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.
- Friday 9 days 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 |
8:25am | Aerobics warm up |
8:30am – 9:15am | Races start |
9:30am – 11:00am | Competitors finish |
11:00am | Presentations |
The specific schedule for each race is available here:
- RACE 1 – 5 June – Yarra Bend Schedule
- RACE 2 – 10 July – Smiths Gully Schedule
- RACE 3 – 31 July – Anglesea Schedule
- RACE 4 – 4 September – Plenty Gorge Schedule
- RACE 5 – 16 October – Silvan Schedule
Race starts
Each race starts at a different time between approximately 8:30am and 9:30am on race day. Make sure you check the specific schedule for each race (links above)
I love the variety of trail race types offered and the mix of trails within each race. Never a dull moment! – Renee
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
- Listen to the live music
- Stick around to support other runners as they cross the finish line and share their smiles
- Watch the kids’ run being held at Silvan with 150+ kids aged 4-10yrs is always a bundle of fun!
- Staying 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
