“Prom Run” 28 April 2007
Updated 07 January 2007
Join in the 6th running of one of
The Prom 100 is a totally self supported run. Runners are fully responsible for their own safety and assume full liability for their participation. Participants should offer assistance to other runners in distress. A limit of 35 participants has been imposed by PWS, registrations will be accepted on a first in basis.
No support personnel or equipment is available other than at Tidal river. This is an arduous course with constant climbs that take a cumulative toll. Weather conditions could be cold, wet and windy. Hypothermia is a serious risk and all runners should be prepared.
The Prom 100 run should only be attempted by experienced trail runners with good navigation experience. The run will start and finish in the dark. Runners attempting distances over 60km must have successfully completed one 50 km organised trail run in the previous 6 months.
Distance: Five runs will be available;l
100 km: start time - 6 am 60 km: start time - 6 am 20 km: start – 10 am
80 km: start time - 6 am 44 km: start time - 6 am
Runners will be responsible for recording their own times. A run register will be located at race Headquarters at
Support: Nil. This a self supported run. Water is available at campsites and from creeks.
Safety Equipment:
All runners must carry with them as a minimum the following safety equipment:-
· Waterproof map of the area, whistle, compass - (the best map is Vicmap 1:50,000 Wilsons Promontory NP)
· Broad bandage, antiseptic swipes, bandaids, Nuerofen or stronger (6)
· Water proof jacket with hood
· Spare long sleeved polypropylene top and long johns
· Beanie, Hat, gloves
· Torch, spare batteries and bulbs
· Emergency space blanket
· Food
· Emergency food
· Mobile Phone - (Dial 012 for emergency services)
· Disposable camera - (highly recommended) - scenery is fantastic
NB In previous runs, participants had trouble finding exit points off beaches. Please note that these can be difficult to find. Exit locations will be described at the briefing. Runners unable to find their way off the beach MUST NOT activate EPIRB’s unless there is a medical emergency or they are well and truly lost. All runners MUST have sufficient experience/equipment to allow them to either find an alternate route back to
Any runner who withdraws MUST sign in at
Medical Evacuation
Given the nature of the terrain and the distance from the closest hospital, participants are encouraged to join Air Ambulance Victoria - any medical evacuations are at participants own cost (www.ambulance-vic.com.au Phone 03 9379 9155)
AURA Members $25, Non Members $30. The event is covered by the AURA insurance policy
Pre run Briefing
A pre run briefing will be conducted immediately prior to the start at the Norman Bay Car park commencing at 0545am Saturday - This is a mandatory briefing and participants should bring their running kit for checking, given the number of runners that got confused exiting beached in previous runs - No briefing = No start.
Track Etiquette:
Travel/Camping Arrangements:
Driving time from
From Yanakie allow 45 minutes to drive to Tidal river - beware of Wombats, Kangaroos and Deer on the road at night and early in the morning, the road within the park boundary is very windy with sharp curves.
Volunteers
Support from volunteers at a couple of critical junctions would be of great assistance as would the services of a photographer at Sealers Creek.
Course Description
Available at the pre run briefing
For further information or to register for the Prom 100 - contact:
Paul Ashton ph: 03 9885 8415 (h) / 0418 136 070 (m)
www.coolrunning.com.au/ultra/wilsonsprom/index.shtml
email: paul.ashton56@tpg.com.au
Course details:
80/100 km Ultra Course (NB the 80 km course concludes at
Tidal River to Telegraph Saddle Car Park 4 4 km
Telegraph Saddle Car Park to Sealers Cove 9.5 km (water/toilets)
Sealers Cove to Refuge Cove 6.4 km (water/toilet)
Refuge Cove Cove to Little Waterloo Bay 7.0 km (water/toilet)
Little
Telegraph track junction to Roaring Meg ( via walking track) 6.0 km (water/toilet)
Roaring Meg to South Point 3.7 km
South Point to Roaring Meg 3.7 km
Roaring Meg to Lighthouse (via walking track) 6.5 km (water/toilet)
Lighthouse to Little Waterloo Bay (coast track) 10.2 km
Little
Telegraph Track Junction to
Oberon Bay to
79.8 km
Norman Bay Car park to Bridge over
Bridge to Lily Pilly Car park 1.3 km
Lily Pilly carpark to Mt Bishop and complete circuit 9.9 km
Lily Pilly car park to Picnic Point car park (via road) 2.8 km
Picnic Point to Pilar Point to Tidal river (via beach) 6.0 km – (Checkpoint)
20.5 km
Course total 100 km. Runners undertaking The Prom. 100 can undertake equipment / food resupply and clothing change at their car/camp at
60 km Ultra Challange
Tidal River to Telegraph Saddle Car Park 4 4 km
Telegraph Saddle Car Park to Sealers Cove 9.5 km (water/toilets)
Sealers Cove to Refuge Cove 6.4 km (water/toilet)
Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay 7.0 km (water/toilet)
Little
Lighthouse to Roaring Meg 6.5
Roaring Meg to Telegraph track junction (via walking track) 6.0 km Checkpoint
Telegraph Track Junction to
Oberon Bay to
61.0
44 km
Tidal River to Telegraph Saddle Car Park 4 4 km
Telegraph Saddle Car Park to Sealers Cove 9.5 km (water/toilets)
Sealers Cove to Refuge Cove 6.4 km (water/toilet)
Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay 7.0 km (water/toilet)
Telegraph Track Junction to
Oberon Bay to
44.0
This is the last 20 Km of the 100 from
Run Headquarters
Run Headquarters will be located between
The Prom 100 Ultra
Waiver/Registration Form
I, the undersigned, affirm that I participate in this run at my own risk, that there will be no support available except where provided by myself, no route markings, no marshals, and no medical personnel in attendance and I cannot hold my fellow runners, those who advertise the run or anyone else involved in the run or anyone else, responsible for any accident, injury or death sustained by anyone, anywhere or any property lost, stolen or damaged.
I know that the run may traverse extremely rough and rugged bushland, that is inhabited by the standard Australian wildlife ie snakes, and accept I could get hurt, lost, dehydrated, injured or could even die. I fully accept this on my own behalf.
I understand that even if I am an extremely experienced athlete, I may still not be fit enough to complete the course in daylight and I have the necessary safety equipment for me to complete the run at night. I believe that I am fit enough to start and complete this run, or else have the capabilities to get back to civilisation or my support crew and that I am responsible for myself and the cost of any search and / or rescue if I become lost or suffer any medical problem.
In particular I guarantee that I will not bring any legal action in regard to this run.
I confirm that I have had time to fully read and understand this waiver even if it does limit my legal rights, and that I have not been pressured to sign this. I do so of my own free will, in a sane mind.
Run Distance: (
100KM 80 KM
60 KM 44 KM 20 KM
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Entry fee – AURA Members $25, Non Members $30. Payment of the fee allows non members coverage by the AURA insurance policy for the event.
Post to:- P. Ashton Payment by Cheque made out to P. Ashton
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