Brisbane Trail Ultra®(BTU) Rules
Brisbane Trail Ultra® BTU RULES
You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power.
Performance-enhancing drugs are prohibited in accordance with The World Anti-Doping Code and the QUARTZ Event Program. Refer to the list of prohibited substances and methods under the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.
Any race entrant may be requested to perform a drug test between the time of completing race entry to 15 days after the event. Any testing will be conducted in a manner consistent with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code.
Any race entrant currently serving a sanction for violating the World Anti-Doping Code will be disqualified from competing in the event.
Any race entrant that was issued with a sanction in 5 years prior to the upcoming event date for violating the World Anti-Doping Code will be disqualified from competing in the event.
Trekking poles must be fully collapsible, so they can either fit inside your running pack or be strapped to the outside of your running pack when not in use. Trekking poles must not be held in your hands and must not protrude from your running pack or your body at times when their use is not permitted. Particular care is to be taken with poles around the general public (the Mt Coot-tha summit and in the final leg of the course).
Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body over your belly or chest. Please wear a Race Belt to attach your bib to if you will be wearing a jacket, base layer over your race singlet so your bib number is visible at all times. Your bib must not be worn on your pants or leg. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing such as thermal top, waterproof jacket (including see-through jackets), or high-visibility safety vest.
You must not fold, cut or change your race number in any way. It must be worn as is, unfolded.
If you are wearing Shokz Open Ear headphones/earbuds etc, you must switch off music, podcasts, etc at all checkpoints so you can hear directions given to you by event marshals. You must switch off music when traveling on all public roads so you can hear approaching traffic.
Runners must comply with all COVID-19 safe instructions at the time of the event
If you withdraw from the event, you must formally communicate this at the closest checkpoint and you will be sent to the medical team for a wellness assessment prior to leaving the area (unless assisted from the course by a Medical Team).
If you require medical assistance on the course, you must use the phone numbers on your Participant Emergency Instructions on your race bib to contact the Event Safety Team who will arrange to retrieve you. You have a GPS emergency button if you have no reception on your phone. Stay warm while you wait and put on your thermals from your mandatory gear and use your space blanket. Support crews are not allowed to enter the event course to collect runners.
A High Visibility Safety Vest that complies with Australian Standard must be worn over the top of your torso and backpack by participants, pacers, and volunteer traffic marshals at all road crossings and listed roads from travel between Bardon and finish location. High visibility vests must be worn by participants, pacers, and volunteer traffic marshals at all road crossings and listed roads between sunset and sunrise. Your race number must still be visible at all times on the outside of your high-visibility safety vest.
You must stay on the marked course. Shortcuts are not permitted. If you get lost, return to the last sighted marking. Failing to do so will result in a minimum 2-hour time penalty, and it is up to the discretion of the Race Director how much time is added to your final result. For example, failing to complete Jolly’s Lookout and Egernia Loops will incur an 8-hour time penalty.
You must carry your own Mandatory Gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks will be performed during the event. For the sake of fairness to all runners, a 2 Hour time penalty will apply for every item that is missing. This time penalty will be added to the runner’s overall time. Runners must arrange for the missing item(s) to be replaced and they will not be allowed to continue on course until they have full mandatory gear. For severe breeches of mandatory gear or failure to comply with the requests of event marshals, the runner may be disqualified. The breach will also be listed within the results spreadsheet. Take special note of what to do with your fleece top and waterproof pants.
If you do not make the cut-off, you will be withdrawn from the race at the next checkpoint.
The Brisbane Trail Ultra® reserves the right to withdraw any runner from the course. Brisbane Trail Ultra® medical staff, Qld Parks and Wildlife Rangers, Seqwater rangers, Qld Police Services, and BTU Staff and Check Point managers can withdraw any entrant from the event if they are not well enough to finish the event safely without endangering the safety of others as we are governed by the legislation of the Qld Parks Conservation Act.
If you are withdrawn from the course or pull out of the race at a checkpoint, you will be taken to the closest check point and will need to arrange your own transport home. The 4WD crew must stay on course and aid in the safety of the runners still out on course.
Be kind and respectful of other park users, if you see a walker on the course, greet them, let them know you are on the course, and only pass them when it is safe to pass.
Be courteous to all Brisbane Trail Ultra® Staff and Volunteers, as well as other park users. This includes entrants and their support crews. Any inappropriate behaviour from the runner or their support crew, such as aggressive and rude comments and actions directed towards the BTU Staff or Volunteers, will incur the runner a 2 hour time penalty or disqualification. The BTU team has the right to remove the runner and/or their support crew from the course if the behaviour does not cease.
Littering is prohibited. Support crew must take all rubbish with them. Runners must carry all rubbish with them and leave all rubbish in the designated bins at the checkpoints.
You must not leave human faeces on the track. If you need to poo either use a toilet, a wag bag or get a minimum of 15m off the track in a safe area and use leave no trace principles.
Dogs and other domestic pets are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from the National Park and Seqwater land. Please ask your support crew to leave the dogs at home.
You must not smoke in the National Park.
You must obey any information signs such as track closures.
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 a gate to pass through but it is your responsibility to close the gate after you.
All runners must use the hand sanitiser when entering the checkpoints.
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 can ONLY offer assistance within 400-meter radius of a designated Check Points 2, 3 ,4, 5, and 6 for BTU110 and BTU100Mile. BTU60 runners can have support crew at CP6 only. Runners who accept assistance from support crews outside these areas will be given a 2 hour time penalty. Please note, no support crew or spectators are allowed at CP1
Support Crews can only enter the support crew area once their runner has entered the checkpoint. Please check your runner’s location on GPS tracking for accurate timings. This year, CP5 is located at Corra-Mulling Park. Please note you are within a residential area. Please respect the residents and keep your noise to a minimum, especially after dark and early in the morning. CP6 Coot-Tha Car Parking is only available for BTU100Mi, BTU110 Support Crews. BTU60 & CP30 support crews can find parking at Scenic Drive, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive City View car park. BTU10, BTU20 runners will also be able to find parking at Scenic Drive, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive City View car park.
Support crews must obey all road rules and drive within the speed limits. Please ensure that the support crew gets sufficient rest and is not tired when driving.
Support crews must follow the instructions of all checkpoint staff, road marshals, and road traffic controllers. Support crews must stay in the designated support crew area. Please note checkpoint staff are tasked to look after the runners and may not have time to answer runner questions. Check live tracking and timing pages for runner information.
Support crews must not eat the provided food and nutritional supplies at checkpoints, food and water is for competitors only.
NO ACCESS for SUPPORT CREWS TO CP1 McAfee’s Lookout for all events. No access to Gold Creek Reservoir for BTU60 Runners.
Spectator points on the course are as follows: Cora-Mulling Park, Enoggera Reservoir, Jolly’s Lookout, Boombana Picnic Ground, Maiala Picnic Ground, Gap Creek Reserve, The Summit Mount Coot-tha, Mahogany Track Head, JC Slaughter Falls, Pinnacles Trail, Simpson Falls, La Trobe Terrace, Given Terrace, Clem Jones Promenade, The Link at Milton Green, along Kangaroo Cliffs Walk and the BTU Festival Finish Line. Please stay off the Kangaroo Cliff Stairs to allow runners room to ascend, wait at the top for them in the BTU-Bar at Joey’s Cafe and cheers them on! We’ve hire a section of Joey’s especially for you and your support crew!
All Runners passing through CP6 after 8 pm will need to be cleared by a medic before leaving the checkpoint.
It is highly recommended that all runners on the course that are leaving CP6 between 8 pm Saturday and 5 am Sunday are accompanied by a “pacer” or another “Registered Runner” (BTU Entrant).
Pacers are permitted for 100-mile entrants ONLY from Check Point 4 Dundas Bush Campsite.
Pacers must carry all the mandatory gear that is required on the course. 100-mile mandatory gear is required from CP4, a minimum of 60km mandatory gear if your pacer is starting from CP5, and a minimum of 30km mandatory gear for all runners starting from CP6.
Pacers must carry all the mandatory gear that is required on the course. If a pacer is found without the required mandatory gear for the section they are pacing, the runner will be penalised with a 2 Hour Time Penality. The 2 Hour Time Penality will be added to their runners finishing time. The pacer and the runner will have to remain at the checkpoint until the mandatory gear can be added their the pacers kit. If the required mandatory gear can be located and added to the pacers kit, the pacer will be removed from the course and will have to arrange their own travel to the finish line at their own expense.
No “mule-ing” (someone carrying your gear for you). Any pacer found mule-ing for their runner will result in a 2 hour time penalty to the runner’s time. The runner must carry all their own water, food, mandatory gear and cannot accept food or water from their pacer.
Pacers are not able to mechanically or physically aid their runner outside of the checkpoints.
Support crews are not allowed to enter the event course to collect runners.
Support crews are limited to one vehicle per participant at Checkpoints 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. (Note – no direct vehicle access to CP 4 Dundas Bush Camp, support crew must walk in 2.4km plan ahead with drop bags for this checkpoint). Support crew must not park at the Dundas Waste Transfer Station. Park in the lower car park assigned next to the quarry off Mt Nebo Rd. A maximum of 4 cars can park in the Mt Nebo Rd/South Boundary Rd car park to access the Township Break Remote Checkpoint. This is a 1.1km walk in from the parking location. Support crew can utilise Mt Nebo Community Hall while waiting for their runners and make their way to the remote check point when their runner is close.
The event organisers are not responsible for the safety or whereabouts of the support crew.
The event organisers reserve the right to discourage and/or penalise behaviour considered unsporting.
Non-compliance with race rules will incur a time penalty to the runner, be it disqualification, pre-race withdrawal, or time penalty. Any such penalties are at the organisers’ discretion and are final.
All runners must read or listen to the safety briefing before they can start the event.
All runners must stay up to date with the latest information from the Brisbane Trail Ultra® team and either listen to the audio safety briefing or attend the safety briefing the Friday night prior to the Brisbane Trail Ultra®.
BRISBANE TRAIL ULTRA® CYBER-BULLYING POLICY
The Brisbane Trail Ultra® Cyber-bullying Policy has been developed under the guidance of the Policy Framework for managing cyber-bullying. These processes are in place to manage unacceptable online conduct.
The potential impact of cyber-bullying on the health of all personnel involved, taking into account responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (‘the WH&S Act’) are the following:
Security issues raised by cyber-bullying
Arrangements for reporting instances of cyber-bullying
Providing advice and support to personnel who are the target of cyber-bullying
Managing inappropriate conduct by members of the public online, including by:
Monitoring and keeping records of online comments
Evaluating online comments
Responding to online comments
Reducing the risk of cyber-bullying
Legal mechanisms for addressing cyber-bullying
What is cyber-bullying?
Cyber-bullying is any behaviour, using digital technologies, that could reasonably be considered humiliating, intimidating, threatening or demeaning to a person, or group of people, and which creates a risk to health and safety. Examples may include harassment via mobile phone, social media, or e-mail, or setting up an offensive personal website or blog. While cyber-bullying typically involves an accumulation of instances of objectionable behaviour, single instances of online abuse and harassment may constitute cyber-bullying.
Not every adverse comment or complaint using digital technologies is unreasonable or is an instance of cyber-bullying. Clients and other members of the public have a right to express their views or make a complaint online about agencies in the same way as they can in person or in writing. The problem arises when complaints are in the form of inappropriate online behaviour directed at Brisbane Trail Ultra personnel.
MANAGING THE IMPACT OF CYBER-BULLYING ON PERSONNEL HEALTH
Brisbane Trail Ultra® personnel are expected to adhere to high standards of conduct in their dealings with clients and other members of the public, including in circumstances where members of the public react disproportionately or with anger. All responses should be professional and courteous, consistent with Brisbane Trail Ultra® values, and the general Code of Conduct. The BTU endeavour to engage effectively with the community, and work actively to provide responsive, client-focused service delivery. Nevertheless, the requirements of the Values, general principles, and Code of Conduct do not oblige personnel to submit to abuse—whether in person or online.
Dealing with members of the public who are demanding, abusive, or aggressive can be stressful and at times frightening, which may lead to concerns for personal security, and may in turn impact by causing stress on health.
BTU encourages, personnel to report cyber-bullying by clients or members of the public to managers or coordinators, or senior managers to enable action to be taken.
Cyber-bullying is a problem with multiple dimensions. The BTU may require assistance and advice from external agency specialists, including IT, web services, people management, legal services, and security, to manage the problem effectively.
MANAGING THE IMPACT ON BTU PERSONNEL HEALTH
As with all types of bullying, cyber-bullying can have a serious impact on individuals' mental and physical health. Cyber-bullying can therefore create a work health and safety risk.
Where BTU personnel has been subjected to cyber-bullying, useful guidance on recognising signs and signals of mental ill-health, and preventative measures should be sought from a medical professional.
MANAGING THE IMPACT ON PERSONNEL SECURITY
This includes personnel who are being threatened with physical or other harm online or whose work-related personal information has been subject to unauthorised disclosure.
These matters should be referred to media IT security or physical/personnel security area. The BTU takes all care to avoid access to personnel contact details, or remove them from the departmental contact list in serious cases. This could also extend in some circumstances to assisting employees to obtain a silent personal phone number or silent elector status on the electoral roll if the employee believes that they or their family could be at risk.
Information on protections available under the law, including criminal conduct.
MONITORING ONLINE COMMENTS
The BTU is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and responding to inappropriate online conduct through monitoring emails and tracking postings, comments, websites, blogs for content.
Responses will be decided on a case-by-case basis whether to alert personnel targetted in online comments directed at them which have come to attention.
EVALUATING ONLINE COMMENTS
If inappropriate online content that targets BTU personnel is identified, steps will be taken to either have the content removed or have the author or creator blocked (if the content is on any BTU social media pages), or response is submitted, or other action is taken that is deemed appropriate.
ONLINE CONTENT WILL BE ASSESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:
Does the online material constitute legitimate criticism or is it purely malicious?
Does the content include personal information that has been obtained and/or used inappropriately—e.g. personal photos, videos or address information?
Does the content include obscene language or material?
Does it contain threats to, or unsubstantiated allegations?
Is the content potentially contrary to law, e.g. under racial vilification legislation or the Criminal Code Act 1995,in relation to 'using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence'?
Could the content be in violation of the 'terms and conditions' of the relevant social media platform?
Could the online content have a detrimental effect on the physical or psychological health and safety of BTU personnel; for example, causing stress and therefore creating a duty of care or legal liability if action is not taken?
Could the content significantly damage the reputation of the BTU?
What impact, if any, is the online content likely to have in the workplace, or on relationships between colleagues or with clients?
Is the client hijacking the communication stream in a way that has an impact on its effectiveness or the ability of other people to use it in the intended way?
Does the content appear to have been created with the intention to embarrass or humiliate?
Does the content incite others to engage in unlawful or inappropriate behaviour?
Has the online content been inappropriately obtained—for example, is it based on information that has been obtained or disclosed unlawfully?
RESPONDING TO ONLINE COMMENTS
Once the content has been assessed, a decision is made whether to remove any comments that are not appropriate or respond to comments in public or private.
A response will be provided for the following:
to correct the public record because there is a significant risk that the online content could mislead others
it is inflammatory, offensive, or unlawful
it could cause significant reputational or psychological harm
it discloses personal information about personnel or their family
it could give rise to legal or WH&S liability if it is not acted on
it undermines BTU operations.
If it is determined that a response is required, responses may be made on the website or forum where the online content was discovered, on the BTU website, blog, or social media , or in an online newsletter or other official communication channel.
Depending on the circumstances, the BTU maintains the right to notify the police and/or seek legal advice.
BRISBANE TRAIL ULTRA® PTY LTD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
Brisbane Trail Ultra® PTY LTD Acknowledgement, Release and Indemnity
This is an important document that affects your legal rights and obligations. You must read it carefully prior to entering the event. During online entry, you must tick a box to confirm you have read and understood this form. Please re-read this form in the few days or weeks prior to the event to make yourself aware of the risks of participating. Only those participants doing a late entry transfer need to print and sign this form and bring to event registration.
In consideration of Brisbane Trail Ultra® PTY LTD (the “Event Organisers” or “Brisbane Trail Ultra®”) accepting my participation in any of the Brisbane Trail Ultra® running events to be held in The D’Aguilar National Park, Brisbane City Council, South Bank Park Lands, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works, Kangaroo Point Park (the “Event”) I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.
1. I have read and understood the relevant Competitor Briefing document and information relating to the Event.
2. The Event Organisers may, at their sole discretion, refuse entry or cancel an entry (with full refund) to any person for any reason whatsoever.
3. I understand the demanding physical nature of the Event. I declare, as a condition of entry to the Event, that I have sufficiently trained for this Event and that I am not aware of any illness, injury or any other physical disability which may cause me injury or death whilst participating in the Event.
4. In the event that I become aware of any medical condition or impairment, or am otherwise sick or injured prior to or during the Event, I will withdraw from the Event.
5. I acknowledge that participating in the Event is a dangerous activity and that by such participation I am exposed to certain risks. I acknowledge that the enjoyment of trail running is derived in part from the inherent risks and exertion beyond the accepted safety of life at home or at work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and is a reason for my participation in the Event.
6. I acknowledge and understand that whilst participating in the Event:
• I may be injured, physically or mentally, or may die from various causes including, but not limited to, over exertion, dehydration, cardiac arrest, slips, trips or falls, accidents with other participants, spectators and road users, or accidents caused by my own actions;
• My personal property may be lost or damaged;
• I may cause injury to other persons or damage their property;
• The conditions in which the Event is conducted may vary without warning;
• I may be in a remote or isolated location where access to medical support may be limited and take significant time to reach me;
• There may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of me if I am injured;
• I assume the risk and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from my participation in the Event
7. I agree that if I am injured or require medical assistance, the Event Organisers may, at my cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation as deemed necessary by the Event Organisers. I agree that I
am responsible for my own medical and ambulance insurance cover.
8. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Event Organisers, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, public bodies, landholders and sponsors, from and against any and all claims, demands, right or cause of action, suits, expenses, costs and proceedings of any nature whatsoever which may be made by me or on my behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss, damage or death caused to me or my property as a result of my entry or participation in the Event whether by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
9. I also agree that in the event I am injured or my property is damaged, I will bring no claim, legal or otherwise, against the Event Organisers in respect to that injury or damage.
10. I understand that my medical history and personal information, collected as part of the entry process for the Event will be made available to the event medical team and operations team. It will only be used to help staff look after me if I need help and care. If I am evacuated from the event by Emergency Services, this personal information plus any new data entered by event staff will be supplied to the Emergency Services staff to enable my continued care.
11. I agree to allow my name, results, photographs, videos, multimedia or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by Brisbane Trail Ultra® PTY LTD, the sponsors, event partners, or assigns without payment or compensation.
12. I acknowledge that my image may be taken by an Event photographer and that Event photographer may contact me to offer for sale images of me at the Event.
13. I agree to abide by the Event rules and the directions of all Event officials.
14. I acknowledge that the Event Organisers may change the advertised course without notice if the Event Organisers deem this necessary. I also acknowledge that the Event Organisers may cancel the Event due to weather conditions, safety considerations, terrorism or ‘acts of god’ and that in such circumstances my entry fee will be non-refundable.
15. I agree to attend or watch the Safety Briefing on Friday, the 28th of June and I will be able to pick up my race pack from either the Brisbane Trail Ultra Festival 2024 between the hours of 11:00:00 and 19:00:00 or Wild Earth Brisbane the week prior to the event or at BTU Registration the Friday before the event at Kangaroo Cliffs Point Park 28 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point for my allocated entry allocation.
BRISBANE TRAIL ULTRA® SAFETY BRIEFING
COVID-19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
2020, 2021, and 2022 have been eventful years but we do not want this to be memorable for the wrong reasons. Along with the formal safety briefing notes below, we must ensure all COVID-19 Safe event rules and checklists are followed. Please follow all regulations that apply to the Outdoor Recreational Activities Framework and Events Framework.
Our responsibilities as event organisers and your responsibilities as runners, support crew, volunteers and event personnel are to:
· Comply with the health directions of government and public health authorities as issued
· Understand and act in accordance to the event plans as set out in this safety briefing
· Comply with any testing and precautionary measures implemented as directed by the government including being vaccinated with an up-to-date COVID19 Vaccine if possible.
· Act with honesty and integrity in regard to the state of your personal health and any potential symptoms
· Monitor your personal health and take a cautious approach to self-isolation and report any potential symptoms
· We advise you download the COVIDSafe App onto your phone
Our key messages for COVID-19 safety are:
· Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.
· Stay at home if you have been in contact with a COVID-19 infected person in the last 14 days
· Maintain social distancing at all times- stay 1.5m apart at all times.
· Sanitise hands on entry into each check point with the hand sanitiser provided and as often as required
· Cover your mouth with a bandana or other facial covering when coming into contact with check point personnel
· Refrain from spitting and clearing your nose on course.
· Cough into your elbow
· Limit touching of eyes, nose and mouth
· Only touch your own drop bag and do not handle others
· If nutrition and hydration from the check point is required, sanitise your hands prior to filling water bottles. Event staff will not be required to do this for you to avoid unnecessary contact.
· Follow directions as all check points are one-directional to reduce bottle necks
· When using the porta-loos, sanitise your hands prior to entry and spray the cubicle with disinfectant provided on exit.
· If you have a support person with you, please give you drop bag to them to take away
· All tissues, and other rubbish, must go into the bins provided.
· Do not share food and water with others.
· Do not share clothing, personal protective equipment or other equipment.
· Avoid unnecessary contact with event staff
· Sanitise your hands as frequently as possible. We recommend bringing your own hand sanitiser in your drop bags
· All support crew members must register their attendance. Jump onto our website and go to the race entry page to register all checkpoint locations you will be attending
· If you develop any potential signs of being ill during the event, immediately isolate yourself from others and call the medical hotline for further direction.
· The BTU Event Medical Hotline Number is 0421 003 720
BRISBANE TRAIL ULTRA® NATURAL DISASTER, PANDEMIC, SOCIAL UNREST PROTOCOL
1 month before the event Brisbane Trail Ultra hosts a stakeholders meeting and the following is discussed;
Conditions of the trails
Long range Weather Forecast
Planned Asset Protection Burns
Whether a Contingency Course is required as the preferred course for that year's event.
Potential for riots, pandemic and social unrest.
A Newsletter is sent to entrants via this website, offering details about any changes for the BTU for the upcoming event. Please subscribe to this newsletter and confirm your subscription to ensure it is not blocked in spam.
We then follow the following protocol;
We check the long-range forces and communication about “possible” weather conditions during the day and ensure everyone has the quality mandatory gear.
We check the weather one week before the event - Newsletter Sent
We then re-check the weather on Wednesday. Newsletter Sent - warn of any changes to mandatory gear and if a foul weather kit might be needed.
Then, on Friday at 5:30 pm, we will confirm if foul weather is predicted. Confirm all changes to the mandatory Gear. The newsletter will be sent and posted on FB.
The protocol is that if unprecedented rainfall, natural disaster, riot, pandemic, etc, occurred during the BTU, that wasn’t forecasted or predicted is as follows;
All Runners on the course will receive a Text Message via the CAPRA App.
Runners will be advised to go to the nearest checkpoint.
If a runner is required to go to a different location other than a check, point will be contacted to do this.
Please ensure that you’ve downloaded the CAPRA App and familiarise yourself with how it works. It is part of your mandatory gear for this reason.
Runners' times will be taken from the last Onetime Timing Mat they crossed as this is the last “official” timing location that ITRA and other international organisations will accept.
In the past, we’ve had to revert to our “severe weather course.” This was for flooding and also to allow for much-needed Asset Protection Burns. This happened in 2022 for the BTU60, BTU110 and BTU100Mi. BTU10, BTU20, and BTU30 were unaffected by the course change.
We prefer to re-route the event rather than postpone it, knowing that many runners pay for flights and accommodation. We are also the Australian Final for the Golden Trail National Series.
On the rare occasion that we have to cancel the whole event for that weekend, like during the pandemic, the “backup is to be cancelled weekend” is the October Long Weekend in that same year. This happened in 2020 during the Covid Pandemic.
If you can’t make it to that weekend, you can defer until the following year or on-sell your entry to the postponed or the following year.
There are a few options that can make sure that you are looked after.
The postponement date is the 7th of October; this is already booked in with National Parks.