Inaugural Launceston six hour track

Yes, it’s definitely on, folks.

On Sunday 22nd February 2009 the Launceston Athletic Club will be hosting their first 6 hour track race at the Northern Athletics Centre track, in the suburb of St Leonards.

This is just a preliminary notice to you all, so that you can start training now!

Here are a few basic details:

It will be from 6am to mid-day.

It is a good synthetic 400 metre track, with canteen, change rooms and toilets.

Cost will be $30 for individuals.  There will also be a relay option (teams of three, running 2 hours each), costing $45 per team ($15 each).

Trophies for the top three males, top three females, top three walkers, the winning male relay team, winning female team and the winning mixed relay team.

Medals for all competitors.

You will need to provide your own lap scorer (a la Caboolture D2D).  The Launceston Athletic Club may be able to provide some volunteers to score for you if you find it impossible to get someone yourself.

First aide and a masseur will be available.

This will be a great opportunity for ultra runners to complete in a serious event in summer months.  Hopefully it won’t be too hot (it can get hot in Tassie, you know!) but by starting and finishing early the chances are that it will be relatively cool.

Cheers

Dave