MARATHON - 42km (run only)
Marathon Course Description: Click here to read
Start Time: 7.30am (participant briefing 10minutes prior)
Distance: 42.2km
Total Climb: 1570m
Elevation Profile: Click here to view
Road/Trail used: Mangakino Pack Track, Deans Track, Bluff Stream Track, Dalys clearing track, Crown Track, Waitawheta Pipeline Track, Crown Tramway Track, Scotsman Gully Track, Number 7 Level Track, Karangahake Mountain Track, Dubbo 96 Track.
Drink Stations: Please remember your own cup/bottle/hydration pack as there will be no disposable cups provided at drink stations
8.2km (with PURE electrolyte & water)
21km (with PURE electrolyte, water, chips, biscuits & oranges)
27km (with PURE electrolyte, water, chips, biscuits & lollies)
38km (with PURE electrolyte, water, chips, biscuits & lollies)
Compulsory Equipment: Long sleeve top (polyprop or wool), beanie (polyprop or wool), survival blanket, waterproof seam sealed jacket, Headtorch/Torch (for tunnels).
While some of this gear may seem excessive, it is ultimately for your safety. You may not need it while you are running or walking but if something happens and you have to stop, you will need it. The event is on very exposed, rugged country and it can be very cold if you have to stay in one spot.
Cut-off times:
12.15pm at the event base (21km)
1.50pm at the top of Dubbo's Track (29km - with the option to head down Dubbos Track and not complete the loop around the mountain - but still finish)
Toughness Factor: 9/10
GPX File: Click here to download the Marathon Course GPX file
Participant Briefing: Click here to view