Frankston to Portsea
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Next Race : CANCELLED - Runner discussion for 2010 here
Sadly, after a number of discussions and phone calls in recent days regarding insurance and safety issues, I am forced to pull the pin on the Frankston to Portsea run. The 38th running in 2010 was also the last, although we didn't know it at the time.
Detailed information about the cancellation can be found on the following coolrunning thread
http://www.coolrunning.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=30602
No entry forms are needed but please email or phone me [Kevin Cassidy 0425733336, email kevinetof@gmail.com] so that I have an idea of numbers. Then make sure you arrive by 6:20am to check in for the 7am start at the corner of Davey Street and the Nepean Highway in Frankston, a bayside suburb of Melbourne (Melway ref. Map 102 C2) and meet in the car park behind the night club on the south east corner. All standards of runners/walkers are welcome. Take as long as you like (we promise to wait for you!). If you think you may take longer than 8 hours then you are welcome to make an early start but please let me know if you prefer this option. The traditional block of chocolate is awarded to all finishers along with a ceremonial "finishers mirror!!" Certificates and a CD of photos from the day will be snail mailed out within two weeks. There is a low cost entry fee of $15 to cover the various expenses. [just throw it into the cash box before starting!]
This is a low key, do-it-yourself run. Bring your own crew members or look after yourself via the plentiful shops and service stations on route. There is usually a great spirit of mutual cooperation in which crews often assist those without crews. We can arrange transport back to the start regardless of whether you finish or decide to pull. Transport back to the start needs to be organised prior to the day of the run so make sure you call on 0425733336 if you require assistance.
The spreadsheet containing the early history of the event [Pre 1987] is incomplete and remains a work in progress. I would be glad to hear from anyone who may be able to supply fresh information.
Some highly recommended reading of interest. The Incomparable History of the Frankston to Portsea
- Make sure you read the important information at this link http://www.coolrunning.com.au/ultra/wiki/uploads/2/2a/F2P_pre_run_instructions.doc
- For more info contact Kevin Cassidy
- Results and reports from 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996,
1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987.
- To view all results since 1973 plus all time best times, access the spreadsheet at the following link : http://www.coolrunning.com.au/ultra/wiki/uploads/7/75/Frankston_to_Portsea_spreadsheet_2010_included.xls
- Frankston-Portsea Route Directions and Description (text)
- Courtesy of Bruce Hargreaves, an aerial map of the course can be found at : http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2711090
- Courtesy of Bruce Hargreaves, a 10 minute You Tube video of the 2009 run can be found at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw3xYNrJhrc
- 2010 images by Bruce Payne can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frankstontoportsea2010/
- 2010 images by Berny Hughes can be found at: http://coolrunning.smugmug.com/CoolRunners-at-the-races/2010-Races/Frankston-to-Portsea-2010/11829685_6945x#836219067_FoY9V
- 2010 images by Robert and Jane Sturzaker can be found at the following two links:
http://coolrunning.smugmug.com/Various-Ultras/2010/Frankston-to-Portsea-Part-1/11943343_TKG8f
http://coolrunning.smugmug.com/Various-Ultras/2010/Frankston-to-Portsea-Part-2/11942536_JXYXg
- 2009 images by Brett Saxon can be found at: http://picasaweb.google.com/brettsrunforcanteen/F2P#
