The Great Pyramid Race

INFORMATION FOR ATHLETES

Be advised that this is an arduous event and requires a high level of fitness.  Temperatures may exceed 30 degrees on the race day so please consider your level of fitness and suitability to compete in this race. Consider your own health in the lead up to the race. If you are unwell or have been unwell in the 2 weeks prior to the race, then consider the consequences of running on the day.
A Hydration BACKPACK is COMPULSORY. You must be self-sufficient with water. Water will be supplied only in emergency situations. You will be disqualified if sighted anywhere along the track without a hydration backpack. The Runners singlet and runners number bib must be always worn during the race. Please note we now offer NO REFUNDS on any of our events.

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COURSE DETAILS

Date: Saturday 03 August 2024
Race Start Time: 8:00 am
Check-in: 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Race Briefing: 7:45 am in the Runners Tent
Time Limit: Athletes must be at the halfway point up the height of the pyramid within 1 hour 30 mins of the start time.
Athletes must have completed the event within 4 hours of the start time, otherwise you will be marked as D.N.F (did not finish). If there are any concerns with finishing in time, we suggest competing in the Half Pyramid Race.
Distance: 12 km full race
Start Line: Norman Park, Gordonvale
Turn around: Summit of Walsh’s Pyramid
Finish Line: Norman Park, Gordonvale
Participants are to enter the age category as their age on the event date.

CATEGORIES, FEES AND PRIZES: here
Registrations close as per the date outlined.

NO ON DAY REGISTRATIONS

Collection of singlets:
Collection of runner’s singlets will be available at the official runner’s registration tent at Norman Park on Friday before race and Saturday of race as per Check in time, as per program. Check Facebook for more information
FAILURE to wear the runner’s singlet for the event will result in disqualification and you will not be permitted to participate.

Check-in:
As per time in the event program: Report to the runner’s registration tent and receive your runners bib number. This bib must be worn for the entire duration of the race. FAILURE to wear your runner’s bib will result in disqualification and you will not be permitted to participate.

Race presentations:
As per event program

Participation Medal
All athletes will receive a participation medal as you cross the finish line.

COURSE MAP AND OUTLINE

  • Start behind the banner at Norman Park.
  • Run out the marked chute onto the race track down Mill street.
  • Follow markers along Mill road.
  • Follow mill road DO NOT go down to Green Patch camp area (changed in 2021)
  • Follow the road around until you see the traffic marshal and turn left onto old Highway Bridge.
  • Head down towards the train bridge tunnel onto the old Bruce Highway bridge.
  • Follow markers along old Bruce Highway until the under Highway tunnel.
  • Once through tunnel turn left onto the headlands.
  • Run on the cane headland to Moss Road.
  • Proceed along Moss Road to the Pyramid car park.
  • Follow the track up the mountain, to the summit
  • At each SES check point (base, half way and summit) –SHOUT YOUR NUMBER.
  • Follow the reverse route back to the finish.
  • Downhill runners have RIGHT OF WAY

Stay on the track always. No short cuts as this results in disqualification.

Runners will be checked off by the SES at checkpoints at the base, halfway point, summit and finish line. Race Marshals will be present on the track to aid in staying on course and will be noting runners not wearing hydration backpacks.

RACE RULES

  • A hydration backpack is COMPULSORY. You must be self- sufficient with water. You start with it and finish with it.  Water will be supplied only in emergency situations. You will be disqualified if sighted anywhere along the track without a hydration pack.
  • Please obey all marshals. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
  • There is to be NO outside assistance.  Pacing by outside persons is prohibited. This includes a non-entrant joining the race, or a person shouting instructions from a bicycle.  Anyone caught receiving outside assistance will be disqualified.
  • Personal music devices are NOT permitted to be used due to safety issues.
  • Runners MUST be at the ½ way mark up the Pyramid within an 1 hour and 30 minutes of leaving Norman Park. If you are not, you will be asked to return to the park.
  • Runners who do not complete the full course should pass through the finish line, collect their participation medal and see finish line volunteers to inform them they didn’t complete the course in the allocated time. (Allocated volunteers will be there to assist in taking this information and will pass onto the SES to ensure all runners return safely)
  • Downhill runners have RIGHT OF WAY
  • Stay on the track always. No short cuts as this results in disqualification
  • Race singlet MUST be worn always. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
  • Runners will be checked off by the SES at checkpoints at the base, halfway point, summit and finish line. Marshals will be present on the track to aid in staying on course and will be noting runners not wearing hydration packs.
  • Any protests must be lodged within 15 minutes of your return. The Committee will hear these and their decision will be final.
  • Anyone caught running on the highway will be disqualified. This is not allowed under our permit.
  • You must read and accept the race terms and conditions.