Congratulations to Stuart Luck who has won today’s Wilkinson’s Pharmacy 6km at Fernglade from Tye Binns and Howard Crispin.
Fastest male was Tom Murton (22:17) with Lyn Saint-John fastest female (26:34).
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Race 12 Fernglade, Wilkinson’s Pharmacy 6km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map
- Course begins on Fernglade Road outside top entrance to Pony Club.
- Proceed down the road on the left hand side to the bottom entrance to Fernglade and turn left before the bridge into Fernglade Reserve. (marshall)
- Continue on the road, past the picnic area and onto the track.
- Follow track right through to the pumphouse, turn around large witches hat and proceed back up the road towards top entrance.
- Turn left about half-way up onto the track and proceed back down to bottom gate.
- Continue up the road on the western side (now right hand side) past starting point and up to the second turnaround (marshal)
- Proceed back down the eastern (right hand) side of the road to be directed into Fernpark Pony Club at the top gate. (marshal)
- Witches hats and painted arrows will guide you on a 2km loop of the pony club to finish in front of the clubrooms.
- As this course is in the bush with dappled light and variable terrain, including roots and leaf litter, please avoid running with sunglasses and run with your eyes as well as your legs.
- Due to recent rain and council track clearing, it is recommended that all runners who have trail shoes wear them for tomorrow’s race.
- Nominated time competitors are also encouraged to bring a change of shoes and socks.
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Race 11 Somerset, Somerset Pharmacy 10km Handicap Results
Well done to the 39 starters in the Somerset Pharmacy 10km Handicap at Somerset this morning.
Congratulations to Brendan Burr, who won from Rhian Miles and Troy Reader.
Fastest male was Ross Smith (37:30) while fastest female was Rhian Miles (40:46).
Nominated time winners were Hannah Elphinstone, Brian Paine and Malcolm Nutting.
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Race 11 Somerset, Somerset Pharmacy 10km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map
The race starts at 9.30am from the Pirates’ Park, Murchison Highway, beside the Cam River. There are toilet facilities at the park. The race is an out and back course over 10km and contains hilly sections. As the race is on public roads runners are asked run with caution and obey any directions from race officials. All runners please read carefully and note changes to previous years. The race heads south on the Murchison Highway. Runners run on the left-hand verge of the highway. After about one and a half kilometres runners turn left onto Back Cam Road. There will be a race official at this intersection who will cross runners to the right-hand side of Back Cam Road where they will run to the turn at the 5km mark. There will be a race official at the turn to cross runners. Runners return on the right-hand side of Back Cam Road. There will be a race official at the intersection of the Murchison Highway to guide runners around the corner where they will continue on the right-hand side of highway. Runners run one and a half kilometres down the highway to finish where the race started. Post-race presentations will take place in the car park at the Pirates’ Park.
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Race 10 Turners Beach, AJL Lifestyle/AJL Yamaha Half-Marathon Handicap and Salty and Stevo Teams 2 x 10.55km Half Marathon Handicap Results
Well done to all competitors in today’s AJL Lifestyle/AJL Yamaha Half Marathon Handicap and the Salty and Stevo Teams’ Half Marathon Handicap at Turners Beach.
Congratulations to Kim Steven who won the half marathon from Liam Burley, Daniel Yaxley, Jean Christophe Bonneville and Jordan Matthews.
The teams event was won by Runners With Potential (Sarah Steel, Claire McDonald) from Wild Ones (Selina Crispin, William Harding), Plod Squad (Nick Young, Michelle D’Monte), Meercroft A (Greg Smith, Natasha Mapley) and Roaring Sixties (Christine Wright, Steve Tammens).
Fastest Male was Liam Burley (1:14:49), and Fastest Female was Rhian Miles (1:29:21).
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Race 10 Turners Beach, AJL Lifestyle/AJL Yamaha Half-Marathon Handicap and Salty and Stevo Teams 2 x 10.55km Half Marathon Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map
The two events are conducted concurrently over the same course.
The races start at 9.30 am at the Turners Beach Football Club, Henry Street, Turners Beach. The course starts with a clockwise lap on the outside of the oval, then heads out of the ground on Henry Street and runners then turn left onto Susan Street and left again onto Boyes Street. There will be a race official at the junction of Boyes Street and The Esplanade to turn runners left and onto the right-hand side of The Esplanade. Runners continue on the right-hand side of the road and onto the coastal pathway.
Continue through to Beach Road and cross to the sea side of Beach Road. You may run on the road rather than the path but take care. The runners join the Fairway Park pathway near the Ulverstone Surf Club, continue along the pathway past Otto’s Grotto and take the top footpath at the wharf and onto the Ulverstone Bridge. The race heads right off the bridge footpath onto the coastal walkway next to the Leven River to Maud Street. At Maud Street runners turn right into Braddon Street where they will see the turn sign and the drink station. The teams’ second runners commence their run at the turn. Runners return on the same course to the finish at the Turners Beach Football Ground.
Second leg team runners should take care to run past the right turn to the ground at Henry Street and continue to the right turn at Boyes Street.
Competitors need to wear a race bib, which will be provided, to identify which race they are in and what team. It is a flat, out-and-back course. As sections of the race are on public roads, runners are asked to run with caution and obey any directions from race officials.
Runners need to supply their own drinks in clearly marked bottles. There will be a tub for drinks at the start which will be taken to the drink station at the race turn.
Post-race presentations will take place in the Turners Beach Club clubrooms. There will be free soup, tea and coffee available for runners, volunteers and supporters. There are toilet and shower facilities available.
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Race 9 Railton, Anvers Confectionary 10km Handicap Results
Well done to the 48 runners that competed today in Railton for the Anvers Confectionary 10km Handicap!
Congratulations to Danielle Newall, who won from Dominic Troughton, Brendan Burr, Jean-Christophe Bonneville, and Owen Thomas.
Fastest Male was Evan Brett (35:09) and Fastest Female was Rhian Miles (40:20)
Nominated time winners were Talia Bramich, Tom Ridderhof, and Brian Paine
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Race 9 Railton, Anvers Confectionary 10km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map
Meet at Goliath Park in Giblin Street
Head down Giblin Street and turn right into Ennis Ave. Stay on RHS of road.
This turns left into Dowbiggin St
Proceed south on Dowbiggin St and across the mainroad at the marshal.
Continue further on Dowbiggin St and turn right at the marshal onto the old Trainline which will take you through to Sunnyside Road
Veer right on Sunnyside road and continue back to the main road.
Stay on RHS of road until crossed over by a marshal.
Proceed left around the corner of New Bed Road. Cross safely onto the RHS of NewBed Road.
Take a big breath because here comes the hill!
Proceed up ….and up…and up NewBed Road. At the top it will bring you along the top of the hill and turn right to bring you back down to a T junction.
Turn right and stay on RHS of road to proceed back to Ennis Ave. Fingers and witch’s hats will guide you along the path to the finish in Goliath Park where we started.
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Race 8 Wynyard, Findex/Glow Cosmetics 8.5km Handicap Results
Well done to the 45 starters in the Findex/Glow Cosmetics 8.5km Handicap at Wynyard this morning.
Congratulations to Drew Redpath, who won from Danielle Newell and Troy Reader.
Fastest male was Thomas Murton (34:01) and fastest female Rhian Miles (38:10).
Nominated Time winners were Chad Burr and Tracy Turner.
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Race 8 Wynyard, Findex/Glow Cosmetics 8.5km Handicaps, Race Brief, and Map
This course starts at Gutteridge Gardens, Wynyard. The race starts near the soundshell and heads north-west on the path until this ends at Jenner St. The race then briefly follows Jenner St before following the track along the river. At ~1.5 km into the run the track end and runners will cross the road entry into the Cape Bridge Picnic Ground and follow Table Cape Rd on the right-hand side footpath, over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge, runners will cross the road and join the northern side of the river track. The river track continues for~2.5 km until it reaches the Bass Highway. The course then takes the footbridge across the Inglis river and then drops down onto the southern side of the river track for the ~2.5 km return to Table Cape Rd. Runners then cross Table Cape Rd and return to the Start/Finish along the same route as initially taken.
1. There are two crossings Table Cape Rd and there are short sections where the course follows Jenner St and the Esplanade. 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. There are sections of exposed tree roots, stairs and variable lighting. It is suggested that runners avoid using sunglasses out on course.
3. Please be aware we are sharing paths with the public and need to give other users due consideration.
4. There is limited parking in the Gardens carpark, so please leave this for other patrons and people with mobility problems or small children. There is parking at the wharf and in nearby streets.
5.Given the current weather conditions the course tomorrow may be wet and muddy. Please bring appropriate Shoes and clothing.