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ENTRANT INFORMATION BOOK THE BASICS
Downloading a trail map is really important. Every year someone gets lost. Don't let it be you. Download this map, laminate it, or tattoo it on your forearm. Maps will be available at the event, but if you haven't familiarized yourself in the first place they'll be less useful and take longer to read. Start Facilities (Dromana): Water, shops close by, toilets will be open, fair bit of parking. Buses to the startline are organized for early entering 28km runners. They will leave from Cape Schanck by 6:10am, to arrive at the Dromana startline before 7:00am. Cape Schanck
Facilities, (Bus pickup point for 28km runners), NO
DRINKABLE WATER, toilets will be open early, over 120
car parking spaces. Kiosk will be open from about 6am
when runners are waiting for buses. Cape Schanck Light
Station infield area will also open for parking,
providing another 200 or so car parks. THE DETAILS Will be positioned at the Browns Road crossing and the Rosebud-Flinders/C777/Boneo Road crossing. There will be water, Sports Drink and first aid equipment available at each aid station. Both the Browns Road and Boneo Rd crossing aid stations will have gels available. One per 28km runner and two per 56km runner. (take one when going each way). If you wish to have your own equipment on hand at the aid stations, you can create a "drop bag" clearly marked with your name and race number. Two unmanned water drops will also be placed on the trail. One in the Arthurs seat section of the trail close to where it enters Waterfall Gully road, and the other in the Greens Bush Section of the trail, close to the end of Greens Road. This is a Trail Run, primarily through National Parks. Cups will NOT be used or provided. It will be necessary for runners to have some hydration device/bottle/camelbak/fuelbelt to carry water with them. The Ambulance service is not a free service in Victoria. It's your responsibility to check your health cover and ensure you are covered for ambulance cover in the case of an emergency. To arrange cover with Ambulance Victoria, visit http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ Due to the run going through National Parks which are subject to closure in the event of a Code Red fire day, permits have also been sought to run the event on the following weekend, if it becomes necessary. In the event that the event can't be run on January 12th 2014, it will be rescheduled to be run on January the 19th, 2014. Buses run from Cape Schanck to Dromana
BEFORE the event starts. They leave from the
Cape Schanck Lighthouse carpark at 6:10am and arrive
at the Dromana startline around 6:40am.
Tickets can be booked online through the
registration facility.
28km runners, due to the one-way nature of that event, will find the service most useful. On event morning you can drive to Cape Schanck, which is the 28km run finish, leave your car there, get on the bus to the start, do the run and have your car conveniently right there near the finish line. If adding a bus ride/merchandise later then go through the registration process again, BUT when you get to "Entry" select "Just adding a bus ride/merchandise later…." Then when you get to the "OPTIONAL ITEMS" section select the quantity of each item you need and press "Add Items" At Cape Schanck, (the 28km finish and the point from which the buses will depart taking entrants to the start at Dromana), there are 117 standard car spaces and 3 disabled spaces in the asphalt car park. Aerial image of the Cape Schanck finish line/turnaround area. We encourage car pooling where possible so that other users of the park can have access. Should you wind up having to park on the Cape Schanck road be aware that there are parking restrictions at the southern end of the road just before entry into the main Cape Schanck Car Park. Further parking at the Cape Schanck end of the course can be found at Fingal Picnic Area. (1.6km north of Cape Schanck Lighthouse.) Approx 80 car spaces there.   Parking- The
latest... If entered in the 56km run, then entrants can change to the 28km run at no additional charge. If they then require a bus then an additional $11- for the bus is required. If a 28km run entrant wishes to undertake the longer 56km run then they can do so for an extra $20-.
Course is measured and
certified to PDA standards. 28km for the one way trip.
56km for the two way trip.
Cut-Off Times If you can't complete
the 28km in under four hours, or the 56km in under 8
hours you should not enter that event. See also Qualification
Standards lower down. Turnaround
Cut-offs for 56km Runners. Runners will be
officially withdrawn from the event if they have not
departed on the return leg of the event before
3h45min from race start. Rotten Boardwalks. There are a number of boardwalk sections covered in chicken wire. Large runners (80kg plus) are advised to take it very easy as some of the boards are rotten. If you bound through at full throttle you may break a board (and maybe an ankle too) Snakes. What Should I Do If I See A Snake? Snakes are highly likely to be active along the trail. Hopefully most of you won't come across a snake on the trail as the front runner's will have scared them off! But what would you do if you saw a snake? In most cases, the snake will disappear very quickly as soon as it senses you and you won't even know you've passed it, but in case you happen on it first, avoid anything that might threaten the snake. If a snake feels cornered, it will bite to defend itself. If you do get bitten, apply a pressure bandage and call/wait for help. First Aid for Snake Bites: Do NOT wash the area of the bite! It is extremely important to retain traces of venom for use with venom identification kits! Stop lymphatic spread - bandage firmly, splint and immobilise! The "pressure-immobilisation" technique is currently recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. The lymphatic system is responsible for systemic spread of most venoms. This can be reduced by the application of a firm bandage (as firm as you would put on a sprained ankle) over a folded pad placed over the bitten area. While firm, it should not be so tight that it stops blood flow to the limb or to congest the veins. Start bandaging directly over the bitten area, ensuing that the pressure over the bite is firm and even. If you have enough bandage you can extend towards more central parts of the body, to delay spread of any venom that has already started to move centrally. A pressure dressing should be applied even if the bite is on the victim's trunk or torso. Immobility is best attained by application of a splint or sling, using a bandage or whatever to hand to absolutely minimise all limb movement, reassurance and immobilisation (eg, putting the patient on a stretcher). Where possible, bring transportation to the patient (rather then vice versa). Don't allow the victim to walk or move a limb. Walking should be prevented. The pressure-immobilisation approach is simple, safe and will not cause iatrogenic tissue damage (ie, from incision, injection, freezing or arterial torniquets - all of which are ineffective). See the AVRU site for more details of bandaging techniques. Bites to the head, neck, and back are a special problem - firm pressure should be applied locally if possible. Removal of the bandage will be associated with rapid systemic spread. Hence ALWAYS wait until the patient is in a fully-equipped medical treatment area before bandage removal is attempted. Do NOT cut or excise the area or apply an arterial torniquet! Both these measures are ineffective and may make the situation worse. Weather: It will be hot. Do not attempt this run without carrying a bottle or camelbak. Athletes are especially susceptible to heat-related illness such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke while exercising in hot weather. Most serious heat illness in athletes can be prevented by following some basic guidelines and heeding the warning signs and symptoms. However, if these warning signs are ignored, they may progress into a life-threatening heat emergency. * Drink the Right Amount of the Right Fluids Finding the right amount of fluid to drink depends upon a variety of individual factors including the length and intensity of exercise and other individual differences. There are, however, two simple methods of estimating adequate hydration. * Replace Lost Electrolytes Sweat leeches salt and minerals from the body. It's important to maintain sodium and electrolyte levels if you are sweating profusely and exercising more than 90 minutes. The easiest way to replace these are with salty foods or sports drinks. * Wear Appropriate Clothing Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. In the hot sun, a hat and sunscreen is helpful. Wear light, loose-wicking clothing so sweat can evaporate. Better yet, invest in some clothes made with CoolMax®, Drymax®, Smartwool or polypropylene. These fibers have tiny channels that wick the moisture from your skin to the outer layer of the clothing where it can evaporate more easily. * Use Sunscreen and Avoid Sunburn Sunburn decreases your ability to cool yourself and causes fluid loss. Use sunblock with SPF 15 or higher. Wear a hat that provides shade and allows ventilation. * Acclimate to the Heat You will have a
greater tolerance for exercise in the heat if you
become accustomed to it slowly over one to two weeks.
Getting lost. The course will be well marked, but fatigued runners tend to develop tunnel vision. Keep your wits about you and keep an eye out for orange markings/ribbons/cones. The Two Bays track also has official markings that are a blue wren symbol. Maps will be provided to participants, but familiarizing yourself with this map before hand could save you a lot of time on the day. Bring a mobile phone on the next G network so you can contact others. (next G appears to have the best coverage). The map provided to partcipants will have mobile phone numbers for the organizers and volunteers. We may be able to help orientate you. If you are a Garmin wearer learn how it use its features and learn how to retrace your steps using the map facility.
Obviously you could be quite some
distance from the nearest marker, however if you
call race organizers and can tell us how many
kilometers into the run you are, we will have
access to maps that help identify the number of
the nearest ESTA marker.
These
diagrams are of suggested routes off the course in
the case of mass evacuation where many people need to get
off the course immediately, time
is of the essence and Emergency Services or organisers
are some distance
off. Most particularly think of a fire situation.
Mostly the aim is to think about getting to urban areas, roads or farmland. In the event of fire, remember to think about wind direction, where you see smoke rising from, and what terrain will be easiest to get across, and where there's least vegetation.     Red Cross First Aid
service is being used, and will be providing a roving
road based service that will base itself at times from
various Aid Station points.The Cape Schanck finish
line will also have a static crew. Green crosses on some peoples race numbers mean they have level 2 or higher First Aid Qualifications. If you are in a bad way appeal to them, if you have a widdle gwaze then leave them alone they are racing too. Everyone should help a runner in serious trouble. Two Bays Trail Run prior to the 2011 event was a FATASS event. (No Rules, No Aid, No Wimps etc.) The idea of using the trail came from Kevin C. Impetus in the early years was provided by 'Virtual'. The 2010 event saw numbers grow to 86 and the attention of the authorities was attracted. Thus the 2011 event was the 7th Two Bays Trail Run, but the first official running of the event with all the necessary permits and consultations having taken place. 2011 saw over 400 people finish. 2012 had close to 700 finishers. 2013 had over 900 finishers and 2014 we have a 1000 cap again.
This is a real issue. Some carriers have very limited coverage. Prior experience tells us that Vodaphone has very little coverage in the whole southern half of the course The 3G network shown
in the map below has fairly good coverage and we
advise carrying a phone connected to the 3G network
for your safety and that of others. Telstra
'service' totally sucks, but the network is about as
good as it gets. Having 1000 extra
phones in the area can overload the cells in the areas
of dodgy coverage, so be aware that at Cape Schanck
you may not be able to make calls. Local taxi drivers
advise that Optus has good coverage.
Steve
"essaytee" who some of you know from various runs
around Melbourne, or from the Coolrunning forums, or
because he arrested you as part of his day job, has
kindly agreed to come down and will be taking photos
on the day.
Program of Events 2014 Sat
11 Jan
2pm-4pm Race Number Packet Pickup Sun 12 Jan 7am All 28km runners start from Dromana. 7:10am All 56km runners start from Cape Schanck. 9:30am Approx. 28km Presentations to winners will be conducted 10 minutes after all place getters have finished the run. 10:55am Cutoff time for 56km runners to have departed Dromana on their return journey to Cape Schanck. 11am Cutoff time for all 28km runners to have finished by. 12:50pm Approx. 28km Presentations to winners will be conducted 10 minutes after all place getters have finished the run. 3:10pm Cutoff time for all 56km runners to have finished by. Qualification Standards for 2014 Qualification Standards have been
introduced firstly for safety and secondly to not
overly test the endurance of our lovely volunteers.
(a) 2013 Two Bays 28km finisher under 4hrs. (b) Half Marathon under 2h15m in 12 months prior to Jan 12 2014. (c) Trail Race of 14km or over in 12 months prior to Jan 12 2014 - Submit time for consideration. (Decision will depend on course and time attained.) (d) Something else that demonstrates similar (or better) endurance ability than the above. eg. Triathlon, Adventure Race etc. 56km Qualification Standards: (a) 2013 Two Bays 56km finisher under 8hrs. (b) Marathon under 4hrs45mins in 12 months prior to Jan 12 2014. (c) Trail Race over 30km in 12 months prior to Jan 12 2014 - Submit time for consideration. (d) Something else that demonstrates similar (or better) endurance ability than the above. eg. Triathlon, Adventure Race etc. For those who don't have a current qualifying time when entries go live please enter if you think you can run one before December 16th 2013. The online entry procedure will give scope to write a short note re your ability and plan to run a qualifier. Please then send an email once you have run a qualifier stating where, when and what time you ran. (Preferably with link to official results.) People who have paid entry will have until Mon Dec 16th to qualify and notify us of that qualification time/event. Qualification enquiries email: Two Bays Trail Run Registrations If you're looking for events to qualify at: http://www.eventlist.com.au/ and http://www.coolrunning.com.au/calendar/index.shtml are two very good starts.
There are two major road crossings. Browns Road, and Boneo/C777/Rosebud-Flinders Road. Cars have right of way at these , and all other road crossings in the Two Bays Trail Run. Speed limit reduction and warning signs will be employed, but be aware you may be delayed a minute or so on occasion.
We are fortunate to be allowed access to the trail to run our event, so please make sure you leave no trace of having been there. Take all rubbish with you or risk disqualification. This race is a qualifier for the Six Foot Track trail Marathon in the Blue Mountains of NSW. A sub 8 hr 56km run or a sub 3:40 run for the 28km are the qualification standards accepted. With
the Two-Startlines-One-Finishline
changes for 2013, there will also be changes
to the special
needs items delivery. Any special needs items must be dropped at the Dromana startline on Saturday 11th January, beetween 2pm and 4pm. Items will be accepted for delivery to the Browns Road Aid Station, Boneo Road Aid Station, and to be retained at Dromana (for the 56km runners turning around). Delivery of bags for
28km runners to their finish at Cape Schanck
will be available on race morning. We supply the tags. You supply the bags. Pre-marking your items will save you and us time. A sweeper will be deployed onto the course with the aim of ensuring there's no one left on the course unaccounted for. If you leave the trail at any time, please leave your pack in the middle of the trail so the sweeper doesn't go past you. Tech
tees and singlets available from Ventou.
(Note these are different items to
the basic tees offered during the
registration process. And they need to be ordered
by December 9th. For collection at
the event.)
 We use a disposable chip system that is
stuck to the back of your race number. The
system is very reliable, but reliability is aided
by wearing your race number lower rather than
higher. Best not to have the number
compressed against your body under a pack strap
either, to aid first read accuracy.
Toilets
We do get asked how
many and where by entrants, so....Dromana. Foreshore 3Fpans 1Fbasin, 2Mpans 2Murinal 1Mbasin. Dromana Visitor Info Centre 3Fpans 1Fbasin, 2Mpans 2Murinal 1Mbasin, 1disabled pan 1 disabled basin. Rosebud Street Section. Corner Goolgowie and Avalon 1UnisexPan 1basin Browns Rd. Crossing 1UnisexPan 1basin Boneo Rd Crossing 1UnisexPan 1basin Cape Schanck 5Fpans 2Fbasins. 1disabledPan 1 basin, 3Mpans, 6Murinal 2Mbasins. . Trail Marking Two Bays Trail Run Race markers will be ORANGE to be consistent with the color used for the last couple of years, and so it matches nicely with the road cones that need to be followed in the street sections. Markers on the bush trails will be in orange ribbon. Additional signage will be present at a couple of points in the Greens Bush area where runners have previously not noticed that the trail turns off from dirt roads. It will be "The Best Damn Trailmarking in the Country." If you'd like to volunteer for the event we'd like to have you. On-the-day volunteers are most needed, and if you volunteer we can give you a free entry for the following year, or your partner can run for free. All volunteers will receive the bottle opener medallion, our gratitude, and a warm fuzzy glow. Seriously it's volunteers who make running events possible, and most have an enjoyable day doing it. Please give it your consideration. AURA members can receive points for volunteering that count towards the Championship. Volunteers with Level Two First Aid Qualifications, or higher, are most sought after. Even if you intend running, and have these qualifications please contact Rohan or Katrina. For 2014 there will be a single wave of
28km runners starting from Dromana and a single wave of 56km runners
starting from Cape Schanck.
25 degrees according to this... http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_086079.shtml
In the event of withdrawal by an
entrant, entry fees will be refunded less an
administrative fee of $10 if the withdrawal
notification is received and acknowledged by the
organisers by 13th December 2012. Less
a $15- administrative fee if received by 20th
December. Less a $25- administrative fee if
received by 27th December. No refund will be
given after 27th December. During
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