Overland Track Run

[Overlandman]

From todays Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/283 ... her/?cs=88

Competitors from every corner of the globe will descend on the North-West Coast for Australia's oldest endurance mountain running event next month.

The Cradle Mountain Run is a single day's traverse of the iconic Overland Track, uninterrupted for 82 kilometres through Tasmania's famous world heritage wilderness area.

The run, to celebrate its 35th anniversary on February 7, is not only autonomous, but competitors have to carry strict mandatory equipment such as waterproof clothing, emergency food and equipment.

Due to the physical challenges it presents there is strict entry requirements, however, this year's run still sold out in around 20 minutes.

Sixty starters are confirmed, including runners from the UK, USA, Japan and New Zealand, as well as many from interstate. Endurance machine and two-time winner Stuart Gibson, of Hobart, said the brutal terrain set it apart it from similar events on the mainland and made it one of the best mountain runs on the planet.

"The underfoot conditions are just so different to anywhere else," Gibson, 37, said.

"There's tree roots, there's mud, there's rocks — it's not these nice groomed fire trails that you tend to get in most other mountain runs throughout the country.

"It's pure mountain trail running in the purist sense."

Gibson won last year in a time of seven hours and 59 minutes but it pales in comparison to the race record set by trail running legend Andy Kromar in 1996.

The Victorian's effort of 7h25mins is widely regarded as the best in the sport over the distance, with a number of his other records still standing today.

"No one has really touched that time. The closest is still 20 minutes off," Gibson said.

"It would have to be the run of your life to be able to get close but someone might if the weather conditions are right and the right preparation is done."

The Cradle Mountain Run, from Waldheim Huts through to Lake St Claire visitor centre near Derwent Bridge, will be held on February 7.

[DaveNoble]

I have wondered whether the runners have to pay the Overland Track fee in addition to the race fees (or perhaps it is included)?

Dave

[philm]

I'm glad they are following the rules and travelling North to South!

[tastrekker]

http://www.cradlemtnrun.asn.au/index.php/about-the-run
"The entry fee includes ... a $50 park usage fee payable to the National Parks and Wildlife Service."

[GPSGuided]

So how did the race go this year?

[Overlandman]

Stu Gibson 8 hours, 6 minutes, 57.5 seconds

7 hours 25 minutes is the record, by Andrew Kromar in 1996

Information from tastrekkers link under results
Regards Overlandman

[Overlandman]

It's that time again.
I will keep an eye out for the results.
Regards OLM

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/444 ... nts/?cs=88

One of the original trail and ultra-marathons will return on Saturday when 60 runners take on the 36th Cradle Mountain Run.

[Overlandman]

From the Cradle Mountain Run website

http://www.cradlemtnrun.asn.au/

1st male Damian Smith 9hrs 12 minutes
3 hrs 33 min to Pelion
5:54 to Windy Ridge (Bert Nicholls)
7:05 to Narcissus
9:12 to Cynthia Bay.

1st female Emma Fittner 9 hrs 37 minutes
Emma was 7th overall.

The event wasn't run in 2016 due to the bushfires.
Regards OLM

[Overlandman]

From the Cradle Mountain run website
2018 results

http://www.cradlemtnrun.asn.au/
1st male
Scott Bennett 8.01.37
1st female
Emma Flittner 9.09.25
Emma was 4th.

Regards OLM

[South_Aussie_Hiker]

Wow! Amazing times.

[weeds]

Under 6min k’s......amazing


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[GPSGuided]

Emma cut her time by almost 30mins! How did she do it?

[weeds]

Emma cut her time by almost 30mins! How did she do it?

Ran faster? [WINKING FACE]


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