EVENT GUIDe

Sunday 6th October 2019

Beach to Brother Trail Running Festival

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VO2 Performance Events, in partnership with its sponsors, would like to welcome all participants, along with their family and friends, to the beautiful Port Macquarie-Hastings region on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Congratulations on entering the 2019 Beach to Brother Trail Running Festival, and welcome back if this is not your first occasion racing with us. We look forward to you experiencing the wonder of the event as you run through some of the most beautiful beaches and coastal trails the east coast of Australia has to offer. From the man made coastal pathways to the rugged untouched coastline, we are sure you will not be disappointed with your experience. Take the time to enjoy the beauty of the course, and maybe take your mobile telephone along to take the occasional selfie and upload it to the Beach to Brother Event App. We ask two things of you and your supporters. One, enjoy every minute you have here; and two, do not destroy what you have come to enjoy! Please do not leave any litter on any part of the course. Thank you. Beach to Brother Administration.

It is each and every participants responsibility to understand the information provided in this event guide, and share it with their

supporters.

Please, read the guide thoroughly.

COMPULSORY RACE BIB & BUS TICKET COLLECTION This service will be available on Town Green in Port Macquarie. This location has no ‘pin’ on Google Maps. Search for The Beach House, Port Macquarie. We will be located 20m west of the facility under Gazebos. Click here to see the Compulsory Bib Collection point. Compulsory Race Bib & Bus Ticket collection will be open from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Port Macquarie running club – Port Pacers, will operate race bib & bus ticket collection. It is compulsory that all competitors collect their race bibs and bus wrist bands prior to the start of their event. This is the sole responsibility of each competitor, and no responsibility will be accepted by the event organisers of event team. You can arrange for someone else to collect your race bib and bus ticket, on your behalf, but you will need to provide them with a copy of your registration email so they can provide it as evidence when collecting on your behalf. Due to the four different start lines along the 42km point to point course, event staff will have minimal time available at the start of each event to set up the start line. Given this, 30 minutes will be allocated prior to the start of each event for last minute collection of bibs and bus wrist bands. Staff will be working to a strict timeline; it is your responsibility to collect your bib in time. If a competitor starts late, race finish times will not be adjusted. RACEBIBS&MYLAPSELECTRONICTIMING

Your race bib is specific to your race entry. On the reverse of your race bib is a MYLAPS electronic timing chip that cannot be bent or folded as it will cause damage to the magnetic strip inside. MYLAPS timing is the most accurate timing available, used for most major sporting events worldwide. In order to ensure you receive an accurate and official finish result, it is your responsibility to ensure you wear your bib correctly. Race images will be reviewed to determine if competitors wear their bibs correctly if times are requested to be changed.

Watch this small video to ensure you wear your bib correctly: Click here to learn how to wear your bib correctly

RESULTS AND PRIZES Event results will be published on www.sporthive.com, on the Beach to Brother website, and on the Beach to Brother Facebook page within 24hrs of the event concluding. We understand the desire to see instant results. Please be patient as we are running a small event with limited resources.

All finishers will receive the 2019 Beach to Brother Trail Running Festival medal. Beach to Brother cannot guarantee medals for late registrations. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place male and female for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km events. The team-relay winning team will have their details officially recorded on the Perpetual Trophy. Winners must be present at the prize giving awards to receive their prize; no prizes will be posted out to, or collected by another person on behalf of the prize winner. Events cannot run smoothlyand safelywithout theassistanceof volunteers. If youhavea familymemberwho iscomingtosupportyouonraceday,pleaseaskthemiftheyareabletovolunteerforacoupleofhoursonraceday.Ifyouhavealreadyvolunteered,thankyouverymuchforyoursupporttoensurethiseventissafeandfunforeveryone.SafetyvestswillbeavailableforcollectionfromracebibcollectionatTownGreeninPortMacquarie,onSaturday5thOctoberbetween8amand4pm.

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MERCHANDISE

B2B2019 race singlets, B2B caps & visors, Hammer Nutrition product, and Steigen Socks will all be available for sale on a first come first serve basis during the compulsory race bib and bus ticket collection, on Saturday 5th October at Town Green, Port Macquarie. Return bus tickets will be available for purchase if any are remaining. We strongly advise you order a bus ticket in the online registration platform using the link emailed to you after registration.

BUS TICKETS Bus tickets need to be purchased during online registration. A wrist band will be issued to those who have booked a seat on the return to start bus service. If there are spare bus tickets they will be available for purchase during bib collection at a cost of $10.00. You will not be able to access the paid bus service without a wrist band.

FINISH LINE LOGISTICS Access to the finish line is via Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive; parking at the finish line will be restricted to event vehicles and emergency services only between 5:00am and 2:30pm on Sunday 6 October 2019. A courtesy shuttle bus will be provided to assist all persons on and off the mountain. This will operate from the Busways Depot at the base of Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive to the top of North Brother Mountain between 8:30am and 2:30pm.. This bus will operate continually throughout the day. A return trip with loading and unloading takes approximately 30 minutes. The courtesy bus has 49 seats.

STARTTIMESANDCUT-OFFTIMES

Event Start Time to Complete

PercivalPropertyMarathon 6:30am 7.5

EnrichedHealthTeam-RelayMarathon 6:30am 7.5

BuswaysHalf-Marathon 8:00am 4

Webstudio10kmRun/Walk 9:30am 3

BoostJuice5kmRun/Walk 10:45am 2

AID STATIONS It is compulsory for competitors to be able to carry a minimum of 250ml of fluids at all times on the course There will be NO cups on the course; self-fill stations only Aid stations are limited on the course. The ability to carry fluids is essential, and the only mandatory item required on the course. For the 2019 event, fluids available will include supplies from our sponsor Hammer Nutrition Australia, and water. October can get quite hot and humid in the Port Macquarie region; therefore, carbohydrate free electrolytes will be provided as the main fluid source on the course. This will be in the form of Hammer Nutrition Fizz http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/endurolytes-fizz-reg-.elf.html in various flavours. In addition to the on-course nutrition, it is strongly advised that runners have a race plan prepared. If you feel you have a need for a specific brand/flavour/strength of sports nutrition then plan to be self-sufficient to satisfy these needs while also knowing what is available in general along the course to draw upon or supplement if needed. Each aid-station will have the following: WATER FIZZ SUNSCREEN It is compulsory that everyone carries their own water on this course. We are trying hard to commit to having no rubbish on the course and this includes cups. Therefore, there are no cups at water stations, and you need to fill your own flask so start preparing as you approach the aid station. The water is not for pouring over your head so please do not do this! Think about everyone else behind you that also needs fluids!

a. ANY PERSON WITHOUT WATER AT THE START WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START. b. ANY PERSON DISCARDING THEIR WATER BOTTLE/FLASK/PACK DURING THE RACE WILL

NOT BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED, SPOT CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE COURSE AND AT EACH AID STATION.

c. ANY PERSON NOT FINISHING WITH A WATER BOTTLE/FLASK/PACK WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND RECEIVE A DNF IN THE RESULTS.

Although these conditions seem strict, we have seen people every year have dehydration problems on the course. These conditions are for the safety of every person on the course. Aid Station cut-off times for the course.

A1 Lighthouse Beach SLSC 8KM 7:50AM (1hr 20) A2 Lighthouse Trail 13KM 8:30AM (2hrs) A3 Lake Cathie South 21KM 9:45AM (3hrs 15) A4 Bonny Hills SLSC 28KM 10:45AM (4hrs 15) A5 North Haven SLSC 32KM 11:30AM (5hrs) A6 Laurieton Swim Pool 37KM 12:30PM (6hrs) A7 Hanley St, mountain entry 39.5KM 1:00PM (6hrs 30) A8 Finish 42.9KM 2:00PM (7hrs 30)

If you have not made it to the cut off time by these times it is extremely unlikely you will make the finish cut off and you will be asked to stop running. This will be called in to the Race Director and you will be collected and checked by the medical team

APPROX.LOCATIONSOFAIDSTATIONS:

Location Marathon Half-Marathon 10kmDash 5kmFunRun Amenities

LighthouseBeachSurfClub 8km

YES

LighthouseBeachTrail 12.5km

NO

LakeCathie 21.3km START

YES

BonnyHillsSurfClub 27.5km 6.5km

YES

CamdenHavenSurfClub 32km 11km START YES

LaurieStreetReserve 37km 16km 5km START NO

BaseofNorthBrother 40km 19km 8km 3km NO

NorthBrotherMountain FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH YES

COURSE SIGNAGE Pink surveyors tape, and red direction arrows on white backgrounds, will be placed along the course to help ensure you run in the correct direction and to ensure your safety. Please keep your eye out for direction signage. Critical sections of the course, including sections where road crossings are required, will be manned by course Marshal’s wearing fluorescent-yellow safety vests. Please follow their direction at all times. If a Course Marshal requires you to stop for traffic you must adhere to their decision. Failure to stop if requested will guarantee your disqualification.

ONCOURSESAFETY

• There are sections of the course that can be deemed a hazard, please use caution at all times. • Do not take any unnecessary risks or place you or others in any danger at any time. • Follow signage at all times. • Follow the Marshal’s directions at all times. • Do not deviate from the marked course. • Do not cross a road unless safe to do so. • Give way to pedestrian traffic – this is not a closed course.

In the event of an emergency,Marshalswill direct you to theclosestemergencyevacuation

Whenyouseethebelowsign,runinsinglefile,donotovertakeunlesssafetodoso,andalwaysgivewaytopublicpedestrians

Hazardoussectionsahead–useextremecautionandDONOTOVERTAKE

First aid staff will be located along the course randomly, at some aid stations, and at the finish line of the event. St John Ambulance will be on the course to ensure competitor safety. St John have approval to remove any participant they deem unfit to continue following a five-point check. If you need first aid please see one of the race Marshals for assistance (wearing fluorescent yellow vest). If you see another competitor that needs first aid attention, please provide assistance if you can, and ask a fellow competitor to notify a race Marshal of the incident and location.

STARTPROCEDURESAll races are mass start. To provide the best possible start, please ensure you self-seed according to your ability. The first few kilometers of the marathon distance runs along the Coastal Pathway in Port Macquarie and will require single file in certain sections. This is not a closed course, so please give way to pedestrians at all times.

EVENTSCHEDULE

SATURDAY5th8:00AMTO4:00PM - BIB&BusTicketCollection(TownGreen,PortMacquarie)

SUNDAY6th6:15AM - MARATHON&TEAM-RELAYRACE BRIEFING6:30AM - MARATHON&TEAMRELAYEVENTSTART

7:45AM - HALF-MARATHONRACEBRIEFING8:00AM - HALFMARATHONEVENTSTART

9:15AM - 10KMDASHRACEBRIEFING9:30AM - 10KMDASHEVENTSTART10:30AM - 5KMFUNRUNRACEBRIEFING10:45AM - 5KMFUNRUNEVENTSTART1:00PM - CUTOFFTIMEFORBASEOFMOUNTAINAIDSTATION(HANLEYSTREET)

2:00PM - COURSECLOSURE/CUT-OFFTIME

12:30PM - AWARDSPRESENTATION(FINISHLINE)

EVENT PARKINGDue to the number of people involved with the event, and the various starting locations, parking will be very limited at all points on the course. We encourage participants and spectators to use common sense when locating somewhere to park their vehicle. If possible, please consider car-sharing as an option to reduce traffic during the event. Please do whatever you can as participants and spectators to limit the number of cars associated with the event. Please think about parking safely and consider residents in the area. START – MARATHON and TEAM-RELAY MARATHON The Marathon and Team Relay Marathon both start from the northern end of Town Beach, close to the Breakwall. Parking is available in several locations, and within very minimal walking distance to the Start. Locations include Town Beach Car Park, Owen Street, Stewart Street, William Street, and Owen Street. START – HALF MARATHON The Half Marathon starts on the southern side of Lake Cathie. To enter the start line you will enter the beach at the reserve on Bundella Avenue, adjacent to Saltwater Apartments. This is a residential area so please restrict parking in this area. The best parking option is on the northern side of the Lake, approx. 400m from the start, in the carpark off Ocean Drive. There is also a children’s play park located at this point. START – 10KM DASH The 10km Dash starts on the beach in front of the Camden Haven SLSC. Parking is available directly to the side of the SLSC on The Parade. There are also other parking opportunities available in several of the roads that turn off The Parade close to the SLSC. START – 5KM FUN RUN/WALK The 5km fun Run/Walk starts at Laurie Reserve, Laurie Street, Laurieton. Parking is available. There are considerable parking opportunities available in the surrounding streets.

RACECANCELLATIONGiven the nature of the Beach to Brother course there might be certain situations whereas the event is deemed unsafe to proceed, such as bushfire, floods, or extreme weather. Under these circumstances the event may need to be cancelled for the safety of all. Due to the uncertain nature of such situations, it is difficult to make advance decisions. As much advance notice as possible will be given to entrants; however, the nature of the crisis might allow for no warning. Event organisers will provide updates via this link: Beach to Brother Facebook If there is any reason why the race is cancelled, uncontrolled by the event organisation, entrants agree that all race entry fees are non-refundable.

FINISHLINELOGISTICSAll runners and spectators should carefully read the following information. The dramatic ascent to the finish line at North Brother Mountain will make for a spectacular finish line experience. We believe that both runners and spectators will enjoy relaxing at the finish line and enjoying the spectacular view from atop the mountain. The road to the top of the mountain will be officially closed by NSW Police. Beach to Brother will operate a courtesy shuttle service from the top to bottom and return between 0830hrs and 1430hrs for all persons wishing to use it. Getting people out of Dooragan National Park (North Brother Mountain), safely and in a timely manner, presents a very significant safety and logistical challenge. As there is very limited parking space atop North Brother Mountain, and given the narrow steep winding road that provides access in and out, access to the top of North Brother will be for event and emergency vehicles only. Please park at the base of the mountain and utilise this free service.

PREPAIDBUSSERVICE–PAIDFORDURINGONLINEREGISTRATIOM:

Bus1: Departsat12:15PMfromatopNorthBrothertoeachstartline

Bus2: Departsat12:45PMfromatopNorthBrothertoeachstartline

Bus3: Departsat1:30PMfromatopNorthBrothertoeachstartline

Bus4: Departsat2:15PMfromatopNorthBrothertoeachstartline

CourtesyShuttleBus: 8:30AMto2:30PM. (Thisbuswilltakeallpersonsupanddownthemountain–FREESERVICE).MEDIAPhotography and Drone Video will be at various locations on the course. Please make sure you smile for the cameras! An Aerial Drone will be on the course to generate some video footage for you to view after the event. Entering into this event provides the Event Organiser with authority to use the images/video for any future advertising without further consent being sought.

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TEAMRELAYSPECIALADVICE

The Enriched Health Care Team Relay Marathon is exactly what it suggests, a team relay. At no point must two runners from the same team be running at the same time. At each Aid Station on the course, it is possible that team relay members can swap over. At this time they must transfer across the Race Bib with attached Timing Chip to the new team runner. Aid Station Marshals will be recording team members swap overs which will be relayed back to the timing system. All swap overs must be in accordance with the information provided using the online advice sheet: Team Relay Advice FormNote:

• Maximum number of team members is FOUR. • A runner can complete more than one section consecutively, but this needs to be advised on the

Team Relay Advice Form. • Runners MUST swap at the aid station as specified on the Team Relay Advice Form (recorded by

Marshal’s) • No more than ONE runner running on the course at any time. • Race bib MUST be transferred to next team runner for timing and photography. • Race bib MUST be visible, on the front, at all times.

Beach to Brother advises all teams have a vehicle dedicated to team logistics.

RACERULES

For reasons of fairness, safety and responsibility, for your own actions and of those around you, you are expected to abide by the following rules. Please be aware, we will not accept ignorance as an excuse; therefore, failure to comply with the race rules and conditions may lead to penalties or disqualification.

• Runners are not allowed to transfer or sell their entry. • No person may start the event assuming the identity of another or without being properly

entered. Any such act will result in the respective entry being cancelled and all details removed from the official results.

• All runners agreeing to the terms and conditions as part of their entry must have read and understood the specific race rules listed here in addition to the information contained within this website. Information may be changed at any time up to the start of the event(s).

• This is a physically arduous and mentally challenging event and no responsibility will be taken for any accidents/injuries. Runners are strongly advised to have their own medical insurance covering the costs of medical evacuation if required.

• The Race Management Team may prevent any runner from starting, even after their entry has been accepted, or retire a runner during the event, if it is decided that the runner may be placing themselves or others at any risk whatsoever, or for any other reason.

• All runners shall obey directions from Race Officials, Race Marshals, Police, Medical, Ambulance, Rural Fire Service personnel and Pacers/Sweepers. Failure to adhere to these rules or directions on the day may result in disqualification.

• All runners must be 17 years or over on race day (14 for the 10km Dash, 8 for the 5km Fun Run/Walk – aged 8 to 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times on the course).

• Runners are to show respect for the environment, landowners, local communities, other recreational users, and fellow competitors at all times. As this course is on public lands and National Parks, recreational users are to be offered right of way at all times. Failure to comply with this will result in not being allowed to participate in future events.

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• Runners will not intentionally prevent fellow competitors from overtaking if it is safe for them to do so without causing harm to others.

• Runners must carry a water bottle or hydration pack (or similar), with a minimum capacity of 250ml, to refill at aid-stations. To be environmentally friendly, no cups will be provided at the aid stations.

• Runners must ensure race numbers are worn on the front of the torso, or shorts, at all times. This has your MYLAPS timing chip attached to it.

• Runners must dispose of all litter in the bins provided on the course. • Runners must remain on the officially designated course at all times. The course will be

manned by volunteers and marshals, and will be marked or signposted where necessary. • Runners must co-operate with all safety signage and marshal direction on the course.

There are sections of the course where it is not safe to overtake, and where you need to cross a main road - clearly displayed signage will be in place at these locations.

• Runners must notify the Event Medical Team of any significant medical history (e.g. asthma, diabetes…) or any new information that was not added to your registration form at the time of your online registration.

• Runners must assist fellow competitors who have injured themselves during the event. If you come across an injured runner, please assist and ask a fellow runner to inform the next available race official of the situation. Times for assisting fellow competitors with an injury will be adjusted to compensate for any losses.

• Runners must not accept any outside assistance during the event. • Runners must wear clothing on their upper and lower body appropriate to running. • Winners will be determined by the fastest time recorded on the MYLAPS timing system. • The Race Director’s decision is final. • NOTE: A runner will not be eligible for an award, medallion, certificate or other prize unless

completing the course as provided in these rules, within the official time limit and wearing the official race number, attached to the front of their clothes, preferably on his or her chest, so the words "Beach to Brother" and the allotted race number can be seen throughout the duration of the event. Please do not cut or fold the race number. Aid station personnel will log race numbers for the safety of runners and they must have a clear view of every race number.

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