Boyne Valley 50 – Milepost Events

Registration Details

Registrations open February 10th, 2024
Early bird pricing:
50k - $110
25k - $110 (Includes shuttle)
12k - $55
6k - $35
Early bird pricing ends April 30th, 2024
General pricing:
50k - $150
25k - $150 (Includes shuttle)
12k - $65
6k - $45
Registrations close 5pm July 17th, 2024

Minimum age:
50k - 18 years
25k - 18 years
12k - 13 years
6k - No minimum (Under 13 must be supervised by a parent or guardian)

*Prior to registering for this event, please read all the information on this page and associated linked documents.
All competitors will receive an event shirt. Select your sizing on registration as per the Important Documents below. If you register after Early Bird closes, we are unable to guarantee you will receive your selected size, due to shirts being pre-ordered.

Course Description

The Full 50k
Leave the Builyan event precinct trail head and complete a full out and back lap of the track to Barrimoon siding, covering the most scenic parts of the rail trail, including the tunnels.

The 25k Downhill
Leave the Builyan event precinct via shuttle bus for the half-hour ride up to Barrimoon siding. Start here for a leisurely run back down to Builyan.

The 12k Taster
Leave the Builyan event precinct and follow the trail 6k to a turn-around and head back to where you started.

The 6k Teaser
Leave the Builyan event precinct and follow the trail 3k to a turn-around and head back to where you started.

Additional trail information can be found via the below link.

Schedule

Friday 19th July
5pm to 7pm - Bib collection and document signing at the Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre in Ubobo.

Saturday 20th July
6.15am - Builyan precinct open for bib collection, document signing and drop bag drop-off.
6.45am - Race briefing at Builyan precinct (Mandatory attendance by all competitors).
7.00am - 50k, 12k, 6k race starts at the Builyan precinct. 25k shuttle buses leave from Builyan to Barrimoon.
7.45am - 25k race starts at Barrimoon.
5.00pm - Cut off time for all race lengths.
7.00pm - Presentations and drop bag collection held at the Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre in Ubobo.

Accommodation

The Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre, a 15 minute drive north from Builyan to Ubobo, is home base for this event. On the night of Friday 19th, there will be food to purchase. On the night of Saturday 20th we will have live music, food to purchase and the bar open. Competitors and spectators are encouraged to contact the Discovery Centre directly to make bookings. Multiple accommodation options are available. This is a volunteer run facility and only manned limited hours, so please be patient on hearing a response regarding bookings. It will help them if on the Booking Form - Further Details section you state you are attending the Boyne Valley 50 event. Please note that services are limited in the Boyne Valley, so ensure you have enough fuel and supplies to get you through the weekend. The Ubobo General Store is across the road, but is closed Sunday.

General Information

- As the event start/finish precinct is adjacent the main road, we encourage competitors and spectators to be mindful of general traffic.
-Throughout the course of the Boyne Valley 50, vehicular traffic has priority at all crossings, including those that are marshalled. If you are asked to stop by a race official, or if there is oncoming traffic at an unmanned crossing, you must stop.
- Only feet are allowed within the starting corral. No bikes, scooters, horses or camels. This is for the safety of all competitors.
- Follow the Code of Conduct in the image below and any instructions from permanent signage on the trail. It's there for your safety and to best preserve the trail.
- Toilet access is available at the Builyan Many Peaks Community Development Association, opposite the parking area at the Builyan Recreation Grounds on Pine St. Temporary toilets will be available at Golembil siding and a permanent compost toilet is located at Barrimoon siding parking area. Please note for the 50k competitors, the Barrimoon toilet is 1km past the turnaround point.
- All rubbish must go in provided bins. Anything you take onto the trail must come back with you or be left at an aid station.
- Aid stations with water, fruit and some hydration products will be provided near the starting corral and at multiple locations along the trail (for competitors use only). No cups will be provided at the aid stations, please BYO cup or water bottle. Competitors are also encouraged to bring their own nutritional supplies.
- Drop bags can be utilised by those competing in the 50k event. These must be 'soft sided' bags, clearly labelled and given to the registration team by no later than 6.45am on race day. One drop bag is allowed per competitor.
- If you need to withdraw from the event at any point after signing on, please ensure you let the Milepost Events race director know prior to leaving the area so that we don't end up with a search and rescue operation on our hands. As competitors cross the finish line to record their times, we also use this as a head count.
- Be courteous on the trail. Keep to the left to allow returning runners room or for faster runners to pass. If passing another competitor, give them notice of your intention and only do so when safe for yourself and the other competitor.
- For the safety of our competitors, we are encouraging all entries to consider this a running race event. Those who wish to walk the trail are kindly asked not to register to ensure event places are available for those wanting to compete against themselves or others.
- Under whatever circumstances, the race director has final say on any competitors ability to continue due to health or injury concerns or regarding changes to the event in the case of issues on the trail. Please cooperate with our team, volunteers and contracted personnel.
- All events held by Milepost Events are showcasing our team and the running community to the public. We want everyone involved or affected by these events to allow us to continue for many years to come. All it takes is a smile, a G'day or a wave.

Risks

Trail events come with their own set of risks, and the Boyne Valley 50 is no different. Milepost Events have developed a risk assessment providing steps to mitigate the impact of hazards; however, being that the event is held in a natural setting, there are many things we cannot control. Rainfall, fires, fauna interactions, creek beds, steep drop-offs and rock or tree falls are all naturally occurring in the valley. Whilst any excessive risk would require us to cancel or postpone the event, minor instances where Milepost Events consider the event safe to continue, leaves isolated incidents of personal safety up to competitors. The below Indemnity Form is required to be understood and acknowledged by all competitors as part of the event registration process. Competitors will also physically sign a document at race sign-in confirming they agree to all inherent risks involved in their participation in this event, as detailed on this web page and the Indemnity Form. If you are injured on the trail, require medical attention or are unable to return to the event precinct, please make this known to a volunteer or another competitor who in-turn can alert our trained first aiders.

Mandatory Gear

Competitors must carry the below items during their participation in the event:
- Race bib must be worn on the front of the body and visible at all times whilst competing.
- A water bottle or hydration pack capable of carrying 1.5 litres (50k), 1 litre (25k) or 500ml (12k), must be filled prior to race start. The 6k option has no requirement to carry any vessel, however it is advised.
- Compression bandage (snake bite bandage).
- A mobile phone with full charge (mandatory only on 25k and 50k; advised on 12k and 6k). There is limited phone coverage along the trail, however in an emergency, calling 000 will provide the best chance of making contact with emergency services. Download the Emergency Plus app to assist with providing your location.
- A headlamp or pocket torch is suggested to be carried by 50k & 25k competitors. The tunnels can be dark at points.
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, hats and sunglasses are all recommended, but not mandatory.

Important Documents

Milepost Events – Indemnity Form
Milepost Events – Refunds, Transfers and Cancellation Policy
St John Snake Bite Fact Sheet
Mantis Shirt Sizing

Spectators

The Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail offers multiple vantage points to support competitors. At the top end of the trail, Barrimoon siding has a large parking area where a short walk along the trail will allow you to see the 50k turnaround. Golembil siding is a little over half way up the trail from Builyan and has ample parking space. Please note, both of these locations have no services, little or no phone reception, limited shade and the Gladstone Monto Rd is unsealed in sections. Livestock and wildlife also frequent the region. Take care when entering these areas to ensure you don't disturb private properties, nature or encroach on the event track. The event precinct will be at Builyan where spectators can make use of public services. Please note that the event area and services provided by the organisers are retained for use by competitors and their support persons only. Any risks taken by spectators to cause incident or injury is of their own responsibility.

Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail Inc.

Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail Inc. operates as a not-for-profit organisation. As per their Constitution, the Boyne Burnett Rail Trail will provide experiences for those who travel it, connecting them with culture, history, natural attractions and the built environment providing a platform for amazing economic rewards across all the regions this rail trail touches.
For additional information, maps and to support this amazing organisation via their membership options, visit the link below.