FINCH HATTON
FLOWING TRAILS

A fun run that follows the G’day G’day access trail into the network and onto the external Fire Road and up the Shuttle Access Road. The run then links onto Salubrious, across to No Drama Cane Farmer! Descending down No Drama Cane Farmer onto No Rope, runners will run across to the trail head and back down G'day G'day to finish.

This is for beginners or junior cross country athletes who want to challenge themselves on a fast (hilly) short course. Starting and finishing at the Finch MTB head!

The Intermediate - guaranteed to feel the burn!

Starting at the Finch Hatton MTB Trail Head, athletes will head off onto a variety of fire trails, MTB trails and ascents. The second loop will start at the START/FINISH line. This will give you an opportunity to top up your water/nutrition.

Strap your ankles and get ready for a little bit of everything - take on every ascent possible to open breathtaking views of the valley!

The course starts and finishes the same at the Finch Hatton MTB Trail Head. This course provides rolling downhills and punchy ups provides small challenges for any style of runner!

The course will be clearly marked with signage, arrows and caution tape. The second and third loops will start at the START/FINISH line. This will give you an opportunity to top up your water/nutrition.

• Sign in and race chip collection starts from 6.00am at the FINISH/START Line located at the Finch Hatton MTB Trails. Race course briefing will be held 5-10min prior to race start.
• Race Start: 7am - 18km distance, 7.15am - 12km distance, 7.20am - 6km distance.
• The race start is self-seeded and we advise the faster runners to position themselves at the front and slower runners at the back. This will help to prevent bottlenecks along the trail and faster runners becoming stuck behind slower runners.

Mandatory gear requirements for all distances. Mandatory gear must be carried for the duration of the run, event officials reserve the right to refuse a participant to start the race if they do not comply with mandatory gear requirements.

We have marshals on the course and a safety vehicle with additional first aid.

• 1 x compression bandages
• A fully charged phone (there is limited service along the course) Please download the free EMERGENCY+ app on your phone prior to the event
• Whistle
• Race Bib

• Bring sufficient water for the entire duration of your run.
• Each competitor is responsible for their own nutrition requirements.
• Only one water station will be available at the START/FINISH line passed every 6km.

• Toilets are available at the START/FINISH Line which is accessible each lap.
• Showers are also onsite

Water and fruit will be available at the finish line.

We encourage you to support the local businesses in the area:

• The Finch Hatton Criterion Hotel
• The Gift Shed Cafe, Finch Hatton (10AM)
• One Hungry Mumma Cafe

The trails include sections of challenging and remote single track, be sure to exercise caution on these sections.

If you DO NOT FINISH the race you must see an event official. If you do not report to an event official and a search party is sent out, this will be at the competitor’s cost. It may be hot so please take precautions to stay safe in the heat.

Top 3 Male & Female for each distance will be presented as soon as the top 3 in that distance have finished.

Long course:

• 1st $60
• 2nd $50
• 3rd $40

Mid Course:

• 1st $50
• 2nd $40
• 3rd $30

Short Course:

• 1st $40
• 2nd $30
• 3rd $20

Presentation will be held as soon as the Top 3 runners have finished.

Prizes will be given to the top 3 runners on the day.

If you are unable to attend the event, you have the following options:

• Registrations are non-transferable 14 days prior to the event;
• Transfers & Changes: Allowed up to 14 days prior to the event with a $20.00 administration fee;
• Refunds are not available for this event.
• All notifications should be sent in writing to info@tri-activ8.com.au.
• We reserve the right to modify the course without notice, as well as reschedule or cancel the event in consultation with emergency services, government agencies, and event stakeholders.
• If the event must be rescheduled, all entries will automatically carry over to the new date. In the rare event that the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, registered participants will receive a credit for a future event, valid for 12 months. Please note that refunds will not be available in this situation.

In order for our events to run as smoothly as possible we ask all athletes to cooperate and stick to our rules and regulations:

• No rego, No run! – Please respect our event, we have permissions from landowners, local and state authorities and have insurances to cover our athletes. Please do not jeopardise our licences and insurances by running without a registration.
• Race bib – Please make sure you retain your race bib for the entire series. Race bib must be worn on the front of your body, this ensures correct detection of your timing chip by the electronic timing system. The timing chip cannot be worn on your wrist or carried in your backpack, this might cause the timing chip to not be picked up by the antenna at the finish line.
• No shortcuts – please stick to the marked track, for safety and fairness reasons. All courses are clearly marked and we have marshals out on the course.
• Fitness level – please choose the right distance according to your fitness level! This event is not designed to be walked, especially the 14km event (except a little bit of the uphill). Event officials reserve the right to pull competitors out of the race if they are concerned for their well-being.
• Obey traffic regulations unless otherwise instructed by an event official.
• Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy.
• Dress Code – please wear appropriate clothing and suitable running shoes.

• Be mindful that the trails are open for other users outside of the race, including 4WDs, motorbikes and MTBs.
• Do not leave any rubbish behind, this is a State Forest and Private Lease Area. What you bring in you must take out.
• Keep left and give way to runners passing from behind.
• Don’t approach any wildlife you may come across on the trails, there is scrub cattle in the area.