PARTICIPANT INFO
MANDATORY KIT
There will be a mandatory kit check prior to the race. If you do not attend the kit check you will be unable to start the race.
55km / 33km
1 x Thermal long sleeve top
1 x Thermal pants* - non compression
1 x Hat
1 x Pair of gloves*
1 x Tape seamed waterproof jacket with hood
1x Head Lamp
1 x Emergency blanket
1 x Race number to be worn at all times during event (supplied)
1 x Water container (bladder or bottles) with minimum capacity of 2L of water at commencement of race
2 x Sources of nutrition ie. gels, bars, lollies
1 x Whistle
1x Zip Lock bag - for rubbish
18km
1 x Pair of gloves
1 x Tape seamed waterproof jacket with a hood
Sources of nutrition, gels, bars, lollies, nuts etc
Bags for rubbish.
10km
Bag for rubbish.
Kids
No mandatory kit.
RACE TIMES
55km
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Fri 30 Sep, 5pm-7pm: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 6.15am: Race Briefing
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Sat 1 Oct, 6.30am: Race Start
33km
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Fri 30 Sep, 5pm-7pm: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 6.00am-6.45am: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 6.45am: Race Briefing
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Sat 1 Oct, 7am: Race Start
18km
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Fri 30 Sep, 5pm-7pm: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 6.00am-7.45am: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 7.45am: Race Briefing
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Sat 1 Oct, 8am: Race Start
10km
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Fri 30 Sep, 5pm-7pm: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 6.00am-8.15am: Kit Check and Registration
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Sat 1 Oct, 8.15am: Race Briefing
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Sat 1 Oct, 8.30am: Race Start
Kids
The kids 2.3km race will start at 11am. Adults are permitted to run with their children. Adults do not need to register.
AID STATIONS
Aid Stations will be places along the course with nutrition, water and electrolytes. Aid Station locations will be published soon.
ACCOMMODATION
Cable Bay Adventure Park is a short drive from Nelson. We suggest booking accommodation at Cable Bay Holiday Park or in Nelson.
CUT OFF TIMES
Island Ultra Full
Start: 6:30am
Pipin Island Entrance 23.5km: 5 hours from race start
Pipin Island Exit 33km: 6.5 hours from race start
Blue Hill Entrance 41km: 8 hours from race start
Finish 55km: 11hours from race start
CONDITIONS
You must be fit and well when you undertake the Island Ultra. We will have medical assistance on site but you must be starting the race in good condition.
We understand that injuries happen before and during the race, please use the medical team if you need them.
Your safety is our focus and if our medics or staff make the determination that you are not fit to start or continue on the course we will remove you. We aren't being mean - we just want you back home safe at the end of the race. No race is worth putting yourself or others in danger for. Please follow the directions of the marshals and medics at all times.
SUPPORTERS
Supporters are welcome at the event, in fact, we encourage you to bring your entourage.
There is plenty to do at Cable Bay Adventure Park from mountain bike riding, quad biking, your supporters won't get bored!
No pacers are allowed on the course but supporters are actively encouraged. Any assistance will result in the participant being disqualified from the event.