SRF50 course

10.5KM 20.4KM

START 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26

Saturday November 19th From 6.00am

2 x start groups 6.00, 6.10

ADVANCED FIRST AID

BASIC FIRST AID

HAND SANITISER

WATER

HAMMER ELECTROLYTES

PACKET FOOD

MANNED

MAIN AID STATION

Use as the primary source for re-fuelling. Other stations are backup and unmanned.

27.1KM 32.5KM 35.5KM 41.4KM

45KM

39.7KM 43.5KM

26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 FINISH

Performance expectations

Runners are expected to be adequately trained to participate in this event and finish in the 9.5 hours time limit. There is a welfare check and cut off time at the 20km event hub aid station of 3.5hrs. Runners coming in after this point will not be able to complete the remaining 30km course.

Elevation: 1100m

SRF50 returns to the National Arboretum with the first 20km of the race being a scenic loop which travels east along the Molonglo River and climbs through the National Arboretum to the top of Dairy Farmers hill, providing a stunning view of Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin, before returning through pine forests back to the main event hub.

The next 30km follows the same track as the SRF30 course, taking in the eastern and northern lower slopes of Mt Stromlo before heading out the back of Stromlo Forest Park and taking in spectacular views looking west to the Brindabella Ranges. Runners make their way up the mountain to conquer “The Mother” aka the top of Mt Stromlo and take in all the glory of the Canberra region at this selfie-worthy point. The final few kilometres are a descent back down to the event hub and the finish line.

SRF50 consist of stretches of relatively flat ground with numerous rises and two major climbs for a total of over 1,000m vertical gain and is suitable for intermediate/advanced runners prepared to be out on course for a several hours with a cut-off of 9.5 hours for this event. Runners can expect the course will be well marshalled and marked to ensure they can run carefree and enjoy the race without worry of navigation.

Bag drop

Runners can choose to leave bags at an un-attended tent next to the 20.4km aid station in the event hub. Please do not leave valuables in this bag.

Toilet

There will be a single portaloo at the 20.4km aid station. Additional toilets are located inside the event hub.

Mandatory gear

• Mobile phone in working order with fully charged battery and working SIM card • Compression bandage (minimum dimensions 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched) • Water bottles or bladders, 2 litre capacity • Food bars /portions • Race number

Recommended

• Personal hand sanitiser

• Collapsible cup • Anti-chafe body glide / body lubricant • Sunscreen

• Cap or sun hat • Favourite race food

• More substantial personal first aid kit, blister care, any specific medications