Course information and maps
10.55km and 21.1km distances
The essence is that you've got to climb to the top of Womma Mu Kurta (or Mt Barker Summit). That's uphill (in case you haven't done our event before). But don't worry, there are some little downhills along the way and the views are amazing.
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Half a lap around the oval and out the gate to Heysen Boulevard.
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Follow Heysen Boulevard down to Springs Road. You must cross the road at the official crossing point.
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Turn left onto Williams Road
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At the designated gateway, turn left and run into Ngeringa Vineyards. Follow the marked trail up 'Whinery Hill' until you return to Williams Road where you turn left and resume your journey
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From Williams Road continue onto Summit Fire Track
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Keep going all the way to the end of the track… your lungs will know you are on a hill and your calves will be burning by now. Keep going – there’s more to come!
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Now you hit the single track. OK, it’s still going up, but it’s actually quite nice now.
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When you pop out onto the fire trail, turn left and you’ll see the Summit turn around! Take a moment if you can to look at the views and pay your respects.
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Turn around and go back down the way you came. You'll skip the Ngeringa Vineyards loop this time and continue down Williams Road.
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Turn right onto Springs Road and then left onto Heysen Boulevard before re-entering the Summit Sports and Recreation Park for another half-lap of the oval to the 10.55km finish line. Great job you!
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If you have signed up for the half-marathon.....keep going....because you get to do it all again!
Here is the map (and elevation). The downloadable GPX file is to come.
5km walk/run
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Half a lap around the oval and out the gate to Heysen Boulevard
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Follow Heysen Boulevard down to Springs Road. You must cross the road at the official crossing point.
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Turn left onto Williams Road and follow until the 5km turn around at Ngeringa Vineyards
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Head back the way you came to the finish line at The Summit Sport and Recreation Park