Participant Information Pack

27-29 SEPTEMBER 2019 GROSE VALLEY - BLUE MOUNTAINS NSW

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2 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW WELCOME & CONTENTS

Race Director’s Welcome Contents Thank you for coming to Sponsors 2 Welcome & Contents 3 the Hounslow Contact Info 4 Classic 2019! Venue & Parking 5 The Hounslow Classic showcases the Climate & Mandatory Gear 7 tremendously scenic and rugged Grose Valley as the charming top-of- Drop Bags 9 the-mountains town of Blackheath. We Performance Rules 10-11 truly believe there’s a little magic in this location and we hope you’ll find that Course Cutoffs 11 magic as well. Schedule of Events 12-13 Skyrunning Australia/New Zealand have Ultra Course Map 14 recognised the awesomeness of the Grose Valley by including the Hounslow Ultra Course Info 15 Classic in the Skyrunning series again Ultra Checkpoints & Aid 16 this year, which makes you Hounslow runners amongst the toughest and most SkyRun 21k Course Map 17 skilled bush athletes in the country. But it’s still a remote and wild spot worthy SkyRun 21k Course Info 18 of respect. Make sure you enjoy the SkyRun 21k Checkpoints & Aid 19 setting but don’t let your concentration lapse for a minute- I want to shake all Prizes 20 your hands this weekend! Upcoming Events 22 Once your legs have recovered, make Catering 23 sure you look at some of Mountain Sports’ other events - we have the Terms & Conditions 24 Bright 4 Peaks, the Rollercoaster Run at Mt Dandenong and the Buffalo Spectators & Crew Notes 25 Stampede in the next six months.

See you all in Blackheath, it’s going to be a top weekend.

Sean Greenhill Race Director great races, great

27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW www.hounslowclassic.com.au 3 CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Phone Number: 0410 794 631

SAVE THIS TO YOUR PHONE BEFORE YOU START RUNNING! This number is your first call if you need retrieval from the course. If you are in an area with poor reception, you can often still get a text message out.

Other Contacts

Medical Coordinator Deb Sharp: 0410 794 631

Race Director Sean Greenhill: 0409 047 714

Assistant Race Director Melanie Michael: 0415 308 977

Questions? Contact Us Before the Event!

If you have questions please don’t leave them until the day - we may not be able to help you then! Please call, SMS or email us. We are happy to take your calls up until 7:30pm. Our email is info@mountainsports. com.au (please note email will not be monitored during the event.) If you need a quick answer, SMS!

If you have any medical condition you would like to discuss with our safety manager Deb Sharp please call her in advance. Advance notice helps us to prepare and enables us to provide you with the best care possible. [email protected]

4 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW VENUE & PARKING

The Venue

Allview Escape - 415 Hat Hill Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

As in the last 2 years the Hounslow Classic will be based at the picturesque Allview Escape near Pulpit Rock. As previous runners will know, the venue is fantastic and everyone will be able to park their cars at the event hub.

Allview Escape has a lovely large lawn overlooking the Grose Valley and is a spectacular place to relax.

Parking

Allview Escape - 415 Hat Hill Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

All vehicles should be parked at Allview Escape. Please do not park at Govetts Leap Lookout.

Parking is $10 per car. Please bring $10 cash to pay at the gate.

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Blackheath Climate Mandatory Gear Averages in September The Hounslow Classic events cover Average max temp: 14.7 °C some truly isolated and hard to Average min temp: 5.4 °C access terrain. Conditions in the Hottest max temp in Sept: 27.6 °C Grose Valley can change in an Lowest min temp in Sept: -3.6 °C instant. Whilst usually the weather Average rainy days in Sept: 11 is good in September, conditions can change at any time so runners need to be prepared.

It has snowed in Blackheath Good Weather several times in recent September, Ultra Mandatory Gear but it could also be 30 degrees. • Waterproof jacket with hood At this stage it looks like very good • Thermal long shirt (not a weather – possibly a little hot compression shirt- please do not in the valley. Due to this notice come to us on race day with a the addition of the Snake Bite compression shirt!) Bandage to mandatory gear. • 1.5 litres of fluid minimum • Mobile phone (preferably Telstra Requirements will vary depending Next G), this should be the phone upon the weather forecast, attached to the number supplied and decision will be made to when entering the event accomodate the full day’s • Whistle condition. Mandatory gear will • Space Blanket be advised 1 hour before the • 1 X Snake Bite Bandage scheduled race start time. It is • Personal Medications (including hoped that runners will be able to painkillers) participate with as little gear as • Headlamp or Torch possible we will not compromise Bad Weather safety and the kit decision on the Ultra Mandatory Gear day is final and not for discussion. • All Good Weather Mandatory Please come prepared with all Gear plus: Mandatory items. • Full length warm tights (not compression!) Gear checks will take place on • Beanie, buff or similar warm the course! headwear We will turn you away at the gear • Full fingered gloves check if you do not have it!

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SkyRun Mandatory Gear Good Weather DROP BAGS • Waterproof jacket with hood • 1 litres of fluid minimum • Mobile phone (preferably Telstra Next G), Ultra SkyMarathon Only this should be the phone attached to the - No dropbags for 21km or 10km number supplied when entering the event • Whistle • Space blanket You may send dropbags to • Snake Bite Bandage the following locations. • Personal medications (including painkillers)

SkyRun (bad weather) 1. Allview Escape THESE ITEMS MUST BE ADDED IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER. 21km, 51.9km, 68km • Thermal long shirt (not a compression shirt- please do not come to us on race day with a compression shirt!) 2. Perry’s Lookdown • Full length warm tights (not compression!) • Beanie, buff or similar warm headwear 25.6km, 43.3km • Full fingered gloves • Nutrition 3. Pinnacles 34.5km SkySprint (good weather) • Waterproof jacket with hood • 1 litres of fluid minimum You must label and check in your • Mobile phone (preferably Telstra Next G), dropbags at the Allview Escapes this should be the phone attached to the number supplied when entering the event event hub at the following times: • Whistle • Space blanket • Snake Bite Bandage Friday 27th September • Personal medications (including painkillers) 4pm - 8pm

SkySprint (bad weather) Saturday 28th THESE ITEMS MUST BE ADDED IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER. • Thermal long shirt (not a compression shirt- September please do not come to us on race day with a compression shirt!) 6.10am - 6.50am • Full length warm tights (not compression!) • Beanie, buff or similar warm headwear • Full fingered gloves Drop Bags can be • Nutrition collected POST EVENT Nutrition Please bear in mind that you need a nutrition plan from Allview Escapes for this event – there is both distance, terrain and after 5pm Saturday duration to take into account when you consider the appropriate amount of food you will require to adequately fuel yourself for the duration of the event. This is your responsibility.

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Performance Rules

The purpose of these rules is to ensure the event’s integrity as a test of individual performance under equal conditions for all who are participating.

The performance rules were put together with the following guiding principle in mind: A fair and safe event for all participants. Any violation of the rules will be grounds for disqualification and possible banning from future events.

• Each runner’s official race number must be worn prominently on the front of the body and must be easily visible at all times. • Pace runners are not allowed. • Muling is not allowed. Yoiu must carry your own gear! • Runners must follow the marked trail at all times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing. • Each runner must complete the entire course under his or her own power. No physical or mechanical aids are allowed, with the exception of Walking Poles. • Except in case of medical emergency, runners may not accept aid or assistance in any form from anyone between checkpoints. • Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail. • All cut-off times will be strictly enforced. Runners must be checked OUT of the checkpoint BY the cut-off time. Runners returning to the checkpoint after the cut-off time will be removed from the event. • We operate under a strict “leave no trace” policy. Litter and rubbish which is left on the trails will incur both time penalties and possibly disqualification for repeat offenders. Minimum penalty for this offence is 30 minute time penalty. • Runners must refrain from any act of bad sportsmanship. Misdirection, physical contact etc is not acceptable and will incur both time penalties and possibly disqualification for repeat offenders. • Any runner who is unable to finish the event must personally inform staff at the aid station of the nearest checkpoint of his decision to withdraw and make sure their race number is recorded. Runners who leave the course without turning in their race number will be classified as “lost,”

10 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW PERFORMANCE RULES & CUTOFFS

thereby activating the First Aid Wilderness Team to look go out on the trails and look for them...In the case we are looking for you but you have gone home without notifying us – any costs associated with this will be billed to the runner. Minimum charge is $250. • This is a trail run event and not a walking event. Unless you are an exceptional walker you cannot expect to walk the entire course and still finish before the cut off times. All runners, will walk during the event at times, especially the uphills and especially as fatigue sets in. While this is expected – setting out to the walk the entire course is not within the realm of this event. • We expect all participants to be proud of their attempts and to enjoy themselves at the event!

Course This event is a tough event and we have made the cut off times as generous as Cutoffs possible to ensure you have time to walk the tough sections and spend time in an ULTRAMARATHON (68KM) aid station if needed but still finish well • Pinnacles Carpark Cutoff before the cut off times. (34km - 8 Hours). You must leave Pinnacles on the return before 3pm. As daylight falls and runners are out in the bush after a long day on their feet the • Allview Escape 3 Cutoff (51km - 13 hours) You must risks of injury increase significantly and it leave Allview Escape 3 Aid is mainly the safety aspect that has been Station before 7:30pm. taken into account as we set the cut off • Neates Glen 2 Cutoff (60km times. - 15 Hours). You must leave Neates Glen 2 before 10pm. The cut off time reflects the deadline for • Course closes at midnight. leaving the aid station. If you are in the aid This allows 17 hours on the station after the cut off time – you will be course. Times are based on a removed from the event. This policy will 7am start. be strictly enforced. It is not negotiable. An Aid Station Marshall will make an SKYRUN (21KM) announcement at 3,2 and 1 minutes to • Govetts Leap 2 Cutoff (19km instruct all runners in the aid station that - 7 hours)You must leave the aid station is closing. Govetts Leap 2 before 2pm. While it seems strict – we are simply • Course closes at 3pm. This drawing a line in the sand. It is definite allows 8 hours on the course. and clear and we believe this means it Times are based on a 7am will allow all runners to be clear on the start. procedure if they are flirting with cutoff times.

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PLEASE NOTE: SOME DETAILS MAY CHANGE BEFORE THE EVENT WEEKEND. WHEN POSSIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND REGISTERED CREW WILL BE ADVISED OF CHANGES VIA EMAIL.

EVENT HUB VENUE IS AT ALLVIEW ESCAPE 415 HAT HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH NSW 2785

Friday 27th September 2019 12:30pm Registration & Check In Opens (SkySprint Only) 1:30 pm shuttle bus and vehicles depart Allview for Perrys Lookdown for SkySprint 1:55 pm SkySprint Event Briefing at Perrys Lookdown 2:00 pm SkySprint starts 4:00 pm Registration & Check In opens (Ultra SkyMarathon Only) 5:30 pm SkySprint Closes 7:00 pm Registration & Check In closes. Venue closes

Saturday 28th September 2019 6:10 am Ultra Skymarathon Check In Starts - Ultra Skymarathon ONLY

6:50 am Ultra Skymarathon Check In Finishes

6:55 am Ultra Skymarathon Mandatory Race Briefing

7:00 am Ultra Skymarathon Begins

12:00 pm SkyRun 21k Check In Starts

5:00 pm SkyRun 21k Check In Finishes 7:30 pm Soup Kitchen Starts 12:00 am Ultra Skymarathon Cutoff - Hub Closes

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Sunday 29th September 2018

5:30 am SkyRun 21k Check In Starts

6:15 am SkyRun 21k Check In Finishes

6:20 am SkyRun 21k Mandatory Race Briefing

6:25 am SkyRun 21k Race Marshalling

6:30 am SkyRun 21k Race Begins

10:00 am Ultra Skymarathon Prize Presentation 11:30 am BBQ Starts 1:00 pm SkyRun 21k Prize Presentation 1:30 pm BBQ Finishes 3:00 pm SkyRun 21k Cutoff - Hub Closes

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WE REQUIRE ALL RUNNERS TO LOAD THE PDFMAPS APP ON THEIR PHONE. RUNNERS CAN THEN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE TO LOAD THE MAPS INTO THEIR PHONE APP: HTTP://WWW.TERRAINIUM.COM.AU/BLOG/HOUNSLOW-CLASSIC/

14 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW ULTRA SKYMARATHON - COURSE INFO

DISTANCE 10.9 KM SKYSPRINT- 10KM - FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER ELEVATION 1007 M COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 10Km Race starts at Perrys Lookdown Campground and lookout. One runner will start every 10 seconds in order to minimise congestion on the narrow track. Runners will run down Perrys Lookdown to the majestic Blue Gum Forest and turn right. They then proceed through the valley past Acacia Flat until they reach Junction Rock.

From Junction Rock, runners begin the ascent of Rodriguez Pass. At first they keep to the left of Govetts Leap Brook, but as they climb higher, they cross back and forth across the water until reaching the base of Govetts Leap waterfall, where the spray from the falls keeps the track permanently wet (and often people on the track, too!). A steep ascent up bush track and steps under hanging mosses, ferns and frowning cliffs brings runners back out to Govetts Leap and from there back around the Western Rim Trail to Allview Escape and the finish!

Sounds easy right?

27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW www.hounslowclassic.com.au 15 ULTRA SKYMARATHON - COURSE MAP WE REQUIRE ALL RUNNERS TO LOAD THE PDFMAPS APP ON THEIR PHONE. RUNNERS CAN THEN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE TO LOAD THE MAPS INTO THEIR PHONE APP: HTTP://WWW.TERRAINIUM.COM.AU/BLOG/HOUNSLOW-CLASSIC/

16 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW ULTRA SKYMARATHON - COURSE INFO

ULTRA SKYMARATHON - 68KM - SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Leg 1: Allview Escape to Govetts Leap Runners run a lap of the Allview Escape grounds then exit directly into the Western Rim Trail which takes them to Govetts Leap. From Govetts Leap runners take the Cliff Top Track along to Evans Lookout (Marshall), then head out to Neates Glen (Marshall) and start descending into the Grose Valley. Grand Canyon awaits runners and being an international destination for photographers – both amateur and professional – the rainforest you enter will definitely leave a footprint on your soul. This rainforest is some of the oldest on the continent. Its amazing. Past Beauchamp Falls and along to Junction Rock and that’s pretty much the end of the downhill. At Junction Rock runners take a left and take Rodriguez Pass up up up and up to Govetts Leap. From there runners return to Allview Escape (Aid Station).

Leg 2: Allview Escape to Perrys Lookdown When leaving the Allview Escape, runners then take the Clifftop track in a clockwise direction around the rim of the valley reaching Pulpit Rock (Marshall) and then emerge onto Hat Hill Road and making their way to Perrys Lookdown (Aid Station).

Leg 3: Perrys Lookdown to Pinnacles The Grose Valley awaits and runners plunge once again into its depths on the steepest descent on the course down Perrys Track and into the mystical and sacred Blue Gum Forest. The climb out is via Lockley Track and is as challenging and rough underfoot when runners are finally rewarded with amazing views from Lockley Pylon. Runners take the Pinnacles Trail to a fully stocked aid station at Pinnacle Turnaround.

Leg 4: Pinnacle Turnaround to Perrys Lookdown Running Leg 4 in reverse and experiencing the ever present Blue Gum Forest, runners make their way along Pinnacles Trail – Lockley Track – Perrys Track to Perrys Lookdown.

Leg 5: Perrys Lookdown to Allview Escape DISTANCE 68 KM Running Leg 2 in reverse.

Leg 6: Allview Escape to Allview Escape Running Leg 1 in reverse. ELEVATION 4480 M

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1. Neates Glen 1 6. Allview Escape 2 Where: Grand Canyon Loop Carpark Where: Allview Escape 2 Distance: 7km Distance: 51.9km Crew: YES Cut Off Time: 8pm Aid: BASIC Crew: YES Time Open: 7.30am Aid: FULL Time Closed: 9.30am Drop Bags: YES Time Open: noon 2. Allview Escape 1 Time Closed: 8pm (cutoff) Where: Allview Escape Distance: 21km 7. Neates Glen 2 Crew: YES Where: Neates Glen Carpark Aid: FULL Distance: 60km Drop Bags: YES Cut Off Time: 10pm Time Open: 9am Crew: YES Time Closed: 11am Aid: FULL Time Open: 1:00pm 3. Perrys Lookdown 1 Time Closed: 10:00pm (cutoff) Where: Perrys Lookdown Campground Distance: 25.6km 8. Allview Escape – The Finish! Crew: NO Where: Allview Escape Aid: FULL Distance: 68km Time Open: 9.30am Crew: YES Time Closed: 6pm Aid: FULL Time Open: n/a 4. Pinnacles Turnaround Time Closed: Midnight Close Where: Pinnacles carpark, Mt. Hay Road, Leura Distance: 34.5km Crew: NO. Due to condition of Mt. Hay Road please do not visit this checkpoint Aid: FULL Drop Bags: YES Time Open: 10am Time Closed: 3pm Aid Station Key

5. Perrys Lookdown 2 BASIC: Water, Hammer Fizz Where: Perrys Lookdown campground Distance: 43.3km FULL: Water, Hammer Fizz, Hammer Crew: NO Gel, Lollies, Coke, Fruit, Fruit Cake, Aid: FULL Chips Time Open: 9am - Time Closed: 6pm

18 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW SKYRUN 21K - COURSE MAP WE REQUIRE ALL RUNNERS TO LOAD THE PDFMAPS APP ON THEIR PHONE. RUNNERS CAN THEN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE TO LOAD THE MAPS INTO THEIR PHONE APP: HTTP://WWW.TERRAINIUM.COM.AU/BLOG/HOUNSLOW-CLASSIC-2016/

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SKYRUN- 21KM - SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Leg 1: Allview Escape to Neates Glen via Govetts Leap From spectacular Allview Escape, runners take the Western Rim trail around the edge of the Grose Valley, through Govetts Leap, running along the spectacular clifftop to Evans Lookout and from which Neates Glen Aid Station is only 1 kilometer away.

Leg 2: Neates Glen to Allview Escape via Junction Rock From Neates Glen runners descend into the Grand Canyon. As runners proceed they find themselves in some of the oldest rainforest setting on the continent. Runners descend into the Grose Valley – past Beauchamp Falls and on to Junction Rock.

Sounds easy right? DISTANCE 21 KM - ELEVATION 1700 M

20 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW SKYRUN 21K - CHECKPOINTS & AID

1. Neates Glen Where: Grand Canyon Loop Carpark SAVE THE DATE Distance: 7km Crew: NO. Spectators only. Aid: FULL Time Open: 7:30am Time Closed: 9:30am 2. Allview Escape (Finish Line) Where: Allview Escape Distance: 21km Crew: YES Aid: FULL Time Open: 9am Time Closed: 3pm Aid Station Key

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68km Ultra SkyRun 21k SkySprint 10k Prizes Prizes Prizes

An amazing prizepool, The The Hounslow Classic sports The Hounslow Classic sports Hounslow Classic Ultra sports sponsors prizes for the overall sponsors prizes for the overall cash prizes for first overall, equal podium (female and male) as podium (female and male) as value for men and women well as first in each age group well as first in each age group as well as 2nd and 3rd and (male and female). (male and female). Age group prizes of sponsors product. Male and Female Prizes: Male and Female Prizes:

Male and Female Prizes: FIRST: Sponsors Products FIRST: Sponsors Products SECOND: Sponsors Products SECOND: Sponsors Products

FIRST: $500.00 cash prize THIRD: Sponsors Products THIRD: Sponsors Products SECOND: Sponsors products THIRD: Sponsors products Age Group Prizes Age Group Prizes Male and Female Male and Female

Age Group Prizes First place in each of the First place in each of the Male and Female following categories will be following categories will be First place in each of the awarded sponsored product awarded sponsored product following categories will be prizes: prizes: awarded sponsored product JUNIOR: 21 years and under JUNIOR: 21 years and under prizes: OPEN: 22 years to 39 years OPEN: 22 years to 39 years

JUNIOR: 21 years and under VETERAN 1: 40 years to 49 years VETERAN 1: 40 years to 49 years OPEN: 22 years to 39 years VETERAN 2: 50 to 59 years VETERAN 2: 50 to 59 years VETERAN 1: 40 years to 49 years VETERAN 3: 60 years + VETERAN 3: 60 years + VETERAN 2: 50 to 59 years ** Note – on the announcement from ** Note – on the announcement from VETERAN 3: 60 years + SkyRunning Au/NZ – the age categories SkyRunning Au/NZ – the age categories will be aligned with the age group will be aligned with the age group ** Note – on the announcement from championship categories. championship categories. SkyRunning Au/NZ – the age categories will be aligned with the age group championship categories.

Prize Terms and Conditions: • You MUST be present at the awards ceremony to collect your prize. WE DO NOT POST OUT! (not even if you really have to go!!) • Prize money is via bank transfer within 14 days of the event. Those who have won prize money will need to email their Account Name, BSB and Account number to us: [email protected] Payment will be made 14 days after receiving this info. • All cash prizes are in Australian Dollars. • For age group prizes – age is calculated on the day of the event. If a false age is given – prizes will be revoked. ** This is subject to change under SkyRunning Au/NZ rules. New prizes for an alternate age group will not be awarded. • Age Group Prizes are sponsored product and cannot be exchanged for cash.

• Mountain Sports is the promoting company of the Hounslow Classic Ultra and is responsible for providing the advertised prizes.

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24 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW CATERING

Meals are cooked in a mobile kitchen with limited supplies so we cannot guarantee to meet special dietary requirements or cater for food allergies. If you have special dietary requirements it is best that you bring your own food to the venue.

Coffee There is a coffee machine on site. It will serve a selection of Hot Choc, Mocha, Chai and Coffee – cost is $4. This will run from when the venue opens each day through til 5pm Saturday and 4pm Sunday

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Terms & Conditions The following terms and conditions apply to entering any events at The 2018 Hounslow Classic.

INSURANCE: Mountain Sports has $30 million public liability insurance. This is compulsory in order to operate on NPWS land. This does not include personal accident insurance. It is not a requirement from National Parks and Wildlife, however It is strongly recommended to take out your own personal accident and ambulance cover for the event. Your private health insurance policy may include this, but you will need to check with them.

REFUNDS: More than 60 days from the event – 50% refund. Less than 60 days to go – no refund – Transfer only. Shirts that have been ordered cannot be refunded as this is custom made apparel. Please arrange for pick up of such items at the event. Mountain Sports does not post out.

TRANSFERS: You always have the option to transfer your registration. Transfer cost is $25 and can be transferred to anyone who is eligible to enter the event. This can be done up until the final check in for the event. In the case of a late transfer – personalised items including Skyrunning Vest and bib may not be able to be adjusted to the new participant. A transfer fee of $25 is payable to transfer from one runner to another. The transfer fee of $25 plus any difference in entry fee is payable if you change event. Transfers can be made online up until 17th September. After 17th September you will be required to make your transfer at check in at the event and pay your transfer fee on the day. Please bring your transfer info and fee to registration.

CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT: If the event has to be cancelled due to weather conditions, natural disaster, acts of god, terrorism, war or any other reason so deemed by the organisers or relevant stakeholders, the event will not be rescheduled and no refund will be forthcoming.

FEES PAYABLE THAT ARE NOT REFUNDED: Fees payable that are not refunded. Processing Fee – Upon entry you will pay a fee to Register Now which is processing fee and a percentage of the total paid. The amount is usually between $3 and $8. This processing fee is NOT REFUNDABLE. Merchandise – All merchandise is available for pick up at check in at the designated times. If you do not pick up your merchandise – we do not post out and we do not refund this. It is your responsibility to pick it up or get a friend to pick it up for you. If you cancel your entry – you still need to get someone to pick up your merchandise or pick it up yourself on race weekend. We do not post out.

CONTACT: FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE - [email protected]

26 27-29 Sept 2019 - Grose Valley, Blackheath NSW SPECTATOR & CREW NOTES

Spectator & Crew Notes

Crew and Spectators are encouraged to come out in full force and cheer on all runners as they make their way through a very tough course. Cowbells are welcome!

Aside from the start / finish – there are aid stations along the way that spectators can visit:

1. Allview Escape Location: Allview Escape, 415 Hat Hill Road, Blackheath NSW Distance for Runners: 0km, 21km, 51.9km and 68km Crew: Runners Pass through Allview Escape aid station 4 times during the race. Crews are welcome to set up and aid their runners at Allview Escape. Just come and make sure you ring your bells! Spectators: YES Aid Available: This will be a FULL Aid Station, plus catering hub. It will have water, electrolyte drink, lollies and fruit. The catering hub will serve coffee and smoothies. Later in the day we will also have suitable foods for the weather and on day conditions Crew Facilities: YES, Toilets are available. Food will be available for Spectators and Crew. We ask you to be mindful of the public who are also using this area 2. Govetts Leap Lookout Location: Govetts Leap Lookout, at the end of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath Distance for runners: 2km, 19km, 54km, 66km Crew: No crew assistance is allowed Spectators: YES Cow Bells: YES Aid Available: NO Crew Facilities: Public Toilets are available

SPECTATORS AND CREWS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT PINNACLES OR PERRYS LOOKDOWN. THIS CONDITION ALLOWS US TO OPERATE, PLEASE DO NOT BREACH IT.

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