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EDITION 5, 2015
RACE 2
EVENTPROGRAM
Sunday 19 july 2015
Yellow gum park - plenty gorge
L C O M E
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Welcome to Race 2,
Yellow gum park - plenty gorge,
Sunday 19 july
If you joined us at Race 1 of the Series then you will have revelled in the
crisp weather, flowing trails and friendly atmosphere at Studley Park. If this is
your first Salomon trail race then you are in for a memorable experience as
you and nearly 1,500 other runners take to the trails around Plenty Gorge.
Race 2’s location boasts an extensive network of trails all passing through
beautiful eucalypt bushland that’s intersected by the winding Plenty River
- making this a trail runner’s paradise. Add in some friendly Aussie wildlife
such as kangaroos, echidnas and galahs and you’ll soon forget you’re in the
city!
The long and medium courses cross the Plenty River on at least two
occasions, adding to the adventure aspects of the race (remember to bring a
spare pair of shoes for the way home!).
We thank Salomon - naming rights sponsor of the Salomon Trail Running
Series - and our other sponsors and event partners who help bring the races
to life.
Make sure you check out the ‘Social Trails’ section of the Event Program to
share the trail running love and you could win some great prizes!
Please read through the following EVENT PROGRAM which provides you
with all you need to know about Race 2.
For any questions, please contact us at Rapid Ascent on 03 5261 5511 or
email info@rapidascent.com.au – we are happy to help!
The Rapid Ascent team
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 2
EVE N T
H E D U L E
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8AM THURSDAY 9TH JULY
RACE PLATES for all entries received up until 8:00am on Thursday 9th July will
be POSTED to competitors (Victorian residents only; and entrants 18+ years).
RACE DAY: SUNDAY 19TH JULY
7:00am Race Registration opens (Race Plate collection)
9:00am Race Registration closes
8:40am START - LONG COURSE (17.5km)
9:10am START- SHORT COURSE (6.3km)
9:35am START - MEDIUM COURSE (11.7km)
9:40am FINISH - Short course race winner expected
10:00am FINISH - Long course race winner expected
10:30am FINISH - Medium course race winner expected
11:20am Presentations and spot prize giveaways
11:45am Courses close and event complete
LIFESTYLE SURVIVAL
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 3
SPEEDCROSS 3
RUN FAST ON SOFT GROUND
The iconic running shoe that brought speed to the trails.
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 4
LOCATION AND CAR PARKING
EVENT CENTRE AND FINISH LINE
Yellow Gum Park, at the end of Goldsworthy Rd, Plenty. (Note: this is not ‘Plenty Gorge’ as listed on Google Maps)
DIRECTIONS TO YELLOW GUM PARK
Depending on where you are coming from, navigate yourself to Greensborough and the Greensborough Highway
heading North East towards Hurstbridge. Continue along the Diamond Creek Rd and then turn left onto Yan Yean
Rd and left onto Memorial Rd at Plenty. Goldsworthy Lane turns off to the left and the start / finish area is in the
picnic area at the end of the road. (If you are navigating via Google maps put in ‘Yellow Gum Park’ rather than
‘Plenty Gorge’ to go to the right location).
CAR PARKING AND ACCESS TO THE EVENT
Event parking will be at the end of Goldsworthy Lane, immediately adjacent the start / finish area - although we
encourage people to car pool where possible! There are two parking areas as referred to in the parking map:
• Parking Area A: If dry - 2WD and 4WD cars, If wet - 4WD cars only
• Parking Area B: If wet or dry - for 2WD and 4WD cars
• Overflow parking: On the side of Goldsworthy Ln, please park where directed
NO DOGS ALLOWED: Yellow Gum Park, Plenty Gorge is a DOG-FREE PARK, so please do not bring any dogs.
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 5
REGISTRATION AND SOCIAL TRAILS
COMPETITOR SERVICES At the Salomon Trail Running Series, a large
emphasis is placed on simply enjoying your trail run
and the community of like-minded people you’re
EVENT CENTRE COMPETITOR SERVICES running alongside. So there are plenty of social
The following competitor services and facilities will competitions and spot prizes to be won in the lead
be set up at the Event Centre at the finish line – up to and on each race day. We encourage you to
making a welcoming environment for everyone to be part of it.
enjoy whether you are running or spectating:
• ace registration and information marquee
R SALOMON SELFIE!
(from 7:00am) Take a selfie out training on the trails in the weeks
• S alomon demo shoes and gear to try before leading up to each race (or before / during / after
and after the race your run on race morning) and tag @RapidAscent
#SalomonSelfie and #SalomonTrailSeries on
• Suunto demo watches to try during the race Instagram or Twitter. We’ll share the best selfies and
• F REE footwear advice and sales from Active award a bunch of winners with some great gear
Feet during presentations (stick around!).
• Displays and retailing by other event sponsors Refer collage below of winning #SalomonSelfie’s
from Race 1.
• Drink station with water and SOS Rehydrate for
post-race recovery
PHOTO BACKDROP
• Massage and strapping by Physio Health
We’ll also have our 2015 photo backdrop with a
• Anytime Fitness pre-race warm up at the start range of catch phrases and props that you can hold
line up to add a little fun to your post race photos.
• First Aid
• ag storage area for runners clothing during
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CLAIM YOUR RACE E-BADGE
the race (please make sure your clothing is in All runners who complete Race 2 can claim a
a bag with your name and race number clearly FINISHER e-badge after the race so you can
marked) tell your friends you did it (and had a great
time in the process). On Sunday after the
• L ive music, MC and commentary at the race
race we’ll email you the link to download
finish
your badge (super easy to download) and we
• Suunto results centre encourage you wear it on your sleeve by sharing
• Toilets it on social media!
• Coffee
• BBQ (Diamond Valley Rotary Club)
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 6
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Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 7
COMPETITOR RACE COMPETITOR
PLATE COLLECTION IDENTIFICATION - RACE
PLATES AND TIMING
IN THE MAIL
Competitors who entered Race 2 (or the Series) TAGS
before 8:00am Thursday 9th July will receive their
race plate in the POST prior to the event (this applies All competitors are required to wear their race plate
to Victorian residents, and entrants over 18). whilst running in the race:
If you are going to be away from home or if you have • ACE PLATE: Race plates must be safety pinned
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not received it in the post by Thursday 16th July, to the front of your top so it is clearly visible from
please call the Rapid Ascent office on the front when you are running.
03 5261 5511. • S AFETY PINS: Use these to attach the race plate
to your top (more Safety Pins are available from
COLLECTION AT THE RACE the Registration if needed).
Competitors who entered Race 2 after 8:00am • T IMING TAG: Located on the back of your race
Thursday 9th July MUST COLLECT their race plate plate is a small Timing Tag stuck on to it. This
on race morning, between 7:00am and 9:00am from will record your start and finish time. Please do
Race Registration. not remove; otherwise you will not get an official
result. NOTE: Series entrants have two timing
UNDER 18 ENTRANTS (JUNIORS) tags.
Entrants under the age of 18 must attend Race
RACE PLATE COLOURS:
Registration with a parent/guardian to sign an
indemnity form. Entrants will not be permitted on the • GOLD* - runners who have entered the ENTIRE
course otherwise. Salomon Trail Running Series, doing at least 3 of
the 4 events (regardless of race distance), proir to
GOT YOUR PLATE? Monday 1st June.
Once you have received your race plate (either via • RED - LONG COURSE (Race 2 only)
post or collection), you do not need to ‘report in’ or •G
REEN - MEDIUM COURSE (Race 2 only)
register at the event venue on race morning, just
warm up and arrive at the Start Line ready to race! • BLUE - SHORT COURSE (Race 2 only)
*SERIES COMPETITORS – KEEP YOUR GOLD PLATE
FORGOTTEN RACE PLATES
If you have a GOLD race plate and are doing
If you forget to bring your race plate there will at least 3 of the 4 races in the Series, please
be a $10 replacement charge. Please see Race KEEP YOUR RACE PLATE and timing tag to use it
Registration. for your following races in the Series.
If you forget to bring your gold race plate to the next
ON THE DAY ENTRIES race, there will be a replacement fee.
Entries will be accepted on the day, subject to field
limit availability. (Rapid Ascent have self-imposed a
field limit on each course distance.)
TERMS & CONDITIONS: By participating in the event you are
agreeing to the ‘terms and conditions’ of the event. This can be viewed
on the event website www.salomontrailseries.com.au
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 8
SERIES ENTRANTS – EVENT MERCHANDISE
T-SHIRT COLLECTION
EVENT T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
The first 750 Series Entrants will receive an Official • 2015 event t-shirts will be for sale from the Race
Event T-Shirt as part of their entry fee, as pictured. Registration marquee for $30 each - limited sizes
Series Entrants are runners who have entered at least available.
3 of the 4 races held as part of the 2015 Salomon Trail • There will also be a pop-up-shop s elling past event
Running Series BEFORE 1 JUNE and will be identified by
wearing a GOLD race plate. shirts at Races 3 and 4. Limited sizes.
OTHER MERCHANDISE
• E vent Hats - $25 - Made of a light weight sports
fabric with an adjustable Velcro closure at the back
(good for pony tails!) and are quick drying for after
a sweaty trail run - ideal trail headwear!
• ow Bells - $7 - A great way for kids (and kids at
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heart) to encourage runners around the course.
• 2XU Rapid Ascent Visor - $25
COMPETITOR PHOTOS
www.supersportimages.com
Supersport Images photographers will be located at
various points around the courses to take plenty of
photos of you in action on the trails, which will make
a great memento from your race experience. Photos
T-SHIRT COLLECTION will be individually catalogued and available to view
If you did NOT collect your t-shirt at Race 1, please and purchase at www.supersportimages.com by
present your GOLD race plate at Race Registration Wednesday 22 July.
in the Event Centre to collect your t-shirt at any time
between 7:00am and 11:00am.
Not sure if you qualify? Refer to the Series Entrant
List in the latest e-newsletter or on the event website
www.salomontrailseries.com.au
Note: If you do not collect your Series t-shirt by the end
of Race 2, it will be forfeited.
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 9
CONQUER NEW
TERRITORY
Free Suunto Movescount App - learn
more on suunto.com/movescountapp
SUUNTO AMBIT3 RUN
THE RUNNING EXPERIENCE
Wherever you run, the Suunto Ambit3 Run is optimized for your perfect running experience. The running
performance and sleep recovery measurements combined with full route navigation give you the tools to progress
and explore. Use the Suunto Movescount App to plan your workouts and get voice guidance during your run.
www.suunto.com
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 10THE COURSES
RACE DISTANCES SUUNTO SPRINT - HILL CLIMB
• LONG COURSE: The Race 2 Suunto Sprint will really test your quads
17.6km, includes 530m elevation gain / loss. with a timed segment up the final climb of the course.
Covering 300m and gaining approx. 60m vertically this
• MEDIUM COURSE:
little challenge will let you really empty the tank as you
11.7km, includes 300m elevation gain / loss.
race to the finish line. The fastest male and female
• S HORT COURSE: will WIN a prize and a FREE ENTRY into our new
6.3km, includes 200m elevation gain / loss. VERTICAL-K race!
Your Suunto Sprint must be done as part of your
THE START complete run, not a separate sprint afterwards.
Start Times: RIVER CROSSINGS
• 8:40am - LONG COURSE (17.6km) The Medium and Long courses cross the Plenty River
• 9:10am - SHORT COURSE (6.3km) on several occasions and will result in you getting wet.
Pending the rainfall leading up to the day these river
• 9:35am - MEDIUM COURSE (11.7km) crossings will be up to knee deep but there is a rope
to hold onto for support and stability. We advise all
Start Line Location: runners to TAKE CARE crossing the river, and suggest
In Yellow Gum Park, just east of the little dam at the that you walk across and take your time to avoid
road end. This is adjacent to the Finish 100m away. potentially falling in. If you are prone to falling in (!)
then we recommend you don’t carry your phone with
you!
Starting Procedure:
All distances will start racing with a single wave start HEADPHONES
at the time listed above. There is plenty of space for
runners to spread out before you get to the single track. We strongly recommend that runners DO NOT WEAR
Your time does NOT start until you cross over the start HEADPHONES and listen to music during the race. This
mat. is primarily for your safety, so that other runners and
marshals can communicate with you. The courses also
pass through some magnificent eucalypt bush land
Self Seeding: filled with birds and other wildlife that is all part of the
Please place yourself in the start chute according to trail running experience and if you’re pounding away to
your honest running ability, with fast runners near the music you can’t hear that either!
front, recreational runners in the middle and those who
are purely here to enjoy yourself towards the back.
• Please be honest about your ability as it will
maximise your and everyone else’s enjoyment if
you place yourself accurately.
• Y our time will be recorded when you cross the
timing mat at the start, so it does not truly matter
where you start within the chute.
• T hose runners waiting for your start are asked to LIFESTYLE SURVIVAL
wait to the side of the start chute so you are out of
the way of runners getting under way.
11 SALOMON TRAIL RUNNING SERIES 2015 - race 2 event PROGRAMWATER POINTS COURSE MARKING - IMPORTANT!!
Trail running events are quite different to road running
On course: in that they are not lined with fences or red and white
Water points will have cups of water and SOS flagging tape and will not have marshals every 100m
Rehydrate available. Please place your cup in a bin ready to direct you where to go every step of the way -
afterwards. you need to KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AND FOLLOW THE
COURSE MARKINGS to make your way around.
• SHORT COURSE (6.3km): There will be no water
points on the short course. Long Course:
• EDIUM COURSE (11.7km): There will one water
M • red and/or orange arrows (pegged into the ground
point at the 6.5km mark at the top of a short, steep and fixed to trees or bushes)
hill where you turn right at a clearing.
• fl uoro pink coloured plastic surveyor’s tape (tied to
• L ONG COURSE (17.6km): There will two water trees or bushes)
points located at the 6.5km and 14km points.
Medium Course:
Finish line:
• g reen arrows (pegged into the ground and fixed to
There will be cups of water and SOS Rehydrate trees or bushes)
available at the finish line courtesy of our hydration
• g reen coloured plastic surveyor’s tape (tied to trees
sponsor SOS Rehydrate, and some lollies.
or bushes)
Short Course:
• b lue arrows (pegged into the ground and fixed to
trees or bushes)
• a qua blue coloured plastic surveyor’s tape (tied to
trees or bushes)
The colours of these course markings match the colour
of the race plate for runners in that particular course
distance (except Series Entrants who have a GOLD race
plate).
Track Intersections:
All track intersections will be clearly marked and care
should be taken to follow the arrows. Surveyor’s tape
will be placed immediately following a track junction to
confirm you are on the correct track.
Track markings on the longer, straighter sections,
where there are no other options or intersections
will be far more spread out so take your time at the
intersections to make sure you are on the right track.
Unless otherwise marked or directed, competitors
should follow the most major track at all intersections.
If there is no arrow at a minor track junction then
continue along the major track.
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 12COURSE MAP
Salomon Trail Running Series 2015 – Race 2 event Program 13COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LONG COURSE - 17.6KM MEDIUM COURSE - 11.7KM
(Course goes in a clockwise direction on the map): (Course goes in a clockwise loop on the map):
The first half of the long course is largely the same The medium course does the first, southern loop of
as the medium course and then you add in the the long course.
norhtern loop at the end. All runners start immediately beside the Yellow Gum
All runners start immediately beside the Yellow Gum Picnic Area then set off into the bushland following
Picnic Area then set off into the bushland following a wide double track that drops through a small gully
a wide double track that drops through a small gully and then crosses a cleared plain where you’ll be
and then crosses a cleared plain where you’ll be sure to see a flock of kangaroos enjoying the grass.
sure to see a flock of kangaroos enjoying the grass. The course climbs gradually as it winds its way
The course climbs gradually as it winds its way through the bushland to the 2.5km point before a
through the bushland to the 2.5km point before a long, enjoyable descent to cross the Plenty River for
long, enjoyable descent to cross the Plenty River for the first time at the 4.5km mark. The course climbs
the first time at the 4.5km mark. The course climbs out of the river and then follows alongside the valley
out of the river and then follows alongside the valley with a sharp climb at the 5.6km mark that leads you
with a sharp climb at the 5.6km mark that leads you to the water point at the 6.3km mark at a distinctive
to the water point at the 6.3km mark at a distinctive right hand turn beside the clearing.
right hand turn beside the clearing. After the water point there is a gradual downhill
After the water point there is a gradual downhill before more undulating, scenic running on enjoyable
before more undulating, scenic running on enjoyable single track through to the second river crossing at
single track through to the second river crossing at the 9.6km mark. Keep following the single track and
the 9.6km mark. Keep following the single track and enjoy the spectacular views upstream as the track is
enjoy the spectacular views up stream as the track is dug into the side of the valley. You drop down through
dug into the side of the valley that leads you back to a valley and then join a 4WD track climb that doubles
the start finish area. After a very short and steep hill as the Suunto Sprint Hill Climb up to the finish line in
at the 11.3km point, long course runners turn left to Yellow Gum Park.
head out on the northern loop.
The northern loop continues the superb trail running
characteristics as the southern loop with plenty of
undulating single track through the bush. Not long
after turning left, runners cross the Plenty River for a
third time after which there are a couple of short and
sharp hills leading a pleasant (flat) section across a
plateau that provides views up the Plenty Gorge and
your second water point at the 14km point.
Follow the course as it descends down to your final
river crossing at the 14.5km point and continue
along the undulating trail as it goes past some large
rock formations and then the remarkable Blue Lake
before the Suunto Sprint Hill Climb up to the Finish
Line in the Yellow Gum Picnic Area.
SaLOMON TRAIL RUNNING SERIES 2015 - Race 1 Event PROGRAM 14SHORT COURSE – 6.3KM PASSING ETIQUETTE
(Course goes in a clockwise loop on the map): With a large number of runners sharing a narrow trail
there are a few points of common etiquette when it
The short course basically does the first third of the
comes to passing another runner.
medium course by completing most of the ‘southern
loop’. If you are a faster runner who wants to pass a slower
runner on a narrow bit of track:
All runners start immediately beside the Yellow Gum
Picnic Area then enter the bushland following a wide • Let the slower runner know you are there and
double track that drops through a small gully and want to pass. Say something like, “Can I go past
then crosses a cleared plain where you’ll be sure to when there’s a chance...” or even “Track please”
see a flock of kangaroos enjoying the grass. then wait for a wider section of track – don’t just
barge on through
The course climbs gradually as it winds its way
through the bushland to the 4.5km point where • T he slower runner can then say, “OK, go past
short course runners turn right and DO NOT CROSS on the right” or “just up here it’s a bit wider, go
THE PLENTY RIVER, cutting through the bushland there”. But it’s good to acknowledge that you
to pick up a sweet section of single track perched heard them and give direction for when they can
high above the Plenty Gorge with spectacular views go past.
across the valley.
• It’s also nice for the faster runner to say, “Thank
Soon after you’ll drop down through a valley and then you, keep going” once you’re past – share the
join a 4WD track climb that doubles as the Suunto love
Sprint Hill Climb to the finish line in Yellow Gum Park.
• If you are going to pass, then make sure you
are actually faster, don’t pass if you are pushing
120% effort to get around them and then slow
down afterwards
• S lower runners - don’t feel like you need to
totally stop and bow down as a faster runner
comes through, make space but keep trotting
along as well.
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Presentations and spot prize giveaways will be made The rules listed below are the final rules for the event:
at the Event Centre (Finish Line) at 11:20am.
• J uniors only - (under 18 on race day) must have
their parent or guardian advise the organisers,
ENTRY CATEGORIES Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter and
The following categories will be recognised at each of the parent or guardian must read and sign an
the Salomon Trail Running Series races. authorisation and indemnity.
• Under 15 Male and Female – Short Course only • ompetitors must follow the complete course as
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(This is a NEW category for 2015 to recognise marked and directed. Taking shortcuts or using
and encourage our younger runners.) any unfair means of obtaining an advantage over
other competitors will result in disqualification. It
• Under 20 Male and Female is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that
• 20-39yrs Male and Female the correct course is followed.
• 40-49yrs Male and Female • Y our race number must be visible at all times on
the outside of your clothing (at the front).
• 50-59yrs Male and Female
• Littering is prohibited.
• 60+yrs Male and Female
• ompetitors shall not receive any external
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Categories determined by your age on race day.
assistance on the course.
RACE PRIZES AND AWARDS • ne competitor cannot provide assistance in
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forward progression through physical pushing /
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each pulling / towing, or the provision of food or drinks
category, in each race distance, at each race location. to a competitor in another category except in
Included in this prize kitty are top of the range emergency circumstances.
Salomon trail running shoes, apparel, accessories
and hydration packs, Suunto training watches, • A ustralian Road Rules apply at all times on all
gift vouchers from Flight Centre Active Travel, SOS roads, tracks and trails.
Rehydrate products, and various other sponsor prizes. • A ny competitor who withdraws from the race
Greater value prizes will be given to those running MUST notify an official. This is an essential
further (and faster!). requirement to avoid unnecessary searches
being conducted and emergency services being
engaged.
Suunto Sprint:
• A ll runners are permitted to lodge protests
Fastest male and female over the final climb to the against results or decisions enforced during the
finish line of Race 2 will receive a prize. event. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent
staff will adjudicate on all protests and other
Random prizes and awards: contentious matters, and their decision will be
There will be a HUGE range of random prizes, final.
encouragement awards and other giveaways at race • apid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or
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presentations - including to those who participate in amend the race rules in order to increase the
our social media activities like the #SalomonSelfie... safety of participants or for any other reason
so make sure you engage on social media and relax deemed appropriate.
in the event expo area until presentations because
• If the race is cancelled or called off after it has
anyone can win some great prizes!
started, it is each competitor’s responsibility to
get themselves to the start / finish area as soon
Results Available: as you have been notified of the cancellation.
Available from the event website post-race,
www.salomontrailseries.com.au OR check it out at
the Suunto results centre at the event.
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