Race 10 – Evolve Sport and Leisure 7.5km Handicap Results

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Well done to all runners who competed in today’s Evolve Sport and Leisure 7.5 km Trail Handicap at East Devonport.

Congratulations to Stephen Dutton who won from Patrick McMahon, Tim Dowling, Carla Marais and Robyn Locke.

Fastest male was Ben Young (28:26) and fastest female was Carla Marais (36:37).

Congratulations to the nominated time winners: Heidi, Brian and Rory.

Race 10 – Evolve Sport and Leisure 7km Handicap, Race Brief and Map

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A Nominated time race will start at 9am. The main race starts at 9:30am.

This 7.5 km event incorporates sealed track, gravel, beach rocks, trail and sand. 

The race starts at the beach carpark and near the corner of Melrose and Wright Street.

  • Head east on the sealed cycle/walk Heritage Walking Track for 2km to the corner of Teatree Lane. A marshal will be at this location
  • Continue east by crossing over the car park at Teatree Lane and continue along the gravel road
  • At the end of the Teatree land carpark veer slightly to your left to run along the beach
  • Continue running east along the beach until you see the orange arrow pointing you onto the John Palmer Track.
  • This is the turn point of the run.
  • You are now running west. Run along the John Palmer Track all the way back to the car park where you first entered the track and retrace your steps back to the start finish line at the end of Wright Street.

Please be mindful of the changing terrain and narrow sections on the John Palmer Track. There are tree roots, loose stones, holes in the ground and other hazards to be aware of. Horses often use this track.

Parking and toilets for this race are at the playground where the start/finish area is set up.

Race 17 – Anvers Confectionery 10km Handicap Results

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Well done to all competitors in today’s Anvers Confectionary 10km handicap!

Congratulations to Mark Saint-John who won from Jonathan Weeks, Jason Travers, Josh Febey and David Murton.

Fastest Female was Ellen Burgess (48:10) and Fastest Male was Josh Febey (38:03).

Nominated time winners were Tom (4s), Mitch (12s) and Lexi (15s).

NOTE: Next weeks race (Race 18) is on Friday evening 5th September, starting at 6pm (mass start). Entries close Wednesday 3rd September, 6pm.

NOTE: Feature race (Race 19, final race of the season) entries close midnight Sunday 7th September.

Race 17 – Anvers Confectionery 10km Handicaps, Race Brief and Map

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Race Map

The race starts at 9:30 at Goliath Park, Railton.  There are public toilet facilities at the park.

A nominated time event will be held prior to the main race start at 9am.

The race is a loop course starting in Goliath Park and heading south on the footpath to Giblin Street.  Runners head down Giblin Street and turn right into Ennis Ave. Runners follow Ennis Ave as it turns left and becomes Dowbiggin St. The course continues south on Dowbiggin St and crosses Foster St (marshalled crossing). Continue south on Dowbiggin St and turn right at the marshal onto the old Trainline which will take you through to Sunnyside Road. Runners veer right on Sunnyside Rd and continue back to Sheffield Rd.  Runners turn right at Sheffield Rd, heading north briefly before being crossed by a race marshal into Newbed Rd. The course then follows Newbed Rd for approx. 5.5km. At the bottom of the downhill runners meet the T-junction of Newbed Rd with Cements Works Rd.  The course continues south on Newbed Rd before crossing Ramsey Rd and rejoining the footpath into Goliath Park which leads to the race finish.

Pre-Race Safety Briefing

  • Orange direction arrows and blue witches hats will be placed on course to guide runners.
  • Runners must run on footpaths where available.
  • Where footpaths are not available, runners must stick as close as practical to the right hand side of road at all times.
  • Ultimately runners are responsible for their own safety. Please consider the course and weather conditions and prepare yourself accordingly by wearing appropriate footwear and clothing.