Race 17 Burnie, Sea-Lyons Swim School 6km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map

Course starts at NE corner of Romaine Pond (approx. 100m around from the dam wall).  Runners head north, cross the dam wall and follow the main path in an anticlockwise direction.  Follow the main track until the southern end of the main research area.  At the T-intersection, runners head right (south) along the main track for ~500m.  At this point there is a Y- intersection with a secondary branch to the right of the main track heading north.  Runners turn and follow this track through the cutting and then follow the fenceline single track until it meets the main track at the northern end of the main reserve.  Runners take a 180 turn to the left at this point, rejoining the main track back down and over the dam wall.  This is the end of lap 1.  Laps 2, 3 and 4 all take the same loop, following the main reserve track anticlockwise as before.  At the T-intersection runners head straight for these laps and continue on the main track back to the dam wall.  The finish chute is just to the north of the BBQ facilities on the NW corner of Romaine Pond.

  1. Parking is limited in the Romaine carpark.  Therefore, all competitors that are able, are requested to park in Blackwood Parade or Kingsley Avenue.  This is to ensure access to the park area for other users and club members who are travelling with people who have mobility issues and/or small children.
  2. When warming up and moving towards the start area, people are reminded that runners may starting their race.  As the main track narrows near the dam wall, please avoid interfering with runners already on course.  If possible, please approach the start area by walking in an anticlockwise direction around the dam.
  3. When rain is forecast parts of the course are likely to be damp and muddy underfoot.  However, there will not be any heavy mud sections.  Remind runners to choose footwear accordingly.
  4. There are sections of exposed roots along the fence line track that runners need to be wary of.

Race 16 Burnie, Paine Family Memorial 10km Handicap Results

Well done to all competitors today in the Paine Family Memorial 10km at Burnie.

Congratulations to Rhian Miles who won from Sabrina Shields, Josh Febey, Gerard Lowry and David Murton.

Fastest male and female were Josh Febey (39:31) and Rhian Miles (42:08).

The Nominated Time Feature Race was won by Libby Crispin from Ellen Burgess, Emma Turner, Chad Burr and Emily Aichberger.

Race 16 Burnie, Paine Family Memorial 10km Handicap

Race begins on North side of 3 Mile Line, opposite Burnie Council works depot

Proceed up 3 Mile Line on RHS of road, heading West

Cross over Mooreville Road under the direction of the marshal, at the roundabout and continue West, staying on the RHS

At West Mooreville road, turn Right and remain on RHS

West Mooreville will take you past E Cam road and continue up to the junction of Brickport road at Umina Park.

Turn Right and continue up Brickport Rd on RHS

A marshall will cross runners over to the LHS between witches hats at Freer farm. Continue to the roundabout and turn Left.

A second marshall will cross runners over the road approx. 200m from the roundabout

Continue up over the hill on RHS and down the the finish outside the Council depot car park.

Notes:

  • Imperative that runners remain on RHS of road and only cross at marshal points where they can be easily seen by traffic
  • Coming down off W Mooreville near TLC aquatics can be slippery, depending on weather: be alert.
  • Toilets can be accessed 200m East of our starting point at McKenna Park Hockey Complex
  • Please be careful crossing the road near the start and finish area and ensure children are well supervised also.

Races 15 a, b and c Aviva Parfumerie 5km Handicap/SC Concrete Pumping 5km Women’s Championship/Cahill Family 5km Men’s Championship Results

Well done to all runners in today’s events at West Ulverstone – the Aviva Parfumerie 5km handicap, the SC Concrete Pumping Women’s 5km Championship and the Cahill Family Men’s 5km Championship.

Congratulations to Jordan Matthews who took out the handicap event from Steve Tammens and Rhian Miles.

Congratulations too, to Darcy Miller who won the women’s championship from Rhian Miles and Sabrina Shields and to Hayden Bishop who won the men’s championship from Bryan Tuit and Josh Febey.

The nominated time winners were Paige Aitken and Libby Crispin.

Races 15 a, b and c Aviva Parfumerie 5km Handicap/SC Concrete Pumping 5km Women’s Championship/Cahill Family 5km Men’s Championship Race Brief and Map

Handicaps will be posted with the results after the race on Sunday.

Mass start at Tobruk Park, Helen St. All runners will start at 9:30am. The Handicap race results will be calculated at the conclusion of the race. The first three males and females across the line will be the placegetters of the Championships.

Stay on cement path all the way, under the bridge, beside the river, behind basketball stadium and past legion Park. Heading along Maud St turn right into Braddon St then follow path till you get to a PCCCT finger sign. Follow path behind the tennis courts until you turn north prior to the train crossing. Continue through the Apex Caravan Park until you hit Picnic Point Rd.  Follow this road to the   turn point witch’s hat.  Then return the same way you went out.

  • This is a shared path so please be mindful of other users.
  • Care is needed crossing the boat ramp near the basketball stadium.
  • There is limited parking in Helen Street. Please park in the basketball stadium carpark and walk under the bridge to Tobruk Park

Race 14 Somerset, Ray Spinks/Coastal Running Club 12km Handicap Results

Well done to the 29 starters in the Ray Spinks/Coastal Running Club 12km Handicap today at Somerset.

Congratulations to Felicity Lovatt who won from Jordan Matthews, Jason Scott, Andrew Lucas and Gerard Lowry.

Fastest male was Andrew Winkel in 46:12 and fastest female was Felicity Lovatt in 55:56.

Nominated time winner was Malcolm Nutting.

Race 14 Somerset, Ray Spinks/Coastal Running Club 12km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map

This week presents a challenging 12 km course using predominantly back roads behind Somerset, with plenty of hills to test the legs.  The meeting point for this race is the Somerset Soccer Club off Cardigan St, Somerset.

The course starts in Cardigan Street at the western end of the Soccer Club.  Runners proceed west on left hand side of road to Old Cam Road. The course then turns left down Bread and Butter hill.  Past the bridge a marshal will cross runners onto the right-hand side of the road before turning right onto the Murchison Highway.  The course continues south along the highway (runners keeping on right hand side of the road) before turning right onto Village Lane (approx. 4.1 km into the course).  Runners continue on Village Lane until it meets Seabrook Rd.  The course turns right at this point, with runners staying on the right-hand side of the road.  The course continues straight onto Malakoff Street, before crossing a small park.  At this point runners join Cardigan Street on the left-hand side of the road and finally finishing outside Yarrandoo.

Safety notes:

  • Apart from small sections at the start and end of the course, all runners are required to keep on the right-hand side of the road
  • Runners must not cross from one side of the road to the other outside of the designated crossing points
  • Runners are expected to take extra care while running along Murchison Hwy; keep on right hand side road at all times using the verge where possible
  • For front markers, a car will lead the way along the Murchison Highway
  • Toilets will be available at the Somerset Soccer Club

Race 13 Stanley, Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family “Steve Hanson Memorial” Ace of the Green Hills 8km Handicap Results

Well done to the 31 starters who braved the elements and made their way over to Stanley for the Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family “Steve Hanson Memorial” Ace of the Green Hills 8km Handicap.

Congratulations to Patrick McMahon, who won from Steve Tammens, Jordan Matthews, Jason Scott, and Joshua Febey.

Fastest Male was Joshua Febey in 29:45, and Fastest Female was Sabrina Shields in 35:53.

Nominated Time winners were Hannah Elphinstone, Susan Morris, and Mitchell Elphinstone.

Race 13 Stanley, Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family “Steve Hanson Memorial” Ace of the Green Hills 8km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map

The race starts at 10.30am from the Stanley Recreation Ground, Marine Esplanade. There are changerooms and toilet facilities at the ground. The race is over 8km and contains one hilly section. As the race is on public roads runners are asked run with caution and obey any directions from race officials. The race heads out of the ground away from the Stanley township on Main Road. After a kilometre or so runners continue onto Dovecote Road which has an uphill section. Runners turn right at Green Hills Road which takes them past Highfield House and a sweeping downhill section with great views of the Nut. This leads onto Church Street through the main centre of Stanley. Runners turn right onto Main Street then left onto Marine Esplanade. From there they re-enter the Recreation Ground and finish with half a lap of the oval. Post-race presentations will take place in the Stanley Football Clubrooms.

Races 12a and 12b, Greg and Dianne Woodhouse Marathon Handicap/Terry Watson Memorial Teams Marathon Handicap Results

Well done to all the participants in today’s Terry Watson Memorial Teams Marathon and the Greg and Di Woodhouse Marathon.

Congratulations to Lib Smith who won the marathon from Pete Wierenga, Ben Brockman, Troy Reader and Jordan Matthews.

Fastest male was Ben Brockman (3:05:31) while Lib Smith ran 4:22:40.

The teams event was won by Snails from Meercroft B, Meercroft A, Bluff Buddies and The Pacemakers.