Mystic Hill - Day 4
Date: Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Start: Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce, Wandiligong.
Distance: 12.0km
Elevation: 800m vertical climb
Start time: 7-8am
Maps: COURSE MAP is HERE
GPX FILE: Download HERE
Where to start: At Nightingales Bros Alpine Produce, Wandiligong.
Parking: Please follow the parking attendants instructions to park within Alpine Park.
On the day Registration: opens 6.15am
Mandatory Gear: Conditions in alpine country can change quickly. The weather at the bottom of the mountain may also be different than at the top.
Updated list of mandatory gear found here.
Start Time: The Bright Alpine Climb is a staggered start. This is due to both the nature of the trails being run and also the diversity of speed that participants travel.
Participants can self select start time from 7am- 8am at 5min intervals.
Start Period 1: 7-7.30am – Walkers
Start Period 2: 8am – Runners
Participants are required to check in at the start line and will have their number recorded as they start.
Expected Performance for Walkers: Walkers need to aim to be finished by 11am. This gives slow walkers 4 hours. A minimum pace of approx 20mins/km.
Aid along the way: There is no aid station for Day 4 Mystic Hill- Please carry your own nutrition.
Finish In the same place you started for the Mystic Hill event (no shuttle bus required).
At the Finish: At the finish there is Fruit, Water and Electrolyte.
Presentations: will take place at 11am at Alpine Park with prizes for 4 days winners.
Volunteers needed for the following jobs on Mystic Hill Day.
** Sweeping: There are two jobs available for fit people who would like to be the Sweepers. It is preferred the sweepers have first aid experience and can keep up with the back of packers. 8:00am – 12:00pm
** De-Marking: There are two jobs available for fit people who would like to accompany the sweepers and de-mark the course. 8:30am – 12pm
** Aid Station on Mystic: Two volunteer positions exist for manning the aid station on top of Mystic Hill. You need to be able to drive yourself to the top of Mystic without getting lost! 8am – 11am.
** General Marshalls: We need 4 general helpers to lend a hand on the day with various duties. 6:45am – 11am
** Registration/Check in – 2 people are needed to help handle registrations on the day 6:45am – 7:45am
** Registration/Check in – 2 people are needed to help handle registrations on the day 7am – 9am
To register your interest in volunteering for the Mystic day – please contact us on 0403296516 SMS or Call or email hello @trailrunninggippsland.com.au