...6-INCH TRACK ULTRA-MARATHON------> Scroll down for 2005 results and preview...
2007 photos and results page here
Result Highlights;
Six Inch2008 Full results page
1st Craig Dufty 3.36 (new course record!) 2nd Dave Kennedy 3.39 (under old course record)
3rd Craig Berg 3.57 ...4th Nathan Fawkes 4.00....5th Man; Sean Cooper 4.43
1st (outright 5th!); Woman Bernadette Benson 4.41 (smashes old course record by more than 1 hour) 2nd Suzy Thomas 5.32 (under old course record)
3rd Lyndie Beil ...4th Ursula Marti...5th Kristin Doust
20 starters 20 finishers.
I was last in 7hrs 00min 58 seconds...see my blog
My ankle packed up for the day (mostly just localised fatigue I think) at about 4 hrs in,
so had a difficult walk-run to the finish, but still a fantastic day for me, and everyone...
Six Inch
Colin stops Dave from getting a three-peat, with
a 3 hour 46min effort in his first 6 Inch attempt
only 4 minutes shy of Dave's race record.
Carpet python gives runners a hard time near Oakley Dam.
Rebecca Doedens sets a new Womens Course record of 5 hours 53 min!
An increase in numbers saw 10 runners attempt the 6 Inch this year with
8 successfully making it to the finish.
The successful ones this year are Colin,Dave(3rd 6"),Victor(2nd 6"),Craig,
Nathan(3rd 6"),Mark(2nd 6"),Tom and Rebecca.
Rod and Trent did not finish the entire course this time.
Rod missed the start line and ran the last 42km in 4 hours and 1 min.
Six Inch 2006 Photos and results now online here!!!
See sizzling new race record time from Dave,
and the first women overcome the 6-inch challenge; Kaye and Cherie.
In 2008 a Relay option is available subject to expressions of interest by teams of runners;
Some runners plan to run the six inch as a relay of two legs about 22-23km each leg...
The first ever 6-inch Track Marathon was on Sunday 18th December 2005 Starting @ 0400hrs.
It went from North Dandalup to Dwellingup-about 45km, mostly following the Munda Biddi trail.
MundaBiddi means "Path through the Forest" in the Nyoongar language. See http://www.mundabiddi.org.au
Seven starters in the inaugural event;
(Scroll down further for 2005 Results)
1. Cota- (4th in 05 Rottnest Marathon 2.52) 2. Dave-(9th in 05 Rottnest marathon 3.06) 3. Warren- (05 Rotto 3.26 (Ran with flu)) 4. Andrew C (Cool Runner &WAMC poster and a regular Cape to Cape runner ) 5. Nathan- (05 Rotto 3.44 (First marathon)) 6. TB777 -(Mara PB 3.55 (Perth 2004) Did 4.02 in 05 Perth Mara) 7. Suzy - Ironman WA 2005 (5 time Ironman finisher; Forster x2, Hawaii x2, Busselton 2005) About 15 others expressed interest but did not start this run including two late withdrawals, see old page. The 2005 Results were as follows;
18th December 2005 RESULTS;
1st Dave 4hrs 02minutes 53 secs
2nd Cota 4hrs 22 min 47 secs
3rd Warren 4 hrs 27min
4th Andrew C 4 hrs 45 min
5th Nathan 5 hrs 25min
6th Jon/TB777 6hrs 25minutes
27km DNF Suzy ...(about 3-4 hours of running?)Six Inch 2006 Photos online here!!!
2006 SIX INCH RESULTS;
(As narrated/detailed by Trent);
OPEN Results [new course record] First:...... Dave ......... 3hrs 42mins 05secs Second:. Victor ......... 4hrs 19mins 31secs Third:..... Nathan ...... 4hrs 36mins 29secs Ladies Results First: Cherie & Kaye ... 6hrs 10mins [initial holders of the ladies course record] New Longest Course time ............ Jon ............. 7hrs 04mins Bettering the time Jon set in 2005 of 6hrs 25mins Hot, Still and Humid conditions had a lot to do with the slower course time,
but finishing is it's own reward! Knowing their limits award Mark limit=32km time=4hrs 15mins Note: Mark was in the race for longer than the winner, but an upset stomach
caused him to dehydrate. He also had the chance to climb
into a support vehicle at 29km [3hrs 01mins into the race]
when he was not yet suffering from dehydration, although he knew he was having a hard time,
but choose to test himself by going on.
2007 Results;
1st Colin 3 hours 46 min
2nd David 3 hours 56 min
3rd Victor 4 hours 11 minutes
4th Craig 4 hours 33 minutes
5th Nathan 5 hours 36min
6th Mark 5 hours 36min
Equal 7th Tom and Rebecca 5 hours 53 minutes*
DNF's (Did Not Finish entire distance); Rod 42km in 4 hours 01 min Trent ran first 21km...
*Rebecca is the winning Woman and also now holds the Womens course record!
Information INDEX;
A------> Starters 2005,Result highlights (all years) & Results in 2005
B------> Drinks/fluid replacement related information... C------> Accomodation options
D------> 6-INCH TRACK related LINKS on the Web
E------> Logistics; Munda Biddi Maps, Directions on how to get from Perth to North Dandalup, emergency plan etc
F------> 2005 Race Preview...GUESTBOOK
B
Drinks/fluid replacement related information
Drinks related;
In 2008; there was a drinks person at 22km (scarp Rd),
35km (Scarp Rd cnr Grey Rd), and maybe at Whittakers campsite (about 7km-9km).
best plan is to leave a 2L bottle of water and/or other drinks/gels
with this drinks person at the start of the race.
***Remember that you must supply your own drinks as none
are supplied by other runners or people organising the run,***
especially since this is not really a formal event yet,
more of an unofficial race/well organized large training run which will probably become an official event soon...
In 2006;
there were plans for two drink stops.
The first was about 22km into the race, near Turners Hill at the same point as in 2005,
with an additional drinks stop at 35km designed especially for slower runners (i.e. over 5 hours)...
Dave posted; -Water carrying container- i.e. Hydration pack (Camelbak or get a cheap Outer Limits one for $20 these carry 1.5L)
or go the old bottle holder or possibly a belt though I think 1.5L + would be
ideal to make it between stations comfortably. In 2005 it was Gary,in 2006 Trent also did an excellent job of transporting drinks,
in 2007 ???, in 2008 Kate and Julie will be transporting drinks in separate cars. More drinks info; Water: This will NEED to be carried by yourself.
Outer Limits hydration packs are available from as little as $20 for 1.5L packs (see camping stores).
However a refill station at approx 22K mark. (if you have given the designated person your drinks at the start)
Ideally bring a 2L bottle filled with preferred beverage.
On top of what is drunk during the first 22K, 1.5L should be adequate to see you through to the finish.
There is NO additional water stops.Recon showed that Oakley Dam is most unsuitable for rehydration though there is
a pit toilet here if you can find it about 30metres off the track.
(Only water available is that in the dam and stream - if still running) I Recommend that you fill your packs before coming to the start.C
Accomodation options
Accomodation possibilities; http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/search/product.htm?ID=9006494 http://www.accommodationguide.com.au/sitemap/racv/Perth-And-Surrounds-dwellingup.shtm Other options include - camping at Marrinup POW campsite and -Dandalup Munda Biddi campsite... Daves summary of accomodation in 2005 included; Nth Dandalup - motels, caravan etc Dwellingup - pub, caravan park (24K to start by bitumen rd) Free Bush - Marrinup (23K via short gravel rd and 20K bitumen) -Dandalup Mundi Biddi hut 2K walk in 4K gravel and 5K bitumen drive to start (or 7K jog warm up -in dark) Drive 1 hour from Perth Sunday am for a nice early start. Towns within 30min drive also include Pinjarra, Jarrahdale, Serpentine, Mundijong and Rockingham 35ish.
Main LINKS
6-INCH TRACK-WA ...The genesis of the concept by Dave...
BACK TO Jons' 6-INCH Webpages
6-FOOT TRACK-NSW
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6-INCH TRACK related Links on the Web
Links on the web;
6 INCH now has a facebook group HERE, most recent (2009) thread on Cool Running is HERE,
current (2009) thread on WAMC msgbrd is HERE...
the old 2008 Wamc thread here and an old blog done by NateHERE...CoolRunning 2008 thread here... Jons' 6-inch Track webpages; http://www.oocities.org/Colosseum/7549/run6inch2005.html
WAMC messageboard threads about 6-inch Track;
2008 thread on WAMC msgbrd is HERE Six Inch 2006 thread
2005; http://wamc.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1127100618&page=6
AURA (Australian Ultra Runners Association).
Cool Running Messageboards 6-Inch links;
(2009) thread on Cool Running is HERE,
2008 thread on Cool Running is HERE,
ULTRAS
Other Australian races
FA
Cool Running Bloggers FAQ page..., my post about 6-Inch 2005 on the Cool Running Bloggers thread
Runners World Magazine(Australia)
Information INDEX;
A------> Starters & Results in 2005, 2005 Expressions of Interest (EOI's),Support persons.
B------> Drinks/fluid replacement related information... C------> Accomodation options
D------> 6-INCH TRACK related LINKS on the Web
E------> Logistics; Munda Biddi Maps, Directions on how to get from Perth to North Dandalup, emergency plan etc
F------> 2005 Race Preview...GUESTBOOK
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Race Logistics; Munda Biddi Maps,Emergency plan etc,
SUMMARY OF RACE LOGISTICS BE AT THE START AT 0415 AM Sharp Sunday 20th December 2009 FOR A SHORT BRIEFING FOLLOWED BY THE RACE START @ 0430.
Directions on how to get from Perth to North Dandalup.
Drinks can be put in the drinks car at this time also,
photocopied maps also available from Trailblazer Jon if you dont already have one.
On 15/12/05 Dave posted; If stressed about leaving your car at the start I suggest driving it halfway up the first hill
and leaving it at the Goldmine Hill carpark. There is room for a few cars here.
Then 1K walk to start. Might need your headlight.
Other options include North Dandalup town, or
Dwellingup town (will need to organise a lift to start with other runners.
The best option is to get your support person (family/friends) to drop you at start and then
meet you at the finish in Dwellingup (perhaps after taking a photo where the Munda Biddi crosses Del Park road).Directions to race start: Macro (big picture) directions
Route 1; With the new Forrest highway (Perth to Bunbury route) now operating the quickest route from Perth is now;
-Kwinana freeway south, continue onto new Forrest hwy past Baldivis turnoff,
until you reach exit into Lakes Rd. (just after Fowler Rd) -Take Lakes Rd* all the way to South West Hwy,
(*Lakes Rd becomes South St for last 50-100m after crossing railway line). -Turn right onto South West Hwy, and then immediately left into Del Park Rd. (Service station on corner)...
Route 2; Kwinana freeway travelling south, left into Mundijong Rd, right into South West Highway is a good route from Perth.
Route 3; Another route is to follow South West Highway from Armadale.
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Its about 60minutes to 90 minutes drive from Perth CBD, with the Lakes Rd off new highway option (route 1)
possibly more like 40-50 minutes.Micro (localised) directions;
1.. Make way to North Dandalup on South West Hwy between Serpentine/Jarrahdale and Pinjarra.
2.. Turn left into Del Park Rd at southern end of North Dandalup just past servo (also on left).
Follow for 1.3K south east before turning left into Whittakers Rd (look for Goldmine Hill sign). Race start is here!Race Hazards: Honky nuts, snakes, hills, dehydration, navigation issues;
Don't get lost- use MundaBiddi Map 2 or run with someone who is good at navigating.
MAPS Mundi Biddi Map 2 about $10 at Dwellingup visitors centre (open 10am to 3pm every day),
most good Bicycle shops in WA or get one through http://www.mundabiddi.org.au We will provide photocopies of MundaBiddi Map 2 free of charge to anyone who needs them at the start. See Trailblazer777 (Jon) for these. Emergency Plan:
-1. Walk to Del Park Rd and wait for traffic.
-2. Bail with Julie at 7k (Whittakers) or Kate at 22K mark or maybe 35k and get lift to finish.
-3. Put your name, number and emergency contact next of kin details on (Bernadettes) dep(designated emergency person) list
so we can send out a search party for you if a major crisis occurs.
DON"T GET LOST
Finish: The Mundi Biddi comes out on Del Park Rd near the railway line within the town of Dwellingup.
The finish is in the park, near the visitors centre and across the road from the pub, on the grassed area in the shade.Support info;
-The race is essentially (and legally) ***a training run*** with friends
(even though we promote it and think of it as a race)
with no major fees or awards. This means it is not an official formal event as of 2008.
Although it probably will become one in future years if the interest keeps growing.
Safety Hazards,Risks, Emergency contact list, etc; Noone is required to be responsible for your duty of care,
other than the requirements of a normal training run with your mates.
Basically you need to understand it is your responsibility,
and the responsibility of your support person (if you have one) to look after your safety.
However since some of us are nice people (maybe) we probably will try and help you out come what may...
even though there is no legal responsibility accepted by any of us. You run at your own risk.
In 2008 one of our runners, Bernadette (a very! experienced trail runner),
has done up an emergency list of runners, with emergency contact phone numbers.
***We recommend you email your name,mobile number and emergency contact person and phone number direct to Bernadette
(or myself jontheroadrunner@rocketmail.com), so that we can put these details on the emergency list.***
Hopefully this list will never be used, but be aware that a few of us
have thought through what we would try and do in the event of a crisis/emergency.
Also in 2008 Bernadette is making some mementos for all finishers,
so she would like to have full names of all who plan to run,
and may seek a small contribution of $5 or so towards expenses there.
There has been talk of t-shirts,sponsors and so on,
so could be that 6-Inch may become a fully recognized formal race event in future years....
-Please time yourself and we will post them here for future runners to access.
-Although there are some helpers generously donating time to make the experience more enjoyable
you are essentially self reliant.If providing your own support (providing your own support driver& vehicle is strongly recommended! but not essential)
the bitumen Road (Del Park Rd) between the start and finish is 24K with runner access at
approx 17K mark (crossing of Del Park Rd by Munda Biddi Trail)
and some points via gravel roads (for example Scarp Rd and North Spur Rd) ...see maps.
Mundi Biddi Map 2 $10 at Dwellingup visitors centre (open 10am to 3pm every day), through http://www.mundabiddi.org.au
most good Bicycle shops in WA or just grab a photocopy off Jon the Trailblazer at the start.F
2005 Race Preview
Race Preview; The 1ST 45km 6-INCH TRACK MARATHON winds its way up the Mundi Biddi Trail with
the backdrop of an early morning sunrise draped over the Darling Scarp, and the plains below.
Anyone out there up for the challenge NOW is the time to start getting ready for it..
or even just come along to watch and support...Spectators welcome!!!
Corner of Whittaker Rd and Del Park Rd, (near North Dandalup servo on South Western Highway) is the start line,
with the first challenge being the ascent of Goldmine hill.
Finish is at Dwellingup, some beautiful bush to run through...
This race was partly inspired by reading about NSW's infamous 6-FOOT Track Marathon in the Blue Mountains; See; http://www.sixfoot.com/The 2005 6-INCH TRACK MARATHON will be a tough challenge just to finish for all
who are daring enough to take on the challenge.
The race for line honours looks to be between 4 favourites; Cota,Dave, Jason and Warren.
At the moment it looks like 5-time Ironman finisher Suzy will be
the first and only woman in the race, unless a late entry can change that...Some spectators expected at finish and start, but this is mostly a peaceful run on the trails
of the Munda Biddi, the "Path through the forest"...
Come leave the worries of the city behind, for the beautiful trails of the Munda Biddi this weekend,
and a totally exhilarating challenge of an experience! traversing the hills and valleys of the Darling Scarp.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Essentials; 1.camelback/fuel belt are probably the most important things... 2.MundaBiddi Map 2 3.glasses/hat All the best with your 2005 MundaBiddi 6-inch Track Marathon experience, I will try to answer any last minute questions up until Saturday midday at latest. (Try my emails; jontheroadrunner@rocketmail.com
OR see the message board @ http://wamc.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1127100618&page=6
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