Run alongside the emus and kangaroos on this non-technical trail run through the Gunbower National Park and Gunbower State Forest. The course for the Cohuna Auto Electrical Half Marathon Trail Run is mostly off-road and is an ideal introduction to trail running. If you’ve never done a half marathon before, this is the one for you. It’s flat and takes you along the dirt tracks of this stunning bush setting.
EVENT INFORMATION
| Distance | 21.1km |
| Pre-race briefing | 7:45am at the start line |
| Start time | 8:00am |
| Cut off time | 4 hours |
| Start line | Cohuna Recreation reserve |
| Finish line | Town Bridge, Cohuna |
| Course description | Non-technical trail |
| Age limit | 16 years or older on race day |
INCLUSIONS
- Race entry
- Race bib with timing chip
- Safety pins
- Water stations on course
- Finishers medal
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Starting In the Cohuna Rec reserve running alongside the Gunbower creek out towards Rifle Butt rd. Continue in Rifle Butt rd. and turning onto Log Hauler track following this until wire fence track where you turn on to Centre break which turns into Chettle track. Coming back to log hauler track before turning onto Halfway stump RD before turning back on Corduroy track crossing Rifle Butt rd. and following the Gunbower River entering the rec reserve again where at the second oval you will exit the gates opposite the caravan park and run along island road to the finish line,
Apart from the Island Road section, the course is a mix of dirt vehicular bush tracks and single tracks and as such, can be uneven. If it has rained it can be wet, slippery and boggy in places. There will be the odd pothole, stump, stick, branch and stones, and even kangaroo and emu poo, so runners should be mindful to look at the road surface as they are running, as well as enjoying the surrounds.
When emerging onto Island Road, a marshal will direct you to cross to the left-hand side of Island Road. Participants still on the Island Road section of the course at 9.30am will need to stick to the very left of the road, as the cycling events begin. Please listen to and follow marshal instructions for your safety and that of other participants.
. Aid stations are located at the 5.9km (toilet), 10.8km, 13.7km, 15.4km (toilet), 17.1km and 20km marks. Toilets are located at the start line at Daltons Bridge, at the ski run on Island Road, at Apex Park, inside the first oval at the Recreation Reserve, and at the turnaround point at the picnic ground adjacent to the junction of Five Sleeper Track and Rifle Butt Track. We will have some marshals on course, but most of the course will be marked using pink surveyors tape hanging and tied to trees. It will be placed periodically along continuous sections of track, as well as at intersecting tracks to indicate which turn to take. Red and white tape will be placed across roads that are out of bounds. Do NOT cross any red and white tape. It is important you follow the pink tape to avoid running off-course. The 12.5km entrants utilise the same course after the roundabout, so you will see ribbons for both events. Look for these course markings:Training Plan
Aid stations
Course markings
