Cricket Club in River Road, West Ulverstone. The course heads east along River Road to the Ulverstone Bridge, under and across the bridge, down past the wharf precinct to Otto’s Grotto and onto Fairway Park walking track to Buttons Creek and along Beach Road to the start of the Ulverstone/Turners Beach coastal pathway. Runners follow the pathway to Turners Beach and then along The Esplanade to the turn which is beside the Forth River. This is where the second and fourth leg runners will commence their runs. Runners follow the exact same course back to the Ulverstone Cricket Club. This is where the third leg runners will commence their run.

There are no marshals on any crossings as all crossings are either pedestrian crosssings or quiet road, runners must take due care.

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The race starts at 9:00 am at the Wild Mersey car park, Shale Rd Latrobe.  There are public toilet facilities at the car park.

The race is an out and back course covering approximately 12 km each way. The course covers shared access mountain bike and walking trails, with a short section of quiet road at the start finish.

The race will start on the road section southeast of the carpark, following this for approximately 1.5 km before crossing the Mersey River over the bridge.  After crossing the bridge, runners turn right onto the Railton Express, looping clockwise under the bridge, before heading southeast along the track.  From this point runners will follow the Railton Express trail markers the length of the course.  At approximately 4 km into the outward journey, runners will come to Great Bend Road where a race marshal will cross runners (when safe) before continuing on the Railton Express.  At approximately 10.2 km runners will hit a gravel road which parallels the Railton Express; due to forestry works, runners will follow the gravel road for ~1 km before rejoining the Railton Express track. At approximately 11.5 km, runners will cross a gravel road before hitting the turnaround point.  This point will be a marshaled drink station where runners can reload their water supplies before the return journey.  The return journey to the finish follows exactly the same route in reverse.  The finish line will be the same location as the start chute.

All runners must stick to formed tracks during the run.  This is a strict condition of our access to these tracks.  Any runners caught going off formed tracks at any point the course will be automatically disqualified.

The race has a hard cutoff time of 2 pm.

This is a self-supported trail race. As such runners are required to carry during the run:

• water holding capacity (bottles and/or bladder) of at least 1 L.
• A compression bandage
• Survival blanket
• Thermal top
• Pea-less whistle
• Mobile phone preloaded with
  • Emergence Plus app
  • St John First Aid app (recommended)

Ultimately runners are responsible for their own safety. Please consider the course and weather conditions, and prepare yourself accordingly by wearing appropriate footwear and clothing.

All runners are asked to take care while crossing the swing bridge over the Mersey River.  The bridge moves under your weight and will sharp if fallen on.

Water to refill bottles will be provided at the marshaled turn around point. The club will not be transporting runners’ own bottles to the drink station. Please note: you will be required to fill your own bottles; this is not the marshal’s responsibility. Disposable cups are not permitted. All runners are required to carry any and all rubbish to the finish line.

All runners must clean their shoes using the provided wash station at the start area prior to their start time.

A tail runner will be following the last runner on the return leg.

Runners are reminded that they are running on a public shared use trail and must be considerate of other trail users at all times.  Runners are expected to give way to all mountain bike users of the trail.

Race cutoff is 2 pm.

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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.

1. There are two crossings Table Cape Rd and there are short sections where the course follows Jenner St and the Esplanade.  Runners are strongly reminded that they do not have right of way and that they are expected to take due care at all crossings.
2. There are sections of exposed tree roots, stairs and variable lighting.  It is suggested that runners avoid using sunglasses out on course.
3. Please be aware we are sharing paths with the public and need to give other users due consideration.
4. There is limited parking in the Gardens carpark, so please leave this for other patrons and people with mobility problems or small children. There is parking at the wharf and in nearby streets.

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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.  

Half Marathon Handicaps

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Teams Half Marathon Handicaps

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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.