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The
Brindabella Classic |
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| "Australia's Toughest Downhill Mountain Race" |
8.30am Sunday, 14 November 1999
Open to Individuals and Relay Teams
EVENT INFORMATION
Race HQ: Adjacent to the Cotter Reserve Hotel (approximately 20
minutes drive west of Canberra). Directions will be posted to
race entrants with final instructions/race numbers.
Start: Summit of Mt Ginini, approximately 90 minutess drive by car
from Race HQ (depending on road and weather conditions).
Finish: Race HQ, Cotter Reserve.
Course: 54 Km of mainly bush roads and tracks, with some rough
terrain including steep descents. The course has a net fall
of 1300m. There are, however, several long gradual climbs,
as well as some short sharp climbs (refer to course profile).
Much of the race is at high altitude (up to 1762m) and some
sections are very exposed and the weather is changeable.
Entries: The event is open to all individual runners who are
satisfactorily trained to safely complete this gruelling 54Km
event, and to relay teams. The minimum age for individual
runners is 18 years. Entries close by mail 29 October 1999.
Late entries will be accepted on the day at race headquarters
between 5.30 and 6.30am (please do not enter too close to the
6.30am deadline). Late entries are subject to a late fee of
$10.00.
Race Fees: Individuals $50.00 (which includes a pottery goblet for
finishers and carafe for individuals completing their 6th
Classic, certificate of achievement and finish line photo).
If individual runners do not wish to receive a goblet
(bearing in mind that the carafe received after six runs
completes a nice set), they can enter for $40.00.
Relay teams $50.00 per team.
Relays: Relay teams of 2, 3 or 4 are invited to participate (please
refer below for information on team categories). Approximate
distances of the relay legs are 8.7, 17.8, 17.4 and 9.9Km
respectively. The nominated contact person for the team will
receive all the necessary details prior to the event,
including a map.
Time Limits: Both individuals and teams must complete the course in 7hrs,
and reach Bulls Head (about half way) within 3hrs 20mins or
you may be withdrawn from the event. Your progress throughout
the race will be monitored at race HQ and if it is judged that
insufficient progress is being made in relation to your likely
finishing time, or if you appear too distressed, you may be
withdrawn from the event.
Race Control: All runners are requested to assist the organisers by clearly
displaying their race number at all times (front and back) and
ensuring that their race number has been registered at every
aid station with the attendants. The progress of every runner
will be monitored at Race HQ via radio communication with
every aid station, to prevent as far as possible, a runner
becoming lost.
Spectator Access: Spectators can gain access by car most readily to drink
stations 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (refer to the course map
which will be posted out with final race instructions).
Transport: Transport by bus will be provided from Race HQ to the start
at Mt Ginini for runners indicating that they require
transport on the entry form. The cost is $15.00 per person.
Transport will depart at 6.30am sharp. Private transport to
the start is possible. Please book your seat early and do
not rely on spare seats being available on the day as there
may not be any. This also helps the organisers to make
appropriate bus arrangements.
Facilities: At Race HQ there is a hotel, milk bar, toilets, playground,
BBQ and picnic facilities. Masseurs will be available after
the race. There is a toilet at Bulls Head, approximately
25Km before Mt Ginini. Buses to the start will stop briefly
at this point to provide relief. At the start there are no
toilets but plenty of bush; please cover deposits with rocks
or twigs.
Aid Stations: There will be ten aid stations supplying water and limited
first aid. Food such as fruit and jelly beans will also be
provided, as well as any special drinks (see below).
Special Drinks: Special drinks and food bags are catered for, provided that
they are lodged at Race HQ before 6.30am on race day. These
items must be clearly labelled with your race number, and
lodged in the crates marked for each aid station.
Litter: Please do not litter at all in any area, as most of the run
is in a nature reserve. Drop cups etc. in the special
receptacle located just past each aid station. If you have
to drop litter elsewhere, please do so at or near the aid
stations where it can be easily seen and collected. DO NOT
throw it in the bush, as this may threaten the conduct of
future events.
Traffic: The roads used by the runners in this event are not closed to
traffic, but most are seldom used. However, caution must
always be exercised by runners at all times, particularly
when crossing the main Cotter Road (bitumen) just before the
finish as this road can be very busy.
Distress: If an entrant becomes aware of another runner in distress or
requiring assistance in any way, then please provide help to
the best of your ability and notify an aid station attendant.
Any entrant who withdraws from the event is requested to
immediately notify an aid station attendant, and arrangements
for transport back to Race HQ can then be made.
Cancellation: In the event of bad weather (there could be heavy snow or deep
river crossings) the organisers reserve the right to cancel
the race or change the course at short notice; although this
has not yet been necessary in the history of the race, it
should not be ruled out.
Race Numbers: Final instructions and race numbers will be posted to
entrants on receipt of entry form (note that this will be the
only indication that your entry has been received). A course
map will also be provided.
VOLUNTARY DONATION TO CHARITY
We are again raising money for the ACT and Region Disabled Sports Association.
Your support has been tremendous raising more than $2000 over the last three
years. A receipt (for tax purposes) will be issued with your race results. It
is also worth noting that the Disabled Association kindly assist runners by
managing the last aid station. To make a donation, simply enter the amount on
the entry form and include the amount with the entry fee.
WARNING:
THIS IS A VERY LONG (54 Km) AND ARDUOUS EVENT, WITH MUCH OF IT RUN AT HIGH
ALTITUDE (UP TO 1762 metres). IT COVERS ROUGH TERRAIN AND INCLUDES STEEP
DESCENTS, SHARP CLIMBS AND RIVER CROSSINGS. SECTIONS OF THE COURSE ARE VERY
EXPOSED AND THE WEATHER IS CHANGEABLE. RUNNERS MUST BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED TO
SAFELY COPE WITH THESE CONDITIONS. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABILITY
TO COPE WITH THESE CONDITIONS THEN YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO ENTER.
Race records:
Individual: 4 Person M/F Teams:
Men Trevor Jacobs 3.33.33 1992 Men (MMMM) S.C.T. No 5 3.20.31 1995
Women Linda Thompson 4.11.00 1988 Women (FFFF) Runners Shop 4.01.53 1994
Husband & Wife: M&L Thompson 8.02.00 (combined time) 1988
Other Teams:
MM Fatman & Bobin 3.21.01 1995
FF The Runners Shop 4.08.53 1993
MF Trinity Triers 4.38.20 1995
FM Black Mountain Madness 3.54.56 1996
MMM Adelaide Harriers 2 3.45.13 1998
MMF Helen & Old Bastards 4.09.35 1996
MFM The Brindy Bears 4.28.48 1995
FMFM Siemens Stumblers 4.03.50 1992
FMMM Bron and Da Boyz 3.57.14 1993
FFMM The Mountain Goats 5.18.14 1993
FFMF "3.5" 4.25.32 1995
FMMF SCT's Wild Bush Horses 4.06.40 1998
FMFF Beaudies & The Beast 4.33.00 1995
MFMM Siemens Stumblers 4.20.15 1991
MFFM Hey They're Faster 5.21.09 1996
MMFM The 'DART' Team 4.03.25 1996
MMFF Four Veterans 4.31.17 1994
MMMF Western Districts Joggers 3.45.11 1995
MMFF Tax Trotters 5.01.12 1993
Note: If you are entering a particular mixed sex team combination, please
indicate on the entry form the particular order that the legs will be run
in (eg. FFFM, or MFMF etc.) to assist the organisers maintain records.
Awards:
Individual:
First Male The Jack Maxwell Trophy
First Female The Miles Franklin Trophy
Husband & Wife Team Trophy
Second/Third Male/Female Trophy
Randow draw prizes
Men and women individual race winners on 3 occasions and those
completing their 10th individual event (in 1999) will have their race
number set aside permanently as their own, and in future runs that
number will be distinguished in a green colour.
Relay Teams:
First Male Team of 4 The Mike March Trophy
First Female Team of 4 The Wanda Foley Trophy
Two person Relay Team Trevor Jacobs Trophy (NB. one member
runs the first two relay legs and the
other runs the last two legs)
"Other" Relay Teams No awards, however any records set are
recorded (Teams may be mixed and the
legs may be run in any combination -
see examples in Race records above)
Note: All of the members of a team may wish to run across the finish line
together to capture the moment in the finish line photograph; this is
permitted provided it does not interfere with any other runners,
particularly individual runners completing the full distance.
Enquiries: Hugh Jorgensen 02 6286 1252 (h)
Dave Cundy 02 4342 7611 (h)
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM 1999
SURNAME:...........................FIRST NAME:..................................
Address:........................................................................
................................................................................
Telephone...........................(hm)....................................(wk)
Sex (M or F)..............Age in yrs on day of run..............................
Please circle the years you completed the individual run:
87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98
Fees: GOBLET
YES or NO
Individual Entry (non-refundable): $ 50.00 $ 40.00
Late entry fee ($10.00) $.......... $..........
Bus: No. seats needed.......(@$15.00 per person) $.......... $..........
Optional donation to charity $.......... $..........
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.............. $.......... $..........
Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted at race headquarters prior to the
bus departing at 6.30 am, but there is a late fee of $10.00. Bus
tickets may also be purchased from race headquarters on race day
(for $15.00) only if seats are available.
Payable to: ACT Cross Country Club Inc.
Forward to: Race Director
Brindabella Classic
GPO Box 252
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Entries Close: 29 October 1999
DECLARATION:
1. I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of my entry
in the Brindabella Classic event, for myself, my heirs, executors and
administrators, hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action which I,
or they, might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of life or injury,
damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the
course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event.
2. This waiver, release or discharge shall be, and operate in favour of the
organisers of the said event; the ACT Cross Country Club and all of its members;
all officers, members, agents and employees of all other supporting organisations;
and all race sponsors; and any person concerned in or involved with the conduct of
the event and shall operate whether the damage or cause is due to any act or
neglect of any of them.
Signed:.............................. Date:......................
RELAY TEAM ENTRY FORM 1999
TEAM NAME: .....................................................................
Team Category (eg FMFM, FM etc.) ...............................................
Leg Running Order (1234, 3142 etc): ............................................
Team Members:
1. SURNAME:...................... FIRST NAME:............. Age:...... Sex:...
2. SURNAME....................... FIRST NAME:............. Age:...... Sex:...
3. SURNAME:...................... FIRST NAME:............. Age:...... Sex:...
4. SURNAME:...................... FIRST NAME:............. Age:...... Sex:...
Name and Address of Team Captain:
SURNAME:...........................FIRST NAME:..................................
Address:........................................................................
................................................................................
Telephone...........................(hm)....................................(wk)
Fees:
Team Entry (non-refundable): $ 50.00
Late entry fee ($10.00 per team) $..........
Bus: No. seats needed.......(@$15.00 per person) $..........
Optional donation to charity $..........
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.............. $..........
Late Entries Late entries will be accepted at race headquarters (see
information sheet) prior to the bus departing at 6.30 am, but
there is a late fee of $10.00. Note that Teams are to make their
own transport arrangements, although the first relay runner may
purchase a bus ticket to the start. If you wish to purchase a bus
ticket on the day of the race (at race HQ), they will only be
available if there are spare seats.
Payable to: ACT Cross Country Club Inc.
Forward to: Race Director
Brindabella Classic
GPO Box 252
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Entries Close: 29 October 1999
DECLARATION:
1. I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of my entry
in the Brindabella Classic event, for myself, my heirs, executors and
administrators, hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action which I,
or they, might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of life or injury,
damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the
course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event.
2. This waiver, release or discharge shall be, and operate in favour of the
organisers of the said event; the ACT Cross Country Club and all of its members;
all officers, members, agents and employees of all other supporting organisations;
and all race sponsors; and any person concerned in or involved with the conduct of
the event and shall operate whether the damage or cause is due to any act or
neglect of any of them.
Signed:.............................. Date:......................
Signed:.............................. Date:......................
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