Snowy Mountains

TRA42 – 42.2k MARATHON

Course Contingency: Due to the flooding on the shores of Lake Jindabyne, the course contingency announced in December has been implemented with the new start location at Kosciuszko Education Centre.  Please read full details here

TRA42 CONTINGENCY COURSE MAP

TRA21 | 21.1k HALF MARATHON

TRA11 | 11k Trail Run

TRA5 | 5k Trail Run

Aid Station Information

Runners can access Support Boxes at the Aid Stations outlined below.

All Aid Stations provide access to water.  Pre-mixed FIXX Nutrition Fuel X – Tropical flavour and food are offered at Lake Crakcnback Resort and at Ngarigo Campground as outlined below.

Cupless Event

Trail Run Australi is a cupless event which means there will be no drinking cups provided at the aid stations.  Athletes are required to carry a cup, hydration pack or bottles.

A limited supply of soft water bottles will be on sale at the event expo, however, we encourage athletes to purchase the hydration method you choose before the event and use it in training.

FIXX Nutrition

Fixx Nutrition are the Official Nutrition Partner for In2Adventure Events.  Aid stations & recovery zones will be equipped with the Fixx Nutrition Fuel X Endurance Fuel (Tropical Flavour).

Getting nutrition right for endurance events can be tricky! Fuel X takes all the trickiness away so you can focus on enjoying your event & getting the result you want.

Your Exclusive 15% Discount Code

Run along to grab your 15% FIXX Nutrition discount code! Simply apply In2Adventure15 when in the checkout 

• Visit FIXX Nutrition here

Clif Nutrition

We’re happy to welcome CLIF as nutrition event partner for the Snowies MultiSport Festival and so thrilled that Clif will be keeping our Trail Run Australia athletes well fuelled throughout the event including:

• Clif Bars in race packs and at the finish line.
• Aid stations stocked with Clif Gels and Bloks.

CLIF Bars deliver essential race day nutrition from preparation and performance to recovery with an optimal blend of plant-based protein, fat, and carbohydrates. BLOKS Chews and Energy Gels provide quick energy, perfect before or during training and races.

Stock up via Amazon or your local CLIF stockist today.

Visit Clif at clifbar.com.au

First Aid

First aiders are located at Aid Stations.  There are also mobile first aid providers on the course.

Aid Station Information | UTRA70 & TRA42

Aid Station Information | TRA21, TRA11, TRA5

Compulsory Equipment Checks for UTRA70 & TRA42

Thursday 23 Feb | 3pm to 7pm

All athletes in the UTRA70 and TRA42 must have their compulsory equipment checked BEFORE collecting race packs on Thursday at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa.

If athletes fail an equipment check at registration they will need to find a replacement item before collecting the race pack.  Registration and equipment check is only open on Thursday afternoon.  There is NO REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY.  This is due to time constraints so we can allow the maximum time possible for athletes to complete the event in daylight hours.

So the key take out is… Have ALL the compulsory and discretionary equipment with you on Thursday at Registration.

Equipment List

View and Download Equipment List here

Why is Compulsory Equipment Required?

Basically it’s so you can have a safe and enjoyable event and you have options to look after yourself in the unlikely event of an injury or illness.

View full details here

On Course Equipment Checks & Penalties

Random equipment checks can occur at any time during the event.  For fairness to all athletes, a 30 minute time penalty will apply for every item that is missing.  This time penalty will be served at the location of the equipment check point so a runner will not be able to proceed on course until the time penalty is served.

During this time, the runner must arrange for the missing items(s) to be replaced or they will not be permitted to continue on course even after the time penalty has been served.  For severe breaches of compulsory equipment or failure to comply with the requests of event marshals, the runner may be disqualified.

Where it is not feasible to serve a time penalty on course, the time penalty will be added to the runner’s overall

Nutrition & Hydration

Nutrition and hydration play a major part in your experience at the event, It can mean the difference between finishing or not making it to the finish line and will definitely make a difference in your performance and enjoyment on the day.

It is recommended that athletes train with their planned nutrition before the event so your body is used to what will fuel it on the day.

Athlete Equipment boxes are located throughout the course, where athletes can access their own nutrition, hydration and equipment (please see Support Box Information below)

Aid Stations, which are generously stocked with water and nutrition are also located on the course.  Please refer to the Aid Station information here for full details.

Medical

UTRA 70 and TRA 42 are both physically demanding events.  The event has experienced medical and first aid personnel located at check points throughout the course, however, some of the course includes remote wilderness trails which may mean that medical assistance can take longer than usual to arrive.  Below are some tips that could assist you in avoiding a medical situation or managing one if it occurs.

1. Stay well hydrated: Hydrate well before the start.  Urine that is clear before you start the event is a good indicator that you are well hydrated.  Drink regularly and often throughout the entire event.
2. Stay well fuelled: Your body needs fuel to function and even more so during strenuous activity.  Feed it!  Train with the nutrition you will use on the day so your body knows what to expect.  Take small snacks often.
3. Be prepared for the weather conditions: Plan your clothing and equipment to match the weather conditions on the day. There could be a significant drop in temperature between the start and Thredbo Resort.
4. Look after each other:  We’re all out here to have a great time and enjoy the event, look out for other athletes, assist in an emergency and report any incidents or concerns to the next marshal on the course.  Support each other along the way.

Support Boxes UTRA70 & TRA42

The Support Boxes must be:

1. No more than 30 litres capacity with dimensions no bigger then 40cm (L) x 30cm (W) x 30cm (H);
2. Sealed and waterproof; and
3. Labelled clearly with the following information on the top and outside of the box
   1. Participants Name
   2. Box Number
      1. Box Number 1 = This is the box that will be at Lake Crackenback Resort
      2. Box Number 2 = This is the box that will go to Friday Flat at Thredbo

As boxes will be left overnight to be transported to check point early on Friday morning where they will be in the outdoors it is recommended to not leave any food or nutrition items in the box that are perishable.

Support Box Drop

Support boxes are to be left at registration at Lake Crackenback Resort on Thursday anytime from 3pm to 7pm.

Boxes will be returned to Race HQ once all participants have passed the aid stations. This could be as late as 7pm. If you do not wish to wait for your box to be transported you may collect the box from Friday Flat at Thredbo yourself.  Athletes must display a valid race number for box access/collection.

Support Crew Information

The UTRA70 and TRA 42 are semi supported events.  This means that participants may receive equipment, nutrition and support from a support person or support crew ONLY at the locations listed below:

1. Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
2. Friday Flat, Thredbo

The remainder of the event is Self Supported which means that No Outside Assistance is permitted outside of these areas and participants must carry all the compulsory equipment, nutrition and hydration with them.  This is due to course access restrictions.

Please note it is not compulsory to have a support crew and runners can easily use equipment boxes and aid stations to self support.

Travelling to Friday Flat, Thredbo

Support crew can drive from Lake Crackenback to Friday Flat at Thredbo along the Alpine Way.  The journey takes approx. 12mins.

National Parks charge a fee of $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs) and motorcycles $7 (24hrs). The pass is purchased at the toll point on the road to Thredbo.

Those who wish to visit more often may choose to purchase a multi-day pass.

• View Google Maps Directions
• View National Parks Charges
  

Compulsory Equipment Checks

All athletes taking part in Trail Run Australia must have their compulsory equipment checked BEFORE collecting race packs at registration.

If athletes fail an equipment check at registration they will need to find a replacement item before collecting the race pack.

So the key take out is… Have ALL the compulsory and discretionary equipment with you at Registration.

Equipment List

• Half Marathon Equipment List
• 11k Equipment List
• 5k Equipment List

Why is Compulsory Equipment Required?

Basically it’s so you can have a safe and enjoyable event and you have options to look after yourself in the unlikely event of an injury or illness.

View full details here

On Course Equipment Checks & Penalties

Random equipment checks can occur at any time during the event.  For fairness to all athletes, a 30 minute time penalty will apply for every item that is missing.  This time penalty will be served at the location of the equipment check point so a runner will not be able to proceed on course until the time penalty is served.

During this time, the runner must arrange for the missing items(s) to be replaced or they will not be permitted to continue on course even after the time penalty has been served.  For severe breaches of compulsory equipment or failure to comply with the requests of event marshals, the runner may be disqualified.

Where it is not feasible to serve a time penalty on course, the time penalty will be added to the runner’s overall

Nutrition & Hydration

Nutrition and hydration play a major part in your experience at the event, it can mean the difference between finishing or not making it to the finish line and will definitely make a difference in your performance and enjoyment on the day.

It is recommended that athletes train with their planned nutrition before the event so your body is used to what will fuel it on the day.

Aid Stations, are located on the course.  Please refer to the Aid Station information here for full details.

Medical

Trail Run Australia has experienced medical and first aid personnel located at check points throughout the course, however, some of the course includes remote wilderness trails which may mean that medical assistance can take longer than usual to arrive.  Below are some tips that could assist you in avoiding a medical situation or managing one if it occurs.

1. Stay well hydrated: Hydrate well before the start.  Urine that is clear before you start the event is a good indicator that you are well hydrated.  Drink regularly and often throughout the entire event.
2. Stay well fuelled: Your body needs fuel to function and even more so during strenuous activity.  Feed it!  Train with the nutrition you will use on the day so your body knows what to expect.  Take small snacks often.
3. Be prepared for the weather conditions: Plan your clothing and equipment to match the weather conditions on the day.
4. Look after each other:  We’re all out here to have a great time and enjoy the event, look out for other athletes, assist in an emergency and report any incidents or concerns to the next marshal on the course.  Support each other along the way.

Toilets

Toilets are located on the course at the following locations:

Course Closure

At In2Adventure we don’t usually have cut off times and wherever possible make every effort to enable competitors to finish the event, however, due to the distances associated with the 70k and 42k Trail Run, to ensure participants are safely back at Race HQ before dark participants are advised to train to achieve the times outlined in the table below

The pace for the UTRA70 is an average of 11:21 min per km and with training it is possible for most athletes to be able to acheive this with a combination of run/walk.

However we do understand that this may not be achievable for those who wish to walk the full 70k distance.  For these athletes the TRA42 provides an option for walkers who can keep up a pace of 18.29 min per km or faster

Cut Off Times

Free Kids Mud Rats Run

This is a free, fun, non-competitive event for our youngest champions of tomorrow.  The run is an approx 500m course that takes runners around the obstacles within Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa before finishing at Race HQ to the cheers of the crowd.

Being a non-competitive event parents/guardians are more than welcome to accompany runners on the course.

Registration

Although this is a free event, parents/guardians are required to register online prior to the event.  Each mud rat will receive a number to wear during the run.

• Registrations will open one month prior to the event
• Please see the Event Timetable for registration times.

UTRA70 and TRA42 Course Contingency

Throughout the year the team have been monitoring the water levels in Lake Jindabyne and liaising with Snowy Hydro after record rains in the region throughout 2022.  Like in February 2022 Lake Jindabyne is at its highest level since 1998 and throughout the year has reached 100% capacity at times.  This means that currently much of the lake foreshore is underwater, including the magnificent trails that make up part of the first 10km of the UTRA70 and TRA42 courses.

The team will continue to monitor the water levels around the lake, however, with higher than usual snowfall in November and December it is likely that the lake will remain at high levels when the snow melt occurs.  This is not a certainty, however, to ensure that we, and our athletes are prepared, we have included details of the course contingency plan in this circumstance so there are no last minute surprises and our athletes can plan for both possible contingencies.  The contingency course is the same as implemented February 2022.

If the change is necessary, a decision will be made in early February and will be communicated to athletes, via email, the website and socials, so please keep an eye on those.  In the meantime full details and maps are included below for your reference.

We sincerely hope that such a change doesn’t have to be made, however, if it is necessary, the decision will be made early and participants will have all the information they need to plan and to have a safe, fun and enjoyable race.

Contingency Start Location

The contingency course for the UTRA70 and TRA42 would start from Kosciuszko Education Centre at 7637 Kosciuszko Road, Wilsons Valley, NSW, 2624.  Koscisuzko Education Centre is approx 22min drive from Race HQ at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa.

The Contingency Course

From the Education Centre the contingency course follows Sawpit Track and Pallaibo Track to Gaden Trout Hatchery.  This is a 4.5k picturesque single-track trail which descends following the banks of Sawpit Creek. Along the way is passes waterfalls, creek crossings, wild flowers and includes views to Lake Jindabyne and the mountains before arriving at Gaden Trout Hatchery.  Athletes then continue onto the Lower Thredbo Valley Track (TVT).

After this point the course remains the same for both the UTRA70 and TRA42 until runners return to Bullocks Hut from Thredbo (UTRA70) or Diggings (TRA42).  At this point runners take in the spectacular scenery along the Thredbo River on the 6k Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa River Trail before heading to the finish.

What would the Implementation of the Contingency Course Mean for me as a Participant?

Here are a few things that you’d need to know if the contingency plan needs to be implemented:

NEW START LOCATION

1. Bus: The bus which is available to book to travel from Lake Crackenback Resort to the start would  travel to the new start location.
2. Driving to the Start: Drop & Go Zone – No Parking: Unfortunately, due to space restrictions there would be no parking at the start line, however, a Drop & Go Zone would be set up where athletes could be dropped by supporters at the Education Centre if desired.
3. National Parks Charge if Driving: If participants have someone drive them to the contingency start at Kosciuszko Education Centre, National Parks charge a fee of $17 per vehicle per day(24hrs). The pass is purchased at the toll point on Kosciuszko Road to Perisher.

AID STATIONS, SUPPORT BOXES AND CUT OFF TIMES

1. Distances & Aid Stations: The contingency course is designed to minimise the impact on runners planning for hydration/nutrition, however if this change is necessary, some of the distances between legs and aid stations would change slightly.
2. Support Boxes: On the contingency course, athletes would  only require two support boxes.
3. Course Cut Off Times: Course cut off times would remain the same, however the times at each of the particular check points would be amended.

STARTS

1. Start Times: Start times would alter slightly by approx 15 minutes due to the constraints of the start location.
2. Jumpers / Jackets: There would be a collection point so runners can wear jumpers/jackets to the start to keep warm and then deposit them just prior to the start.

UTRA70 Contingency Course Map

TRA42 Contingency Course Map