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Welcome to the Wildcoast Wildrun 2013!

Three days of running 112km of the most magnificent coastline in South Africa

awaits you! We have no doubt

you are as excited as we are…

Few words can describe the

physical and emotional high of

this journey ahead of you. It’s

not just the magnificence of

this wild and untouched

coastline that will blow your

mind; but the combination of sharing this life-changing experience with the people

you meet and the friends you make along your journey from Kei Mouth, to the

magnificent finish at the Hole-in-the-Wall.

This is a short guide

with a little about

everything for your

convenience. If there is

anything you are not

sure about, or anything

you need, please don’t

hesitate to ask one of

the Wildrun crew, who will be only too happy to assist.

We look forward to getting to know you in the next few days, and from all of us,

we wish you an injury-free and unforgettable Wildrun journey.

Owen, Tam & the Wildrun team

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Contents

Who’s who 5

Wildcoast Wildrun runners 2013 8

Pre-event checklist 10

Kei Mouth general information with map 11

Useful info on crossing rivers 13

Wildcoast Wildrun Schedule of Events 14

Wednesday 18 September 14

Thursday 19 September 15

Friday 20 September 18

Saturday 21 September 20

Sunday 22 September 23

Crew Contact details 24

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So who’s who on the crew for 2013?

Owen Middleton – Race Director

The Boss. Owen dreamt it up and made it happen, so here we all

are! If you don’t already know Owen, you’ll normally find him

somewhere in the mountains with his loyal companion Shadow.

Trail running is his passion and lifestyle and bringing it to

everyone else is his mission. Ask Owen about … trail running!

Tamaryn Middleton (Tam) – Event Manager The Real Boss. If you don’t know Tam by now, then you will

pretty soon. She is the backbone of the Wildrun, and will put a

smile on your face any time of the day. Anything you need

during the run, Tam will sort it out. Be sure to ask Tamaryn

about her upside down snorkeling experience…

Chris Goodwin – Hospitality Manager Mr Hospitality. Chris sets the bar in travelling with style and

class, running active tours throughout Africa and in far flung

parts of the world for big international travel companies via his

company Active Africa. A better host – and downright nice guy -

you cannot find. Ask Chris about his passion for mountaineering,

and in particular, spooning on a very tight ledge…

Jacqui Goodwin – Registration & Timing Chris’s better half. A lively intellect earned through a doctorate

in molecular biology, combined with a passion for all things

outdoors, means that Jacqui can engage you in philosophical

debate while hardly breaking a sweat on a bike or hike! Jacqui

also guides active tours throughout Africa and internationally.

When at home, Pepper (cute, but insane) keeps her busy!

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Conrad Seymour & Eugene Miller – Medical Team The body mechanics. Conrad and Eugene own a

specialist events medical business in Port Elizabeth

called ‘Eastern Cape Medical Response’. These two are

just real nice guys, and don’t be shy to ask them for

help! They are tasked with dealing with any medical

issues and emergencies. Be sure to ask Conrad about

the time he almost had a real 4x4 Ambulance…

Angus Spence – Radio Communications

The only local Eastern Capie on the Wildrun crew, Angus will be

working with Dave to make sure we have radio communications

along the length of the route. Angus is a Premier League hockey

player, and has grown up 4x4’ing in his back yard – the Wild

Coast. Most importantly he drives the best 4x4xfar.

Dave & Glenda Jupp – Course and Check-Point Managers

Tam’s folks - Dave and Glenda have spent a life-time together,

travelling the world and taking it as it comes. Having lived in

Texas, Greece, France, England and Belgium, they came back

to settle at home in the Cape, where they now try to take as

much time off as possible!

Robert ‘Brundle’ le Brun (aka Robbie) – Wildrunner crew

Take Robbie for a walk and he’ll have said hello to 10 people

he knows before you’ve walked a block! A hockey player at

heart, Robbie is a passionate guy with a lot of energy! He’ll be

the guy you can hear from across the hills, keeping your spirits

up while cheering you on till the end.

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Genevieve, Chris & Fiona – The massage therapy team

The ‘No-Pain, No-Gain’ team… Yup, chances are you will end up

on one of their tables at some stage! These guys will work out all

those niggles and make you feel ready for the next day.

Genevieve and her team are formidable and have worked on

other multiday trail running events like the Lesotho Wildrun &

the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon.

Andrew Lowndes – Race Sweep

The self-professed "budgie smuggling mountain goat" will be

bouncing around the Wildcoast, making sure the crew know

exactly where the runners are at all times.

Nick Muzik - Photographer Nick Muzik is a sport and lifestyle photographer who loves the

great outdoors and has a passion for adventure and wild places.

Thrives when the going gets tough and enjoys a challenge! Will

stop at nothing to get the picture so make sure to look out for

him out on the Wildrun route!

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Wildcoast Wildrun 2013 Runners Departure 2

WWR # Name Surname

WWR # Name Surname

86 Tony Abrahamson 106 Lisa Gibbon

87 Michael Anderson 107 John Goodwin

88 Richard Arnold 108 Petro Groenewald

89 David Baird 109 Rupert Groenewald

90 Renier Barnard 110 Craig Hean

91 Mel Barnes 111 Angelo Henry

92 Johan Blignault 112 Lora Hirst

93 George Boshoff 113 Charlotte Hulley

94 Jeremy Botha 114 David Jacobson

95 Tasha Botha 115 Corne Janse van Rensburg

96 Marezelda Breet 116 Julia Johnson

97 John Brimble 117 Odette Johnson

98 David Buchanan 118 Carly Kent

99 Mark Carstens 119 Andre Kleynhans

100 Kate DeVilliers 120 Jacqui Koep

101 Barrie DePinna 121 Erika Korte

102 Annmare Du Plessis 122 Mark Laden

103 Attie Els 123 Claire Lane

104 Sandra Faber 124 Warren Lane

105 Brian Gibbon 125 Kathy Leverton

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WWR # Name Surname

WWR # Name Surname

126 Ruth Leverton

146 Martin Stewart

127 Delia Marshall

147 David Stockenstrom

128 Sarah Maartens

148 Emma Swart

129 Tarren Meyer

149 Kevin Swart

130 Salo Minnaar

150 Michelle Theron

131 Maryke Neizel

153 Nicholas Townsend

132 Garth Oliver

154 Dudley Turner

133 Cecile Reed

155 Roelof Van Wyk

134 Andrew Ridl

156 Fabrizio Venturi

135 Lance Ridl

157 Christopher Viljoen

136 Janneke Leask

158 Emil Visage

137 Nathalie Romeo

159 Jana Visagie

138 Lisa Ronquest=Ross

160 Janus Visagie

139 Sylvie Scherzinger

161 Michael Wedgwood

140 Jorg Schmid

162 Cherry Wellard

141 Kathy Scott

163 Frances Whitehead

142 Richard Smith

164 Christine Woods

143 Claudia Stencel

165 Tanya Worner

144 Michael Stencel

145 Scott Stevenson

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Pre-event Checklist

Booked transfers to the start and from the finish with Wildrunner, or

alternative (your own car/another arrangement).

Packed a dry bag or zip lock bags to keep your belongings dry during

the river crossings. Note – dry bags are also useful flotation

devices.

Packed any personal medication – including your own strapping if you are

currently carrying an injury/niggle.

Packed your personal nutrition adequate for each day’s run – one

checkpoint a day will have an aid station, with water and some snacks

provided.

Cash & credit card for bar/curios etc

Camera, charger & empty card

In your goodie bag

A Wildrun numbered kit bag that you will use for the three days (the bag

you arrive with will be transported to the finish and will not be

accessible during the Wildrun)

A Wildrun running top, warm fleece top & 2013 Wildrun Buff

1.5l aQuelle still water (3l will be supplied each day)

Your Wildrun number & map

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General info on Kei Mouth

Registration on 18 September will be at the Town Hall

Briefing and dinner on 18 September will all be at the Town Hall,

catered by The Green Lantern

You will be staying at either The Thatches or Kei Sands – both a short

stroll from registration/briefing

The Kei Mouth ferry, that you will use to get to the start of the event, is

approx. 800m from The Thatches

The ‘Foodzone’ is the only small grocery shop in Kei Mouth and only

stocks the basics. It closes at 18h00. This is located opposite the fuel

and police station

One petrol station that also closes at 18h00

Two pubs, both serve basic meals … one is the Bush Pig (across from The

Thatches) and the other is next to The Green Lantern.

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So you made it to Kei Mouth – what now?

Event Registration

Wildrun registration takes place from 11h00 to 19h00 at the Town Hall –

halfway between ‘The Thatches’ and the Green Lantern (see map of Kei

Mouth). At registration you will need to sign the event indemnity and the

Dwesa Nature Reserve indemnity before collecting your:

Official numbered Wildcoast Wildrun 2013 race bag with goodies

Your Wildcoast Wildrun race number, map card & passport

Other useful and relevant goodies from sponsors

Note – at registration you will also meet our medics Conrad and Eugene –

they will be doing a quick baseline health check.

Event welcome & briefing

The event welcome and briefing will take place at 19h30 at the Town Hall

(see map of Kei Mouth).

We will take you through important event logistical & safety information

and instructions, as well as lead you though day one of the Wildcoast

Wildrun.

This is for your safety & information, so please be present at this briefing.

Dinner at the Town Hall

Dinner will be at the Town Hall, catered by The Green Lantern Restaurant,

right after briefing, from 20h00.

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How to cross a river mouth

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Wildcoast Wildrun – Schedule of events

Wednesday, 18 September

Pre-Wildrun in Kei Mouth

11h00 Wildrun registration opens at The Town Hall, in Kei

Mouth (see map, pg11)

10h30 First transfer departs East London Airport for Kei

Mouth*. Refer to transfers lists online for your transfer.

On arrival at The Thatches, Wildrunner crew will meet

you and show you to your rooms, or escort you to Kei

Sands

11h00-19h00 Wildrun registration at The Town Hall

19h30 Wildrun briefing, overall and for day 1, at The Town

Hall

20h00 onwards Dinner at The Town Hall

*Transfers from East London Airport to Kei Mouth are approx 1hr

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Thursday, 19 September

Day 1: Kei Mouth to Kob Inn

Distance: 44.2km Start Time: 07h00

05h30 to 06h15 - Breakfast at The Town Hall

Breakfast will be available at The Town Hall from 06h00

05h30 to 06h15 - Bag check in at The Thatches

You need to check both your race bag and your non-running bag in at The

Thatches – find the Wildrunner trailer. ONLY your Wildrun numbered race

bag will be available during the event, your other bag will only be

available again at the last night’s accommodation in Coffee Bay.

06h30 to 06h45 - Ferry crossing over the Kei River

Unless you want to swim, there will be two ferry crossings only at 6h30am

and 6h45am to get everyone over the Kei River for the start at 07h00. If

you miss the ferry, you’re going to have a wet start…

07h00 – WILDCOAST WILDRUN 2013 STARTS!

12h00 to 16h00 - Lunch at Kob Inn

There will be a buffet lunch available as you arrive at Kob Inn, and of

course the bar is always open. If you miss this time then you will need to

survive off bar snacks until dinner...

18h30 - Briefing for day 2 at the bar

Briefing for day 2 will be in the bar area. There is very important

information about day 2, so please drag your weary legs down to the

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bar – that is unless you are already in the bar, in which case please stay

sober enough to take in the information!

19h00 - Dinner

Dinner will be served in the Kob Inn Restaurant.

NOTE: Your start time for day 2 will vary depending on your finish time on

day 1. The start times will be posted at the bar in the evening, please

ensure you take a look before you go to bed, so you know what time you

are going to start day 2.

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Route Map day 1

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Friday, 20 September

Day 2: Kob Inn to The Haven

Distance: 35.2km

Start Time: 07h30 Batch 1, 08h00 Batch 2*

06h00 - Breakfast

A delicious buffet breakfast will be available to keep that motor running on

day 2’s adventure.

06h00 to 07h15 - Bag check in

Please check your race bag in at the Wildrunner trailer, at the vehicle

entrance to Kob Inn.

07h30 – Wildrun Start batch 1*

08h00 – Wildrun Start batch 2* *Check the notice board for your start time

12h00 to 16h00 - Lunch at The Haven

There will be a buffet lunch available as you arrive, and of course the bar is

always open. If you miss lunch this time, you’re going to have to survive off

bar snacks until dinner again...

Briefing for day 3 will be in the lounge area. There is very important

information about day 3, so please drag your even wearier legs to the

lounge.

19h00 - Dinner

Dinner will be in The Haven restaurant.

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Route May day 2

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Saturday, 21 September

Day 3: The Haven to Hole-in-the-Wall

Distance: 34km Start Times: 07h00 Batch 1, 07h30 Batch 2, 08h00 Batch 3*

06h00 - Breakfast

A delicious buffet breakfast will be available to keep that motor running on

day 3’s adventure.

06h00 to 06h45 - Bag check in

Please check your race bag in at the Wildrun trailer, at the entrance to The

Haven Hotel.

07h00 – Wildrun Start batch 1*

07h30 – Wildrun Start batch 2*

08h00 – Wildrun Start batch 3* *Check the notice board for your start time

12h00 to 15h00 - Picnic lunch at the finish

Under a beautiful stand of trees at the finish, right in front of the Hole-in-

the-Wall, there will be a picnic braai buffet on the go, as well as a cash

bar. Your Wildrun race bag will be there so you can wash off in the river,

get changed and relax while you watch others finish. Remember to carry

some cash with you for those ice cold beers/drinks at the finish.

15h15 to 16h15 - Short transfer to Coffee Bay

There will be transfers to take all runners to nearby Coffee Bay and the last

night’s accommodation at either the Ocean View or Coffee Bay Hotels.

Transfers will only leave when they are full. Your non-running bag will be

available at your Hotel when you arrive.

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19h00 - Final presentation & prize giving

Find your way down to the Ocean View Conference room for the final

presentation and prize giving.

20h00 - Dinner

Dinner will be in the Ocean View Hotel main restaurant for all runners –

those staying at Coffee Bay Hotel will also eat at Ocean View for dinner,

but will eat at Coffee Bay Hotel for breakfast.

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Route Map day 3

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Sunday, 22 September

Post-Wildrun in Coffee Bay

04h00-07h00 Breakfast packs will be provided for those leaving on

the early transfers.

05h15 First transfer departs for East London Airport from

Ocean View Hotel (eish!).

06h15 Second transfer departs for East London Airport from

Ocean View Hotel.

07h00-09h00 Full breakfast available

07h45 Transfer to Kei Mouth departs.

09h45 Third transfer departs for East London Airport from

Ocean View Hotel.

14h00 Fourth transfer departs for East London Airport from

Ocean View Hotel.

*Transfer lists will be posted on the notice board on Saturday evening. If

you booked a transfer with us, please check that you are on the appropriate

transfer out of Coffee Bay.

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Crew Contact details:

Race Director Owen Middleton 084 221 8422

Registrations Manager Tamaryn Jupp 072 373 5081

Logistics and hospitality Manager Chris Goodwin 083 310 1747

Course Manager Robbie le Brun 072 602 2418

Registration, timing and hospitality Jacqui Goodwin 083 651 1106

Safety & Communications Dave Jupp 083 247 9749

Medical assistance Conrad Seymour 084 627 9619

Eugene Miller 082 448 2321

Massage Therapy Genevieve 083 565 6108

WILDRUNNER EMERGENCY Safety Officer 072 438 3242

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