Race Previews 2024

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This course consists of a mix of road and off road track starting at the end of Port St, Port Sorell. Runners will head west along the esplanade before crossing the Panatana Rivulet via the footbridge.  After crossing the rivulet, the course takes an anticlockwise loop following the trails, crossing Panatana Dr and continuing until the trail meets Milldan Rd.  Here runners will head north along Milldan Rd briefly before turning right into Jefkins Dr, following this road for approx. 800 m before a turnaround and returning to Milldan Rd.  The course then follows Milldan Rd north until the end of this road which leads directly onto trail.  Runners will follow this trail until the footbridge to complete the loop before re-crossing the bridge and returning the start area to the finish chute.

1. There are two road crossings at Panatana Dr and Milldan Rd.  Runners are strongly reminded that they do not have right of way and that they are expected to take due care at all crossings.
2. The off-road sections of the race are relatively easy, but there are sections of exposed tree roots and variable lighting.  It is suggested that runners avoid using sunglasses out on course.
3. When warming up and moving towards the start area, people are reminded that runners may be starting their race.  Please take care to avoid interfering with runners already on course.

Handicaps

The course starts at the Romaine Reserve carpark adjacent to the BBQ area. Runners follow the reserves gravel pathway in an anticlockwise direction until they reach the start of the Mount Street link path. Here runners turn right onto the link path and continue for another 400m. The course then turns left onto the fence line track, heading back into the reserve for approx. 700m until the Havenview link path. Here runners will do a hard right U turn, through the guard rails and onto the forestry fire track on the opposite side of the fence. The course follows the fire track southwest 1.5km, with runners staying true to the track. Runners will then turn right at the T intersection, then right again at the next T intersection as they approach the truck route. Here runners will complete a 300m out and back section around a turn marker, before continuing along the fire track adjacent to the truck route. Approx 1km down the track the course will perform a large “U” between the truck route and the reserve fence line tracks. Runners then continue another 1km along the truck route track, crossing over the Havenview link track, before following the track left towards the reserve. The course then turns left back onto the reserve gravel pathway, before turning right over the footbridge and finishing where the course started. 

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. Runners are requested to warm up north of the start line along the dam wall area and either down towards Brooklyn or on the eastern side of the dam to avoid runners who are commencing.  Please do not warm on the race course. 

3. Runners must keep RIGHT at all times and be mindful of other runners coming towards them. 

4. This is a trail run. Regardless of weather, runners are recommended to wear trail shoes if possible. If rain is forecast, parts of the course are likely to be damp and muddy underfoot, with some sections of dirt road containing large ruts. Runners are reminded to avoid puddles where possible. 

5. There are sections of exposed roots, rocks, fallen branches, leaves and blackberry vines throughout the course. Runners must run with their eyes as well as their feet. 

6. The first aid kit is available at the start/finish line.