2014 Kuranda to Port Douglas and Bump to Beach Trail Race Competitor Information Pack
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This document was last updated on 1/08/2014 2014 Kuranda to Port Douglas and Bump to Beach Trail Race Competitor Information Pack In its four year, this point-to-point race starts at the corner of Black Mountain Road and Kennedy Highway and finishes at on the beach in Port Douglas. The K2PD is the fourth and final race in the FNQ Trail Running series. Date: Sunday 7 September 2014 Race Organiser: Dynamic Running Length: 64km or 64km relay or 16km (point to point) Race Directors: Larry Lawson and David Elms Email: david@dynamicrunning.com.au Mobile: 0417 534 727 IN BRIEF Competitors can view large maps of the course and speak to the race directors on 6 September from 5.30-7.00pm at the Pasta Party at Dunwoody’s Tavern, 317 Sheridan St, North Cairns. A good idea is to participate in the practise runs leading into the event. Keep an eye out on the Dynamic Running Facebook page for other trail runs over the course. Mandatory gear • Race number to be worn on your front and visible at all times (supplied by race organisers) • 1 x Elastoplast or Handy’s Heavy Crepe Bandage (10cmx2.3m) – 64km individual and relay runners for legs 1-3 only. DON'T turn up with anything else, you will not be allowed to compete without the correct gear. (Highly recommended for ALL runners). • 1 x whistle. • Map and course description in zip lock bag (provided by event organisers). • A hydration system. • Nutrition to sustain running for each stage of the event. Race Kit: There is no race kit to be collected, only a Race bib at registration. Start/Finish: Each event has different start times. 64km Registration: 5:30-5:50am. LATE COMERS will NOT be accommodated. Mandatory race briefing: 5:55am. Start of Race: 6:00am 16km: Registration: 8:00-8:45am. LATE COMERS will NOT be accommodated. Mandatory race briefing: 8.55am. Start of Race: 9:00am Estimated race finishing times: The race records are given below. The slowest runners take about 10 hours to complete the 64km individual event. 64km Race: Male: 1st Glen Robinson (5.14.07, set in 2013); Female: 1st Nikki Wynd (5.52.28, set in 2013); Relay: ACE (5.49.02, set in 2013) 16km: Male: 1st Laurie Green (1:07:09, set in 2012); Female: 1st Jacinta O'Neill (1.19.36, set in 2013); Water is provided at approximately every 5km. There are no cups on the course. There are shallow creek crossings along the course, if you intend on filling up at these, you will need to supply your own preferred water purification system. Refreshments: Water, buns and fruit will be available at the finish. Toilets: There will be one port-a-loo at the start of the 64km race. There are toilets the finish. 1 Remember: • If another competitor is in trouble, you must stop to help them. • DO NOT LITTER. • It is your responsibility to get your name ticked off at any designated checkpoints. • No roads are closed for this event. Obey all road rules and give way to all other traffic. • IPods or other music players with headphones are not allowed. • Pets/Dogs anywhere along the course are prohibited. • Study the map and read the course description. • Stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted. If you think course markers are missing or you have gone the wrong way, check your map, wait for another competitor or go back. • Mobile coverage over the course is limited. (Read all the race rules on page 10). Volunteers: If you have friends or family that will be at the race, why not ask them if they would be willing to give up a few hours to get involved and help? All volunteers receive a shirt. The race results will be published on the 3 Marathons in 3 Days and Dynamic Running websites (http://www.3marathonsin3days.com or http://www.dynamicrunning.com.au) and in The Cairns Post in the week following the event. OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Be happy and smile a lot. ACCOMMODATION If you are a visitor to the region, arrange accommodation in Cairns or Kuranda if you are doing the Ultra. For the 16km Bump to Beach, you may want to consider staying in Port Douglas or Julatten. There are various websites that will help with organising accommodation, for example http://www.itravelaustralia.com/queensland/tropical_north/cairns/accommodation.html). For information about Black Mountain Hideaway (2km from the Top of the Bump Track) email Suzie info@blackmountainhideaway.com.au or phone 07 4094 1101. They may have a cabin available that sleeps six. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must be at least 16 years old on race day to participate in this event. You also need to be an experienced trail runner and must be sufficiently skilled and trained to undertake the event. It may take you up to 10 hours to finish. The course is demanding with remote sections that can result in slower first aid / rescue response times. You must be in good health to compete in this event. Late Entry Fees apply from 22nd August 2014 (64km events) and 29th August 2014 (16km event). Late entrants will not be allocated personalised race numbers, nor may they receive finisher’s trophies. Cut off for entry is at 9.00pm, 1st September (64km events) and 5th September (16km event). 2 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS We appreciate that circumstances arise where you may no longer be able to participate in the event. You can request a refund of your entry fee (incurs a 10% administration fee) up to 7 days prior to the event. If you are no longer participating, PLEASE let the event organisers know! In the event that the course is, in the opinion of the event organisers, unsafe (for eXample due to heavy rains or bushfires), organisers may, attempt to re-route the course, find an alternative shortened course or cancel the event. If this happens, no refunds will be made and no transfers to other Dynamic Running events will be made. Due to travel and commitment involved by competitors, it is not practical to re- schedule the event to any other weekend. INSURANCE Event organiser, Dynamic Running, has $20 million public liability insurance cover. This does not include travel and personal accident insurance for competitors or volunteers. We recommend that you arrange your own personal accident insurance before participating in the event to cover any unforeseen personal costs you may incur due to travel, medical expenses or time off work due to injuries sustained whilst participating in the event. COURSE MARKING There will be course markings at all track junction and road intersections. The course is marked with bright yellow or pink directional arrows ' →', crosses 'X' and flagging tape. You do not need to navigate your way along the course, but for safety reasons you are required to carry the map provided and be familiar with the terrain and directions. MEDICAL ADVICE Ensure that you are in good health and that you do not have any illness that will hinder your ability to complete the event. It is your responsibility to monitor your health and condition during the event and to withdraw from the event if you are no longer fit enough to continue. Whether you have a medical condition or not, if you feel unwell on race day - don't race. If you have any known medical condition (such as diabetes, asthma, allergy to penicillin, etc.) please ensure you have written all your medical details including any medication on the back of your race bib, include your Medicare number, neXt of kin and emergency contact details. This is not just an administrative request; it could be a matter of life and death in an emergency. FIRST AID Apart from staying hydrated, competitors must take responsibility for their own nutritional needs and safety during the race. Read “Running Safely on Trails in the FNQ”. Ensure you know how to deal with snakebite. Carry a compression bandage* and a whistle. The SES may be in attendance at the event, but they may be a considerable distance from you. A basic first aid kit and a satellite phone will be available at each checkpoint. If you get injured, you must attract the attention of others out on the course. *The compression (snake) bandage must be an Elastoplast or Handy’s Heavy Crepe Bandage (10cmX2.3m) for strong, secure bandaging. Triangular bandages, small crepe bandages, etc. are of little use in treating snake bites. 3 VOLUNTEERS AND RACE SUPPORT Races like these don’t just happen. It takes a lot of effort before, during and after a race to make it a successful and enjoyable experience. The more people that are involved, the easier it is on individuals and the stronger the sense of community we build. Here is a list of “positions” and jobs that, if filled, will ensure a memorable race. Please contact the Race Organisers via email at david@dynamicrunning.com.au if you are able to help with any of the following • Shopping. This is done before race day, so you can help out doing this and still run the race. A list is supplied, so it’s very easy to buy the required food/drinks for the race. • Pick up and/or transport and/or return the port-a-loos. • Set up/pull down. Course markers are normally put up one week prior to the event. A great opportunity to go over the course prior to race day. • Registration, Timekeeping and Recording at the start and finish.