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CHRISTMAS ISLAND MARATHON
Saturday 1st September 2001
All proceeds to MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION. Organised by Christmas Island Hash House Harriers Inc
All participants will receive a certificate of completion for their portion of the marathon.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
| FULL MARATHON |
HALF MARATHON |
| 1ST MALE / 1ST FEMALE RUNNER |
1ST MALE / 1ST FEMALE RUNNER |
| 1ST MALE / 1ST FEMALE WALKER |
1ST MALE / 1ST FEMALE WALKER |
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| VETERANS (40+) |
VETERANS (40+) |
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| TEAM AWARDS (Competitive teams only) |
| 1ST MALE TEAM (6 RUNNERS) |
| 1ST FEMALE TEAM (6 RUNNERS) |
| 1ST MIXED TEAM (3 + 3 RUNNERS) |
Competitive marathon teams comprise six runners who will run seven kilometres each.
Non-competitive teams will be limited to ten runners.
The marathon course was certified as an Australian Athletics accurate course in May 1996 as shown on the course map (map available upon request).
The course is undulating and starts on the top of the island at the airport at a height of 260m above sea level and proceeds on local roads through the tropical rainforests and finishes in the settlement area on the Cocos Padang at a height of 20m above sea level.
The Christmas Island Chamber of Commerce have offered the following cash incentives.
AUD$1 000 to the winning individual over the full marathon course, if that winning time is better than Ross Parker's race record of 3hrs 18min 38sec set in 1996. There is a bonus AUD$5 000 prize if the winner's time is less than 3 hours.
POST RACE AWARDS CEREMONY The CI Marathon Awards Ceremony will be held at the Cocos Padang on the night of the event.
A licensed bar will operate from 5pm until late.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND ENTRY INFORMATION
- Include your entry fee and a stamped self addressed envelope so we can return your official number.
- Mail entries must be received no later than 20 August 2001. You should allow two weeks for mail. Fax entries will be accepted and preferred.
- The final date for hand delivered entry forms only is Wednesday 29th August 2001.
- Roller Blades, Skateboards etc. will not be permitted due to the risk of injury to other runners. Pets are also forbidden.
- Competitors must clearly display their official number at all times throughout the event and sign the indemnity declaration herein. Failure to comply will void your entry.
- Organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry. Entries from runners under the age of 18 will not be accepted for the full marathon.
- Entry is by official form or photocopy only and is not transferable.
- Runners not wearing race numbers will be disqualified.
- You will be sent your race number and function tickets by post as your entry is processed.
- It is your responsibility to confirm your entry.
Complete the entry form and return it to:
CI Marathon
PO Box 407
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
INDIAN OCEAN 6798
FAX (08) 9164 8544
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HEALTH PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE
- The race organisers recommend that the marathon be attempted only after a period of regular running, including three months directed toward marathon running. This should include some long distance training.
- On the day of the race it is important to take adequate fluids before and after the race. One or two pieces of toast and a cup of tea or coffee would be the maximum lunch.
- Do not wear new shoes or clothes as they will tend to cause chaffing and blisters.
- If you have been unwell in the 48 hours leading up to the event or if you are recovering from a viral infection, do not attempt to run. You must retire if you feel distressed, disoriented or are asked to do so by an official.
- If you answer yes to any of the following questions we strongly suggest you seek medical approval prior to running in the marathon:
- Do you have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or asthma?
- Do you smoke?
- Are you 15% or more over the ideal weight for your height?
- Have you been running for less than a year and are aged 35 years or over?
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