Glow Worm Tunnel Info Pack
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Hi Everyone, Welcome to the Inaugural Glow Worm Tunnel Trail Marathon! is event is a benchmark of Mountain Sports’ philosophy- we believe that a magnificent setting is the key component, and in an area which, hopefully, has never had a race before and is relatively unknown till now. As you will see on race day, the Wolgan Valley is one of the most scenic locations in all of the Blue Mountains, and is steeped in history as well. Much of this race takes place in what was once a thriving industrial town which has now been swallowed by the bush aſter 70 years of abandonment. ere is too much natural and human heritage out here for just a morning’s running, so we hope you’ll spend the weekend out at Newnes and fully absorb the area’s attractions. If you prefer a roof over your head, accommodation advice is available from Lithgow Tourism via www.tourism.lithgow.com and from the Lithgow area the race is about 40 minutes’ drive. In this newsletter you will find advice on the event schedule, catering and other important news. Early next week we’ll send another communication with event safety information. In the meantime there is a medical survey to be completed by Tuesday 29th May. See below for more details on the medical survey. We believe all the answers you need are within these pages or on the website - check each of these before calling if you need any further info, otherwise we are happy to answer questions for you via email. ank you again for entering - we’ll see you in a week and a half! Sean Greenhill Race Director Mountain Sports M E D I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N This information is required from every participant. This information is collected for the first aid staff so they can be aware of how to help you if need be. It is not shared or publicised. It is mandatory to provide this info before Tuesday 29th May 2012. No info - no start! We have set up a fairly no-fuss survey online to make it a quick process for you - please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KJYK5TL Notify us immediately if you have a problem!
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Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the Inaugural Glow Worm Tunnel Trail Marathon! This event is a benchmark of Mountain Sports’ philosophy- we believe that a magnificent setting is the key component, and in an area which, hopefully, has never had a race before and is relatively unknown till now. As you will see on race day, the Wolgan Valley is one of the most scenic locations in all of the Blue Mountains, and is steeped in history as well. Much of this race takes place in what was once a thriving industrial town which has now been swallowed by the bush after 70 years of abandonment. There is too much natural and human heritage out here for just a morning’s running, so we hope you’ll spend the weekend out at Newnes and fully absorb the area’s attractions. If you prefer a roof over your head, accommodation advice is available from Lithgow Tourism via www.tourism.lithgow.com and from the Lithgow area the race is about 40 minutes’ drive. In this newsletter you will find advice on the event schedule, catering and other important news. Early next week we’ll send another communication with event safety information. In the meantime there is a medical survey to be completed
by Tuesday 29th May. See below for more details on the medical survey.
We believe all the answers you need are within these pages or on the website - check each of these before calling if you need any further info, otherwise we are happy to answer questions for you via email. Thank you again for entering - we’ll see you in a week and a half!
Sean GreenhillRace Director
Mountain Sports
M E D I C A L I N F O R M A T I O NThis information is required from
every participant.
This information is collected for the first aid staff so they can be aware of how to help you if need be. It is not shared or publicised.
It is mandatory to provide this info before Tuesday 29th May 2012.No info - no start!
We have set up a fairly no-fuss survey online to make it a quick process for you - please go to:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KJYK5TLNotify us immediately if you have a problem!
Saturday 2nd June
3pm Ted English Bolt – 5km (enter on the day)4pm Kids Treasure Hunt - Maps available4pm - 6pm Registration - bib / chip / goodie bag pick up6pm - 7.30pm Catering (dinner)
Sunday 3rd June
6.30am - 7.30am Registration - Marathon Only6.30am - 9.30am Catering (breakfast)7.45am Marathon Muster and Race Briefing8am Glow Worm Tunnel Trail Marathon Starts
8.30am - 9.30am Registration - Half Marathon10.15am Half Marathon Muster and Race Briefing10.30am Glow Worm Half Marathon Starts
12noon Catering (lunch)2.30pm Presentation
S C H E D U L E I N F O R M A T I O N
MANDITORY KIT - HALF MARATHON A Light!
While we recommend a headlamp, the light you carry can be a hand held device. It must be on your person for the duration of the event. It is required for safe passage through the Glow Worm Tunnel.
MANDITORY KIT - FULL MARATHONMarathon runners need ony take their light for the first half, they can pick up the rest of their kit for the second
half as they pass back through the start/finish area.There will be a tent for this gear.
A Light! Thermal top (non compression)
Rain jacket Space blanket
BeanieWhile we recommend a headlamp, the light you carry can be a torch.
It is also highly recommended that you carry the following:Hydration pack AND Long running tights and gloves.
If you are gear checked and do not have all the gear listed, you will have a time penalty (sin bin) of up to 30
minutes imposed on the spot... Ouch!
M A N D A T O R Y G E A R
YOU MUST HAVE A LIGHT WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THIS
EVENT
DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUEFrom Lithgow - head west and take the exit onto Castlereigh Hwy, also directioned to Mudgee (its a turn to your left which goes over an overpass). From here turn right into the Wolgan Rd - also directioned to “Lidsdale, Wollemi National Park”) it is opposite Wallerawang Power Station and next to the Lids-dale Service Station.
From Bathurst: Follow the Great Western Highway to the Castlereigh Hwy (directioned to Mudgee) then as above.
From Mudgee: Watch for the Wolgan Rd turn off opposite Wallerawang Power Station directioned to “Lidsdale, Wollemi National Park”
Once on the Wolgan Road, follow the Wolgan Road all the way into Newnes. You will know you are in Newnes when you reach the Newnes Hotel.
From here follow our signs - YOU CANNOT GET LOST FROM HERE!
Travel time is approx 40 -45minutes from Lithgow. Please allow enough time to get to the start line and be ready to attend the briefing for your race.
C O U R S E I N F O R M A T I O N
The pre race briefing will cover directions.
The TunnelYOU MUST WALK THROUGH THE TUNNEL!
If you are caught running in the tunnel, you will be issued an on the spot time penalty of 30minutes - no exceptions.
Take your time - enjoy the glow worms!!
Half MarathonPink Marking tape will mark the way
There are arrows at the junctions
Full MarathonPink tape will mark the way
There will be arrows at the junctions
There is basic aid at 7km, 14.5km, start/finish, 32.5km and 42km
This includes Water, Heed and Fruit
There are marshalls at 7km, 11km, 14.5km 23km and 32.5km
First AidHigh Jinx and St Johns Ambulance are providing the First Aid and communications support for the race. Both organisations
have impecable standards and commitment to their duty of care.
CATERING MENU
Saturday Evening 6pm - 7.30pm• Pumpkin & Minestrone Soup with
Crusty Bread Rolls• Ravioli – Cheese and Spinach with
Semi Dried Tomato , Eggplant and Feta in a Pepperonatta sauce
• Thai Vege Curry and Rice (Potato, Cauliflower, Beans , Carrot & Tofu)
• Chicken Sticks• Meatballs in Nap Sauce
Sunday Breakfast 6.30am - 9.30am• HashBrowns• Bacon• Eggs• BakedBeans• Tomato• Mushrooms• Chipolatas• Fruit
Sunday Lunch - BBQAll items between $2.50 and $5
Dinner tickets - $12Breakfast Tickets $9
To pre book dinner and breakfast tick-ets - please call 02 4757 4378. Payment can be made by credit card. No need to pre book lunch.
HELP!IN NEED OF A LIFT!We have a runner (plus partner) in need of a
ride from Lithgow to the start line on Sunday morning.
Can you help?
Please contact Ruben on 0406 010 780 or [email protected]
He and girlfriend Astrid are staying at Lithgow Valley Motel
45 Coorerwull RoadLithgow.
S P O N S O R S We’ve got an incredible array of
supporting sponsors! Thanks so much for helping us
make the Glow Worm Tunnel Trail Marathon an event not to be
missed!®
Supporting one of these companies and their products means you are supporting those who support you!
Mountain Sports is available up until 7pm on Thursday 31st May.
From Friday 1st June we will be onsite setting up for this great running weekend.
Contact: 02 4757 4378
Email:[email protected]
SEE YOU THERE!
