RACE INFORMATION

COURSE MAP >>>

BRIEFING >>>

ENTRY FEES >>>

THE NORTH FACE 100 SCHEDULE >>>

FAIRMONT TNF100 PRE-EVENT BUFFET>>>

ACCOMMODATION >>>

COURSE MARKING >>>

CHECKPOINTS >>>

MANDATORY GEAR >>>

TRAINING ON THE COURSE >>>

MARATHON PHOTOS >>>

AURA - SANCTIONED EVENT >>>

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COURSE MAP

There have been some changes to the route. The following maps show the latest route. Please note that these may change around the Iron Pot ridge area and the Wentworth Falls area.

These are all PDF files and are 2-3MB each:

TNF100-Leg 1

TNF100-Leg 2, Part A

TNF100-Leg 2, Part B and Leg 3, Part A

TNF100-Leg 3, Part B

TNF100-Leg 4

TNF100-Leg 5, Part A

TNF100-Leg 5, Part B

TNF100-Leg 6

Course Elevation Map

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BRIEFING

You must be an experienced trail runner to attempt this race. There will be several checkpoints along the way but this is a race with minimal support, it's just you and the mountain, your endurance and the inspirational surrounds of one of Australia's premier national parks, the Blue Mountains. It is iconic. It is spectacular. And it must be completed in under 30 hours, do it in under 20 and you will receive a special memento.

The first man and the first woman to complete this gruelling course will each receive $1,000. More great prizes are supplied by leading outdoor equipment specialists, The North Face, and other sponsors.

When you enter The North Face 100 you will need to select either the solo category or the marathon pairs category.

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ENTRY FEES

Standard Entries close Wednesday 30 April 2008

After this date a late entry fee applies of $25 per person (whether you are a solo or marathon pairs participant)

Late entries close Monday 12 May 2008.

Transfers, Cancellations & Refunds
We understand that circumstances arise where you may no longer be able to participate in the event. You are able to swap your entry to another person right up to the event.

If you can't find anyone to replace you and would prefer a refund of your entry fee we are able to provide:

1. Full refund less 20% administration fee if you advise us by email any time before the late entry fee for the event starts. (30 April)
2. 50% refund if you let us know during the time between the late entry date and the day entries close. (between 1 May and 12 May)
3. No monetary refund once entries for the event have closed. (from 13 May)

For refunds please email Alina alina@arocsport.com.au

Alina McMaster
AROC Sport Pty Ltd
mobile 0401 564 462
www.arocsport.com.au

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THE NORTH FACE 100 SCHEDULE

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ACCOMMODATION

The North Face 100 begins and ends on the grounds of the beautiful York Fairmont Resort, host of the event. Why not come home to luxury after conquering the mountains that kept explorers out for 25 years?

For this occasion York Fairmont Resort will be offering special discounts to race entrants and their families.

Call 02 4784 4144 to book now and take advantage of these great rates!

York Fairmont Resort is also organising a pre-event Italian Buffet dinner on Friday 16 May 2008 for $30.00 (bookings essential). You do not need to be staying at the York Fairmont Resort to take advantage of this great carbo-loading dinner deal. Call 02 4784 4144 for booking.

And to top it off, coffee will be served, compliment of the York Fairmont Resort at the start of the race on Saturday 17 May 2008 from 6 AM to 7 AM.

The Blue Mountains offers a range of accommodation for every budget and taste, from small boutique hotels to backpackers hostels.

Find alternative accommodation in Leura or a nearby town >>>

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FAIRMONT TNF100 PRE-EVENT BUFFET

The Fairmont Resort will be hosting a pre-event carbo loading dinner on Friday 16 May. Only $30 per person. Bookings essential phone 02-4784 4144.

Click here for more info

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COURSE MARKING

The course will be signed with arrows and flagging. You will not need to navigate the course. You will have to carry a map of the course and a written description of the course. A final map of the course and detailed course description will be provided to you at event registration.

There will be an arrow approximately every 1km and at all major junctions. At major turns there will be an arrow indicating the direction, an arrow shortly before and shortly after the turn to confirm the route. There will be at least one "X" on the tracks you should not take.

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CHECKPOINTS

Checkpoint 1	13km	Narrow Neck	No Support Crew is permitted at this checkpoint. Water, energy drink and energy bars / gels will be available.
Checkpoint 2	34km	Dunphy's	No Support Crew is permitted at this checkpoint. Water, energy drink and energy bars / gels will be available.
Checkpoint 3	49km	Old Ford Reserve	Support Crew permitted. Water, energy drink and food available.
Checkpoint 4	63km	Echo Point	Support Crew permitted. Water, energy drink and food available.
Checkpoint 5	82km	Queen Victoria Hospital	Support Crew permitted. Water, energy drink and food available.

Note that support crew is permitted to assist runners only at Checkpoints 3, 4 and 5. Support crew is not permitted at Checkpoints 1 or 2.

For the pairs marathon relay, the change over point is at Checkpoint 3. You are not permitted to change at any other point.

For those runners without a support crew we will take one bag or plastic tub for you to Checkpoint 3 and one to Checkpoint 5. You will need to label your bags/boxes clearly with your name and which checkpoint you want them taken to. You might like to include extra food, spare socks, clothing, batteries, etc. Only one bag/box per person for each of these locations is permitted and must be no bigger than 30 litres each.

There will be water, Endura energy drink and food available at all checkpoints. Food available at checkpoints will include an assortment of fruit, Bounce Balls, Duck Nuts packs and fruit buns.

First Aid will be available at each checkpoint.

There will be a leader board maintained at the Fairmont Resort. Your support crew is welcome to visit this leaderboard to check how you are progressing on the course. You should have an estimate of how long you think each leg will take so your support crew can use this as a guideline of when to meet you at the allowed checkpoints. You can also phone your support crew during the event to let them know your progress. The final course descriptions will identify areas of good Optus and Telstra Next G phone reception. We will have no idea about phone reception of other carriers, that is why we strongly recommend you get an Optus or Telstra Next G phone. If you need to buy a new phone, Telstra Next G works in slightly more locations than Optus.

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MANDATORY GEAR

The weather in the Blue Mountains can change very quickly. It can go from being extremely hot to foggy, raining and very cold. Please be prepared for these extremes in conditions. At a minimum each participant will need to carry with them at all times the following items:

1 x long sleeve thermal top
1x long leg thermal pants (lycra tights not acceptable)
1 x waterproof jacket with hood (plastic rain poncho etc not acceptable)
1 x beanie or buff
1 x space blanket
1 x headlamp
1 x small backup light in case headlamp failure but still bright enough for you to walk by and to see course markings
1 x reflective vest (must cover torso)
1 x mobile phone (Telstra Next G or any Optus phone recommended)
2 x bars / food portions
1 x whistle
1 x lightweight thermal gloves
1 x waterproof map case
1 x compression bandage
map and course description (provided by organsisers)
1 x full box of waterproof safety matches with long head, one firelighter and in a snap lock bag (this is for emergency use only)
1 x lightweight Dry Sack to keep your compulsory clothing dry (plastic bags or snap lock bags are fine but Sea to Summit ultrasil dry sack is recommended)
Capacity to carry 2 litres of water (water bladder or water bottles)
1 x compass for navigation if you get lost (while we recommend a good quality compass such as the Silva field 7 which is $32, you can bring any compass as long as the magnetic needle will settle quickly and will point to magnetic north. You may be able to get $5 ones from a cheap outdoor gear shop. It won't be good but will get you out of trouble for emergency navigation.)
map and course description (provided by organisers)

The reflective vest must be worn at night when travelling on the following roads: Megalong Valley Road, the bitumen roads through Katoomba (from Stuarts Road to Cliff Drive), Tableland Road, Hordern Road and the bitumen roads through Leura (from Bate Street to the finish).

Blister pads (fixamol), painkillers, strapping tape, vasoline, sunscreen etc is your own responsibility. We recommend you carry a basic first aid kit including all of these things.

We recommend that you have additional clothing available at the supported checkpoints. It could snow in March in the Blue Mountains, it could be wet - be prepared. You might also consider carrying an EPIRB and having a brighter light for the night sections.

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TRAINING ON THE COURSE

One section of the course in the Megalong Valley goes through private property (cross hatched area on course map). This section is near Ironpot Ridge to the East of Dunphy's Camp. We have been given kind permission from the landholders to use tracks on their properties for the event day only. These landholders understandably value their privacy and therefore do not want people trespassing on their properties outside of the event day. So when training on the course you are NOT permitted to go through this Ironpot Ridge section. You must leave this section out of your training. You must not even ask the landholders if you can check out the section of course through their land as you will be putting the future of this event in jeopardy. Therefore anyone caught on this section outside of event day will be disqualified from the event and their entry fee will not be refunded. All other sections of the course are OK to train on including the Megalong Valley Road from Dunphy's to Old Ford Reserve, Nellies Glen Road and the Six Foot Track.

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MARATHON PHOTOS

Click here for more information on ordering photos.

AURA - SANCTIONED EVENT

The TNF100 is a AURA (Australian Ultra Runners Association) sanctioned event. For more information on AURA and how you can become a member, visit their website: http://www.aura.asn.au