Where?
Starting and finishing at the Jimna Base Camp, Jimna, the 'Go Figure' will traverses up to 50 miles of the Western side of the Conondale Range.
Camping available throughout the area and at the start/finish area along with some great Air BnB locations in the surrounding townships, This event will be capped with a likely capacity of 100, though we're working toward 150.
When?
Sunday, February 5th 2023
Options
Registration is inclusive of booking and transaction fees
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3:00 am - 86km, $225.00 (early start)
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4:30 am - 86km, $225.00
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7:00 am - 43km, $153.10
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9:00 am - 26km, $122.30
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10:00 am - 15km, $101.70
Cut-off for all events is 8:30 pm
Course Maps
Jimna Base Camp
Jimna Base Camp is situated on a 2.5Ha property that caters for outdoor events, from family groups and get togethers through to large group activities. It's apprixmately:
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2:00 hours from Brisbane CBD
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1:40 from The Sunshine Coast
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2:00 hours from Ipswich
Jimna and the base camp itself:
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Is surrounded by wilderness
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Kilometers of bush trails to hike/bike/4WD
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There are magnificent ancient gorges to explore and abseil
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Creeks for fishing where you won’t see a soul (maybe a platypus)
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Night skies lit with the brilliance of the stars
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Old mills and old gold mines to observe and discover
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Large recreation building with self-contained facilities
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Camping (flat sites) with hot showers
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Potable water
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Fully self-contained 4 bedroom house for the comfort seekers
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Tennis/basketball court – gear provided
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Oval with cricket pitch
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Bushwalks and 4WD trails
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Firepit for cold nights, native animals, TV, movies, books, and games
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Children’s playground, sandpit and exploratory bush tracks
Mandatory & Recommended Kit
MANDATORY
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Please familiarise yourself with the course map and course directions, both of which can be found on this page - you must have access to a copy of the map in your kit, electronically or printed (there is limited mobie coverage on course with Optus, unusually, providing the better service in the area) - we recommend a printed and laminated map.
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Fluoro vest - there are three very short sections of road included in the course (for all events).
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Capacity for at least 1½ litres of water
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Headlamp (for runs commencing before sunrise)
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Mobile phone (coverage is not good in the area but having a phone means you can relocate to an area that has coverage if that’s not the case)
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Race directors contact added to phone, Hopefully you won't need it, but if you do, you'll be glad of it.
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Compression bandage (cheaply available at most chemists) - we recommend two as a standard bandage will may not enable you to wrap an entire limb.
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Emergency Whistle
RECOMMENDED
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Insect repellent
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Bite and sting treatment
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Shin gaiters as you may end up having to 'wait a while' on some sections! Terra Tribe stock a selection including 'Moxie' and 'Altra' products - www.terratribe.com.au
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You may also find hiking poles of use
Alun Davies - 0407 836 775
AAA racing accept it in good faith that the mandatory list is adhered to by participants, though there will be spot checks on course
During the Event
Course Marking
Course marking will consist of flagging tape, arrows on trees and signage where necessary
Hydration
It is essential, with no exceptions, that each participant carries a water bottle at the very minimum. There will be water at all CPs along with other provisions (specifics to be advised as necessary to participants by email, prior to event day)
Litter
Any rubbish can be taken from you each time you visit a checkpoint. Anything that leaves the checkpoint with you must stay with you until you can dispose of it properly and not on the course. We’d like to set and maintain an example to those less conscientious.
Toilets
Toilet facilities are available at the start/finish area and at some locations along the course (dependent on the event). Please do not remove paper from the toilets.
Withdrawal
If you pull out or have to leave the course for any reason, please advise the checkpoint staff or those at the start finish area.
Practice mindfulness
Regardless of ability, please be mindful of other runners: If you’re a faster runner wanting to pass, advise the runner in front by all means, but be patient and don’t pressurise anyone. It can be unnerving and easily lead to a trip. Conversely, if you are aware of a faster runner behind you, take the utmost of care and allow them to pass when it’s safe. Many a runner/walker’s day can be blighted by the smallest of incidents and we want everyone to leave on Saturday night being a little better for their experience. Look after each other out there.
Health and injury
This isn’t the nanny state by any means but we are out on the trail. As per the waiver agreed to on entry, should you become injured or should event staff consider that you need medical attention or examination, do not continue until authorised to do so. If it’s deemed that it’s not in your interests to continue, you will be withdrawn from the event. We’d rather make the mistake of scratching someone who could continue than letting someone who shouldn’t.
Remember where you are
We don’t like to talk about it, but we are in Queensland and many of the locals aren’t so friendly if they’re frightened or disturbed. Watch where you’re putting your feet and keep a close eye on the ground as well as ahead.
Take note, a compression bandage is part of the mandatory kit for this event. You can find more information here:
We recommend that you carry a compression bandage and understand how to apply it. Take a look here:
pressure and immobilisation following a venomous bite
The event crew are running the show
Cooperate with event crew/officials/volunteers all the times - they're there not only because they enjoy giving something back or participating in a different way, but because they have event experience. They know what they're doing and they'll be under instruction from the race directors. Under whatever circumstances, the event directors decisions are final ... and they're usually the same as the crew! :)
Finally, have Fun!
It is a compulsory requirement of all participants at AAA Racing events to have fun. Failure to have any fun will be frowned upon by the event management team!