Canyon Country Classic

Run in the World's Widest Canyon and enjoy a fun packed camping weekend for all the family and your buddies.

The Canyon Country Classic will be held at the 4000 acre 'Eurella' property in Glen Alice right in the heart of the Capertee Valley only 3 hours drive from Sydney.

The runs will start from the horse and cattle paddocks and wind their way through the firetrails, single tracks, gravel access roads, escarpment trails and grass paddocks. Massive rock walls rise high above you in all directions. The awesome Pantoney's Crown is visible from the paddocks. The property is a working farm with many cattle and horses in the paddocks. There is an abundance of wildlife in the bush from the wallabies, wombats and some amazing birdlife.

This course is not as gnarly as our other BMF Racing events (like Ridgy-Didge, Glow Worm Tunnel and Blue Goat Backyard) so is a great chance for an intro to trail running or an opportunity to get a fast time on a runnable course. Saying that, all races from Half marathon to Ultra will have some technical single tracks, hills to climb and descend and the occasional creek crossing.

For the mountain goats we have the Friday afternoon Mountain Dash. First Male and First Female take the loot! $100 prize money for first runners to Eagle Rock. 1.5km and 350m+ of elevation.

We will have a 50km Ultra, 30km, Half Marathon, 14km, 7km and a Kids Race over the Saturday and Sunday.

Ultramarathon and 30km will be ITRA rating events. Six Foot Track Marathon will require an ITRA rating for qualification post 2023.

FREE Camping at the Canyon Country Camping Eurella property for Participants and Under 16 kids.

Schedule of Events

Friday - 12pm to 10pm - Camping Check in, LOSER and Distance Races Check-in and Event Hub Open

Friday 5pm - Eagle Rock Mountain Dash - first to Eagle Rock 1.5km/350m+

Saturday - 4am start - The Canyon Last One Standing Endurance Run - The C.L.O.S.E.R. - A flat one lap 6.706km course around the paddocks with less than 75m of elevation gain/loss per lap.

Saturday - Distance Races Check in from 6am

Saturday - 7.30am start - 50km Ultra

Saturday - 10.30am start - 14km

Saturday - 2.15pm - The Kids Race (Under 12's)

Saturday - 2:45pm - Presentations 45km Ultra and 14km

Sunday - 8.30am start - 30km

Sunday - 9.30am start - Half marathon

Sunday - 11.30am start - 7km

Sunday - 1.30pm - Presentations 30km, Half Marathon and 7km

Sunday ............ or even Monday! - Last One Standing Endurance Run finish?

All finishers will receive the awesome Canyon Country Classic medal.

Tailwind Nutrition Australia is the supplier of the on-course race fuel and Tailwind Rebuild Recovery Area.

There will be free massage in the recovery area at the Tailwind Recovery Mix Marquee.

Recovery2U will be at the event with their ice baths, massage tools and recovery area.

T8, BMF and Tailwind Nutrition Australia will also be at the event and provide sponsor prizes. Blue Mountains Fitness will also have their range T8 trail run gear at the Event Hub.

The Parke Street Social will provide entertainment from 4pm Saturday Evening at Event Hub.

Start/Finish Location:

"Eurella", 620 Upper Nile Road, Glen Alice - Google Maps Link - Canyon Country Camping

Cut-offs

50km - 12 hours - 7.30pm

30km - 9 hours - 5.30pm

Half Marathon (23km) - 8 hours - 5.30pm

14km, 7km and Kids Race - no cut off time.

Prizes

There will be Overall Male and Female Winner trophies in the 50km Ultra, 30km, 21km, 10km and 5km.

Sponsor prizes for 2nd and 3rd.

Age Group Winners will receive prizes and the Age Group podium positions will be celebrated!

Mountain Dash is a winner takes all $100 for first female and first male.

There will also be many Lucky Draw Prizes.

All finishers will get a medal.

Catering

There will be catering at the event hub with food, drinks and coffee available.

Accommodation

We have designed this event as a camping/running event. This doesn't mean you have to camp at the race venue, but it is so awesome, why wouldn't you! There will be serviced portaloos, drinking water, catering options and plenty of space to camp in a huge quiet camping area. There will be an event hub paddock and camping only paddocks. Camping bookings will be available through this Race Roster page as optional items.

FREE camping for Participants and Children Under 16 on Friday and Saturday evenings.

We will advertise other local accommodation options on the Blue Mountains Fitness website and Facebook Page and via emails to Registered Runners. A good place to start searching for accommodation is the Lithgow Visitor Centre - https://tourism.lithgow.com/

Camping Fees

The camping will be at the race venue. Large 'Drive in' sites will be non powered and suitable for Caravans, Camper Trailers, Tents and Swags. Camping Bookings will be an Optional Item in the Registration process. Non Participants 16 and over fees will be $30 for the weekend - Friday and Saturday evenings. Late check out at sundown on Saturday (7.30pm) or Sunday (7.30pm) is available. There is power available on site for charging items. Drinking water is also available. Extra nights camping is also available if you desire at $30 per person for nights before or after the Friday and Saturday Nights. Participant 'free camping' tickets are non transferrable to other non participants.

Parking

There will be a day use parking paddock. This will be for non onsite participants and spectators.

Camping participants will be able to park right next to their tents, caravans or trailers.

There is no fee for parking.

Fundraising for Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia

This event weekend will be a big fundraiser for Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia (JAFA). You can donate to JAFA when you register or you can set up your own fundraising challenge.

Children living with this serious inflammatory autoimmune disease experience significant daily pain and are at high risk of permanent joint deformities and loss of vision if not diagnosed early and treated effectively. They suffer isolation resulting from their physical and social limitations and miss significant school time through illness and the demands of treatment such a joint injections and ongoing injections and infusions of steroids and strong immune-suppressing medications. JAFA was started by a group of concerned grandparents and parents to drive research and better services and support for affected children. In less than 2 years the organisation has notched up significant wins including building a strong network of families, establishing peer support for children and leveraging significant Federal Government funding.

Event Pricing

Standard Pricing until October 12th - Last One Standing Endurance Run - $180, 50km Ultra - $170, 30km - $145, Half Marathon 22km - $125 adult and $115 for 15-17 yrs, 10km - $65 adult and $55 for Under 18's, 5km - $50 Adult and Under 18's - $40. These fees include all the Race Roster processing fees.

Late entry pricing commences Friday October 13th 2023.

Tailwind Recovery Marquee

The Tailwind Recovery Marquee will have free Tailwind Recovery Mix, Water and the awesome TAFE students providing free massage.

Merchandise

Merchandise will be available as an optional extra to your registration or purchase on the day at the Event Hub. We will have performance run T shirts, singlets and caps.

Mandatory Gear

50km, 30km 21.1km - Raincoat (If bad weather), 500ml fluid capacity, Whistle, Survival Blanket, Snake Bandage.

We may make the call on the mandatory gear requirements on these longer races the evening before the event when we can see what the weather is going to be like.

It is November and it is likely to be warm.

The C.L.O.S.E.R., 10km and 5km will not need any mandatory gear but we recommend you bring some extra gear like raincoats, thermals, caps or long sleeve T shirts if the weather is not that great.

Aid Stations

There will be several Aid Stations on course. Tailwind Endurance Fuel, Water, Lollies, Chips will be available. A central aid station near the event hub will be travelled through on the Marathon and 30km so there is a possibility for you to leave your own aid bag at this point.

Walking Poles

We allow walking poles to be used on course. Please be very careful on course when using the poles.

Headphones/Earphones

We allow headphones and earphones on course. Please use one earphone when approaching marshals, check points or when it is busy on your trails so you can hear any communications.

Transfers, Cancellations, Event Changes

Transfers, cancellations and event distance changes are covered in the waiver details. The transfer fee to another person is $25 and can be done on the day but preferably done in advance. This can be done through race roster or email us to do it for you.

To change events, you can swap to an event of a lesser distance for a fee of $10 either payable in advance via a transfer email/process or with a paper form and payable on day. To transfer to a greater distance event the fee is the difference between the race fees. More details on these processes will be available on the website soon. See full Terms and Conditions on website.

Last date for cancellation refunds of 50% is 4 weeks out from the event, 12th October 2023.

If you have any problems with the registration process, please email info@bluemountainsfitness.com.au or call 0402 925 608 and we'll do our best to get you through it.

The Canyon Last One Standing Endurance Run (C.L.O.S.E.R.) Rules

1. Each lap runs starts out of the Event Hub - the time limit for each lap be one hour

2. Starting Corral

   • Will be measured and marked to fit the starting field.

   • Will remain the same size throughout the event.

   • Participants must be in the corral at the bell/horn.

3. Starts

   • Each lap starts precisely 1 hour after the last.

   • A warning will be issued 3, 2 and 1 minute prior to the start of each lap.

   • All participants must start at the bell/horn from the corral (no exceptions).

4. Laps

   • Except for toilet stops, participants may not leave the course until each lap is completed

   • No non-participants (crew) on the course, including eliminated runners

   • No personal aid during the lap, other than from the aid station on course

   • Each lap must be completed within the hour, including the final lap

   • No artificial aids, including trekking poles

   • Headphones are allowed but please wear only one when approaching marshals or finish line so communication may be possible.

   • Participants may utilize the assistance of event crew or other participants crews if available between laps

   • Headlights are mandatory at night - please bring spare batteries or back up lights.

5. Once we have a single participant ‘standing’, he or she must complete a lap alone within the hour to win

6. If no single runner can complete a final lap, there will be no winner and thus, all participants will be recorded as a DNF with the amount of full laps completed against their name – if this is the case, the ‘Last One Standing’ will be recognized as such but will be a DNF.

7. Instruction from any event crew/marshal must be adhered to while on course.

8. Race directors decisions in all matters are final.