Wildcoast Wildrun 2012 Event Guide

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Welcome to the Wildcoast Wildrun 2012!

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 2012 8

Pre-event checklist 10

Kei Mouth general information with map 11

Useful info on crossing rivers 13

Wildcoast Wildrun Schedule of Events 14

Saturday 08 September 14

Sunday 09 September 15

Monday 10 September 18

Tuesday 11 September 20

Wednesday 12 September 23

Transfers 24

Crew Contact details 26

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So who’s who on the crew for 2012?

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 Jupp (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’. Eugene and

Conrad 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…

Pierre Tromp – Communications manager Mr. Communicator. Happily married to Louise, Pierre, has two

kids and has been involved in the two way radio industry since

1981! He did his apprenticeship in the SA Air Force and now runs

two different radio companies, one in commercial systems and

the other in amateur radio training and equipment. Pierre has

been all over and has been a ‘Ham’ for 25 years (a founding

member in the Western Cape). Apart for the serious side of life,

he just enjoys the outdoors, wildlife and 4x4ing, all with family,

good books and good food!

Gary Spence– Radio Communications

The only local Eastern Capie on the Wildrun crew, Gary will be

supporting Pierre in making sure we have radio communications

along the length of the route. Gary loves getting outdoors in his

4x4 and seeing where it takes him!

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Dr Mark & Judy Middleton – Course & Check-Point Owen’s big brother. Mark divides his time between his numerous

mini-Middleton’s and his work with (mostly) four-legged patients.

But really, he’s just a surfer-boy from

Kommetjie and annoyingly good at most

sports. Mark loves to talk about his surgery on

animals – especially over dinner... “Granny J”

- or just Judy - recently moved to Morgan Bay, where she’s

built the house of her dreams and spends her days walking her

dog Eddie all over the place. Ask Judy what her other nickname, ROD, stands for …

Roland van der Merwe – Race Sweep ‘I don’t need a whistle, I’ve got teeth!’ If you haven’t heard

Roland yet, you haven’t been listening! Roland describes himself

as a ‘trail junkie and loud mouth’, with a good sense of humour

and absolute love for the outdoors … which in our estimation is

just about right! If Roland wasn’t the sweep, he’d be keeping the

sweep company and loving every minute of it. Ask Roland about

his Lesotho Wildrun 2011 experience…

Genevieve, Chris & 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.

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Wildcoast Wildrun 2012 Runners Departure 1

WWR # Name Surname

WWR # Name Surname

1 Joshua Ogada

22 Gavin Veale

3 Brent Youens

23 Sonja Sonnekus

4 Nick Desilla

24 Corli Markgraaff

5 Victor McLoughlin

25 Sean van den Berg

6 Wendy McLoughlin

26 Philip Bartlett

7 Sylvie Scherzinger

27 Lara Theron

8 Neil Townsend

28 Chris Edwards

9 Kim Bultemeier

29 Gustav Meyer

10 Dale Healy

30 Craig Hemmes

11 Nolan Eric Daniel

31 David Middleton

12 Jason Smith

32 Sanchia Skerritt

13 Gillie Bonner

33 Gillian Whittal

14 David Featherstone

34 Annamie Marx

15 Samantha Robertson

35 Iaan van Heerden

16 Michael Robertson

36 Werner Theron

17 Willem Potgieter

37 Ian Marriott

18 Surita Botha

38 Yolande Marriott

19 Pieter Botha

39 Bruce Baisley

20 Denis Peche

40 Sarah Baisley

21 Chris Thomas

41 Catherine Hanauer

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WWR # Name Surname

WWR # Name Surname

42 Gregor Banach

64 Russell Dick

43 Jody Forrester

65 Cynthia Donnellan

44 Andrew Foster

66 Paul Cumming

45 Shaun Nicholson

67 Adri Albertyn

46 Peter Hathorn

68 Amanda de Wet

47 Tracy Pringle

69 Ann-Mare du Plessis

48 Allan Lawrie

70 Eric Dodds

49 Collen Rautenbach

71 Elize Dodds

50 Andries van der Walt

72 Bianca Berndt

51 Oliver Youens

73 Nick Goldblatt

52 Simone Lilienfeld

74 Ian van Rooyen

53 Emily Smith

75 Angus Tanner

54 Grant Matkovich

76 Michelle Van Aardt

55 Duncan Grenfell

77 Steven Van Aardt

56 Barry van der Merwe

78 Paul Harris

57 Scott Stevenson

79 Johan van der Walt

58 Liaan Kruger

80 Melanie Nijland

59 Dean Barclay

81 Deborah Talmage

60 Sue Parker-Smith

82 Gerhard Marx

61 Craig Stockill

83 Rob Dijkhuis

62 Richard Sieling

85 Clive Terwin

63 Riaz Arbi

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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 water and Hammer Nutrition provided.

Cash & credit card for bar/curios etc

Camera, charger & empty card

In your goodie bag

An adidas 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)

An adidas Wildrun running top, cap, warm top & a 2012 Wildrun Buff

Various Hammer products (there will be a Hammer fuel station at ½ way

every day, & recovery product at the finish)

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, briefing and dinner on 08 September will all be at The Bush

Pig

You will be staying at either The Thatches or Kei Sands – both a short

stroll from the Bush Pig

The Kei Mouth ferry, that you will use to get to the start of the event, is

approx. 750m from The Bush Pig

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 … we’ll be at the Bush Pig for most of

the day! The other pub is next to The Green Lantern.


So you made it to Kei Mouth – what now?

Event Registration

Wildrun registration takes place from 11h00 to 19h00 at the pre-race HQ -

‘The Bush Pig’ (see map of Kei Mouth). At registration you will need to sign

the event indemnity, the Dwesa Nature Reserve indemnity, and hand over

your original medical form before collecting your:

Official numbered adidas Wildcoast Wildrun 2012 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 pre-race HQ

‘The Bush Pig’ (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 Bush Pig

Dinner will be at the Bush Pig Restaurant right after briefing from 20h00.


How to cross a river mouth


Wildcoast Wildrun – Schedule of events

Saturday, 08 September

Pre-Wildrun in Kei Mouth

11h00 Wildrun registration opens at The Bush Pig, in Kei Mouth

(see map, previous page)

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 Bush Pig

19h30 Wildrun briefing, overall and for day 1, at The Bush Pig

20h00 onwards Dinner at The Bush Pig

*Transfers from East London Airport to Kei Mouth are approx 1hr


Sunday, 09 September

Day 1: Kei Mouth to Kob Inn

Distance: 44.2km Start Time: 07h30

06h00 to 06h45 - Breakfast at The Bush Pig

Breakfast will be available at The Bush Pig Restaurant from 06h00

06h00 to 06h45 - 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 adidas 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.

07h00 to 07h15 - Ferry crossing over the Kei River

Unless you want to swim, there will be two ferry crossings only at 7am and

7:15am to get everyone over the Kei River for the start at 07h30. If you

miss the ferry, you’re going to have a wet start…

07h30 – WILDCOAST WILDRUN 2012 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


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.


Route Map day 1


Monday, 10 September

Day 2: Kob Inn to The Haven

Distance: 35.2km

Start Time: 07h00 Batch 1, 07h30 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.

07h00 – Wildrun Start batch 1*

07h30 – 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.


Route May day 2


Tuesday, 11 September

Day 3: The Haven to Hole-in-the-Wall

Distance: 34km Start Times: 06h30 Batch 1, 07h00 Batch 2, 07h30 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.



07h30 – 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.


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.


Route Map day 3


Wednesday, 12 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.


Transfers – Wednesday, 13 September

Transfer 1 – to East London Airport. Departs: 05h30 (21)

Race # Name Surname Flight Departure

39 Bruce Baisley 12h05

40 Sarah Baisley 12h05

42 Greg Banach 12h05

59 Dean Barclay 12h05

19 Pieter Botha 11h20

18 Surita Botha 11h20

69 Ann-Mare du Plessis 11h20

43 Jody Forrester 12h05

10 Dale Healy 11h20

58 Liaan Kruger 12h05

34 Annamie Marx 11h20

82 Gerhard Marx 11h20

5 Victor Mcloughlin 11h20

6 Wendy Mcloughlin 11h20

47 Tracy Pringle 11h20

49 Collen Rautenbach 11h20

57 Scott Stevenson 11h20

81 Deborah Talmage 11h20

50 Andries van der Walt 11h20

79 Johan van der Walt 11h20

33 Gillian Whittal 12h05




56 Barry van der Merwe 12h45

3 Brent Youens 13h35

41 Catherine Hanauer 13h30

54 Grant Matkovitch 13h35

74 Ian van Rooyen 13h35

12 Jason Smith 13h30

11 Nolan Daniel 13h30

78 Paul Harris 13h30

46 Peter Hathorn 13h10



29 Gustav Meyer 20h15

80 Melanie Nijland

1 Joshua Ogada 16h00

8 Neil Townsend

35 Iaan Van Heerden 20h15

51 Oliver Youens 16h00

Transfer 4 – to Kei Mouth. Departs: 09h30 (5)


68 Amanda de Wet N/A

7 Sylvie Sherzinger N/A

61 Craig Stockill N/A

17 Willem Potgieter N/A

75 Angus Tanner N/A


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 Mark Middleton 082 924 5605

Registration, timing and hospitality Jacqui Goodwin 083 651 1106

Safety & Communications Pierre Tromp 083 321 1449

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

More about our sponsors…

adidas needs little introduction as a well-established leading global

sports brand, and one strongly associated with trail running. adidas

have been sponsors of the Wildrun since the inaugural event in

2009, and provide the infamous Wildrun event goody bags & kit!

www.adidas.com/za

Continental makes individual mobility safer, more

comfortable, and more sustainable. You need look no further than

the bottom of any adidas adistar or Supernova running Shoes to see

the added benefit of Continental rubber to the grip!

www.conti.co.za

NCC Environmental Services is a leading environmental consultancy,

providing environmental management and conservation services, so

as to prevent and mitigate impacts to our natural environment.

www.natureconservation.co.za

Tourism Authority Host

The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa's leading nature and

conservation based tourism destinations, offering a wealth of

game viewing and diverse scenic beauty. The nature reserves

managed by Eastern Cape Parks cover an area of some 438,000

hectares! www.ecparks.co.za

Product Sponsors Events Company

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