EVENT RULES - 100KM
- You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power. Trekking poles are permitted.
- Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing.
- Your bag timing tag must be attached to the back of your running backpack. If you change backpacks during the event you must re-attach the bag tag to your new backpack.
- You must start in the start group that appears on your race number as the timing system requires this for you to get an official result. If you start in an earlier start group than that specified on your race bib you will automatically be disqualified. This will not be corrected later. If you are late for your start the results will also show you as disqualified however this will be corrected.
- The wearing of iPods or other music players with headphones is not allowed at all on Leg 1. This is both for road safety and so you don't hold up faster runners on the single track of Leg 1. Also you must switch off music at all checkpoints so you can hear directions given to you by event marshals, you must switch off music when travelling on all public roads so you can hear approaching traffic and you must switch off music when on any cliff sections of the course such as near Tarros Ladders area and Ironpot Ridge area so you don't cause yourself or someone else to get pushed off a cliff. So while you may use iPods after Checkpoint 1, it is up to you to use them in a sensible and safe manner so that you remain aware of your surroundings at all times.
- If you withdraw from the event, you must sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint (unless assisted from the course by First Aid crews).
- If you need First Aid help on the course you must use the phone numbers on your Participant Emergency Instructions Card to contact event organisers who will arrange to retrieve you. Support crews are not allowed to enter the event course to collect runners.
- A High Visibility Safety Vest that complies with Australian Standard AS / NZS 4602:1999 –D/N Class for day and night time wear must be worn over the top of your torso and back pack at the times and locations as specified in the Competitor Briefing document.
- You must stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted. If you get lost return to the last sighted marking.
- You must carry the Mandatory Gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks will be performed during the event. Any participant without the mandatory gear will not be able to proceed until they arrange for the missing item to be replaced. For the sake of fairness to other runners there will also be a penalty ranging from a time penalty to disqualification based on the severity of the breach. Take special note of what to do with your fleece top.
- You must obey directions of checkpoint staff or course marshals and withdraw from the race if you miss any time cut-offs at checkpoints or on course.
- Littering is prohibited.
- You must not leave human faeces on the track. If you need to poo either use a toilet, a wag bag or get well off the track and use leave no trace principles.
- You must not take dogs into National Parks.
- You must obey any information signs such as track closures, etc.
- In training you must stay out of any out of bounds areas as shown on the course maps.
- Leave gates as you find them. If closed, you may open it to pass through but it is your responsibility to close the gate after you.
- The participant is responsible for the actions of their support crew. Support crews must comply with all instructions from event staff and officials. The participant may be penalised or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their support crew.
- Support crews must obey all road rules and drive within the speed limits. Please ensure that support crew get sufficient rest and are not tired when driving.
- Support crews must follow the instructions of all checkpoint staff, road marshals and road traffic controllers.
- Support crews must not eat the provided food at checkpoints. The food is for the competitors only.
- Outside assistance is only permitted at Checkpoints 3, 4 and 5. Support crews are only permitted at the Start, Scenic World boardwalks accessible only via Scenic Railway, Checkpoints 3, 4 and 5 and the Finish. Support crews MUST NOT even attempt to drive, bike ride or walk to the top of The Golden Stairs, Checkpoint 1 or Checkpoint 2.
- Support crews and non-race participants are not permitted to run with or pace runners.
- Support crews are not allowed to enter the event course to collect runners.
- Support crews are limited to one vehicle per participant at Checkpoints 3, 4 and 5.
- Runners will be given one support crew car sticker with their runner's bib number. To be allowed into the checkpoint parking areas, this sticker must be stuck to the outside of the support vehicle's front windscreen at the top and middle of the windscreen or top left hand side of the windscreen beyond the reach of the windscreen wipers.
- Vehicles must not be parked anywhere on Cliff Drive.
- The event organisers are not responsible for the safety or whereabouts of support crew.
- Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty or disqualification. Any such penalties are at the organisers’ discretion and are final.