SILVAN EVENT PROGRAM: we strongly encourage all event attendees to read the Event Program which explains the HANDICAP START PROCESS, event schedule, parking information and course details. READ IT HERE.
General timings on race day
The exact schedule varies a little from race to day, but here is a general rundown of how things roll.
Pre event
- Monday 16 days before race day: number plates are posted to competitors.
- The week before race day: a detailed event program is emailed to competitors that outlines all the race logistics and on the day information.
- Online entries remain open right up until the race commences!
Approx race day schedule
7:00am | Race day registration opens |
8:15am – 9:00am | Races start |
9:30am – 11:00am | Competitors finish |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Presentations |
The specific schedule for each race is here:
- RACE 1 – 2 June – Smith Gully Schedule >>
- RACE 2 – 7 July – Anglesea Schedule
- RACE 3 – 4 August – Silvan Schedule >>
The specific schedule for race 3 is VERY DIFFERENT as it involves handicap starts with all runners starting at a different time with the goal that we ALL FINISH AT THE SAME TIME!
After the race
After your race, we recommend:
- Hang out in the Social Central zone with your new and old trail running buddies!
- Buying a coffee and a bite of food from the vendors to enjoy the race atmosphere
- Grab a free 0% alcohol beer from our sponsor Australian Sport Beer
- Listen to the live music
- Stick around to support other runners as they cross the finish line and share their smiles
- Stay for presentations to acknowledge the winners and hopefully claim a spot prize
- Posting on social media to tell the world what a great time you’ve had (#BitumenIsBoring)
- Checking out your official results: Results
- Viewing your event photos (available by the Wednesday after the race): Photos
I love the variety of trail race types offered and the mix of trails within each race. Never a dull moment! – Renee