RSU - The Nitty Gritty | krayziekapers

The Nitty Gritty

The Rules

Timeline

Registration
- Friday 13th November - 3pm to 7pm TBA
- Saturday 14h November - 7:30am - 8:40am & 9:15am to 9:40am
At the Start

Start Times
9am - Females, Female Teams
10am - Males, Mixed Teams, Male Teams

We will look at starting an earlier wave for those who don't believe they will make the cutoff times. You will not be able to pass the first aid station before 9am.
This year the course closes at 10pm so 13 hours for females and 12 hours for males.

~ Runners must stay on the course at all times apart from at Aid Stations and using the toilets.

~ Runners must be courteous to other track users at all times. Apart from the first 1km, the course is open to the public. This could mean runners, walkers, dogs, cyclists and horses. Please remember you are representing RiverSea Ultra at all times.

~ Runners must not accept outside assistance between aid stations unless you are withdrawing from the event.

~ Pacers are not permitted.

~ Runners must ensure their bib number is recorded at each and every aid station. Do not fold your timing chip as it will not work.

~ Please be courteous and kind to all marshals and aid station volunteers. They are what makes this event possible.

~ Please carry a fully charged phone in case of emergency. There are some areas with little to no cell phone coverage so you may want to put your phone on airplane mode to keep it charged.

~ All gear designated as compulsory must be carried at all times. The forecast will deem the final compulsory list as an easterly will be cold on the beach but a nor'wester could well be hot in November.

~ Please limit headphone use in the first 25kms. Much of this is mountain bike tracks and you need to hear them coming from behind you as they travel at high speeds. Once you are on the beach you can listen to your music via headphones to your hearts content. Please do not play music out loud as this is frustrating for other runners - unless you're singing of course - then sing away!!

~ Follow all directions and instructions from marshals and aid station staff.

~ Advise marshals if you are withdrawing from the event. If you withdraw during the event please hand your bib into the aid station staff. This can be posted back to you if you wish to keep it as a memento. DO NOT go home without telling someone you have quit.

~ If you are injured on course and cannot continue then please stay where you are, phone the number provided and wait for assistance. If you do not have phone coverage then please inform the next runner through and they will advise the next aid station. DO NOT leave the course without assistance and please advise a marshal if you are picked up by family. Keep yourself warm while you wait.

~ Do not leave litter on the course. You may dispose of it at the receptacles at the aid stations.

~ Have a tonne of fun!!

~ If you are training on the course please be aware that the first 1km is privately farmed land. Please leave gates how you found them and ensure they are securely latched if you must open and close them. Do not cross this land during lambing (Aug, Sept).

Compulsory Gear

~ At least one litre of fluid. Either in flasks or a bladder. Flasks/bottles are easier and quicker to fill at aid stations.

~ Enough nutrition to get you to the next aid station and a little extra in case you have to stop for a while.

~ Emergency Bag

~ Waterproof seam sealed jacket - if easterly wind, forecast cold or going into night. Essential from AS5 from 5:30pm

~ Thermal long sleeved top, hat and gloves - if easterly wind, forecast cold or going into night. Essential from AS5 from 5:30pm

~ Headlamp from AS5 from 5:30pm

The headlamp can be in your drop bag and collected at AS5 or from your crew at AS5.

Drop Bags

2 x Drop Bags will be provided and can be collected at registration or posted to you.

The first Drop Bag will be at AS3 at the end of the first beach section.

Suggested items:

~ A change of shoes and socks or a towel to remove sand from your feet. If you choose to run in barefeet along the beach then your shoes from AS2 will be transported to the finish so you will need fresh shoes at AS3.

~ A towel to dry feet and remove sand as above.

~ Your own gels, powder for drinks and snacks

~ A change of shirt if you sweat a lot. Do not forget to reattach your bib.

~ Basic first aid supplies like plasters and painkillers.

~ A treat for yourself and anything else you might fancy.

The second drop bag will be located at AS5.

~ If you are going to finish after 8:30pm - 11.5 hours for women and 10.5 hours for men - then you must have a headlamp to pick up from AS5. This will be checked as you leave. No headlamp, no finish.

While there is little sand running in this section you may wish to have a towel to dry your feet, otherwise much the same as he first drop bag.

Because any crew you may have can access each aid station you do not need to have a drop bag if you do not wish. Please select Drop Bag when you enter if you require this service. They are free of charge and you will automatically get 2. If you want these before registration then you may choose to have these posted to you. These will be posted out on 2 November so you can then plan what you will put in them. There will be a P&H charge at checkout.

Teams will not require drop bags.

Bus

There will be an optional bus to transport you from the Finish at South New Brighton Park to the Start on Mt Thomas Road, Fernside.

The bus will depart South New Brighton Park at 7:30am which will reach the start no later than 8:15am. You will then have 45 minutes to check in and prepare for a 9am start or for men a 10am start.

At this point there will not be a later bus unless we have enough people choosing the bus service and then we may be able to make a bus available for men an hour later. We need a minimum of 30 runners per bus to make them viable.

There will not be a bus service back to the start at the end of the event.

All cars parked at the start must be removed by 10:30 am unless assisting with packing down the start area.

You will be able to leave any items in a clearly marked bag for transport to the finish such as jackets etc that

you do not wish to run with.

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