Coast to Kosciusko ~240 km

 

 

Where: This is a 240 km run from sea level to the highest point in Australia, Mount Kosciuszko, 2229m above sea level. The race starts at Boydtown Beach near Eden.

Status: measured by GPS, carries full approvals. Crews are necessary and crews and crew cars must comply with the requirements of the NSW State Police.

When: Normally second weekend in December. Next event, Friday 11 December 2009 (to be confirmed). at 0530 with a 48 hour cutoff.

No. of finishers: 2004 - 3; 2005 - 5; 2006 - 5; 2007 - 21; 2008 - 19; 2010 - 24

How long in existence: since 2004

Winners last 5 years:

Year male time female time
2004 Paul Every &
Jan Herrmann
39:26 n/a  
2005 Martin Fryer 31:55 n/a  
2006 Wayne Gregory 33:49 Carol la Plante 42:53
2007 Tim Cochrane 27:46:37 Allison Lilley 40:27:54
2008* Tim Cochrane 27:19:18 Kerrie Bremner 33:08:04
2009 Jo Blake 26:01:40 Pam Muston 32:31:47

* the race finished at Charlottes Pass (222km) because of unfavourable weather conditions

Race records:

Full course (240km):
Male - Jo Blake (2009) 26:01:40; Female - Pam Muston (2009) 32:31:47
Short course (222km): Male - Tim Cochrane (2008) 27:19:18; Female - Kerrie Bremner (2008) 33:08:04

Race Director: Paul Every email or telephone 02 9482 8276

Police approval: Approval has been received from the NSW State Police.

Event website for more info, results from previous events, etc

Secure online entry

Full results 2008

Full results 2009

Race founder -
Paul Every 2004
Paul traversing
snowdrift 2004
Paul reaches
the summit 2004
Martin Fryer
winner 2005
Carol la Plant -
first ever femme