Support Crew Guide for the Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition, presented by 180 Cadence

RACE OVERVIEW

  • Sydney Trail Half Marathon, Night Edition, Race Details:

    • Date: Saturday the 7th of November

    • Start Time: 7:00 PM

    • Start Location: Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval)

    • Finish Location: St Ives Showground (Douglas Pickering Pavilion)

    • Race Day Bib Collection: 5:45 pm (Golden Jubilee Field)

    • Race Briefing: 6:45 pm

    • Race Start: 7:00 pm (Wave A)

    • Expected First Finisher: 8:35 pm

    • Cut Off Time : 11:10 pm (4hrs from Wave C)

  • In order to ensure no congestion on course we will be having 3 self seeded starting waves. Starting at the following times:

    Wave A: 7:00 PM

    Wave B: 7:05 PM

    Wave C: 7:10 PM

    Each wave will contain approximately 150 runners.

    The 4hr cutoff time will start once Wave C has begun.

  • There is plenty of parking found at St Ives Showground.

    There is some parking found at the Golden Jubilee Field. Otherwise there is plenty of street parking just outside of the field.

  • The Sydney Trail Half Marathon course offers a dynamic trail running experience, blending technical single track sections with fire trail portions that allow for a more open stride. As you navigate the route, you'll encounter varying terrain, including challenging hills and scenic stretches that showcase the natural beauty of the area. It's important to approach the more technical segments with caution, taking your time and being mindful of your footing to ensure a safe and enjoyable run.

    Should you find yourself behind a slower runner, we ask that you exercise patience and courtesy by politely requesting space to pass when it's safe for them to do so. Likewise, if you hear someone approaching from behind, please allow them the opportunity to overtake.

    Half Marathon Course Link:

    There is a strict 4hr cutoff time for the half marathon

  • The Sydney Trail Half Marathon welcomes support crews and spectators throughout the race and course. However, you don’t want to be the reason your runners gets disqualified or a time penalty. To avoid this, please follow all of the following support crew race rules:

    • Support crews can only assist their runners within aid station boundaries

    • Cheering is allowed anywhere on course, but no assistance is allowed outside of aid stations

    • Assistance includes giving nutrition, filling bottles, passing gear, or any other items

    • Pacing is not allowed. Running with your runner for more than 200 metres counts as pacing

    • Any runner receiving outside support or pacing may be disqualified or given a time penalty

    To track your runners progress, you can use the link here. For accurate tracking, we recommend they share their location on their phone.

RECOMMENDED SPECTATOR SPOT:

Timbarra Road Aid Station: This is the perfect place to cheer on your runners on in the Sydney Trail Half Marathon, Night Edition. The aid station is found on the corner of Timbarra Road and the Warimoo Track. Street parking can be along Warrimoo Avenue.

Please be quiet and be considerate of the residents.

Distance Into Race: 16KMs

Driving Time From Race Start: 10 mins

Timing Point: Timbarra Road (if your runner has passed this timing point before you arrive, you won’t see them)

GOOGLE MAPS: PARKING LOCATION

RECOMMENDED SPECTATOR TIMELINE:

In order to cheer on your runner throughout the event at various points, we recommend that you follow the plan outlined below:

  • Start Location: Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval): 7:00 PM

  • 16 KMs Into Race, Timbarra Rd Aid Station: 10 min drive from the start line (factor in walking to car)

  • Finish Location: St Ives Showground (Douglas Pickering Pavilion) - 8 min drive from Aid Station

Important Notes:

  • Please follow all road rules and do not speed between checkpoints.

  • You can use the live results page to track your runner. For best accuracy, use location services.