Three Headed Monster version 2010
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Brief notes
This is the second 100km run scheduled by three mates - Ben, Marlon and Ian. All are runners, none are ultra runners. This is an urban / trail ultra. This course is designed to be a beginners Fatass 100K. There is still no fees, no aid, no wimps, but there are plenty of service stations, shops, cafes, trains and buses so that if you fall foul of injury you are not left to your bush survival skills.
Date/Time of next run
7am, 28 August 2010
Start Location
Bull and Bush Hotel - Cnr Seven Hills Rd and Windor Rd, Baulkham Hills
There is parking off Seven Hills Rd, but seems more plentiful at the bottom section near the bottle shop off Windsor Rd. Just across the road is a Coles, Woolworths, newsagent etc for last minute purchases.
Finish Location
Bull and Bush Hotel - Cnr Seven Hills Rd and Windor Rd, Baulkham Hills
Finish Facilities
Plenty of shops at the finish
Distance
100km. Plenty of shorter options. Hills Bus run regular services from the City to the Hills District. a 610 or 610X is a frequent bus back to Baulkham Hills ( Cnr Windsor and Old Northern Rd ). Hills Bus Timetables
Also, you can get a train to Parramatta or Seven Hills, and its about a $20 cab fare back to the start.
Entry Details
- Please note that to ensure you don't miss any late breaking info keep an eye on the coolrunning thread below.
Coolrunning Thread
Ask questions, post ideas there.
Time Limit
None - take as long as you like.
Entry Fee
Free!
Course Summary
The course is a loop route, starting and finishing at Baulkham Hills.
Detailed Course Description and Maps
The route out will be via as many trails as we can string together. The high level breakdown is:
Distance:
Baulkham Hills > Hunters Hill= 30km
Hunters Hill > Parramatta = 57km
Parramatta Park > Bull and Bush = 13
Total = 100
Baulkham Hills to Pennant Hills (via Bidigal Reserve)
Pennant Hills (via Great North Walk - has been used in many Trailwalkers - 12km )
Lane Cove NP Epping to Hunters Hill
For the above section, please use
Baulkham Hills to Pennant Hills gpx map file
Baulkham Hills to Pennant Hills Word Doc map file
Pennant Hills to Delhi Rd, Lane Cove National Park gpx map file
Pennant Hills to Delhi Rd, Lane Cove National Park Word Doc map file
Delhi Rd, Lane Cove National Park to Hunters Hill gpx map file
Delhi Rd, Lane Cove National Park to Hunters Hill Word Doc map file
- Course Notes all the way to Hunters Hill *****************
Course Notes for Baulkham Hills to Hunters Hill
Hunters Hill to Milson Point to Anzac Bridge to Bay Run to Sydney Olympic Park to Parramatta to Bull and Bush
Course Notes Hunters Hill to Sydney Olympic Park
Course Notes from Sydney Olympic Park to Parramatta and Bull and Bush Hotel ( Finish!)
Aid Summary
There is no real need for any support as there is plenty of food/water opportunities along the route. This course is designed to be a beginners Fatass run with a plethora of options for aid, refreshment and opting out along the way.
However - it can get hot in Sydney at this time of year, or very cold. So you need to be ready to handle both.
Also, even though we are close to homes the whole way, taps and easy exits ( particulary the first 40km ) may be hard to find. You need to bring enough water, and work with another runner to make sure you look after each other.
In the latter stages, depending on the time, you will be on isolated cycle paths, where a torch is recommended, and normal safety precautions prevail when out at night in Sydney - carry a mobile phone, let people know where you are, run with someone in isolated sections.
Please be safe and handle your own safety appropriately.
Route Marking Summary
There will be no track markings specifically put up for this run. If you don't know where you are going, please bring a map and directions with you.
