SEA 2 SUMMIT TRAIL RUN
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2010
32km and 15km Run or Walk
PLEASE NOTE: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 6th SEPTEMBER.
The iconic George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail climbs from the Kingston Park beach through O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park, Sturt Gorge ConservationPark, Belair National Park and Cleland Conservation Park to the Mt Lofty Summit. Traversing bush tracks and suburban streets, this unique trail is surely Adelaide's most challenging yet rewarding run with a total climb of 1,400m.
In 1996, South Australian trail guru, George Driscoll (1936 - 2007) plotted a track from the beach at Kingston Park to the Mt Lofty summit keeping the trail as "bushy" as possible. The Sea to Summit Trail was officially opened on 5 April, 1998 by world renowned mountain climber and adventurer, Tim McCartney Snape, the first person to climb from sea level to the top of Mount Everest. George included the Sea to Summit Trail in his book '50 Real Bushwalks around Adelaide' (Scout Outdoor Centre, 2000).
The inaugural Sea to Summit Trail run took place on Sunday 4 January, 2009 as part of the SARRC monthly trail runs. 48 runners/walkers completed the entire trail. The event was such a success that in January 2010, the trail was run downhill with over 100 participants.
This year is the first time that the Sea to Summit Trail will be run as an official event on the SARRC calendar. The hope is that over time it will become one of Adelaide and indeed Australia's iconic trail runs. Adelaide is one of only two capital cities, and indeed the only mainland capital city, where it is possible to traverse from sea to summit (Hobart's 21.4km Point to Pinnacle being the other).
RUN DETAILS
START LOCATIONS
Runners/walkers have the option of:
32km - starting at Kingston Park at 7.30am
15km - starting at Apex Park, Hawthordene at 9.00am
FINISH
To be on or near the Mt Lofty café/restaurant forecourt.
Medallions will be awarded for all runners/walkers who complete the course (both 15 and 32kms) within 8 hours. King and Queen of the Mountain trophies will be also awarded to the first male and female to complete the full correct 32km course from Kingston Park to the Summit. The random draw which will also take place at the Summit will include all starters so that everyone has a chance of winning a prize even though they might still be out on the trail.
Slow runners and walkers please note that times will be recorded until 3.30pm allowing participants 8 hrs hours to complete the course. After noon all drink stations will be self service and will be removed at a rate of 15 minutes per km (4kms per hour) from the 32km start at 7.30am. Finisher medallions will only be awarded to those who reach the summit by 3.30pm.
The Summit Café opens at 9.00 am for coffee/food for those wanting extra refreshments and refuelling!
ENTRY FEES
ENTER ONLINE or by ENTRY FORM
The cost of entering the 2010 Sea to Summit Trail run/walk is:
For entries received before 22 August:
32km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $25 Non SARRC Members $30
15km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $20 Non SARRC Members $25
For Entries received after 23 August and up to close of business, Friday 3 September (for paper entries) and at 8am, Monday 6 September (for Online Entries):
32km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $30 Non SARRC Members $35
15km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $25 Non SARRC Members $30
Please Note: All race bibs will be mailed out to participants by Tuesday 7 September, 2010. There will be no late entries accepted after these dates or on race day.
BUSES
You need to indicate at the time of entry if you wish to book a bus ticket at a cost of $10.00 per entrant.
Buses will leave from Mt Lofty summit at 6.30am for Kingston Park and 8.15am for Hawthordene.
Please note, there will not be any buses returning runners from the Finish (Mt Lofty) back to the starting locations.
CAR PARKING
Public Car Park at the southern end of Esplanade. 500 metres south of Seacliff cafés/shops. At the finish the Mt Lofty Summit Car Park. Please Note a $2 all day parking fee applies at the Summit Car Park
COURSE
Whilst much of the route is on well managed trails, part of the course is also along roads and involves crossing main streets. Participants will be responsible for taking care at all times to obey road rules and to follow the instructions of marshalls to ensure that everyone arrives safely at the Mt Lofty Summit. Runners/walkers should also ensure that other park users are not inconvenienced in any way.
The course will follow the trail detailed in the official George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail Map available for $9 from Friends of the Heysen Trail Shop (10 Pitt St, Adelaide) or the Scout Outdoor Centre (192 Rundle St, Adelaide). The only exception to this route will be a small section run on the north west side of the Southern Expressway, thus avoiding the traffic lights at South Rd.
Every attempt will be made to mark the trail with chalk, arrows and ribbons. Runners and walkers should however make sure that they familiar themselves with the trail in advance. To assist this process a Sea to Summit Trail Handbook with detailed maps will be be made available on line in mid August. A garmin file will also be available at this time.
DRINK STATIONS
Drink stations will be available every 4-5kms offering a mixture of water and sports drinks. Locations to be advised.
TOILETS
Shell Petrol Station/ McDonalds, South Rd;
Apex Park, Hawthorndene;
The Pines Oval, Belair National Park
MAPS
Start 32km Kingston Park
Start 15km Hawthorndene
Course Map - Street View or Satellite View
Elevation Profile
RESULTS AND RACE REPORTS
2009 - No Results, was only a recreation Run Report by Terry Cleary
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2010
32km and 15km Run or Walk
PLEASE NOTE: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 6th SEPTEMBER.
The iconic George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail climbs from the Kingston Park beach through O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park, Sturt Gorge ConservationPark, Belair National Park and Cleland Conservation Park to the Mt Lofty Summit. Traversing bush tracks and suburban streets, this unique trail is surely Adelaide's most challenging yet rewarding run with a total climb of 1,400m.
In 1996, South Australian trail guru, George Driscoll (1936 - 2007) plotted a track from the beach at Kingston Park to the Mt Lofty summit keeping the trail as "bushy" as possible. The Sea to Summit Trail was officially opened on 5 April, 1998 by world renowned mountain climber and adventurer, Tim McCartney Snape, the first person to climb from sea level to the top of Mount Everest. George included the Sea to Summit Trail in his book '50 Real Bushwalks around Adelaide' (Scout Outdoor Centre, 2000).
The inaugural Sea to Summit Trail run took place on Sunday 4 January, 2009 as part of the SARRC monthly trail runs. 48 runners/walkers completed the entire trail. The event was such a success that in January 2010, the trail was run downhill with over 100 participants.
This year is the first time that the Sea to Summit Trail will be run as an official event on the SARRC calendar. The hope is that over time it will become one of Adelaide and indeed Australia's iconic trail runs. Adelaide is one of only two capital cities, and indeed the only mainland capital city, where it is possible to traverse from sea to summit (Hobart's 21.4km Point to Pinnacle being the other).
RUN DETAILS
START LOCATIONS
Runners/walkers have the option of:
32km - starting at Kingston Park at 7.30am
15km - starting at Apex Park, Hawthordene at 9.00am
FINISH
To be on or near the Mt Lofty café/restaurant forecourt.
Medallions will be awarded for all runners/walkers who complete the course (both 15 and 32kms) within 8 hours. King and Queen of the Mountain trophies will be also awarded to the first male and female to complete the full correct 32km course from Kingston Park to the Summit. The random draw which will also take place at the Summit will include all starters so that everyone has a chance of winning a prize even though they might still be out on the trail.
Slow runners and walkers please note that times will be recorded until 3.30pm allowing participants 8 hrs hours to complete the course. After noon all drink stations will be self service and will be removed at a rate of 15 minutes per km (4kms per hour) from the 32km start at 7.30am. Finisher medallions will only be awarded to those who reach the summit by 3.30pm.
The Summit Café opens at 9.00 am for coffee/food for those wanting extra refreshments and refuelling!
ENTRY FEES
ENTER ONLINE or by ENTRY FORM
The cost of entering the 2010 Sea to Summit Trail run/walk is:
For entries received before 22 August:
32km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $25 Non SARRC Members $30
15km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $20 Non SARRC Members $25
For Entries received after 23 August and up to close of business, Friday 3 September (for paper entries) and at 8am, Monday 6 September (for Online Entries):
32km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $30 Non SARRC Members $35
15km Runners/ Walkers - SARRC Members $25 Non SARRC Members $30
Please Note: All race bibs will be mailed out to participants by Tuesday 7 September, 2010. There will be no late entries accepted after these dates or on race day.
BUSES
You need to indicate at the time of entry if you wish to book a bus ticket at a cost of $10.00 per entrant.
Buses will leave from Mt Lofty summit at 6.30am for Kingston Park and 8.15am for Hawthordene.
Please note, there will not be any buses returning runners from the Finish (Mt Lofty) back to the starting locations.
CAR PARKING
Public Car Park at the southern end of Esplanade. 500 metres south of Seacliff cafés/shops. At the finish the Mt Lofty Summit Car Park. Please Note a $2 all day parking fee applies at the Summit Car Park
COURSE
Whilst much of the route is on well managed trails, part of the course is also along roads and involves crossing main streets. Participants will be responsible for taking care at all times to obey road rules and to follow the instructions of marshalls to ensure that everyone arrives safely at the Mt Lofty Summit. Runners/walkers should also ensure that other park users are not inconvenienced in any way.
The course will follow the trail detailed in the official George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail Map available for $9 from Friends of the Heysen Trail Shop (10 Pitt St, Adelaide) or the Scout Outdoor Centre (192 Rundle St, Adelaide). The only exception to this route will be a small section run on the north west side of the Southern Expressway, thus avoiding the traffic lights at South Rd.
Every attempt will be made to mark the trail with chalk, arrows and ribbons. Runners and walkers should however make sure that they familiar themselves with the trail in advance. To assist this process a Sea to Summit Trail Handbook with detailed maps will be be made available on line in mid August. A garmin file will also be available at this time.
DRINK STATIONS
Drink stations will be available every 4-5kms offering a mixture of water and sports drinks. Locations to be advised.
TOILETS
Shell Petrol Station/ McDonalds, South Rd;
Apex Park, Hawthorndene;
The Pines Oval, Belair National Park
MAPS
Start 32km Kingston Park
Start 15km Hawthorndene
Course Map - Street View or Satellite View
Elevation Profile
RESULTS AND RACE REPORTS
2009 - No Results, was only a recreation Run Report by Terry Cleary
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