 LOCATION
Karingal Scout Camp
Karingal Rd
Mt Cotton
Renowned as some of the best cross country mountain bike riding in South East Queensland, Karingal Scout Camp is approximately 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD
HOW TO GET THERE
KARINGAL SCOUT CAMP, MT COTTON
The Scout Camp is located at the western end of Karingal Rd,
just off Mt Cotton Rd.
Brisbane Street Directory: Map 224, Reference N11
Directions from Gateway Motorway:
- Turn off East onto Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd
- After 1.5km take the 2nd exit at the roundabout signes 'Mt Cotton, Redland Bay' & 'Mt Cotton Rd'
- After 6.7km take the 2nd exit at the roundabout signes 'Mt Cotton, Redland Bay' & 'Mt Cotton Rd'
- After 500m take the 2nd exit at the roundabout signes 'Mt Cotton, Redland Bay' & 'Mt Cotton Rd'
- After 1.8km at the traffic lights at the junction with Lyndon Rd (signposted ‘Sirromet Winery’) turn right into Mt Cotton Rd
- After 3.7km, pass Sirromet Winery on the left
- 100m past the entrance to Sirromet Winery take the next right signed ‘Karingal Rd’
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PARKING
- The Car Park is located at Logan Hill, approx 150m from Race HQ and the Transition Area.
- Vehicle Entry Closes at 8am
- Vehicle Departure will open at approx 1pm.
Parking Access
- Travel approx 500m along Karingal Rd to the Main Entrance Gate.
- Go through the gate, turn left and follow the Parking Signs to Logan Hill Car Park.
- Park where indicated.
- From the car park follow the signs and walk to Race HQ. The walk is approx 150m.
Important Information Regarding Parking
- VEHICLE ENTRY CLOSES AT 8am: The vehicle access road includes part of the Mountain Bike adn Run Course. Vehicle entry will close at 8am. No vehicles will be able to drive to the event site after this time.
- NO VEHICLE DEPARTURE DURING THE EVENT (Until approx 1pm): Due to road works, vehicles must enter and exit via the main gate. The access road includes part of the mountain bike and run course. Vehicles will not be able to depart the car park until approx 1pm. This is an estimated time only and may be earlier/later..
- UNSEALED ROADS : The vehicle access is via unsealed dirt roads. Please drive slowly and take all due care and precautions when entering and exiting the event site.
- DRIVE SLOWLY & WITH CARE : There are other visitors at the venue, including young children, so be responsible, drive slowly and take care.
- ARRIVE EARLY: Please ensure that you leave enough time to arrive safely and park before registration starts at 7am.
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COURSE & MAP
 LONG COURSE INFO: 8 - 30 - 4
Trail Run : 8km (2 x 4km laps) + 4km (1 x 4km lap)
The course is a 4km Lap.
Long Course Competitors complete 2 x 4km Laps before transitioning to the Mountain Bike Leg. The trail run includes fire trails, single track, cross country, some wet muddy sections and a beautiful run around the dam on the board walk. After the Mountain Bike, long course competitors complete 1 x 4km lap of the Trail Run Course to the finish.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
Mountain Bike: 30km (4 x 7.5km laps)
The Long Course Mountain Bike Course includes a 7.5km Lap
Long course competitors complete 4 x 7.5km laps in an anti-clockwise direction before returning to the Transition Area.
The course has an eclectic combination of open fire trails, tracks, flowing single track, hills and some technical sections which include roll overs, steps, obstacles and bridges. It's a lot of fun, and not too difficult for your average mountain bike rider.
 SHORT COURSE INFO: 2 - 10 - 2
Trail Run : 2km (1 x 2km lap) + 2km (1 x 2km lap)
The course is a 2km Lap.
Short Course Competitors complete 1 x 2km Lap before transitioning to teh Mountain Bike Leg. The trail run includes fire trails, single track, cross country, some wet muddy sections and a beautiful run around the dam on the board walk.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
Mountain Bike: 10km (2 x 5km laps)
The Short Course Mountain Bike Course includes a 5km Lap
Short course competitors complete 2 x 5km laps in an anti-clockwise direction before returning to the Transition Area.
The course has an eclectic combination of open fire trails, tracks, flowing single track, hills and some technical sections which include roll overs, steps, obstacles and bridges. It's a lot of fun, and not too difficult for your average mountain bike rider.
TEASER COURSE INFO: 1 - 4.5 - 500
 Trail Run : 1km (1 x 1km lap) + 500m (1 x 500m lap)
The Teaser course is a 1km Lap.
The trail run includes fire trails, single track, cross country, some wet muddy sections and a beautiful run around the dam on the board walk.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
Mountain Bike: 4.5km (3 x 1.5km laps)
TheTeaser Mountain Bike Course includes a 1.5km lap with a turn off at CP 1.
Teaser competitors complete 2 x 1.5km laps in an anti-clockwise direction. The Teaser course includes an open fire trail, a hill and some easy riding single track before returning to the Transtion Area.
RACE HQ
Race HQ is based on the east bank of Karingal Dam just behind the dam wall, on a large open field. Parking is much closer and the walk is approximately 150m away at Logan Hill.
Spectators now have en even better view of the course with, the MTB course passing in front of Race HQ and the Run passing through the HQ Area.
FACILITIES
IMPORTANT! THERE IS LIMITED WATER AT RACE HQ so please bring enough water for before, during and after the event. A drinks station will be provided on the run leg, and at the finish of the race for competitors.
Facilities at Race HQ Include:
- BBQ .
- Jungle Bean Cofee Van
- Portable Toilets
- There is limited water at Race HQ so please bring enough to last you for before, during and after the event.
TOILETS
There are flush toilets located approx 300m from Race HQ and Portable Toilets at Race HQ..
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS & EVENT INFORMATION
Joining Instructions wll be emailed to participants in the week before the event. If you have entered look out for your email with full details
TIMETABLE
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07:00 |
Registration Opens |
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07:30 |
'On the Day' Entries Close |
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08:00 |
Registration Closes |
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08:10 |
Transition Area Closes - Important Note: The Transition Area will be cleared at this time. You must have placed your equipment and cleared the area. If you arrive at Transition at 9:10am you will not be permitted to enter. Anyone who has not placed their bike & equipment in the Transition Area by this time will not be able to take part in the event. This will be enforced as it is a Triathlon Australia safety and regulatory requirement that the Transition is free from competitors before the start of the event and all participants are required to attend the pre-race brief. |
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08:10 |
Course Brief (including any changes) and Safety Brief |
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08:30 |
Long Course Wave 1 Starts |
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09:30 |
Short Course Wave 1 Starts |
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12:00 |
Teaser Course Wave 1 Starts |
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10:30 |
BBQ Starts |
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14:15 |
Prize Giving
Presentation - This is an estimated time only. Prize Giving will start when all, or the majority of competitors have completed the event. |
RACE BRIEFING
A Pre-race course and safety brief will be held at Race HQ for competitors at 08:10am. It's important that all competitors attend this brief as it covers important information regarding the course, including course changes and your safety on the course.
START TIMES
- 8:30am: 1st Long Course Wave Start
- 9:30am: 1st Short Course Wave Start
- Midday: 1st Teaser Course Wave Start
Other waves will commence at intervals after this time. Check at Race HQ for your wave, and your start time and please ensure you are at the start, ready to go when called. You don't want to miss your start and have to chase down the rest of the pack!
START
The Trail Run will start under the 'Finish Shute' at Race HQ..
CAMPING & ACCOMMODATION
Overnight camping and accommodation are available at Karingal Scout Camp. Please contact the Camp Manager to book.
For Bookings Tel: 07 3206 6310
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