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Take a look at the event guide (below) for the second departure of the Wildcoast Wildrun 2013, 19-21 September! Runners will receive this in print either on arrival at EL airport, or at registration (if driving in).
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Welcome to the Wildcoast Wildrun 2013!
Three days of running 112km of the most magnificent coastline in South Africa
awaits you! We have no doubt
you are as excited as we are…
Few words can describe the
physical and emotional high of
this journey ahead of you. It’s
not just the magnificence of
this wild and untouched
coastline that will blow your
mind; but the combination of sharing this life-changing experience with the people
you meet and the friends you make along your journey from Kei Mouth, to the
magnificent finish at the Hole-in-the-Wall.
This is a short guide
with a little about
everything for your
convenience. If there is
anything you are not
sure about, or anything
you need, please don’t
hesitate to ask one of
the Wildrun crew, who will be only too happy to assist.
We look forward to getting to know you in the next few days, and from all of us,
we wish you an injury-free and unforgettable Wildrun journey.
Owen, Tam & the Wildrun team
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Contents
Who’s who 5
Wildcoast Wildrun runners 2013 8
Pre-event checklist 10
Kei Mouth general information with map 11
Useful info on crossing rivers 13
Wildcoast Wildrun Schedule of Events 14
Wednesday 18 September 14
Thursday 19 September 15
Friday 20 September 18
Saturday 21 September 20
Sunday 22 September 23
Crew Contact details 24
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So who’s who on the crew for 2013?
Owen Middleton – Race Director
The Boss. Owen dreamt it up and made it happen, so here we all
are! If you don’t already know Owen, you’ll normally find him
somewhere in the mountains with his loyal companion Shadow.
Trail running is his passion and lifestyle and bringing it to
everyone else is his mission. Ask Owen about … trail running!
Tamaryn Middleton (Tam) – Event Manager The Real Boss. If you don’t know Tam by now, then you will
pretty soon. She is the backbone of the Wildrun, and will put a
smile on your face any time of the day. Anything you need
during the run, Tam will sort it out. Be sure to ask Tamaryn
about her upside down snorkeling experience…
Chris Goodwin – Hospitality Manager Mr Hospitality. Chris sets the bar in travelling with style and
class, running active tours throughout Africa and in far flung
parts of the world for big international travel companies via his
company Active Africa. A better host – and downright nice guy -
you cannot find. Ask Chris about his passion for mountaineering,
and in particular, spooning on a very tight ledge…
Jacqui Goodwin – Registration & Timing Chris’s better half. A lively intellect earned through a doctorate
in molecular biology, combined with a passion for all things
outdoors, means that Jacqui can engage you in philosophical
debate while hardly breaking a sweat on a bike or hike! Jacqui
also guides active tours throughout Africa and internationally.
When at home, Pepper (cute, but insane) keeps her busy!
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Conrad Seymour & Eugene Miller – Medical Team The body mechanics. Conrad and Eugene own a
specialist events medical business in Port Elizabeth
called ‘Eastern Cape Medical Response’. These two are
just real nice guys, and don’t be shy to ask them for
help! They are tasked with dealing with any medical
issues and emergencies. Be sure to ask Conrad about
the time he almost had a real 4x4 Ambulance…
Angus Spence – Radio Communications
The only local Eastern Capie on the Wildrun crew, Angus will be
working with Dave to make sure we have radio communications
along the length of the route. Angus is a Premier League hockey
player, and has grown up 4x4’ing in his back yard – the Wild
Coast. Most importantly he drives the best 4x4xfar.
Dave & Glenda Jupp – Course and Check-Point Managers
Tam’s folks - Dave and Glenda have spent a life-time together,
travelling the world and taking it as it comes. Having lived in
Texas, Greece, France, England and Belgium, they came back
to settle at home in the Cape, where they now try to take as
much time off as possible!
Robert ‘Brundle’ le Brun (aka Robbie) – Wildrunner crew
Take Robbie for a walk and he’ll have said hello to 10 people
he knows before you’ve walked a block! A hockey player at
heart, Robbie is a passionate guy with a lot of energy! He’ll be
the guy you can hear from across the hills, keeping your spirits
up while cheering you on till the end.
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Genevieve, Chris & Fiona – The massage therapy team
The ‘No-Pain, No-Gain’ team… Yup, chances are you will end up
on one of their tables at some stage! These guys will work out all
those niggles and make you feel ready for the next day.
Genevieve and her team are formidable and have worked on
other multiday trail running events like the Lesotho Wildrun &
the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon.
Andrew Lowndes – Race Sweep
The self-professed "budgie smuggling mountain goat" will be
bouncing around the Wildcoast, making sure the crew know
exactly where the runners are at all times.
Nick Muzik - Photographer Nick Muzik is a sport and lifestyle photographer who loves the
great outdoors and has a passion for adventure and wild places.
Thrives when the going gets tough and enjoys a challenge! Will
stop at nothing to get the picture so make sure to look out for
him out on the Wildrun route!
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Wildcoast Wildrun 2013 Runners Departure 2
WWR # Name Surname
WWR # Name Surname
86 Tony Abrahamson 106 Lisa Gibbon
87 Michael Anderson 107 John Goodwin
88 Richard Arnold 108 Petro Groenewald
89 David Baird 109 Rupert Groenewald
90 Renier Barnard 110 Craig Hean
91 Mel Barnes 111 Angelo Henry
92 Johan Blignault 112 Lora Hirst
93 George Boshoff 113 Charlotte Hulley
94 Jeremy Botha 114 David Jacobson
95 Tasha Botha 115 Corne Janse van Rensburg
96 Marezelda Breet 116 Julia Johnson
97 John Brimble 117 Odette Johnson
98 David Buchanan 118 Carly Kent
99 Mark Carstens 119 Andre Kleynhans
100 Kate DeVilliers 120 Jacqui Koep
101 Barrie DePinna 121 Erika Korte
102 Annmare Du Plessis 122 Mark Laden
103 Attie Els 123 Claire Lane
104 Sandra Faber 124 Warren Lane
105 Brian Gibbon 125 Kathy Leverton
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WWR # Name Surname
WWR # Name Surname
126 Ruth Leverton
146 Martin Stewart
127 Delia Marshall
147 David Stockenstrom
128 Sarah Maartens
148 Emma Swart
129 Tarren Meyer
149 Kevin Swart
130 Salo Minnaar
150 Michelle Theron
131 Maryke Neizel
153 Nicholas Townsend
132 Garth Oliver
154 Dudley Turner
133 Cecile Reed
155 Roelof Van Wyk
134 Andrew Ridl
156 Fabrizio Venturi
135 Lance Ridl
157 Christopher Viljoen
136 Janneke Leask
158 Emil Visage
137 Nathalie Romeo
159 Jana Visagie
138 Lisa Ronquest=Ross
160 Janus Visagie
139 Sylvie Scherzinger
161 Michael Wedgwood
140 Jorg Schmid
162 Cherry Wellard
141 Kathy Scott
163 Frances Whitehead
142 Richard Smith
164 Christine Woods
143 Claudia Stencel
165 Tanya Worner
144 Michael Stencel
145 Scott Stevenson
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Pre-event Checklist
Booked transfers to the start and from the finish with Wildrunner, or
alternative (your own car/another arrangement).
Packed a dry bag or zip lock bags to keep your belongings dry during
the river crossings. Note – dry bags are also useful flotation
devices.
Packed any personal medication – including your own strapping if you are
currently carrying an injury/niggle.
Packed your personal nutrition adequate for each day’s run – one
checkpoint a day will have an aid station, with water and some snacks
provided.
Cash & credit card for bar/curios etc
Camera, charger & empty card
In your goodie bag
A Wildrun numbered kit bag that you will use for the three days (the bag
you arrive with will be transported to the finish and will not be
accessible during the Wildrun)
A Wildrun running top, warm fleece top & 2013 Wildrun Buff
1.5l aQuelle still water (3l will be supplied each day)
Your Wildrun number & map
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General info on Kei Mouth
Registration on 18 September will be at the Town Hall
Briefing and dinner on 18 September will all be at the Town Hall,
catered by The Green Lantern
You will be staying at either The Thatches or Kei Sands – both a short
stroll from registration/briefing
The Kei Mouth ferry, that you will use to get to the start of the event, is
approx. 800m from The Thatches
The ‘Foodzone’ is the only small grocery shop in Kei Mouth and only
stocks the basics. It closes at 18h00. This is located opposite the fuel
and police station
One petrol station that also closes at 18h00
Two pubs, both serve basic meals … one is the Bush Pig (across from The
Thatches) and the other is next to The Green Lantern.
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So you made it to Kei Mouth – what now?
Event Registration
Wildrun registration takes place from 11h00 to 19h00 at the Town Hall –
halfway between ‘The Thatches’ and the Green Lantern (see map of Kei
Mouth). At registration you will need to sign the event indemnity and the
Dwesa Nature Reserve indemnity before collecting your:
Official numbered Wildcoast Wildrun 2013 race bag with goodies
Your Wildcoast Wildrun race number, map card & passport
Other useful and relevant goodies from sponsors
Note – at registration you will also meet our medics Conrad and Eugene –
they will be doing a quick baseline health check.
Event welcome & briefing
The event welcome and briefing will take place at 19h30 at the Town Hall
(see map of Kei Mouth).
We will take you through important event logistical & safety information
and instructions, as well as lead you though day one of the Wildcoast
Wildrun.
This is for your safety & information, so please be present at this briefing.
Dinner at the Town Hall
Dinner will be at the Town Hall, catered by The Green Lantern Restaurant,
right after briefing, from 20h00.
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How to cross a river mouth
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Wildcoast Wildrun – Schedule of events
Wednesday, 18 September
Pre-Wildrun in Kei Mouth
11h00 Wildrun registration opens at The Town Hall, in Kei
Mouth (see map, pg11)
10h30 First transfer departs East London Airport for Kei
Mouth*. Refer to transfers lists online for your transfer.
On arrival at The Thatches, Wildrunner crew will meet
you and show you to your rooms, or escort you to Kei
Sands
11h00-19h00 Wildrun registration at The Town Hall
19h30 Wildrun briefing, overall and for day 1, at The Town
Hall
20h00 onwards Dinner at The Town Hall
*Transfers from East London Airport to Kei Mouth are approx 1hr
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Thursday, 19 September
Day 1: Kei Mouth to Kob Inn
Distance: 44.2km Start Time: 07h00
05h30 to 06h15 - Breakfast at The Town Hall
Breakfast will be available at The Town Hall from 06h00
05h30 to 06h15 - Bag check in at The Thatches
You need to check both your race bag and your non-running bag in at The
Thatches – find the Wildrunner trailer. ONLY your Wildrun numbered race
bag will be available during the event, your other bag will only be
available again at the last night’s accommodation in Coffee Bay.
06h30 to 06h45 - Ferry crossing over the Kei River
Unless you want to swim, there will be two ferry crossings only at 6h30am
and 6h45am to get everyone over the Kei River for the start at 07h00. If
you miss the ferry, you’re going to have a wet start…
07h00 – WILDCOAST WILDRUN 2013 STARTS!
12h00 to 16h00 - Lunch at Kob Inn
There will be a buffet lunch available as you arrive at Kob Inn, and of
course the bar is always open. If you miss this time then you will need to
survive off bar snacks until dinner...
18h30 - Briefing for day 2 at the bar
Briefing for day 2 will be in the bar area. There is very important
information about day 2, so please drag your weary legs down to the
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bar – that is unless you are already in the bar, in which case please stay
sober enough to take in the information!
19h00 - Dinner
Dinner will be served in the Kob Inn Restaurant.
NOTE: Your start time for day 2 will vary depending on your finish time on
day 1. The start times will be posted at the bar in the evening, please
ensure you take a look before you go to bed, so you know what time you
are going to start day 2.
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Route Map day 1
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Friday, 20 September
Day 2: Kob Inn to The Haven
Distance: 35.2km
Start Time: 07h30 Batch 1, 08h00 Batch 2*
06h00 - Breakfast
A delicious buffet breakfast will be available to keep that motor running on
day 2’s adventure.
06h00 to 07h15 - Bag check in
Please check your race bag in at the Wildrunner trailer, at the vehicle
entrance to Kob Inn.
07h30 – Wildrun Start batch 1*
08h00 – Wildrun Start batch 2* *Check the notice board for your start time
12h00 to 16h00 - Lunch at The Haven
There will be a buffet lunch available as you arrive, and of course the bar is
always open. If you miss lunch this time, you’re going to have to survive off
bar snacks until dinner again...
Briefing for day 3 will be in the lounge area. There is very important
information about day 3, so please drag your even wearier legs to the
lounge.
19h00 - Dinner
Dinner will be in The Haven restaurant.
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Route May day 2
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Saturday, 21 September
Day 3: The Haven to Hole-in-the-Wall
Distance: 34km Start Times: 07h00 Batch 1, 07h30 Batch 2, 08h00 Batch 3*
06h00 - Breakfast
A delicious buffet breakfast will be available to keep that motor running on
day 3’s adventure.
06h00 to 06h45 - Bag check in
Please check your race bag in at the Wildrun trailer, at the entrance to The
Haven Hotel.
07h00 – Wildrun Start batch 1*
07h30 – Wildrun Start batch 2*
08h00 – Wildrun Start batch 3* *Check the notice board for your start time
12h00 to 15h00 - Picnic lunch at the finish
Under a beautiful stand of trees at the finish, right in front of the Hole-in-
the-Wall, there will be a picnic braai buffet on the go, as well as a cash
bar. Your Wildrun race bag will be there so you can wash off in the river,
get changed and relax while you watch others finish. Remember to carry
some cash with you for those ice cold beers/drinks at the finish.
15h15 to 16h15 - Short transfer to Coffee Bay
There will be transfers to take all runners to nearby Coffee Bay and the last
night’s accommodation at either the Ocean View or Coffee Bay Hotels.
Transfers will only leave when they are full. Your non-running bag will be
available at your Hotel when you arrive.
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19h00 - Final presentation & prize giving
Find your way down to the Ocean View Conference room for the final
presentation and prize giving.
20h00 - Dinner
Dinner will be in the Ocean View Hotel main restaurant for all runners –
those staying at Coffee Bay Hotel will also eat at Ocean View for dinner,
but will eat at Coffee Bay Hotel for breakfast.
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Route Map day 3
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Sunday, 22 September
Post-Wildrun in Coffee Bay
04h00-07h00 Breakfast packs will be provided for those leaving on
the early transfers.
05h15 First transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel (eish!).
06h15 Second transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel.
07h00-09h00 Full breakfast available
07h45 Transfer to Kei Mouth departs.
09h45 Third transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel.
14h00 Fourth transfer departs for East London Airport from
Ocean View Hotel.
*Transfer lists will be posted on the notice board on Saturday evening. If
you booked a transfer with us, please check that you are on the appropriate
transfer out of Coffee Bay.
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Crew Contact details:
Race Director Owen Middleton 084 221 8422
Registrations Manager Tamaryn Jupp 072 373 5081
Logistics and hospitality Manager Chris Goodwin 083 310 1747
Course Manager Robbie le Brun 072 602 2418
Registration, timing and hospitality Jacqui Goodwin 083 651 1106
Safety & Communications Dave Jupp 083 247 9749
Medical assistance Conrad Seymour 084 627 9619
Eugene Miller 082 448 2321
Massage Therapy Genevieve 083 565 6108
WILDRUNNER EMERGENCY Safety Officer 072 438 3242
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