Event Description

Course Outline
The scenic route takes in the very popular Wharfedale and Blowhard tracks and passes through the stunning Lees Valley. This year the event takes place on 23rd February 2013.

The event will start at Coopers Creek, a few minutes west of the North Canterbury township of Oxford. Runners initially follow a popular trail for 6km before linking with the Wharfedale track. After traversing the full length of the Wharfedale, competitors emerge into the Lees Valley and head north. The route then crosses private land as it ascends the western flank of Mt Richardson. The final leg of the route follows the Blowhard track down the eastern flank of Mt Richardson to the finish. The length of the route is 52km and competitors will ascend an estimated 1135m and descend the same during the event.

1st male and 1st female will gain a free entry to the St. James Mountain marathon in Jan 2014.

The Bedrock50 is an entry level ultra distance event. It is ideal for runners who wish to step up from the marathon distance, or who are looking for a longer distance trail run. Naturally, a high level of fitness will be required to complete the event. Entrants should have experience trail running and running beyond the half marathon (21km) distance.

Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations; approx 25kms and approx 38kms. The aid stations will have water, fizzy drink and a mix of snacks. For example, chips, potatoes, lollies etc…, Runners must not rely on the aid stations as their sole source of water and food.There are also a couple of streams along the Wharfedale, and four river crossings in the valley. The water is safe to drink from these.

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Leg 1: Coopers Creek – Wharfedale (6km)
The first leg takes competitors from the Coopers Creek car park to the start of the Wharfedale track via the Coopers Creek West Branch track. This track is well marked, undulating and occasionally slippery.

Leg 2: Wharfedale Track (15km)
Second leg takes competitors along the full length of the Wharfedale track. The track is similar to the first leg. Note that there are steep drop offs in places. Caution is advised traversing these areas particularly if the track is wet.

Leg 3: Lees Valley (18km)
Exiting the bush track, competitors follow shingle roads north through the Lees Valley. The route will be well marked. Note that the course crosses private land. Access across this section is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN except on race day.

Leg 4: Mt Richardson – Blowhard (14km)
The final leg ascends the Western flank of Mt Richardson and turns left onto the Blowhard track. This track is well marked. The descent down the Blowhard is fairly steep.