wintersun festival
wharf to wharf challenge
Sunday 9th June 2024
WINTERSUN WHARF TO WHARF CHALLENGE: Take a walk or run on the wild side…
The Wharf to Wharf Walk is a journey through history, crossing the ancient lands of the Yuin people, between two historic wharves on the Sapphire Coast, NSW. The walk celebrates the incredible beauty of our coast, taking in rugged cliffs, spectacular headlands, secluded bays, lakes, freshwater lagoons and long, isolated beaches. But you won’t have time to stand still in awe and contemplate all of that, as this is a challenge, not for the faint hearted!
In 2024 there will be both RUN and WALK categories. With all challengers departing Tathra Wharf as the sun rises at 7:08am. Challengers will self seed.
The course will be marked where required and there will be marshals at key locations along the course to direct and assist. There will be one checkpoint to resupply with water. But mostly, you and your buddies will be on your own as you traverse the trail.
Included in your entry fee is a bus transfer from Spencer Park in Merimbula where there is space to park your car, to Tathra Wharf to begin the challenge. The bus will depart from Spencer Park in Merimbula at 0545 sharp. Registration will be at Tathra Wharf from 0615.
Sapphire Coast Guiding Co. is covered by its own public liability insurance. This does not include personal accident insurance . It is strongly recommended to take out your own personal accident and ambulance cover for the event. Your private health insurance policy may include this, but you will need to check with them.
Wharf to Wharf Challenge -
27kms
WHAT's INCLUDED?
- Event entry
- Marked course with marshals at key points
- Event briefing
- Beautiful race venue
- Safe and Professionally managed event
- Event bib
- Race timing
- Halfway checkpoint with water refill station
- A bus transfer from your vehicle in Merimbula to Tathra Wharf before the race begins.
- Prizes!
WHAT TO BRING
- Appropriate footwear
- Comfortable clothes
- A warm jacket/waterproof jacket depending on weather forecast
- A smile and sense of adventure :)
MANDATORY CARRY ITEMS
(This will be checked by race director at registration)
- Emergency/Space Blanket
- Whistle
- SMART or Snake bandage
- Water bottle (there will be no cups at the refill station)
FAQ's
What surfaces will you encounter on the course?
The course is a mix of rocky and gravel trail, boulder strewn beaches, sand and some roads at the beginning and end of the race. Approx. 6km of the course will be on sand.
Will there be somewhere to leave a bag for me to access at the end of the race?
Yes, there will be a bag drop for the event at registration. A volunteer will be present to receive and return items to participants on the day. Please make sure your gear is clearly marked with your name and race number using the provided marker pens. Once you have completed the event, show the volunteer your race number for them to provide you with your stored gear.
Will my race bib be mailed to me prior to the event?
No, you will receive your bib at registration.
How will I know where to go on course?
The course will be marked where necessary with brightly coloured markers. In some key spots there will be marshals to direct you. The trail outline and marking will be discussed at the briefing on the morning of the event.
GALLERY
Photos from Double Shot Photography & Michael Blyde Photography
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