The Devil’s Nose 2022

Date: Sun, 09 October 2022

The Devil’s Nose is the 4th race in the 2022 Trail Running SA Series. You do not need to be a series competitor to enter – all are welcome. For more information on the Trail Running SA Series, click here.

Course Description

The Devil’s Nose event is held in Para Wirra Conservation Park, which is north of Adelaide. Para Wirra Conservation Park is home to a range of animals including emus, kangaroos, sleepy lizards and echidnas. Participants will enjoy seeing a variety of flora and traversing over a range of terrain within the park. The rock formations in some sections of the park are fascinating to see.

According to The National Parks and Wildlife Services SA (2022) the three nations connected to Para Wirra are the Peramangk, Ngadjuri and Kaurna nations. The name Para Wirra is translated from the Kaurna language, ‘Para’ (really Pari) means river, creek or gully. ‘Wirra’ means forest. Therefore, Para Wirra is the forest where a waterway flows. To learn more about Para Wirra Conservation Park visit National Parks and Wildlife Services SA website.

All three courses take participants through the Barossa Goldfields and past the historical Bowden Cottage. Runners will also travel along the Devil’s Nose Track and around the beautiful lake. The courses include some challenging climbs, wide fire tracks mixed with lots of glorious single trails, technical sections, and if we are lucky, a few small creek crossings.

Features

Magnificent scenery
Beautifully designed and constructed trails
Three course distances
Medals for the first three male and female runners in each event
Kids’ course – free and back by popular demand

Cost

Standard Prices:

Long Course – $40.00
Medium Course – $35.00
Short Course – $30.00
Kids U/15 – $12.00 regardless which event they do
- Note: as per TRSA policy, all children under 15 must be under the supervision of an adult. It is up to the adult how to define what supervision extends to.

Early Bird Prices (early bird entry date to be confirmed)

Long Course – $34.00
Medium Course – $29.75
Short Course – $25.50

Start Times

Long Course – 8:00am
Medium Course -8:45am
Short Course – 9:30am
Kids’ Course – 10:15am

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.

Presentations and Random Draw Prizes

Presentations will be at 10:30am and Trail Running SA members will be eligible for random draw prizes. Joining Trail Running SA is easy and costs only $15. Click here for more information on membership.

Volunteers

Key volunteer roles for this event:

Race Director: Daniel Caple
Assistant Race Director: Cherie Rothery

We rely on a volunteer committee and need 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 volunteer form. All assistance is welcome. Thanks!

Newcomers

Are you a newcomer to Trail Running SA? Our FAQ page has more information about our events and many other items. Contact us if you have any more questions.

Join the Trail Running SA Lounge on Facebook – a friendly place for our community to keep each other updated, ask for advice, and anything else trail running related.

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.

To purchase merchandise click here

Key Dates

Your age category is calculated according to your age as at 1st January 2022.

Early Bird prices end date (to be confirmed)
Final entry date for bib names (to be confirmed)
Final entry date (to be confirmed)

Note: There will be no race-day registrations.

Cancellations and Changes

If you need to cancel or amend your entry, please head over to our Registration Information page and fill out the relevant form. Please note that we do not offer transfers to other events.

Courses

See the Trail Running SA routes page for information on how to download the GPX files.

Long Course – (distance, elevation and GPX files to be confirmed)
Medium Course – (distance, elevation and GPX files to be confirmed)
Short Course – (distance, elevation and GPX files to be confirmed)
Kids’ Course – (distance, elevation and GPX files to be confirmed)

Course Closures

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

Long Corse – (to be confirmed)
Medium Course – (to be confirmed)
Short Course – (to be confirmed)

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 cut-off paces above.

Start/Finish Location

The start and finish location for this event will be the Gawler View Picnic Area.

The location of Para Wirra Conservation Park on Google Maps can be seen by clicking here.

Once in Para Wirra Conservation Park you will need to follow Para Wirra Drive for quite some time until you get to Oval Track (start/finish location). Click here for the start/finish location on Google Maps.

When you arrive at the parking area, you will be directed by volunteer car parking marshalls. Please follow their instructions. There will be plenty of parking so please do not be tempted to park on the main roads around the National Park or any other area unless the marshals advise you to do so. If you get bogged and need the Park Rangers to get you out and they will charge you a fee.

Note: Trail Running SA has covered the park fees, so there is no need to pay to enter the park if you have entered the event.

To avoid long queues at the portaloos when you get there, there are public toilets located in One Tree Hill and Kersbrook.

First Aid

There will be First Aid staff 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 Aid staff at the start/finish area.

Drink Station and Refreshments

Bring your own bottle belts or hydration packs because there will be no cups of water at the drink stations or at the finish line. There will be aid stations on course, which will have water and lollies and in keeping with TRSA’s COVID-safe plan, volunteers will re-fill all water bottles and hand out lollies using tongs. The same applies at the finish line with fruit and brownies also on offer. Please use the hand sanitizer provided and wait for volunteers to hand you what you’re after.

John from The Coffee Run will be there to with his usual coffee van, offering a 50c discount if you bring your own cup.

Mandatory Gear

Bring your own bottle belt, collapsible drinking cup or hydration pack as there are no cups of water at the drink stations.

Mobile phone. We recommend programming the first aid number 0491 017 636. This numbers is also written on the back of your bib.

Race Day

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 do not need to look up your bib number before the event, but if you want to, click 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.

Check that your information is correct on your online entry and when you arrive on event day:

Head over 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.
Go to the “RACE NUMBER BIBS” baskets (all numbers are filed numerically). Find your race number and take it out.
If any of your entry details are incorrect (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 timing officials have is correct, so they 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 and ensure it stays there 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 and stay in order in the finish chute until you are past the backup cameras.
Race number bibs are disposable and 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 course marking signs to look out for during the race:

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.

Photos, Videos and Results from last year

To see the results from last year click here

To see the official video from last year click here

To see photos from the 2021 event, click on the relevant links below:

The Fine Print

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