Australian Masters Games Trail Running Event

Date: Sat, 01 January 2000

This event is organised by XVII Australian Masters Games.

The XVII Australian Masters Games Trail Running  Championship Is to be held in the picturesque Cleland Conservation Park with views over the city. There will be two sub-events, measuring approximately 14 km for runners up to 59 years  and approximately 10 km for runners 60 years and over, 12 km and 6 km.

Enjoy racing along  the wooded slopes of Mt Lofty, with views down rugged valleys and beyond as far as the sea. This is some of the finest scenery in the Mt Lofty Ranges, yet it is all easily accessible from Adelaide. The courses are predominantly on bush tracks or dirt paths, and almost completely out of sight of roads. They all start and finish on a wide track on the eastern side of the Cleland Wildlife Park carpark.

Features

• Magnificent scenery, beautiful woodland trails, kangaroos, koalas, birds
• Age/gender category awards  (5-yearly eg 30-34yrs)
• Trophies for 1st 3 male & female runners in each age group.
• 1 Water stations along the course.
• FREE professional photography of entrants.

Cost

• Before entries close Midday (noon) Friday, 4th of October 2019
  • all events $25.

Presentations

Presentations will be held as soon as possible after the last runner has finished.

Start times

• 60 years and over 8.00 am  10 km
• Women 30 to 59 years 8.15 am  14 km
• Men 30 to 59 years 8.30 am  14 km

These may be varied subject to the number of entries.

Carpooling is recommended

 Car parking spaces at the Cleland Wildlife carpark are limited. There are 200 spaces available and therefore carpooling is desirable with as many passengers as possible.

Media

Key dates

Your age for age groups is your age on 31 December 2019

Cancellations and changes

 

The Trail Running SA team & how to volunteer

Key on-the-day volunteer roles for this event:

• Race Director: Doug Smart
• Assistant Race Director 1: Pauline Seaman
• Assistant Race Director 2: TBC
• Race Referee: Steve Burdett
• Safety coordinator: Pauline Seaman

We rely on a volunteer committee of 18 members and countless volunteers on the day to put on each event. To volunteer for this event, please click here and complete the form. All assistance is welcome. Thanks!

General Trail Running SA merchandise

Trail Running SA has a range of merchandise available via the online store such as hoodies. You can order online for pickup at the event. There will also be limited stock available at the event.

Click the button below to order.

Course Map & Closures

Course Map

Course maps are at the bottom of this page. The courses will be marked.

Presentations

Presentations will be at 11:00 am.

Course Closures

The courses close at 10:45 am. Those finishing after this time might not get a time.

• Over 60 years 10 km           pace 16:30 min per km
• Women 30 to 59 years       pace  10:43 min per km
• Men 30 to 59 years             pace  9:39 min per km

Start Location

The start location is the Cleland Wildlife Park car park.

Getting there

• The easy way: Click this link for google maps directions.

Toilets on the way

To avoid long queues at the toilets when you get there, please use a public toilet on the way. .

Mandatory gear

 

At the race

Bag drop

There will be a bag drop tent. It will be unsecured and not supervised – bags are left at own risk. Don’t leave valuables at the bag drop tent.

Bib pickup procedure

Electronic timing bibs will not be mailed out and will be available for pickup at the event. Please allow sufficient time to pick up your bib with chip attached. You don’t need to lookup your bib number before the event, but if you want to, see here. We recommend arriving 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to the event start time in order to allow plenty of time to pick up your bib. You may need to park a few minutes walk from the start so please allow sufficient time to walk there.

After you have entered online and checked that all information provided is correct, there are 3 steps that you need to follow on arrival:

1. On event day go straight to the “ENTRY DETAILS” display boards. All entrants will be listed and sorted by surname. Find your name. Check that your entry details are still correct, especially the race and category you have entered. Remember your race number and start time as you will need it for the next step.
2. Go to the “RACE NUMBER BIBS” baskets (all numbers are filed numerically). Find your race number and take it out.
3. If any of your entry details are wrong e.g. your name, category or gender, or you are changing races, proceed to the “REGISTRATION MANAGER” area.

Chip timing procedure

Entrants must make sure the data that timers have is correct, so must follow these basic procedures:

• A timing tag linked to you and your race number will be stuck to the back of your race number bib.
• Attach the bib at waist height to the outside front of whatever top you will be wearing at all timing points. Do not bend or fold the tag or tamper with it.
• Your time and number are recorded when you pass through a timing point provided your race number bib is visible. Covering it with clothing or your hands as you operate a watch will prevent it recording.
• If there are several starts for different races, make sure you start at the correct time.
• Run or walk over the start/finish timing mat at your start time. This lets officials know you are on the course.
• When you cross the finish timing point, walk & stay in order in the finish chute until you are past the backup cameras.
• Race number bibs are disposable & do not need to be returned.
• If you cut the course short (for example by skipping a lap, or taking a shortcut), do not cross over the mat as we may inadvertently think you have won the race. If you do not complete your course you must return your bib to the timing van near the end of the finish chute.
• If you lose your race number bib during the race you must go to the timing van near the end of the finish chute as soon as you cross the finish timing mat.
• Officials will phone and search for anyone who has a start time but no finish time, so it is vital you do not use someone else’s number and you go over the timing mat so your start and finish are recorded.

Be careful

Beware of slippery patches on the tracks. Bare, packed, earth covered by green moss may be very slippery. Carry your phone on you when running as it could be critical if you get lost or injured.

Course Marking

The signs to look out for:

• Red arrows at turnoffs. All turnoffs will be marked with arrows, and ribbons are never used for this purpose.
• Red-and-white ribbons to confirm that you’re on the right track.
• Wrong way signs where needed.
• Course divergence signs where needed.

The red-and-white striped ribbons will be placed at frequent intervals (200-400m) to confirm that you are on the right track. Wherever you need to turn off, there will be an arrow sign. If you stop seeing any signs, turn back. Do not carry on and get yourself even more lost. All runners are expected to carry a mobile phone.

Drink station and refreshments

Bring your own bottle belts or hydration packs (camelbaks), because there will be no cups of water at the drink stations.

There will be water, fruit, crisps and Maurice’s delicious brownies. John from The Coffee Run will be there to with his usual coffee van, offering a 50c discount if you bring your own cup. Please bring cash as EFTPOS facilities won’t be available on the day.

 

The Fine Print

In order to enter a Trail Running SA event you must agree to the Trail Running SA conditions of Entry.

 

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