Welcome to Narrathon 2011
The competition
The Narrathon is a multi-disciplined event involving a ski paddle on Narrabeen lake, beach run, ocean swim and ocean board paddle. The event can be completed by single competitors or as a team of four and is open to Surf Life Saving members and the general public. At stake is the prestigous Narrathon Cup, which can be won by any individual competitor using SLSA spec equipment.
While there are prizes for the winners, the focus of the event is on participation and all abilities are welcome.
The Narrathon is organized and run by Narrabeen Beach Surf Life Saving Club and proceeds from the event go to the club.
Course Distances
| Ski leg | 8 km |
| Beach run | 3 km |
| Ocean swim | 1.8 km |
| Board paddle | 2.5 km |
Course Description
The ski leg starts from Berry Reserve on Narrabeen lake and is an 8km paddle which finishes at the reserve by the Ocean Street bridge. Competitors run across the sand dunes to commence the beach run to Collaroy. The swim starts from Collaroy and is a 1.8 km course back to Narrabeen Beach. At Narrabeen Beach competitors swap to their boards and complete the final leg, a 2.5km board paddle. The paddle is a circular course with competitors running up the sand at Narrabeen Beach to cross the finish line in front of the clubhouse.
Draft Event Schedule
- Competitor Registration
- 5pm–7.30pm Friday 15th April
7.00am–7.30am Saturday 16th April
Competitors are asked if possible to register on the Friday evening as there will only be limited time on Saturday morning. - Competitor Briefing
- 8.10am
- Race start
- 8.30am
- Presentation
- Approx. midday
Entries
Entries must be made online and will close at midnight on Wednesday 13th April. If you do not wish to make an online payment or want to pay by means other than credit card, please complete the online registration form and email admin@narrathon.com.au to arrange payment.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
Categories
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| Under 19 | Under 19 |
| Open | Open |
| Masters (30-39 years) | Masters (30-39 years) |
| Veterans (40-49 years) | Veterans (40-49 years) |
| Super veterans (50+ years) | Super veterans (50+ years) |
| Teams | |
| Male | |
| Female | |
| Mixed | |
There must be at least 4 entrants in a category for it to be valid. Teams must have at least 2 people and up to 4 people and mixed teams can have any combination provided there is at least one male and female. The minimum age for individual competitors is 15 years on 16th April 2011. For teams there is no minimum age provided the ski paddler is at least 15 years old on 16th April 2011. Any competitor under 18 on the day of competition must provide a signed parental/guardian consent form at registration.
Eligible craft for the ski paddle are SLSA spec surf skis, ocean racing skis, kayaks, sea kayaks, outrigger canoes and recreational plastics. However, the winner of the Narrathon Cup must use SLSA spec equipment.
Entry Fees
$55 per individual entry and $160 per team. The entry fee includes lunch after the event and prizes for all categories.
Final event information will be available for download 2 weeks before the event. The final instructions document will contain everything you need to know for the race day.
