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 (marshall)
Proceed back down the same side of the road to be directed into Fernpark Pony Club at the top gate. (marshall)
Witches hats and painted arrows will guide you on a 2km loop of the pony club to finish in front of the clubrooms.
Last year some runners crossed the road prematurely, meaning we were running on both sides of the road and creating a potential traffic hazard. Please stay on western side of road until final crossing at the marshal.
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
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.
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.
Handicapping runners is a daunting task, endeavouring to be fair and just to all competitors.
A Handicapper is appointed at our Annual General Meeting. It is a voluntary position and it requires a considerable amount of time dedicated to the task each and every week.
It should be noted that there are notes on the PCCCT Website (found here) in reference to Handicapping. That article stipulates that each and every handicap is at the Handicapper’s discretion which means no other person will have a say in handicaps.
A Base Handicap is allotted to each runner over a 5 km distance. That handicap is just a guide to set handicaps for a particular race which enables adjustments to be made taking in all scenarios as outlined on the Website. In essence your handicap may vary from week to week .
If a runner is competing at his/her best and doesn’t take the opportunity of winning when it arises you may miss out in obtaining that accolade as other competitors may have a better opportunity going forward . (No holding back or you might miss the boat)
A note of interest. We endeavour to get 30 runners within 3 minutes of the finish time each week.
This course consists of a mix of road and off road track starting at the end of Port St, Port Sorell. The starting location has changed in 2022, with runners starting and finishing at the end of Port Street on the road near the boat ramp. 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.
Please do not park along the esplanade or near the start/finish chute. There is a car park at the park, as well as on street parking up Port Street.
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.
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.
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.
Well done to the 50 starters in this evening’s Cradle Coast Sports and Events 7km handicap at Don.
Congratulations to Cameron Bissett who won from Ben Young and Andrew Winkel. Fastest male was Andrew Winkel (25:42) with Lyn Saint-John fastest female (29:14). Nominated time winners were Florence Dutton, Malcolm Nutting and Lachie Riley.
Our races start at 9:30, unless otherwise advised.
The race starts on corner of Pearl and Ready St and follows Pearl St to Main Rd. The course continues along the left side of Main Rd until River Rd where it heads south for ~200m before crossing River Rd and heading north to the Bass Highway. Runners cross the Emu River and then turn left following Massy-Greene Dr before turning left onto the path following Fern Glade Rd. When the path reaches the small carpark the course does a small loop to turnaround and return to the Showgrounds. The finish chute will be inside the showgrounds in front of the main grandstand.
Safety Notes:
1. As this course is an out and back following the same path in both directions, all runners are requested to keep to the left side of the path wherever practical. This is especially necessary on the path along Fern Glade Rd where runners will be passing each other in both directions.
2. There are two road crossings on this course in each direction. The major crossings will be marshalled, but runners are reminded that they do not have right of way and to take due care at all crossings.
3. Along Main Rd just off Pearl St building works have encroached on the l footpath. Runners need to take care through this short section where we will need to run on the road.
4. 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.
Congratulations to the 49 members who ran today in the Devonport and Burnie Toyota/Wild Ride Cycles Wynyard to Burnie Feature Race.Special congratulations to Greg Malley who won from Mark Saint-John and Kathy Franks.Fastest times were Tom Murton (56:30) and Lyn Saint-John (71:59).Other trophies from the race were:First female: Kathy FranksFirst Novice: Rhian MilesFirst over 50 years of age: Mark Saint-John Youngest Finisher: Lukas PilkingtonSeason trophy winners will be posted during the week.
