Turtle and the Lamb -the 2020 day edition on Sunday October 18th

Traditionally a romantic moonlit ramble along some freakishly fantastic trails, the 2020 Turtle and the Lamb is testing the waters as a day event. Don’t be fooled -both courses, the 19km and 9km (yes, you read 9km right!), are sure to still challenge even the most hardened, dirt-loving mountain-seeking runner. 

Also new for 2020 is the start/finish with both distances now starting and finishing at the Ridge Trail carpark. Hence the extra distance on the traditional 6km to make it 9km -you’re welcome! 

Please note there are NO toilets at Race HQ. Toilets are available at the Lower Davies Creek Camping Area, as well as nodes 4 and 6 in the Upper Davies Creek camping area. 

When: Sunday, 18th October 2020

Where: Ridge Trail carpark, Dinden National Park.

Event Coordinator: Jeralyn + Ryan Mawdsley 

Event Administrator:  Cairns Road Runners

Distances: 19, 9km

 

Starting times: 

19km -race kicks off at 7am (registration opens 6am; race briefing at 6:45am)

9km -race kicks off at  8am (registration opens 7am; race briefing at 7:45am)

 

Entry fee: 

$15 flat fee for all ages and distances.

 

Online entry only -entries close Friday, 16th October at 8pm. 

How to get there:

Dinden National Park.

Turn off the Kennedy Highway onto Davies Creek Road. Follow the road, which will turn to a dirt road, past the lower camping nodes, the waterfall, and the upper camping nodes. Race HQ is about 12.5k along Davies Ck Road at the Ridge Trail carpark. This is about 6k past the Lower Davies Creek Camping Area (lower camping nodes).

If training on the course prior to the event, give-way to Turtles, Lambs, Quolls, Bettongs, Bustards, Mountain goats and Brown snakes!

 

What to bring:

• Race food and hydration, snake bandage recommended
• Bring your own plate and cup for post run tucker 

Volunteers are the backbone of every race and we need quite a few. Get in touch with Jeralyn if you can help out. Call/text 0408327510. 

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