42KM Support Crew & Spectators

Cheer and support your 80 solo and team runners

Spectators and supporters are welcome to follow the 42km race to cheer and encourage all runners at the various access points along the course – as outlined below.

(A map and further details on how to support your runners will be uploaded nearer the time.)

SUPPORT CREW ACCESS POINTS

Selected water points – as listed below – are the best places to see runners and the ONLY places where support crews can support their runners along the course. These include:

START – Yallingup Beach

Where: Yallingup Beach – at the bottom of Yallingup Beach Rd.
When: Race start: 8:00am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: Drive to the end of Yallingup Beach Rd and park in the large car park at road end. Start line is 50m away on the beach.
Parking instructions: Park in the sealed car park or along Yallingup Beach Rd and other signposted overflow areas.

Runners will commence with a mass start on the sand – immediately opposite the lagoon – and all spectators are encouraged to line the beach and cheer them on.

Water Point 1 – Yallingup playground – 6.3km point

Where: In the Yallingup Village – at the bottom of Yallingup Beach Rd.
Expected first / last runner: 8:25am / 9:40am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: This is immediately adjacent the start! So stay parked in the same spot! 
Support Crew Access?: YES – support crews can visit this spot and handle their runners.

After starting on the beach, runners effectively do a lap of the Yallingup township and come back past the start at the 6.3km pt. Spectators can easily see them and give them some HUGE ENCOURAGEMENT as they come through water point 1 and continue on their journey.

Runners can access the race hydration and nutrition supplied by the event AND / OR receive additional items from support crews at this point.

Water Point 2 – Wyadup Rd – 13km point

Where: At the northern end of Wyadup Road.
Expected first / last runner: 8:55am / 10:50am
Are there toilets here? Limited – porta loos only
Driving directions: From Yallingup drive back our Yallingup Beach Rd and turn right onto Caves Road, driving south for 5.3km where you turn right onto Wyadup Road. Continue 4km along Wyadup Road to the water point at the road end.
Parking instructions: There is very limited car parking at the end of Wyadup Road and cars will be directed to park along the sides of the road, so be prepared to walk up to 1-2km to get to the checkpoint.
Support Crew Access?: YES – support crews can visit this spot and handle their runners.

Runners come through this water point on the Cape to Cape walking track and spectators can check their progress, give them support and set them on their way. Runners can also access the race hydration and nutrition supplied by the event AND / OR receive additional items from support crews.

NOTE: Waterpoint 3 at Moses Rock and Waterpoint 4 at Juniper Road are NOT ACCESSIBLE TO SUPPORT CREWS due to the limited space for parking and access. Please do not visit these locations on race day.

The FINISH! 42km point

Where: Howard Park Winery.
What: Race FINISH LINE!! and event centre
Expected winning solo runner / team runner: 11:05am / 3:45pm
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: From water point 2: Drive back out to Caves Road and turn right (south). Continue 16km along Caves Road and then turn left into Fifty One Rd. Proceed 1.3km along Fifty One Rd then turn left into Howard Park Wines. Please ONLY enter via Fifty One Rd – not via Miamup Rd.
Parking instructions:  There is considerable parking on the grass surrounding the event centre. Please follow the signs and direction of marshals.

This is the FINISH LINE and the chance to truly celebrate all achievements!

NOTE: there are a number of things happening at Howard Park on Sunday morning that you are welcome to participate in while 42km runners are on course, including:

  • 9:00am food, coffee and wine tastings available in the event expo area
  • 9:30am Kid’s run (2km)
  • 10:00am – 10:45am presentations for the 80km Ultra Marathon (held on Sunday)
  • 11:05am first 42km runner expected to finish

[Any runners seen to be receiving any external support outside of these waterpoints will be given a 30 minute penalty – this includes collecting water bottles or other hydration or nutrition from spectators as well as items that have been ‘pre-placed’ on the course for collection during the race.]

Other suggested viewing points

Listed below are other points along the course where support crews can see their runner (but not provide any assistance).

  • 9.5km point – Smiths Beach
  • 15.5km point – end of Cape Clairault Road
  • 30km point – Willyabrup sea cliffs. Park your car at the end of Wilyabrup Road and walk approx. 800m to the Cape to Cape Track.

NOTE: Waterpoint 3 at Moses Rock and Waterpoint 4 at Juniper Road are NOT ACCESSIBLE TO SUPPORT CREWS due to the limited space for parking and access. Please do not visit these locations on race day.

Support for solo runners

Whilst it is helpful to have a support crew to assist you during your race it is NOT NECESSARY and the race is designed and delivered such that 42km runners do not need the assistance of others to race well. This is made possible because the following support services are provided:

  • Bus from the finish to the start on race morning. So you park your car at the finish and get our group transport to the start. This will be on a user pays basis.
  • Drop bags. We will transport a ‘drop bag’ of your pre-prepared clothing / nutrition from registration at Howard Park Wines to each of the checkpoints for you free of charge.
  • Race nutrition at checkpoints. We will provide considerable food and hydration at the designated checkpoints that is free for all competitors to access.
  • Bag transfer from the start back to the finish with any items you do not need (such as a warm jumper…)
  • Trail ‘love’! Our race marshals and volunteers will give you plenty of love and attention when on the course if you need it – you will have all out encouragement and support! 

If you have any questions with regard the logistics for solo runners then please call us on (03) 5261 5511 or e-mail on  [email protected]  

Recommended CAFE’S AND RESTAURANTS

We recommend the following cafe’s along the 42km course before / during  / after the event:

  • Yallingup (START LINE) – There are a range of great café’s and restaurants in Yallingup who will be open to serve you on event morning
  • The Cheeky Monkey Brewery – they’re a great sponsor of the event and an ever better place to celebrate your stories from the trail on race weekend and at any other time when you’re down south with great food, coffee, beer, wine, cider and extensive grounds. You drive right past their front door!
  • Stormflower Vineyard – a partner and supporter of the event, Stormflower make unique, hand crafted wines exclusively from their own grapes. Drop in for a tasting whilst driving past.
  • Howard Park Wines – our official event host and partners conduct some magnificent tastings and services for visitors at all times of the year.