The Cool Ideas 2019 Trail Running Series

Emergency and Medical Services

Our EMS provider will assure you of their best attention at all times.
Each of the stages will have rescue vehicles with a minimum of one Intermediate Life Support crew.
An ambulance with fully trained crew will be based on the closest accessible public road to the race to transport any injured riders to the nearest suitable medical facility.
At the Start/Finish area a Medical Base will be available for runners who have minor injuries treated by a medic for at least one hour after each stage finishes.
Marshals will be situated at strategic points along the route to guide participants to assist with safety, especially at crossings or blind intersections. They will be identifiable by their Bibs.
Officials will be positioned where participants have to cross public roads. They will endeavour to give runners right of way, but runners MUST OBEY THEIR EVERY COMMAND.
In the absence of a marshal or traffic officer, all participants are to comply with all traffic regulations.

Route Marking for Various Distances

The Cool Ideas 2020 Trail Run Series’ route markers will consist of GREEN arrows on white background.
A popular marking technique is to use “Orange” stickers. These will be used along the route as well.
At strategic intersections, some roads or tracks may also be taped off with red/white danger tape to prevent riders from taking the wrong road.
The correct route may also be confirmed with white lime powder, or construction tape attached to grass or vegetation.

Stage Finishes

All races start and finish at the designated locations.
All marshals must be obeyed, and in their absence traffic regulations are to be obeyed.
Race etiquette is the mark of a top runner. A few seconds can easily be caught up.

Water and Food

Runners will have water points on their routes (maximum interval is 15km).
On all routes there will be adequate water points on the route where energy drinks and water will be available. There is also a water point at the finish.