THE COURSE -50KM
Put in small images for each map as an icon. Maybe a picture from the course from each of the relevant sections.
LEG 1A
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LEG 1B
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LEG 2A
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LEG 2B
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OVERALL COURSE MAP
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COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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GPX FILE FOR GPS
GPX Course File (LINK MAYBE A RACE FILE AND A TRAINING FILE WHICH MISSES THE OUT OF BOUNDS SECTIONS)
RACE DAY COURSE MARKINGS
For the event, the course will be marked with red directional arrows on a white background '→', red crosses on white background 'X' and pink flagging tape. There will also be reflective tape on night time sections. You need to pay attention, especially at night, to follow these course markings. You do not need to navigate your way along the course with a map and compass. However for safety reasons you are required to carry a compass, the course map and course descriptions. A double sided, A3 colour map of the course and course descriptions will be provided to you at Race Check-In.
There will be course markings at least every 500m and at every track junction. At all track junctions there will be an arrow indicating the direction of the route as well as confirmation pink flagging tape along the correct route. There will also be a cross on the tracks that you should not take. There will be a distance sign every 5km.
MAPPING PHONE APP
We highly recommend installing this free app and loading the course map into your smart phone for finding your way around the course in training. It will also be useful during the event in case you need first aid assistance on the course and need to describe your exact location.
How to Activate or deactivate the GPS function on your iPhone:
**When first starting the app, some users may find themselves taken to a screen with a search field that says “Find Maps”. To get to the “Maps” screen, simply click the button at top left of screen (coloured image with a small arrow next to it). You should be returned to the “Maps” screen.
TRAINING ON COURSE AND OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS WHEN TRAINING
If training on any walking tracks of the course please take care and give way to members of the general public. This is especially important if you are planning a run on any sections of walking track near Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls between the hours of 9am and 4pm due to the huge number of tourists you are likely to encounter.
Please be aware that there are some areas of private property on the course which you are not allowed to enter except on race day. You must not go into these areas when training.
Please note you must not take dogs into National Parks. Please also obey all information signs such as track closures, etc.
For updates on track closures check the National Parks website or contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877 (open seven days 9.00am to 4.30pm).
Put in small images for each map as an icon. Maybe a picture from the course from each of the relevant sections.
LEG 1A
Download (LINK)
LEG 1B
Download (LINK)
LEG 2A
Download (LINK)
LEG 2B
Download (LINK)
OVERALL COURSE MAP
Download (LINK)
COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE
Download (LINK)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Download (LINK)
GPX FILE FOR GPS
GPX Course File (LINK MAYBE A RACE FILE AND A TRAINING FILE WHICH MISSES THE OUT OF BOUNDS SECTIONS)
RACE DAY COURSE MARKINGS
For the event, the course will be marked with red directional arrows on a white background '→', red crosses on white background 'X' and pink flagging tape. There will also be reflective tape on night time sections. You need to pay attention, especially at night, to follow these course markings. You do not need to navigate your way along the course with a map and compass. However for safety reasons you are required to carry a compass, the course map and course descriptions. A double sided, A3 colour map of the course and course descriptions will be provided to you at Race Check-In.
There will be course markings at least every 500m and at every track junction. At all track junctions there will be an arrow indicating the direction of the route as well as confirmation pink flagging tape along the correct route. There will also be a cross on the tracks that you should not take. There will be a distance sign every 5km.
MAPPING PHONE APP
We highly recommend installing this free app and loading the course map into your smart phone for finding your way around the course in training. It will also be useful during the event in case you need first aid assistance on the course and need to describe your exact location.
- Ensure you are somewhere where you have internet access on your phone
- Install the AVENZA PDF MAPS app. iPhone users can find it in AppStore, Android users in Play Store.
- Ensure GPS is turned ON in your phone (refer to instructions below)*.
- Open the app.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- Press “Done” to exit the tutorial page
- Most users will now find themselves on the “Maps” screen, where you will see the heading “Maps” at the top of screen, and underneath, one preloaded map called “Getting Started”. (If you don’t see this, refer to instructions below)**.
- Click on the “+” (plus) symbol on the top right.
- Tap the button under heading “From the Web”.
- Enter the url http://www.arocsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TNF100-Map-2015.tif It is easy to make a mistake typing the link into the app so it is preferable to email this link to your smart phone, then copy the link from your phone email and paste the link directly into the phone app. If you do type the link into the app, note that the links are case sensitive. UPDATE THIS MAP AND MAYBE DO A TRAINING MAP WHICH MISSES THE OOB SECTIONS AND A RACE MAP.
- Allow the course map time to download and process and then tap the map to open it.
- You will see a map of the entire course, with the track marked as a blue line.
- Tap on the “navigation” symbol (circle with cross lines) at top left to see your location as a blue dot at centre screen, in between the “cross hairs”. This feature will only work if you are physically located within the area covered by the map.
- To read your current location in latitude/longitude, ensure your location (blue dot) is positioned at centre screen (step 13). Your latitude/longitude will be displayed as numbers on the screen, at the top or the bottom. For latitude/longitude to be accurate, your position must be at centre screen.
- The app will work even without phone reception as long as you have pre-loaded the map.
- Turn your phone off when not in use to save batteries. You may need your phone to call for help.
- On the “Maps” screen, click the checkbox next to the map image
- Tap the button at top right (three squares on top of each other)
- Tap “Delete”
- Press “OK”
How to Activate or deactivate the GPS function on your iPhone:
- Go to “Settings”
- Go to “Privacy”
- Go to “Location Services”
- Press the indicator next to Location Services to activate or deactivate the GPS.
- Go to “Settings”
- Scroll down until you find “Location Access” or “Location Services”
- Find option that allows apps to use GPS satellites to pinpoint your location. Press the checkbox, or indicator, next to this to activate or deactivate the GPS.
**When first starting the app, some users may find themselves taken to a screen with a search field that says “Find Maps”. To get to the “Maps” screen, simply click the button at top left of screen (coloured image with a small arrow next to it). You should be returned to the “Maps” screen.
TRAINING ON COURSE AND OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS WHEN TRAINING
If training on any walking tracks of the course please take care and give way to members of the general public. This is especially important if you are planning a run on any sections of walking track near Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls between the hours of 9am and 4pm due to the huge number of tourists you are likely to encounter.
Please be aware that there are some areas of private property on the course which you are not allowed to enter except on race day. You must not go into these areas when training.
Please note you must not take dogs into National Parks. Please also obey all information signs such as track closures, etc.
For updates on track closures check the National Parks website or contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877 (open seven days 9.00am to 4.30pm).