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Welcome to the Wildcoast Wildrun 2012!
Three days of running 112km of the most magnificent coastline in South Africa
awaits you! We have no doubt
you are as excited as we are…
Few words can describe the
physical and emotional high of
this journey ahead of you. It’s
not just the magnificence of
this wild and untouched
coastline that will blow your
mind; but the combination of sharing this life-changing experience with the people
you meet and friends you make along your journey from Kei Mouth to the
magnificent finish at the Hole-in-the-Wall.
This is a short guide
with a little about
everything for your
convenience. If there is
anything you are not
sure about, or anything
you need, please don’t
hesitate to ask one of
the Wildrun crew, who will be only too happy to assist.
We look forward to getting to know you in the next few days, and from all of us,
we wish you an injury-free and unforgettable Wildrun journey.
Owen, Tam & the Wildrun team
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Contents
Who’s Who 5
Wildcoast Wildrun runners 2012 8
Pre-event checklist 10
Kei Mouth general information with map 11
Useful info on crossing rivers 13
Wildcoast Wildrun Schedule of Events 14
Saturday 15 September 14
Sunday 16 September 15
Monday 17 September 18
Tuesday 18 September 20
Wednesday 19 September 23
Transfers 24
Crew Contact details 27
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So who’s who on the crew for 2012?
Owen Middleton – Race Director
The Boss. Owen dreamt it up and made it happen, so here we all
are! If you don’t already know Owen, you’ll normally find him
somewhere in the mountains with his loyal companion Shadow.
Trail running is his passion and lifestyle and bringing it to
everyone else is his mission. Ask Owen about … trail running!
Tamaryn Jupp (Tam) – Event Manager The Real Boss. If you don’t know Tam by now, then you will
pretty soon. She is the backbone of the Wildrun, and will put a
smile on your face any time of the day. Anything you need during
the run, Tam will sort it out. Be sure to ask Tamaryn about her
upside down snorkeling experience…
Chris Goodwin – Hospitality Manager Mr Hospitality. Chris sets the bar in travelling with style and
class, running active tours throughout Africa and in far flung
parts of the world for big international travel companies via his
company Active Africa. A better host – and downright nice guy -
you cannot find. Ask Chris about his passion for mountaineering,
and in particular, spooning on a very tight ledge high up …
Jacqui Goodwin – Registration, Timing & Hospitality
Chris’s better half. A lively intellect earned through a doctorate
in molecular biology, combined with a passion for all things
outdoor, means that Jacqui can engage you in philosophical
debate while hardly breaking a sweat on a bike or hike! Jacqui
also guides active tours throughout Africa and internationally.
When at home, Pepper (cute, but insane!) keeps her busy!
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Conrad Seymour & Eugene Miller – Medical Team The body mechanics. Conrad and Eugene own a
specialist events medical business in PE called
‘Eastern Cape Medical Response’. Eugene and
Conrad are just real nice guys - don’t be shy to ask
them for help! They are tasked with dealing with
medical issues and emergencies. Ask them about
the time they almost had a real 4x4 Ambulance…
Pierre Tromp – Communications manager
Mr Communicator. Happily married to Louise, Pierre, has two kids
and has been involved in the two way radio industry since 1981!
He did his apprenticeship in the SA Air Force and now runs TWO
radio companies, one in commercial systems and the other in
amateur radio training and equipment. Pierre has been a ‘Ham’
for 25 years (a founding member in the Western Cape) and just
loves the outdoors, wild life and 4x4ing with family!
Angus Spence – Radio Communications The only local Eastern Capie on the Wildrun crew, Angus will be
supporting Pierre in making sure we have radio communications
along the length of the route. Angus is a Premier League hockey
player, and has grown up 4x4’ing in his back yard – the Wild
Coast. Most importantly he drives the best 4x4xfar.
Dave & Glenda Jupp – Course and Check-Point Managers
Tam’s folks - Dave and Glenda have spent a life-time together,
travelling the world and taking it as it comes. Having lived in
Texas, Greece, France, England and Belgium, they came back
to settle at home in the Cape, where they now try to take as
much time off as possible!
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Dave van der Byl – Race Sweep
This is Dave’s second stint at as sweeper, having swept the
inaugural Lesotho Wildrun in 2011. Dave runs his own instant
lawn business called ‘Green Buffalo’ by day. Sh*t hot body
boarder, Springbok horse rider, gifted mountain biker and now
converted trail runner, Dave spends his pleasure time seeking
thrills outdoors.
Genevieve, Chris & the massage therapy team
The ‘No-Pain, No-Gain’ team… Yup, chances are you will end up
on one of their tables at some stage! These guys will work out all
those niggles and make you feel ready for the next day.
Genevieve and Chris together are a formidable team and have
worked on other multiday trail running events like the Lesotho
Wildrun & the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon.
Andrew King (D4 Productions) - Event Media
Andrew King’s sporting ability makes him and his D4 film crew
the best team for the job of capturing the essence of the
Wildrun. Andrew has filmed both the Lesotho and Wildcoast
Wildrun’s.
Nick Muzik - Photographer
Nick Muzik is a sport and lifestyle photographer who loves the
great outdoors and has a passion for adventure and wild places.
Thrives when the going gets tough and enjoys a challenge! Will
stop at nothing to get the picture so make sure to look out for
him out on the Wildrun route!
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Wildcoast Wildrun 2012 Runners Departure 2
WWR # Name Surname
WWR # Name Surname
86 Jerome Boulle
107 Coriaan De Villiers
87 Terence Holdcroft
108 Martin Stewart
88 Andrew May
109 Gareth Sears
89 Nola May
110 Brenton Ashby
90 Ben Bungartz
111 Carmen Ashby
91 Nicholas Holdcroft
112 Angelo Henry
92 Janina Blomerus
113 Nicholas Attwood-Smith
93 Freddie Peters
114 Lindsey Bungartz
94 Colin Berry
115 Nicky Eckstein
95 Teg Berry
116 David Bellairs
96 Sheldon Baker
117 Catherine Boome
97 Warren Briggs
118 Selborne Boome
98 Gavin Briggs
119 Ted Willcox
99 Graeme Harker
120 Brian Keeling
100 Shelagh Harker
121 Martin Malherbe
101 Sonja Bosman
122 James Reid
102 Gideon Bosman
123 Michael Arbuthnot
103 Jeren Seegers
124 Deon Vermeulen
104 Carlo Dutton
125 Tim Holden
105 Mark Laden
126 Michelle Bartman
106 Amanda Seccombe
127 John Armstrong
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WWR # Name Surname
WWR # Name Surname
128 Alan Kourie
147 Andy Stewart
129 Christine Woods
148 Craig Stewart
130 Liani Mare
149 Justin Aspey
131 Andrew Rowles
150 Simon Lloyd
132 Theodore Dryden
151 Nicola Lloyd
134 Stephen Apostolis
152 Izak Smit
135 Adam Gunn
153 Navin Sooka
136 Anita Stoll
154 Adroux Burger
137 Tracey Almirall
156 Alana Jane Doyle
138 Vesta Burmeister
157 Friedel Kirstein
139 Christof du Plessis
158 Neal Markham
140 Liza Burmeister
159 Anton Nel
141 Karin Stoll
160 Heidi Burmeister-Nel
142 Duncan Gutsche
161 Andre Kleynhans
143 Ivan Cockcroft
162 Attie Els
144 Anneke du Plessis
163 Sean Falconer
145 Driekie Black
164 Steve Cunliffe
146 Pierre van Rensburg
165 Kate Snoodyk
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Pre-event Checklist
Booked transfers to the start and from the finish with Wildrunner, or
alternative (your own car/another arrangement).
Packed a dry bag or zip lock bags to keep your belongings dry during
the river crossings. Note – dry bags are also useful flotation
devices.
Packed any personal medication – including your own strapping if you are
currently carrying an injury/niggle.
Packed your personal nutrition adequate for each day’s run – one
checkpoint a day will have water and Hammer Nutrition provided.
Cash & credit card for bar/curios etc
Camera, charger & empty card
In your goodie bag
An adidas Wildrun numbered kit bag that you will use for the three days
(the bag you arrive with will be transported to the finish and will not be
accessible during the Wildrun)
An adidas Wildrun running top, cap, warm top & a 2012 Wildrun Buff
Various Hammer products (there will be a Hammer fuel station at ½ way
every day, & recovery product at the finish)
1.5l aQuelle still water (3l will be supplied each day)
Your Wildrun number & map
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General info on Kei Mouth
Registration, briefing and dinner on 15 September will all be at The Bush
Pig
You will be staying at either The Thatches or Kei Sands – both a short
stroll from the Bush Pig
The Kei Mouth ferry, that you will use to get to the start of the event, is
approx. 750m from The Bush Pig
The ‘Foodzone’ is the only small grocery shop in Kei Mouth and only
stocks the basics. It closes at 18h00. This is located opposite the fuel
and police station
One petrol station that also closes at 18h00
Two pubs, both serve basic meals … we’ll be at the Bush Pig for most of
the day! The other pub is next to The Green Lantern.
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So you made it to Kei Mouth – what now?
Event Registration
Wildrun registration takes place from 11h00 to 19h00 at the pre-race HQ -
‘The Bush Pig’ (see map of Kei Mouth). At registration you will need to
sign the event indemnity, the Dwesa Nature Reserve indemnity, and hand
over your original medical form before collecting your:
Official numbered adidas Wildcoast Wildrun 2012 race bag with goodies
Your Wildcoast Wildrun race number, map card & passport
Other useful and relevant goodies from sponsors
Note – at registration you will also meet our medics Conrad and Eugene –
they will be doing a quick baseline health check.
Event welcome & briefing
The event welcome and briefing will take place at 19h30 at the pre-race HQ
‘The Bush Pig’ (see map of Kei Mouth).
We will take you through important event logistical & safety information
and instructions, as well as lead you though day one of the Wildcoast
Wildrun.
This is for your safety & information, so please be present at this briefing.
Dinner at the Bush Pig
Dinner will be at the Bush Pig Restaurant right after briefing from 20h00.
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How to cross a river mouth
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Wildcoast Wildrun – Schedule of events
Saturday, 15 September
Pre-Wildrun in Kei Mouth
11h00 Wildrun registration opens at The Bush Pig, in Kei Mouth
(see map, previous page)
10h30 First transfer departs East London Airport for Kei
Mouth*. Refer to transfers lists online for your transfer.
On arrival at The Thatches, Wildrunner crew will meet
you and show you to your rooms, or escort you to Kei
Sands
11h00-19h00 Wildrun registration at The Bush Pig
19h30 Wildrun briefing, overall and for day 1, at The Bush Pig
20h00 onwards Dinner at The Bush Pig
*Transfers from East London Airport to Kei Mouth are approx 1hr
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Sunday, 16 September
Day 1: Kei Mouth to Kob Inn
Distance: 44.2km Start Time: 07h00
06h00 to 06h45 - Breakfast at The Bush Pig
Breakfast will be available at The Bush Pig Restaurant from 06h00
06h00 to 06h45 - Bag check in at The Thatches
You need to check both your race bag and your non-running bag in at ‘The
Thatches’ – find the Wildrunner trailer. ONLY your adidas Wildrun
numbered race bag will be available during the event, your other bag will
only be available again at the last night’s accommodation in Coffee Bay.
06h30 to 06h45 - Ferry crossing at Kei River Mouth
Unless you want to swim, there will be two ferry crossings only at 06h00
and 06h45 to get everyone over the Kei River for the start at 07h00. If
you miss the ferry, you’re going to have a wet start…
07h00 – WILDCOAST WILDRUN 2012 STARTS!
12h00 to 16h00 - Lunch at Kob Inn
There will be a buffet lunch available as you arrive at Kob Inn, and of
course the bar is always open. If you miss this time then you will need to
survive off bar snacks until dinner...
18h30 - Briefing for day 2 at the bar
Briefing for day 2 will be in the bar area. There is very important
information about day 2, so please drag your weary legs down to the bar –
that is unless you are already in the bar, in which case please stay sober
enough to take in the information!
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19h00 - Dinner
Dinner will be served in the Kob Inn Restaurant.
NOTE: Your start time for day 2 will vary depending on your finish time on
day 1. The start times will be posted at the bar in the evening, please
ensure you take a look before you go to bed, so you know what time you
are going to start day 2.
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Route Map day 1
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Monday, 17 September
Day 2: Kob Inn to The Haven
Distance: 35.2km
Start Time: 07h30 Batch 1, 08h00 Batch 2*
06h00 - Breakfast
A delicious buffet breakfast will be available to keep that motor running on
day 2’s adventure.
06h00 to 07h15 - Bag check in
Please check your race bag in at the Wildrun trailer, at the vehicle entrance
to Kob Inn.
07h30 – Wildrun Start batch 1*
08h00 – Wildrun Start batch 2*
*Check the notice board for your start time
12h00 to 16h00 - Lunch at The Haven
There will be a buffet lunch available as you arrive, and of course the bar is
always open. If you miss lunch this time, you’re going to have to survive off
bar snacks until dinner again...
Briefing for day 3 will be in the lounge area. There is very important
information about day 3, so please drag your even wearier legs to the
lounge.
19h00 - Dinner
Dinner will be in The Haven restaurant.
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Route Map day 2
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Tuesday, 18 September
Day 3: The Haven to Hole-in-the-Wall
Distance: 34km Start Times: 07h00 Batch 1, 07h30 Batch 2, 08h00 Batch 3*
06h00 - Breakfast
A delicious buffet breakfast will be available to keep that motor running on
day 3’s adventure.
06h00 to 06h45 - Bag check in
Please check your race bag in at the Wildrun trailer, at the entrance to The
Haven Hotel.
07h00 – Wildrun Start batch 1*
07h30 – Wildrun Start batch 2*
08h00 – Wildrun Start batch 3*
*Check the notice board for your start time
12h00 to 15h00 - Picnic lunch at the finish
Under a beautiful stand of trees at the finish, right in front of the Hole-in-
the-Wall, there will be a picnic braai buffet on the go, as well as a cash
bar. Your Wildrun race bag will be there so you can wash off in the river,
get changed and relax while you watch others finish. Remember to carry
some cash with you for those ice cold beers/drinks at the finish.
15h15 to 16h15 - Short transfer to Coffee Bay
There will be transfers to take all runners to nearby Coffee Bay and the last
night’s accommodation at either the Ocean View or Coffee Bay Hotels.
Transfers will only leave when they are full. Your non-running bag will be
available at your Hotel when you arrive.
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19h00 - Final presentation & prize giving
Find your way down to the Ocean View Conference room for the final
presentation and prize giving.
20h00 - Dinner
Dinner will be in the Ocean View Hotel main restaurant for all runners –
those staying at Coffee Bay Hotel will also eat at Ocean View for dinner,
but will eat at Coffee Bay Hotel for breakfast.
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Route Map day 3
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Wednesday, 19 September
Post-run in Coffee Bay
04h00-07h00 Breakfast packs will be provided for those leaving on
the early transfers.
04h45 First transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel (eish!).
06h45 Second transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel.
07h00-09h00 Full breakfast available
07h45 Transfer to Kei Mouth departs.
09h45 Third transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel.
11h45 Fourth transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel.
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Transfers – Wednesday, 19 September
Transfer 1 – to East London Airport. Departs: 05h00
Race # Name Surname Flight
Departure
113 Nick Atwood-Smith 11h00
96 Sheldon Baker 11h00
86 Jerome Boulle 11h00
98 Gavin Briggs 11h00
97 Warren Briggs 11h00
143 Ivan Cockcroft 12h05
135 Adam Gunn 11h00
99 Graeme Harker 12h05
100 Shelagh Harker 12h05
120 Brian Keeling 11h00
121 Martin Malherbe 11h00
130 Liani Mare 11h00
93 Freddy Peters 11h00
103 Jeren Seegers 11h00
136 Anita Stoll 12h05
141 Karin Stoll 12h05
153 Navin Sooka 12h05
109 Gareth Sears N/A 18
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Transfer 2 – to East London Airport. Departs: 07h00 (7)
Race # Name Surname Flight
Departure
123 Michael Arbuthnot 13h30
104 Carlo Dutton 13h00
142 Duncan Gutsche 13h30
151 Nicola Lloyd 13h30
150 Simon Lloyd 13h30
122 James Reid 13h30
129 Christine Woods 13h30
Transfer 3 – to Kei Mouth. Departs: 08h00 (10)
Race # Name Surname Flight
Departure
137 Tracey Almirall N/A
134 Stephen Apostolis N/A
117 Catherine Boome N/A
118 Selbourne Boome N/A
102 Gideon Bosman N/A
101 Sonja Bosman N/A
90 Benjamin Bungartz N/A
114 Lindsey Bungartz N/A
144 Anneke du Plessis N/A
139 Christof du Plessis N/A
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Transfer 4 – to East London Airport. Departs: 10h00 (11)
Race # Name Surname Flight Departure
126 Michelle Bartmann 16h00
116 David Bellairs 16h00
92 Janina Blomerus 16h00
132 Theodor Dryden 16h00
115 Nicky Eckstein 16h00
112 Angelo Henry 16h00
125 Tim Holden 16h00
105 Mark Laden 16h00
106 Amanda Seccombe 16h00
108 Martin Stewart 16h00
146 Pierre van Rensburg 16h00
Transfer 5 – to East London Airport . Departs: 12h00 (12)
Race # Name Surname Flight Departure
149 Justin Aspey 16h25
160 Heidi Burmeister-Nel N/A
107 Coriaan de Villiers 19h45
65 Cynthia Donnelan
91 Nicholas Holdcroft 18h25
87 Terrence Holdcroft 18h25
161 Andre Kleynhans N/A
159 Anton Nel N/A
131 Andrew Rowles N/A
152 Izak Smit
148 Craig Stewart N/A
147 Andy Stewart N/A
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Crew Contact details:
Race Director Owen Middleton 084 221 8422
Registrations Manager Tamaryn Jupp 072 373 5081
Logistics and Hospitality Manager Chris Goodwin 083 310 1747
Course Manager David Jupp 083 247 9749
Registration, timing and hospitality Jacqui Goodwin 083 651 1106
Safety & Communications Pierre Tromp 083 321 1449
Medical assistance Conrad Seymour 084 627 9619
Eugene Miller 082 448 2321
Massage Therapy Genevieve 083 565 6108
WILDRUNNER EMERGENCY Safety Officer 072 438 3242
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More about our sponsors…
adidas needs little introduction as a well-established leading global
sports brand, and one strongly associated with trail running. adidas
have been sponsors of the Wildrun since the inaugural event in 2009,
and provide the infamous Wildrun event goody bags & kit!
www.adidas.com/za
Continental makes individual mobility safer, more comfortable,
and more sustainable. You need look no further than the
bottom of any adidas adistar or Supernova running Shoes to see the
added benefit of Continental rubber to the grip! www.conti.co.za
NCC Environmental Services is a leading environmental consultancy,
providing environmental management and conservation services, so
as to prevent and mitigate impacts to our natural environment.
www.natureconservation.co.za
Tourism Authority Host
The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa's leading nature and
conservation based tourism destinations, offering a wealth of game
viewing and diverse scenic beauty. The nature reserves managed by
Eastern Cape Parks cover an area of some 438,000 hectares!
www.ecparks.co.za
Product Sponsors Event Company
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