Trail Running SA

Trail Running in South Australia

Trail Running in South Australia
The Devil’s Nose 2021

The Devil’s Nose 2021

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Date: Sun, 02 May 2021

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Registrations closed – No race day entries

The Devil’s Nose is the first race in the 2021 TRSA Series. You don’t need to be a series competitor to enter – all are welcome. For more information on the series, click here.  For those of you planning to complete the series (4 or more of the events), you can sign up for all events at once here (noting distances may change slightly for the other events once the courses are finalized).

Para Wirra Conservation Park north of Adelaide covers 1500 hectares of bush land and is the perfect spot for our next event. The name is translated from the Kaurna language, ‘Para‘ (really Pari) means river, creek or gully. ‘Wirra‘ means forest. So Para Wirra is the forest where a waterway (river or creek) flows. If you love the Waterfull Gully to Mount Lofty hike and are looking for something new, the Devil’s Nose trail will not disappoint! Did you know there was a gold rush at Sandy Creek near the Barossa in the late 1800s? More than 5000 miners poured into the area, extracting about 1400kg of gold before it ran out. Keep an eye out for open mine shafts and the Bowden cottage as the Long and Medium courses wind their way through this historical section. This race has it all with beautiful surroundings, some sweet single tracks, and some leg working climbs. All three distances will climb up the Devil’s Nose track.

Features

  • Magnificent scenery, beautifully designed and constructed trails, kangaroos, koalas, emus and other birds.
  • 3 courses.
  • Medals for 1st 3 male & female runners in each event.
  • Kids’ course – free and back by popular demand.

Cost

  • Early bird prices until midnight Sunday 18 April 2021
    • 26 km run: $28
    • 18 km run: $24
    • 10 km run/walk: $20
  • Before entries close 5pm Thursday 29 April 2021
    • 26 km run: $35
    • 18 km run: $30
    • 10 km run/walk: $25

Start times

  • 26 km run at 7:00 a.m.
  • 18 km run at 7:45 a.m.
  • 10 km run/walk at 8:30 a.m.
  • 1.3 km kids’ course at 10:30 a.m.

Kids’ course

There is no need to register for this, just turn up on the day and pick up a custom bib from the registration tent. The course will be well marked with marshals at each turn. It is up to adults whether they accompany kids on course.

Random Draw Prizes

Presentations will be at 10:45 a.m. Trail Running SA members will be eligible for the following random draw prizes. Joining Trail Running SA is easy and costs only $10. Click here for more info on membership, and click here for more information on the random draw.

  • Trail Running SA Supporters:
    • TBA
  • TRSA: 3 x $59 voucher for TRSA merchandise, 3x TRSA Trucker hats, 1 x TRSA tech band, 3 x entries to Sturt Gorge.

The Trail Running SA team & how to volunteer

Key volunteer roles for this event:

  • Race Director: Cherie Rothery
  • Assistant Race Director: Linna Phu

We rely on a volunteer committee and countless volunteers on the day to put on each event, so please put your hand up to help keep these events going. To volunteer for this event, please click here and complete the form. All assistance is welcome. Thanks!

Newcomers

Merchandise

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

Key dates

  • Your age category is calculated according to your age as at 1st January 2021.
  • Sunday 18 April: Early bird prices end at midnight.
  • Wednesday 21 April: Get your entry in by midnight to guarantee your name will be printed on your bib.
  • Thursday 29 April: Entries close at 5pm. There will be no race-day registrations.

Cancellations and changes

If you need to cancel or amend your entry, please head over to our FAQ page and fill out the relevant form.

Courses

See the TRSA Routes page for information on how to download the GPX files.

Kids’ course – 1.35km, 43 m elevation gain

Short course – 10.47 km, 334 m elevation gain

Medium course – 18.49 km, 542 m elevation gain

Long course – 26.15 km, 715 m elevation gain

Course Notes

Turn by turn notes with photographs.

Long Course | Medium Course | Short Course

Presentations

Presentations will take place at 10:45 am.

Course Closures

Our policy and methodology for determining course closure times is here.  All courses close at 11:00 am, giving the following cut-off paces:

  • 26 km run: closes at 9:14 min/km.
  • 18 km run: closes at 10:50 min/km.
  • 10 km run/walk: closes at 15:00 min/km.

Walkers

Welcome! We permit walkers into the shortest distance only. This is to ensure that everyone is back safely and accounted for in time for presentations. Although we ask during registration whether you are walking or running, we don’t time the walking event separately to the running event. You can run if you like too.

If you are a slower runner doing the longer distances, check the cutoff paces above.

Getting there

  1. Click this link to be taken to the Gate 17 in Google maps.
  2. Parking marshals will direct you where to park.  Please follow their instructions as we are not allowed to park cars in certain areas.

When you arrive at the parking area, you will be directed by volunteer car parking marshals. Please follow their instructions.

Start/Finish Location

Toilets on the way

To avoid long queues at the portaloos when you get there, please use a public toilet on the way. There are public toilets in One Tree Hill and Kersbrook.

Mandatory gear

  • Bring your own bottle belt or hydration pack – there are no cups of water at the drink stations.
  • Mobile phone. We recommend programming the first aid number 0491 017 636 and backup first aid number 0412 466 972 in. These numbers are also written on the back of your bib.

At the race

Bag drop

There will not be a drop bag tent at this event.  Participants are encouraged to leave all non-essential items in their cars.

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.

First Aid

There will be first-aiders in attendance.  If in need of serious first aid whilst on the course please ring the first-aid number on 0491 017 636 (this number is also printed on your bib). In an emergency, ring 000.  For cuts and other minor treatment please see the first-aiders in the start / finishing area.

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.

Photos, Videos and Results from last year

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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