BRIDGETOWN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 


RUNNING BRIEF

LOCATION : Run start Boyup Brook

TIME: 8:30 a.m.


Welcome to all competitors and please note the following items:

  • Felt pens are available. Please put you team number vertically on both arms or across top of hand.
  • Run to the finish line and hand over the bib to canoeist, then WALK SLOWLY out through the laneway, where you will be timed. You are not timed until you have passed this point, if you jump the fence you may be disqualified as your number will not be recorded.
  • Bibs must be handled with care as they are passed on at each changeover; you may assist your team member with the bib.
  • Clearly state and show your team number at checkpoints, team numbers must be called out to stewards to be recorded.
  • Do not deviate from the course set out in the race rules and map. Please ask any race official to clarify any questions you may have.
  • An ambulance will follow the last runners. If there are any problems communicate with Stewards or other race officials.
  • Run on the RIGHT hand side of the road – there may be vehicle traffic on the roads.
  • Drink points will be available on the course.
  • Due to Traffic, Ambulance and other  logistic considerations the committee has found it necessary to limit the time you are on the Boyup Brook Kojonup Rd (bitumen).  If you are still on this road after 9:35am you will be taken to the Stanton Rd corner (start of the gravel) and may incur a time penalty. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

FOR IRON MEN AND WOMEN:

  • It is important that you follow other competitors in each leg through the laneways for timing purposes. Failure to do this may result in disqualification, as you will not be timed.
  • Marshalls will be at the end of the Running, Swimming and Horse finishes to assist you in finding your way to begin the next leg.
  • At the beginning of the canoe leg, you are not permitted to have anyone hold your canoe in the water ready for you. Your canoe may be held ready for you as close to the water as possible within the confines of the canoe marshaling area. Assistance will be provided to get your craft into  the water as the river bank is severely eroded.
  • You must have someone attend your horse at the start of the horse leg and someone at the finish of the horse leg to prepare the horse for final vet check.
  • Please be aware that by participating in this event you are doing so at your own risk and that the organisers do not take any responsibility for personal injury or damage to property.

THANKYOU AND GOOD LUCK.
(Blackwood Marathon Organising Committee)

 


Last Updated: 24 October 2014