buffalo participant booklet 2016

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION PACKBuffalo Stampede

8|9|10 April 2016 - Bright VIC, Australia

Grand Slam

Ultra SkyMarathon

SkyMarathon

Sky26er

Vertical Sky

Kids’ SkySprints

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RACE DIRECTOR’S WELCOME & CONTENTSRace Director’s Welcome Contents

Welcome

to the 2016

Buffalo

Stampede!

The Victorian high country has the finest trails in Australia- high, steep, scenic, along rivers, flat ones, meandering ones, the lot! Bright is one of the most popular and friendly towns in Victoria with its array of activities, food, wineries and touring. The Buffalo Stampede tries to bring those elements together as a rugged, yet family friendly weekend of running.

It’s our hope that people don’t just come for the (excellent) running, but also bring their families and have a grand, all round weekend.

The running promises to be as hardy as ever and the top racers in Australasia will toe the line alongside hundreds of regular, dedicated folks. In not many sports does that happen.

Have a great run in 2016!

Sean GreenhillRace Director

Sponsors 2Welcome & Contents 3Contact Info 4Drop Bags 6Mandatory Gear 8-9Performance Rules 10-11Schedule of Events 13-15

Course Map Sky26er & VerticalSky 16-17

Course MapUltra & SkyMarathon 18-19

Ultra Course 21-23Ultra Aid Stations 24SkyMarathon Course 26-27SkyMarathon Aid Stations 28Sky26er Course 29-30Sky26er Aid Stations 31Vertical Sky Course 32Grand Slam Course 33Course Cutoffs 35Junior SkySprints 36King of the Mountain 37Vertical Challange Results 38Prizes 39-41Parking 42Spectators & Crew 43-45Notes 46

Emergency Phone Number: 0458 789 759

SAVE THIS TO YOUR PHONE BEFORE YOU START RUNNING!

This number is your first call if you need retrieval from the course. If you are in an area with difficult reception, you can often still get a text message out.

USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

Other Contacts

Medical Coordinator Lucas Trihey: 0410 312 433

Race Director Sean Greenhill: 0409 047 714

Assistant Race Director Melanie Michael: 0415 308 977

Questions? Contact Us Before the Event!

If you have questions please don’t leave them until the day - we may not be able to help you then! Please call, SMS or email us. We are happy to take your calls up until 7:30pm. Our email is [email protected] (please note email will not be monitored during the event.) If you need a quick answer, SMS!

If you have any medical condition you would like to discuss with our safety manager Lucas Trihey please call him in advance. Advance notice helps us to prepare and enables us to provide you with the best care possible.


DROP BAGS

Drop Bags can be sent to:Eurobin Creek (24.3km) and Buffalo Chalet (34km and 42km).

Check your drop bags into the Event Hub’s Drop Bag Tent at these times:


Ultra SkyMarathon 75km

Friday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm (preferred)

Saturday: 6:10am - 6:30am (emergency only)

SkyMarathon 42km

Friday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm (preferred)

Saturday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm (preferred)

Sunday: 6:10am - 6:30am (emergency only)

Drop bags will be available for collection:

Ultra SkyMarathon 75km: Sunday morning at Eurobin Creek

SkyMarathon 42km: Sunday afternoon at Buffalo Chalet

All remaining Drop Bags can be collected Monday morning from 8am to 11am

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CLIMATE & MANDATORY GEAR

Bright:Average max temp: 21.4Average min temp: 5.9Hottest max temp in April: 33.4Lowest min temp in April: -1.8Average rainy days in April: 8.4

Mount Buffalo Chalet:Average max temp: 11.8Average min temp: 5.5Hottest max temp in April: 24.4Lowest min temp in April: -3.5Average rainy days in April: 9.1

Climate will change as you travel - bring a range of clothing!

Summary of ClimateAverages in April

The Buffalo Stampede events cover some isolated ground at high elevations. Whilst the weather is usually good in April, conditions can change at any time so runners need to be prepared.

Runners in the Ultra need to be especially well prepared, as if they are injured late in the event they could be waiting in possibly cold and dark conditions before assistance arrives.

Requirements will vary depending upon the weather forecast, and will be advised 1 hour before the scheduled race start time.

All runners should travel to Bright with all items of compulsory gear available. It is hoped that runners will be able to participate with as little gear as possible however we will not compromise safety and the kit decision on the day is final and not for discussion.

Please come prepared with all Mandatory items. Gear checks will take place on the course! We will turn you away at the gear check if you do not have it!

Mandatory Gear



MANDATORY GEAR & NUTRITION

Vertical Sky12 - 12km• 600ml of water• Whistle

Sky26er - 26kmGood Weather• 600ml of water• Personal Nutrition for 3-5 hours• Whistle• Mobile PhoneBad WeatherGood Weather gear plus:• Waterproof jacket with hood

SkyMarathon- 42kmGood Weather• Waterproof jacket with hood• 1 litre fluid minimum• Mobile phone (preferably

Telstra Next G), this should be the phone number supplied at registration

• Whistle• Space blanketBad WeatherGood weather gear plus:• Thermal long shirt (not a

compression shirt)• Waterproof tights or pants (not

compression pants)• Beanie, buff or similar warm

headwear• Full fingered gloves

UltraSkyMarathon - Good Weather• Waterproof jacket with hood• Thermal long shirt (not a

compression shirt) • Beanie, buff or similar warm

headwear – 1 piece• 1 litre of fluid minimum• Mobile phone (preferably

Telstra Next G), this should be the phone number supplied at registration

• Whistle• Space blanket• Headlamp or torch• Spare battery for lightBad WeatherGood weather gear plus:• Waterproof tights or pants (not

compression pants)• Full fingered gloves

Please bear in mind that you need a nutrition plan for this event. There is distance, terrain and duration to take into account when you consider the appropriate amount of food you will require to adequately fuel yoursel for the duration of the event. Your personal nutrition plan i is your own responsibility.

Nutrition

The purpose of these rules is to ensure the event’s integrity as a test of individual performance under equal conditions for all who are participating. The performance rules were put together with the following guiding principle in mind: A fair and safe event for all participants. Any violation of the rules will be grounds for disqualification and possible banning from future events.

• Each runner’s official race number must be worn prominently on the front of the body and must be easily visible at all times.

• Pace runners are allowed in 2016.• Muling is not allowed. Yoiu must carry your

own gear! • Runners must follow the marked trail at all

times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing.

• Each runner must complete the entire course under his own power. No physical or mechanical aids are allowed, with the exception of Walking Poles.

• Except in case of medical emergency, runners may not accept aid or assistance in any form from anyone between checkpoints.

• Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail.

• All cut-off times will be strictly enforced. Runners must be checked OUT of the checkpoint BY the cut-off time. Runners returning to the checkpoint after the cut-off

time will be removed from the event.


PERFORMANCE RULES

Pacer Rules:

Runners leaving Buckland from 4pm are allowed a Pace Runner.

The Pace Runner must have ALL mandatory gear and sign in at Buckland Aid Station prior to starting the run.


• We operate under a strict “leave no trace” policy. Litter and rubbish which is left on the trails will incur both time penalties and possibly disqualification for repeat offenders. Minimum penalty for this offence is 30 minute time penalty.

• Runners must refrain from any act of bad sportsmanship. Misdirection, physical contact etc is not acceptable and will incur both time penalties and possibly disqualification for repeat offenders.

• Any runner who is unable to finish the event must personally inform staff at the aid station of the nearest checkpoint of his decision to withdraw and make sure their race number is recorded. Runners who leave the course without turning in their race number will be classified as “lost,” thereby activating the First Aid Wilderness Team to look go out on the trails and look for them...In the case we are looking for you but you have gone home without notifying us – any costs associated with this will be billed to the runner. MINIMUM CHARGE IS $250.

• This is a trail run event and not a walking event. Unless you are an exceptional walker you cannot expect to walk the entire course and still finish before the cut off times. All runners, will walk during the event at times, especially the uphills and especially as fatigue sets in. While this is expected – setting out to the walk the entire course is not within the realm of this event.

• We expect all participants to be proud of their attempts and to enjoy themselves

at the event!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - FRIDAY

Friday 8th April 2016

7:00 am Check In Starts for Vertical Sky & Sky26er (Note NO Thursday Check In)

7:50 am Check In finishes for Vertical Sky & Sky26er

7:55 am Race Briefing for Sky26er & Vertical Sky (Howitt Park - compulsory)

8:00 am Sky26er & Vertical Sky Starts (Howitt Park)

10:30 am Buses start to depart from Clearspot to event hubBuses will run from 10:30am – 12:30pm

12:00 pm Vertical Sky Course Closes

3:30 pm Sky26er Course Closes

3:00 pm Check in starts for the Junior SkySprint events – 4.5km & 1.5km

3:00 pm Check in starts for the Ultra SkyMarathon & SkyMarathon

3:50 pm Race Briefing for Junior SkySprint 4.5km (Howitt Park – compulsory)

4:00 pm Junior SkySprint 4.5km starts (Howitt Park)

4:05 pm Race Marshalling for Junior SkySprint 1.5km (Howitt Park – compulsory)

4:10 pm Junior SkySprint 1.5km starts (Howitt Park)

5:15 pm Prize & Medal Presentation:Vertical Sky, Sky26er, Junior SkySprint 4.5k & 1.5k

6:00 pm Check in finishes for the Ultra SkyMarathon & SkyMarathon

PLEASE NOTE: SOME DETAILS MAY CHANGE BEFORE THE EVENT WEEKEND. WHEN POSSIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND REGISTERED CREW WILL BE ADVISED OF CHANGES VIA EMAIL.

Saturday 9th April 2016

6:10 am Ultra SkyMarathon Check In Starts (Howitt Park)

6:40 am Ultra SkyMarathon Check in Finishes (Howitt Park)

6:50 am Ultra SkyMarathon Race Briefing (Howitt Park – compulsory)

6:55 am Ultra SkyMarathon Race Marshalling (Howitt Park – compulsory)

7:00 am Ultra SkyMarathon Race Begins (Howitt Park)

3:00 pm SkyMarathon Check In Starts (Howitt Park)

6:00 pm SkyMarathon Check in finishes (Howitt Park)

6:00 pm Band Starts (Howitt Park)

8:30 pm Band finishes

12:00am Course closes

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SATURDAY


Sunday 10th April 2016

6:10 am SkyMarathon Check In Starts (Howitt Park)

6:40 am SkyMarathon Check in Finishes(Howitt Park)

6:50 am SkyMarathon Race Briefing (Howitt Park – compulsory)

6:55 am SkyMarathon Race Marshalling (Howitt Park – compulsory)

7:00 am SkyMarathon Race Begins (Howitt Park)

9:30 am Prize presentation – Ultra SkyMarathon at Eurobin Creek Picnic Area

12:30 pm Free BBQ Lunch on Mt Buffalo as the marathoners start to finish!

1:00 pm Prize presentation – SkyMarathon at Mt Buffalo finish line.

1:30 pm BBQ Lunch Finishes

2:00 pm Bus Shuttle 1 to Bright

4:00 pm Event Closes

4:05 pm Bus shuttle 2 to Bright


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SUNDAY

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COURSE MAP - VERTICAL SKY & SKY26ER

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COURSE MAP - VERTICAL SKY & SKY26ER

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COURSE MAP - ULTRA & SKYMARATHON

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COURSE MAP - ULTRA & SKYMARATHON

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ULTRA SKYMARATHON COURSE Ultra SkyMarathon - Saturday 9th April 2016

The Buffalo Stampede Ultra SkyMarathon course takes runners on a tough 77km challenge taking in the unique scenery of the amazing Mt Buffalo in Victoria’s Alpine country. Starting in the picturesque and welcoming township of Bright at the foothills of some of Australia’s most impressive mountains, The Buffalo Stampede covers 77km with the main attraction being the climb to the Mt Buffalo Chalet and the unique formations of Mt Buffalo.

Statistics: DISTANCE: 77KM - ASCENT: 4654M - DESCENT: 4654MCourse Description:

Leg 1: Bright to BucklandStarting in Howitt Park on the banks of the Ovens River and in the centre of Bright, runners embark on their journey along 3km of flat single track following Morses Creek then suddenly uphill for the first climb of the day. The 700m haul to the top of Mystic Mountain precedes a steep descent to Bakers Gully then back up to Clear Spot before starting another downhill through pine plantation to the Buckland Valley and Aid Station 1. As runners travel down Harris Rd into the Buckland Valley, they get the first full frontal look at Mt Buffalo in the distance with Keating Ridge in the foreground. Both need to be tackled.

DISTANCE: 0 – 12.5km (15.2km) ELEVATION: 1006m Ascent

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Leg 2: Buckland to Eurobin CreekAfter getting their first glimpse of Mt Buffalo coming into the Buckland Checkpoint – runners start through the settlement of Buckland and through farmland andup and over Keating Ridge. This is another testing and steep grade trail with a great downhill into the Eurobin Creek Picnic Area.

DISTANCE: 12.5km – 24.3km (11.8km) - ELEVATION: 372m Ascent

Leg 3: Eurobin Creek to ChaletThe perfect setting for an aid station – Eurobin Creek will be cram packed with runner and crew facilities. Runners then face “The Big Walk”… 10km with elevation of 1126m. Taking in some of Mt Buffalo’s finest views and traversing soaring granite rock faces runners reach the Chalet before eventually turning to retrace their steps.

DISTANCE: 24.3km – 34.3km (10km) - ELEVATION: 1126m Ascent + 86m Descent

Leg 4: Chalet to Chalwell Galleries (return)Leaving the Chalet runners take the underground river track over rocks and creeks to Lake Catani. From here runners follow the waters edge along the Lake to “Chalwells Galleries”. The Galleries present unique rock scrambling challenges as runners squeeze through monumental rock formations. Runners return via the underground river track for a welcome break at the Chalet First Aid Station.

DISTANCE: 34.3km – 41.4km (7.1km) - ELEVATION: 430m Ascent + 430m Descent

Leg 5: Chalet to Eurobin CreekDown “The Big Walk” to Eurobin Creek Picnic Ground – quads will be screaming!


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ULTRA SKYMARATHON COURSE Leg 6: Eurobin Creek to BucklandRetracing your steps across Keating Ridge to Buckland Valley and the last aid station before the finish line.


Leg 7: Buckland to BrightFrom Buckland to Bright. Runners make their way up to Clear Spot and down to Bakers Gully where there is a Basic Aid Station. It is then back up to Mystic for the final spur descent to the outskirts of Bright. Returning along the banks of Morses Creek and finally arriving at the Ovens River the runners will receive a rousing finishing reception.

DISTANCE: 63.2km – 77km (12.5km) - ELEVATION: 1006m Ascent

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1. Bakers GullyWhere: Bakers Gully Rd (3.5km from Bright on road)Distance: 7.6kmCrew: Yes – need to walk in 500mAid: BASIC (see key below)Time Open: 8amTime Closed: Last Runner

2. BucklandWhere: Eggleston Lane to Prosser Lane – Buckland Valley(This aid station is back toward Warners Walls rather than at the intersection in the Buckland Valley)Distance: 12.5kmCrew: No crew assistance. Spectators welcome. (Car speed 15km/h)Aid: FULL (see key below)Time Open: 8amTime Closed: N/A

3. Eurobin CreekWhere: Eurobin Creek Picnic AreaDistance: 24.3kmCrew: YESAid: Full (see key below)Time Open: 8:30amTime Closed:N/A

4. ChaletWhere: Mt Buffalo ChaletDistance: 34.3kmCrew: YESAid: Full (see key below)Time Open: 9:30amTime Closed: 5:00pm

5. ChaletWhere: Mt Buffalo ChaletDistance: 41.4kmCut Off Time: 4pm (9 hours)Crew: YESAid: Full (see key below)Time Open: 9:30amTime Closed: 5pm

6. Eurobin CreekWhere: Eurobin Creek Picnic AreaDistance: 51.4kmCut Off Time: 6pm (11 hours)Crew: YESAid: Full PLUS (see key below)Time Open: 11amTime Closed: 6pm

7. BucklandWhere: Eggleston Lane, Buckland ValleyDistance: 63.2kmCrew: YESAid: FULL (see key below)Time Open: 11amTime Closed: 9pm

8. Bakers GullyWhere: Bakers Gully Rd, BrightDistance: 67.9kmCut Off Time: 11PMCrew: YES – 1KM WALK IN.Aid: FULL PLUS(see key below)Time Open: 12noonTime Closed: 11pm

9. BrightWhere: BRIGHT – Howitt Park – the finish line.Distance: 75.5kmCut Off Time: MIDNIGHT (17 hours)Time Open: 12noonTime Closed: 12 MIDNIGHT

ULTRA SKYMARATHON CHECKPOINTS & AID

Aid Station Key

BASIC: Water, Hammer HEED

FULL: Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gel, Coke, Fruit

PLUS: Water, Hammer HEEd, Hammer Gel, Coke, Fruit, Hot Food (mixture from hot potato, zucchini slice, soup, pasta)

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SkyMarathon - Sunday 10th April 2016

The Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon course takes runners on a tough 42km challenge taking in the unique scenery of the amazing Mt Buffalo in Victoria’s Alpine country. Starting in the picturesque and welcoming township of Bright at the foothills of some of Australia’s most impressive mountains, The Buffalo Stampede covers 42km with the main attraction being the climb to the Mt Buffalo Chalet and the unique formations of Mt Buffalo. Runners finish just below the Mt Buffalo Chalet to the sound of cowbells and excited spectators.

Statistics: DISTANCE: 42.2KM - ASCENT: 3005M - DESCENT: 1975M

Course Description

Leg 1: Bright to BucklandStarting in Howitt Park on the banks of the Ovens River and in the centre of Bright, runners embark on their journey along 3km of flat single track following MorsesCreek then suddenly uphill for the first climb of the day. The 700m haul

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to the top of Mystic Mountain precedes a steep descent to Bakers Gully then back up to Clear Spot before starting another downhill through pine plantation to the Buckland Valley and Aid Station 1. As runners travel down Harris Rd into the Buckland Valley, they get the first full frontal look at Mt Buffalo in the distance with Keating Ridge in the foreground. Both need to be tackled.

DISTANCE: 0 – 12.5km (12.5km) - ELEVATION: 1006m Ascent

Leg 2: Buckland to Eurobin CreekAfter getting their first glimpse of Mt Buffalo coming into the Buckland Checkpoint – runners start through the settlement of Buckland and through farmland andup and over Keating Ridge. This is another testing and steep grade trail with a great downhill into the Eurobin Creek Picnic Area.


Leg 3: Eurobin Creek to ChaletDescription: The perfect setting for an aid station – Eurobin Creek will be cram packed with runner and crew facilities. Runners then face “The Big Walk”… 10km with elevation of 1126m. Taking in some of Mt Buffalo’s finest views and traversing soaring granite rock faces runners reach the Chalet before eventually turning to retrace their steps.


Leg 4: Chalet to Chalwell Galleries (return)Description: Leaving the Chalet runners take the underground river track over rocks and creeks to Lake Catani. From here runners follow the waters edge along the Lake to “Chalwells Galleries”. The Galleries present unique rock scrambling challenges as runners squeeze through monumental rock formations. Runners return via the underground river track for a welcome break at the Chalet First Aid Station.


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1. Bakers GullyWhere: Bakers GullyDistance: 7.6kmCrew: YES – walk in 1kmAid: BASIC (see key below)Time Open: 8amTime Closed: Last Runner

2. BucklandWhere: Egglestons Lane to Prosser Lane, Buckland ValleyDistance: 12.5kmCrew: NOAid: FULLTime Open: 8:00amTime Closed: Last Runner

3. Eurobin CreekWhere: Eurobin Creek Picnic AreaDistance: 24.3kmCut Off Time: 12noon (5hours)Crew: YESAid: Full (see key below)Time Open: 8:30amTime Closed: 12:30pm

4. ChaletWhere: Mt Buffalo ChaletDistance: 34.3kmCut Off Time:2pmCrew: YESAid: Full PLUS (see key below)Time Open: 9am

Time Closed: N/A5. ChaletWhere: Mt Buffalo ChaletDistance: 42.2kmCut Off Time:2pmCrew: YESAid: Full PLUS (see key below)Time Open: 9amTime Closed: 4pm

Aid Station Key

BASIC:

Water, Hammer HEED

FULL:

Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gel, Coke,Fruit

PLUS:

Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gel, Coke, Fruit, Hot Food (mixture from hot potato, zucchini slice, soup, pasta, BBQ food.)

BBQ food also available for purchase.

SKYMARATHON CHECKPOINTS & AID

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Sky26er - Friday 8th April 2016

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO FIRE SCHEDULING ON MT POREPUNKAH, THE SKY26ER COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR 2016.

The Buffalo Stampede Sky26er Course takes runners on a tough 25km challenge taking in the out and back section of the SkyMarathon and Ultra SkyMarathon course from Bright to Buckland Aid Station and return. This course is well marked! We do not want to lose you more than you don’t want to get lost!!

Statistics: DISTANCE: 25.0KM - ASCENT: 2013M - DESCENT: 2013M

Course Description

Leg 1: Bright to BucklandStarting in Howitt Park on the banks of the Ovens River and in the centre of Bright, runners embark on their journey along 3km of flat single track following MorsesCreek then suddenly uphill for the first climb of the day. The 700m haul to the top of Mystic Mountain precedes a steep descent to Bakers Gully then back up to Clear Spot before starting another downhill through pine plantation to the


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Buckland Valley and the turn around point.

DISTANCE: 0 12.5km - ELEVATION: 1006m Ascent

Leg 2: Buckland to BrightDescription: From Buckland Aid Station – runners make their way back up Duffus Drop (previously known as Warners Walls) and along the ridge to Clearspot and then descend into Bakers Gully before starting the steep climb up Micks Track to Mystic and then descending 700m to the flats of Bright and finishing with 3km along the river flats into the finish line at Howitt Park.

DISTANCE: 12.5km – 25km - ELEVATION: 2013m Ascent (total)

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1. Mystic LaunchpadWhere: Mystic LaunchpadDistance: 5.5kmCrew: NOAid: BASICTime Open: 8:00amTime Closed: 2pm

2. ClearspotWhere: ClearspotDistance: 9.5kmCrew: YESAid: FULLTime Open: 8:15amTime Closed: 1:30pm

3. BucklandWhere: Egglestons Lane to Prosser Lane, Buckland ValleyDistance: 12.5kmCut Off Time: 11:30amCrew: YESAid: FULLTime Open: 9amTime Closed: 11:30am

Aid Station Key

BASIC:

Water, Hammer HEED

FULL:

Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gel, Coke,Fruit

PLUS:

Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer Gel, Coke, Fruit, Hot Food (mixture from hot potato, zucchini slice, soup, pasta)

SKY26ER CHECKPOINTS & AID

VERTICAL SKY COURSE


Vertical Sky - Friday 8th April 2016

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO FIRE SCHEDULING ON MT POREPUNKAH, THE VERTICAL SKY COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR 2016.

The Buffalo Stampede Vertical Sky course takes runners on a challenging run taking in sections of the Ultra SkyMarathon and SkyMarathon courses from Bright to Clearspot. This course is well marked! We do not want to lose you more than you don’t want to get lost!!

Statistics: DISTANCE: 9.5KM - ASCENT: 1006M

Course Description

Leg 1: Bright to BucklandStarting in Howitt Park on the banks of the Ovens River and in the centre of Bright, runners embark on their journey along 3km of flat single track following MorsesCreek then suddenly uphill for the first climb of the day. The 700m haul to the top of Mystic Mountain precedes a steep descent to Bakers Gully then back up to Clear Spot.

DISTANCE: 0 12.5km - ELEVATION: 1006m Ascent

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Grand Slam 144.2km - 8th | 9th | 10th April 2016

The Buffalo Stampede Grand Slam challenges runners to complete all 3 major events in the Buffalo Stampede weekend. Runners will complete 143.7km and a massive 9672m of elevation. The challenge starts Friday with the Sky26er – 25km and 2013m of ascent. Saturday Runners are up early and tackle the 77km and 4654m of ascent known as the Ultra SkyMarathon and on Sunday the brutal SkyMarathon course beckons with 42.2km of running and 3005m of ascent awaiting those who are still standing. The crowd noise on top of Mt Buffalo reaches a frenzy level as both the winners of the SkyMarathon and the Grand Slam finishers conquer the last mountain on the last day – Mt Buffalo.

Statistics: DISTANCE: 144.2KM - ASCENT: 9672

Course Description

Grand SlamPlease see the course decriptions for the Sky26er, Ultra SkyMarathon, and SkyMarathon.

History of the Grand Slam

The Grand Slam was conceived by the Eastham brothers – David and Jim in 2015, when after spectating in 2014 at the inaugural event they considered it a worthy challenge. despite their best efforts and the best efforts of 16 starters in the inaugural Grand Slam in 2015, only two runners finished the eventproving it is an absolute monster of a challenge. Matt Grills and Marina Brun – both runners propelling themselves onto a platform of respect and awe as they finished on top of Mt Buffalo.

Hall of Famers!

Matt Grills – 23h06m18s Marina Brun – 32h44m55s

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HALF MARATHON 21.1km - ULTRA MARATHON 68km

GROSE VALLEY - BLUE MOUNTAINS - NSW

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Course Cutoffs for All Events

This event is a tough event and we have made the cut off times as generous as possible to ensure you have time to walk the tough sections and spend time in an aid station if needed but still finish well before the cut off times.

As daylight falls and runners are out in the bush after a long day on their feet the risks of injury increase significantly and it is mainly the safety aspect that has been taken into account as we set the cut off times.The cut off time reflects the deadline for leaving the aid station. If you are in the aid station after the cut off time – you will be removed from the event. This policy will be strictly enforced. It is not negotiable.

An Aid Station Marshall will make an announcement at 3,2 and 1 minutes to instruct all runners in the aid station that the aid station is closing. While it seems strict – we are simply drawing a line in the sand. It is definite and clear and we believe this means it will allow all runners to be clear on the procedure if they are flirting with cut off times.

Ultra SkyMarathonBased on 7am start.CHALET – 9 hours. – You must leave the Chalet on the return leg by 4pm.EUROBIN CREEK – 11 Hours – You must leave Eurobin Creek by 6pmBUCKLAND VALLEY – 14 Hours – You must leave the Buckland Valley by 9pmBAKERS GULLY – any runner reaching Bakers Gully after 10:30pm will be assessed for suitability to continue.Course closes at midnight: 17hours.

SkyMarathonBased on 7am start.EUROBIN CREEK – 5.5hours – you must leave the Eurobin Creek picnic Area by 12:30pmCHALET 34.3km – 7 hours – You must leave the Chalet to complete the final leg (Chalwells Loop) by 2pm. Course closes at – 9 hours – 4pm.

Sky26er Based on 8am startBUCKLAND VALLEY – 12.5km - 3.5 hours – you must leave the Buckland Valley Aid Station by 11:30am.

Course Closes – 7.5hours – 3.30pm

Vertical Sky 12Based on 8am StartCourse Closes – 4 hours – 12noon.

COURSE CUTOFFS


Junior SkySprints - Friday 8th April 2016

Our Junior SkySprints are events just for kids! The races take in the Cherry Walk from Howitt Park and there are two fun runs: 4.5km or 1.5km.

This is a participation event and all finishers are awarded with medals. No place prizes are issued.

Parents may join their kids and run along for free! All juniors must be accompanied by an adult (but not all adults need to run).

DISTANCE: 1.5 or 4.5km

Junior SkySprintsCheck In & Register

Check in and register at Howitt Park from 3:00pm to 3:45pm on Friday 8 April.

Entry Fee

$10 per child. Adults free.

4.5km Junior SkySprint

Race briefing at 3:50pm.Race begins at 4pm.

1.5 km Junior SkySprint

Race briefing at 4:05pm.Race begins at 4:10pm.

Medals Awarded

Medals will be awarded at 5:15pm during the prize presentation for the Vertical Sky and Sky26er races.


Other Kids’ Activities

www.buffalostampede.com.au/kids-activities/

JUNIOR SKYSPRINTS

King of the Mountain

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The King of the Mountain competition is a contest within a race. Each year the King of the Mountain changes a little and brings new excitement and a new challenge.

To be in the running for the King of the Mountain you must register online and be a participant in either the Buffalo Stampede Sky UltraMarathon, the Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon or the Buffalo Sky26er. You are then automatically entered into KOTM.

** There is no timing for the KOTM. It is the first person from the start to the summit of each of these points. For the Marathon, UltraMarathon and Sky26er – the summit of Clearspot.

** To claim the KOTM victory you must finish the event you are entered into before the cut off time. This will be either the Buffalo Stampede Ultra SkyMarathon or the Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon or the Sky26er.

** No aid or outside assistance is allowed during each of the climbs except poles are allowed.

** Runners are to run within the spirit of the King of the Mountain event. Runners deemed to be behaving outside the spirit of the event will be disqualified.

** The prize will be handed down to through the top 3 places if runners do not complete the event and then forfeited if none of the top 3 finish.

KING OF THE MOUNTAIN


How to Win

In 2016 the King of the Mountain winners for the UltraMarathon, SkyMarathon and Sky26er will consist of the first male and first female runner in each race to reach the summit of Clearspot.

To be in the running to win the King of the Mountain, however, it is not good enough to just cross the line at the summit of Clearspot first.

You must also finish the event in the allotted timeframe!

DISTANCE: 10.1 km

ELEVATION COVERED TO THIS POINT: 1009m

PRIZES: $500 cash to the male and female King of the Mountain winners of each eligible 2016 Buffalo Stampede race: the UltraMarathon, the SkyMarathon, and the Sky26er.

2016 Vertical Challenge Month Results

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WINNING MALE: Tim Slater - 14843mWINNING FEMALE: Tanya Carroll - 4727m

TOP 10 - ALL WINNING A 6 PACK OF BEER FROM BRIGHT BREWERY!

2 LUCKY BEER DRAWS: Jen McAuley and Craig Toomey

BEST SLEDGE: Dan Bleakman on Caine Tymeka Warburton - it was a little after the last week but definitely before the prize presso so - it counts! 6 Pack from Bright Brewery.

We will have all beer and Suuntos available at the Buffalo Stampede prize presentations in Bright on Friday Afternoon 8th April.

Congrats to all - this was one hell of an effort in the pointy end with huge totals being registered But it was also a great excuse to get out and log some time in the hills!


VERTICAL CHALLENGE MONTH

Tim Slater - 14843mDale Chircop - 14463mTom Cullum - 14126mKonrad Legge - 12,506mTegz Angel - 12173mGrant Guise - 10490mTom Cullum - 8484mKonrad Legge - 8165mDale Chircop - 7723mMatt Murphy - 6791m

Ultra SkyMarathon Prizes

Carrying one of the richest prize pools in Australia’s trail running history, the Buffalo Ultra Stampede combines a pure and tough mountain running experience with a coveted prize pool to bring you a premier event worthy of international attention. “We want to motivate the top runners to attend. Its great for everyone to be able to see these guys race – its one of the only sports in the world where you can mix it up with the best” Sean Greenhill, Race Director

Male and Female Prizes:

FIRST: $1200.00SECOND: $800.00THIRD: $500.00

Age Group Prizes

Male and Female First and Second place in each of the following categories will be awarded sponsored product prizes.

JUNIOR: 21 YEARS AND UNDEROPEN: 22 YEARS TO 39 YEARSVETERAN 1: 40 YEARS TO 49 YEARSVETERAN 2: 50 TO 59 YEARSVETERAN 3: 60 YEARS +

All runners who finish receive a SkyVest and Buffalo Stampede Finishers Medals.

ULTRA SKYMARATHON & SKYMARATHON PRIZES


SkyMarathon Prizes

Carrying one of the highest prize pools in Australia’s trail running history, The Buffalo Stampede Marathon combines a pure and tough mountain running experience with a coveted prize pool to bring you a premier event worthy of international attention.



Age Group Prizes

Male and Female First place in each of the following categories will be awarded sponsored product prizes.



SKY26ER & VERTICAL SKY PRIZES


Vertical Sky Prizes

The Vertical Sky is a tough challenge. It combines a pure and tough mountain running experience with a coveted prize pool to bring you a premier event worthy of the attention of all runners wanting to be a part of SkyRunning.


FIRST: $250.00SECOND: $150.00

Age Group Prizes

First and Second place will be awarded sponsored product prizes in the following categories: YOUTH 1: 12 YEARS – 14 YEARSYOUTH 2: 15 YEARS – 17 YEARSYOUTH 3: 18 YEARS – 20 YEARS




Sky26er Prizes

The Sky26er is a tough challenge over the course of 26km. It combines a pure and tough mountain running experience with a coveted prize pool to bring you a premier event worthy of the attentionof all runners looking to get into SkyRunning.



Age Group Prizes




Terms & Conditions

• You MUST be present at the awards ceremony to collect your prize. WE DO NOT POST OUT!

• Prize money is via bank transfer within 21 days of the event. Those who have won prize money will receive an email requesting relevant details for payment.

• All cash prizes are in Australian Dollars.

• For age group prizes – age is calculated on the day of the event. If a false age is given – prizes will be revoked.

• Age Group Prizes are sponsored product and cannot be exchanged for cash.

• Mountain Sports is the promoting company of the Buffalo Ultra Stampede and is responsible for providing the advertised prizes.

GRAND SLAM PRIZES & PRIZE T&Cs


Grand Slam Prizes

The Grand Slam is a tough challenge over the course of 143.7km.

It combines a pure and tough mountain running experience with a multi day challenge and promises to brings some competitors to their knees!


All finishers of the Grand Slam event receive a prize pack.

As well – all finishers receive a finishers trophy as well as Buffalo Stampede Finishers Medals for each event they complete.

Podium Trophies are also given to the top Male and Female runners.

PARKING


Parking

To ensure the event runs smoothly please note the following parking limits:

1. The Start - Howitt Park

Please do not park here for the Ultra or SkyMarathon. This area will be patrolled. Please walk into the area if possible.

2. Buckland Valley Aid Station

Please park where signage directs you . This will ensure you do NOT impede runners or event flow.

3. Eurobin

Please use parking spots on Mt. Buffalo Road. Overflow parking is available curbside on the same road. There is no entry into the Picnic Area - This is reserved for emergency vehicles.

4. The Chalet

Please follow the parking marshal’s directions! Failure to do so will ressult in future parking being up to 3km from the site!

5. EverywherePlease don’t block driveways or roads. Rather than have the authorities comedown on us for this we will have your car towed. Blocking a drive or road is just bad manners!

Please also avoid driving into and over garden beds.

Pick up after yourself and and leave the community as nice as you found it! WITH YOUR HELP BRIGHT WILL CONTINUE TO WELCOME US AND THIS EVENT!

Spectator & Crew Notes

Crew and Spectators are encouraged to come out in full force and encourage all runners as they make their way through a very tough course. Cow Bells are welcome!

Aside from the start / finish there are aid stations along the way that spectators can visit:

SPECTATORS & CREW NOTES


1. Buckland Valley

LOCATION: Eggleston Lane AND Prosser Lane in the Buckland Valley.DISTANCE FOR RUNNERS: 12.5km

MARATHON: YESULTRA SKYMARATHON: YESSKY26ER: YES

CREW: NO crew assistance is permitted at this aid station on the way out towards Mt Buffalo. You may drive in to spectate but DO NOT hand your runner anything!!! No clothes, food, foot massages – nothing. There is full aid for the runners at this point. Please follow Marshall directions and keep the road clear. Driving in to the checkpoint is 15km/hour.

SPECTATORS: YES

AID AVAILABLE: This will be a FULL Aid Station. It will have water, Hammers Heed electrolyte drink, lollies and fruit. You can spectate from here but you may NOT pass anything to or assist your runners at this point. There will be aid available for runners to help themselves as well as Marshalls to enable safe route at the Harris Rd/Buckland Valley Rd crossroads.



2. Eurobin Creek

LOCATION: Eurobin Creek Picnic Area, At the entry to the Mt Buffalo National Park. Mt Buffalo Road.DISTANCE FOR RUNNERS: 24.1kmDISTANCE BY CAR FROM BRIGHT TO EUROBIN: 12km DISTANCE BY CAR FROM BUCKLAND TO EUROBIN: 9.5km

MARATHON: YESULTRA SKYMARATHON: YESSKY26ER: YES

CREW: Full Crew assistance is allowed. This is a great picnic area with plenty of room to set up and await your runner before they tackle “The Big Walk”.CREW FACILITIES: YES Toilets are available

SPECTATORS: YES COW BELLS: YES

AID AVAILABLE: This will be a full Aid Station PLUS. See key on page 24.

3. Chalet

LOCATION: Mt Buffalo ChaletDISTANCE FOR RUNNERS: 34.1km & 41.4kmDISTANCE BY CAR FROM EUROBIN CREEK PICNIC AREA: (SLOW DRIVE) – 21KM

MARATHON: YESULTRA SKYMARATHON: YES

CREW: YES.CREW FACILITIES: YES – Toilets are available.

SPECTATORS: YESCOW BELLS: YES

AID AVAILABLE: This will be a Full Aid Station. See key on page 24.

4. Eurobin Creek

LOCATION: Eurobin Creek Picnic Area, At the entry to the Mt Buffalo National Park. Mt Buffalo Road.DISTANCE FOR RUNNERS: 44.1kmDISTANCE BY CAR FROM BRIGHT TO EUROBIN: 12km DISTANCE BY CAR FROM BUCKLAND TO EUROBIN: 9.5km

MARATHON: NOULTRA SKYMARATHON: YES

CREW: Full Crew assistance is allowed. This is a great picnic area with plenty of room to set up and await your runner before they tackle “The Big Walk”.CREW FACILITIES: YES Toilets are available

SPECTATORS: YES COW BELLS: YES

AID AVAILABLE: This will be a full Aid Station PLUS. See key on page 24.

5. Buckland

LOCATION: Eggleston Lane and Prosser lane in the Buckland Valley.DISTANCE FOR RUNNERS: 61.5km

MARATHON: NOULTRA SKYMARATHON: YES

CREW: YES – Crew are allowed on the return leg. Please pay careful attention when driving into this area.

SPECTATORS: YES

AID AVAILABLE: This will be a FULL Aid Station. It will have water, Hammers Heed electrolyte drink and Coke, lollies and Fruit. Soup will be available here.

NOTE PACERS ARE ALLOWED FROM THIS AID STATION ON THE WAY BACK TO BRIGHT FOR THE ULTRA FOR RUNNERS LEAVING AFTER 4PM AND BEFORE 9PM! PACERS MUST HAVE FULL MANDATORY GEAR AND MUST CHECK IN AT BUCKLAND BEFORE LEAVING WITH THEIR RUNNER.

From here runners can next be spectators at Bakers Gully. and then at the finish.



GENERAL NOTES

Transfers

All transfers now need to be done on the day. This can be done during Check In times.

Live Coverage

Did you know there will be live results online as the events unfold? Be at the race announcements on the day to find out where to look!

Event Hashtag

HASHTAG YOUR PHOTOS AND STATUS UPDATES ONLINE! #BUFFALOSTAMPEDE


Your Notes:


Buffalo Stampede dates for the future!

2017

24th, 25th, 26th March

2018

23rd, 24th, 25th March

2019

29th,30th, 31st March

2020

27th, 28th, 29th March

These dates are provided as the best available information.

They could be subject to change if circumstances dictate it.

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