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The race starts at 9:00am on Forth Road at Forth.

There are changerooms and toilet facilities at the Forth Football Ground (the meeting place) which is a short walking distance away. The race is over 25km and contains two major hilly sections. As the race is on public roads runners are asked to run with caution and obey any directions from race officials. Runners must run on the righthand side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Shortly after the start runners turn right onto Wilmot Road, they run about 10 kilometres on Wilmot Road, on the western side of the Forth River, until they are crossed over onto Paloona Road on their left. The race proceeds over the bridge and a hilly section on Paloona Road until Melrose. Here runners turn left onto Bellamy Road.

After about three kilometres there are some major hills which take the runners to Forthside. Runners then turn right onto Forthside Road which leads to Forth Road where runners will be crossed over onto the righthand side of the road. Then it is downhill and over the Forth Bridge turning right into the Forth Football Ground for the finish line.

There will be race officials to cross runners at the start of Paloona Road, where Paloona Road meets Bellamy Road, and where Forthside Road meets Forth Road.

There are two drink stations – one on Paloona Road soon after crossing the bridge, and one near Forthside. There will be two tubs at the Forth Football Ground for runners to deposit named drink bottles (either name or race number) and gels etc. Drinks etc. must be in the tubs by 9:30am as they will be transported to the drink stations at this time. It is strongly recommended runners only take drinks from the designated drink stations.

People following the race in cars are reminded to obey all road rules and be conscious of other road users.

CAUTION: The last part of the race down Forth Road is on road which has very little verge. You are responsible for your safety. Stay on the extreme right and be prepared to move completely off the road if necessary.

A soup luncheon will be served after the race.

The next event for the PCCCT – Running Club is the Troy Atkins Accounting/Wynyard Fitness “Ironman Classic”.

A long-standing event on the calendar, at twenty-five kilometres it is not as long as the marathon, but is considered by many as the toughest run of the year due to a combination of the distance and the hilly terrain covered.

Starting at Forth it takes in a circuit in the Forth Valley comprising Wilmot and Paloona Roads to Melrose and return via Bellamy and Forthside Roads.

The event best suits fit middle or backmarkers who have proven records over these longer distances and there are several who have entered who have great chances.

Jono Cahill is certainly one of those. He specialises in the longer events and is a regular performer in tough triathlons. He ran a great race in the recent challenging ten-kilometre event at Burnie and will be better suited here.

Two runners who finished in front of him there, Gerard Lowry and Josh Febey, will be his main dangers. Lowry is very consistent whilst Febey, who won a race earlier this year, is on the verge of breaking through again as he has further improved.

Kim Steven needs it long and hilly to bring out his best and he will get that here and is ready to show up.

Other top chances include Ben Brockman, Kelly Baxter and Andrew Lucas.

Entries have closed already and the first runner will start at 9:00.

A nominated time event will be held at 9:15.

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 seventeen of the PCCCT – Running Club Season will be run on Sunday with members heading to Romaine Park for the Sea-Lyons Swim School 6km Handicap.

The quiet and scenic course has proven popular in the two years it has been used and is conducive to good times, despite the undulating conditions and loose ground underfoot.

This looks like a perfect race for Turners Beach runner, Darlene Jacques who has indicated lately she is close to another victory.

Her best result in recent weeks was an eighth at Stanley and she will have fresh legs having avoided the hilly courses of the last couple of weeks.

Her biggest competition looks to be Sabrina Shields, who was an excellent second last week indicating that she is returning to her best form.

Many runners have been consistent all year without breaking through and with the pointy end of the season fast approaching they will be looking for a victory

Chief among these are Aaron Robertson, Steve Tammens, Gerard Lowry, Selina Crispin and Nick Young and any of these could win without surprising.

Entries and membership registration are online only and will close on Friday at 6pm with the race starting Sunday at 9:30. New members are always welcome.

The nominated time event will be run at 9am.

Competitors are reminded that entries for the “Ironman Classic” 25km handicap to be run on July 17 close on Sunday at 11:59pm.

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.

A tough task lies in wait for members his week as the PCCCT heads to Burnie for the Paine Family Memorial ten-kilometre handicap.

Members will meet at the McKenna Park Hockey Complex ready for a start on Three Mile Line and will complete a circuit taking in the many hills of Mooreville and West Mooreville Roads.

Although it is a challenging course, it is very popular with runners wishing to test themselves over the classic distance and most will be very fit heading into the second half of the season.

Following a string of top runs while showing continued progress, Andrew Lucas will be a top chance on a course that will suit him. After breaking into “the ten” at Stanley, he has continued to improve finishing a great fourth over a similar course at Somerset before a sixth last week in a less suitable event.

Adrian Mann was sixth in the tough twelve-kilometre race two weeks ago and will be very hard to beat while Rhian Miles is well overdue for a win

Others with strong chances are Aaron Robertson, Steve Tammens, and Jason Scott while David Murton and Gerard Lowry can’t be discounted.

Entries close on Friday at 6pm with the race starting at 9:30.

This week also sees the running of the nominated time “Feature Race” to be held at 9:00 with extra prizes provided by the Paine Family. The Club is looking for strong support from members to make this a great event