Apex Ultra Trials

Q: What time does the first loop start?

The first loop starts exactly at 7:00am . Please make sure you have arrived, checked in, collected your race essentials and are fully ready to go before 7:00am . Don't leave it until the last few minutes to get yourself organised. Once the clock hits 7:00am, it's time to run!

Q: What is the run course like?

The course is a fairly flat 3.5km loop , with approximately 10 metres of elevation . You will complete 2 of the larger laps and 1 of the smaller laps to complete 1 loop. Please note: Distances on fitness watches my vary, the exact distance on the routed map is 3.44km The course will take place around King Georges Park and will primarily use a public path . Because the path is open to members of the public, please be considerate and navigate the course carefully around other pedestrians . You may need to give way or adjust your line to safely pass other people using the path. Please remember that the course is not exclusively for our event.

Q: Can I bring a support crew?

Yes! We love having supporters at the event. However, to prevent overcrowding in the athlete area, only one person from your support crew will be permitted inside the athlete area . Any additional supporters are very welcome to cheer you on and support you from the designated outside areas.

Q: I'm coming on my own. Where do I leave my belongings?

The gym area will be an ATHLETE ONLY area . Access will be restricted to athletes with the appropriate wristband. You will be able to keep your bags and belongings in this area while you're out running. While we will do everything we can to keep belongings safe, we cannot guarantee the security of personal items . For this reason, we strongly recommend that you: Leave valuables at home.

Q: Will the event be cancelled if it rains?

No - rain will not automatically stop the event. Just like any other backyard ultra, the event will continue in wet weather, so please check the weather forecast ahead of race day and pack accordingly. However, in the event of a severe storm or dangerous weather conditions , the safety of our athletes, volunteers and spectators comes first. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be cancelled or postponed . Any decision regarding severe weather will be communicated to athletes as soon as possible.

Question 1

What time does the first loop start?

Accepted Answer

The first loop starts exactly at 7:00am.

Please make sure you have arrived, checked in, collected your race essentials and are fully ready to go before 7:00am. Don't leave it until the last few minutes to get yourself organised.

Once the clock hits 7:00am, it's time to run!

Question 2

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

You should come prepared for a full day of running and potentially changing weather conditions.

At a minimum, we recommend bringing:

Trainers/running shoes
Appropriate activewear
Spare clothes & shoes if you think you need them
Your preferred fuel and nutrition
Water
Sunscreen
A chair to sit on between loops
Any personal equipment you may need throughout the day
Any medications or personal essentials you require

A full comprehensive packing list will be sent to all athletes prior to the event.

Question 3

What is the run course like?

Accepted Answer

The course is a fairly flat 3.5km loop, with approximately 10 metres of elevation. You will complete 2 of the larger laps and 1 of the smaller laps to complete 1 loop. Please note: Distances on fitness watches my vary, the exact distance on the routed map is 3.44km

The course will take place around King Georges Park and will primarily use a public path.

Because the path is open to members of the public, please be considerate and navigate the course carefully around other pedestrians. You may need to give way or adjust your line to safely pass other people using the path.

Please remember that the course is not exclusively for our event.

Question 4

Can I bring a support crew?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

We love having supporters at the event.

However, to prevent overcrowding in the athlete area, only one person from your support crew will be permitted inside the athlete area.

Any additional supporters are very welcome to cheer you on and support you from the designated outside areas.

Question 5

Will there be aid stations on the course?

Accepted Answer

Not on the course, due to the short distance of the course, there will not be an aid station positioned around the loop.

Aid, fuel and water will be available at the start/finish area of the 3.5km loop.

Athletes should therefore plan to carry any nutrition or fuel they require during the loop on their person.

If you experience a problem or need assistance while out on course, please ask one of our volunteers for help.

Question 6

I'm coming on my own. Where do I leave my belongings?

Accepted Answer

The gym area will be an ATHLETE ONLY area.

Access will be restricted to athletes with the appropriate wristband.

You will be able to keep your bags and belongings in this area while you're out running.

While we will do everything we can to keep belongings safe, we cannot guarantee the security of personal items.

For this reason, we strongly recommend that you: Leave valuables at home.

Question 7

Will the event be cancelled if it rains?

Accepted Answer

No - rain will not automatically stop the event.

Just like any other backyard ultra, the event will continue in wet weather, so please check the weather forecast ahead of race day and pack accordingly.

However, in the event of a severe storm or dangerous weather conditions, the safety of our athletes, volunteers and spectators comes first.

If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be cancelled or postponed.

Any decision regarding severe weather will be communicated to athletes as soon as possible.

Question 8

I'm signed up as a pair, how will this work?

Accepted Answer

In your pair you can split the loops however you like! Only one of you will be out running at a time, the other will be back at the base resting for their next run.

Question 9

Will there be prizes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the male and female winners will recieve the big prizes; R.A.D trainers, LSKD voucher, Myokine and more. Then 2nd and 3rd place will also recieve smaller prizes from Terranova and WOD Powders.

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