Where: Narawntapu National Park, north eastern Tasmania. An out & back coastal trail run starting from Greens Beach, at the mouth of the Tamar River (western side), through the National Park on a coastal track of pine needles, sand and unspoilt sandy beaches. Heading west, passing West Head, Badger Beach, Badger Head, Copper Cove Beach to the western end of Bakers Beach and then return.
When:
The date of the next race will be Sunday 3 March 2013
Status: Trail race carrying a bronze label of the International Association of Ultrarunners.
No. of finishers (50k solo): 2010 - 24; 2011 - 28; 2012 - 23
How long in existence: Since 2010
Race records:
male Aub Henricks 4:06:17, 2011; female Amy Hinds 4:39:28, 2012.
| Year |
Male |
Time |
Female |
Time |
| 2010 |
Charles Gunn |
4:08:18 |
Holly Ranson |
4:44:30 |
| 2011 |
Aub Henricks |
4:06:17 |
Amy Hinds |
4:49:37 |
| 2012 |
Darryn Ling |
4:16:19 |
Amy Hinds |
4:39:28 |
Race options: 50km solo starts at 0800hrs (tide dependent). 25km solo (turn at Badger's Head) starts at 0930.
Course map, see below
Detailed Race Information 2013
Online entry 2013 (secure server)
Results: 2010 2011 2012
Pics: 2010 2011 (courtesy Andrew Weitnauer and Ian Cornelius) 2012
This race is conducted in one of the most pristine of Australia's many beautiful coastlines. Travel and accommodation is inexpensive and easy.......so come on down and enjoy some Tassie hospitality.
Air travel: Direct flights are available from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with Jetstar. The prices are $218, $138 and $98 return light (carry on only) at time of writing.
Ground transport: Rental Cars are available from the usual operators, Avis, Budget, Europcar etc. If 3 - 4 runners pool together this keeps the cost at a reasonable level. Or why not get a larger group together and hire a minibus. 12 seater min vans are available from Budget for approx $130/day.
Recommended accommodation:
Greens Beach Caravan & Holiday Park,
1774 Greens Beach Road
Greens Beach
Tel 03 6383 9222
Launceston: With a population of approximately 100,000 people, Launceston is Australia's third oldest city behind only Sydney and Hobart. As such it is rich in colonial history and has many attractions on offer. Don't miss the famous Cataract gorge or Australia's longest continuous cable ride at Hollybank.
IAU Bronze label: This race has been awarded an IAU bronze label and, as such, is recognised by the International Association of Ultrarunners. What this means is that the race will be included in the IAU calendar, the results will be posted on the IAU website and the placegetters will be considered for inclusion in the team to represent Australia at the upcoming IAU world trail championships.
Save the Tasmanian Devil Program: The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial now found in the wild only in the island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936.
The animal is found in the Narawntapu National Park. Since the late 1990s, devil facial tumour disease has drastically reduced the devil population and now threatens the survival of the species, which in May 2009 was declared to be endangered. Programs are currently being undertaken by the Government of Tasmania to reduce the impact of the disease, including an initiative to build up a group of healthy devils in captivity, isolated from the disease. To make a donation to this worthy cause, visit "Save the Tasmanian Devil" for a program administered by The University of Tasmania under the auspices of the Tasmanian State Government.
Race Director
Ian Cornelius
Tel 0408 527 391
email Ian Cornelius
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