Goldfields

Dining in Bendigo

You are what you eat… ever fancied being totally scrummy? That’ll be you after a taste tour of Bendigo restaurants, cafes, farmers markets and fresh food stores. You’ll be fashioning napkins willy-nilly in the most unexpected of places.

Dine in a heritage bank vault, in a former glass factory, a heritage-listed Beaurepaires site, plus down laneways, byways and basements.

Many of the loveliest locals grow, make, bake and brew the food, beer and wine on offer. Salt-of-the-earth people who produce seasonal food so good, ironically, you won’t need salt nor seasoning. Meet them at a market, or on a dedicated foodie tour of the city.

Of course you’ll need to be washing all this down with a bevvie or two; a local wine, a Bendigo beer, or something a wee bit fancy from some of regional Victoria’s best cocktail menus.

Find out more at www.bendigotourism.com/bendigo-eat-drink 

Facilities at Crusoe Reservoir

The Crusoe Reservoir and No 7 Park Precinct is popular for cycling, walking, jogging and fishing. The 210-hectare area is surrounded by the Greater Bendigo National Park. It is known for its beauty, rich cultural heritage and various recreational features.

Facilities include:

• Portable Toilets
• Coffee Van
• Catering provided by a local community group

Find out more here.

Event Parking

There is ample parking located near Race HQ in the Reserve car park, on Crusoe Road and in the event parking area located across the road.

Please follow directions from marshals and signage on arrival.

Pets

At In2Adventure we love our fur kids, however pets are not permitted within Crusoe Reservoir Reserve. Please leave your furry friends at home to avoid being asked to leave the event site by Council Rangers.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT | THE STUFF YOU NEED TO HAVE

This is a self supported event and the following equipment is compulsory and must be carried by all participants.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

All participants are required to carry the following equipment:

• Enclosed Trail Running Shoes suitable for the trail conditions.  These must be worn at all times throughout the trail run.
• Race Number Plate worn on the front torso and attached to the outermost garment at all times.  This can be worn on a race belt (available for purchase on line or at Race HQ on the day) OR attached with pins available at Race HQ.
• Mobile phone (Telstra Next G recommended)
• A hydration pack or water container capable of carrying a minimum of up to 1 litre of water.
• Whistle
• *Waterproof jacket (breathable fabric strongly recommended)
• *Long sleeve thermal top

*Participants are required to bring these items to the event.  Participants will be advised at race registration if these items are compulsory to be carried on the day.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT FOR 11.5K AND HALF MARATHON

In addition to the items listed above participants in the 11.5k and Half Marathon Trail Run are also required to carry the following items:

• Space Blanket
• 1 x crepe bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched).

EQUIPMENT CHECK

As Event Organisers we are often asked why ‘Compulsory Equipment’ is included as part of some of our races.  The simple answer to this question is that it’s about keeping participants safe, which we believe should be the priority in any decision making when it comes to event management. To find out more please visit FAQ Compulsory Equipment.

An equipment check will be carried out at registration.  Please bring all of the compulsory equipment with you when you register and to the start line.  Due to safety considerations those without the necessary equipment will not be permitted to the start line.  Runners are required to carry the required equipment with them at all times throughout the event.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT | THE STUFF IT’S GOOD TO HAVE

It is recommended that participants bring the following:

• Waterproof bag or snaplock bag for mobile phone
• Hat
• Sunglasses / Eye Protection
• Additional clothing to match the weather conditions on the day
• Warm clothes in case of bad weather, preferably layers that can be removed as the weather conditions change
• Sun Lotion
• Insect repellent
• Nutrition and hydration
• Body lubricant
• Sports injury tape
• Chairs
• Plastic bags for rubbish
• A sense of adventure!

AID STATIONS

Important Note | This is a Self Sufficient Event

Participants are required to carry their own hydration and nutrition sufficient for the duration of the event.

Aid Stations, where participants can refill bottles and hydration packs are located at:

• Half Marathon: 11.5k, 17k and Finish
• 11.5k Trail Run: 8.2k and Finish
• 6k Trail Run: 2.7k and Finish

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will take place when all, or the majority of athletes have finished the run.

Please refer to the Event Timetable for presentation times.

Participants must be present in person to collect category prizes and/or spot prizes, no medals or prizes will be given to other persons in the recipients absence.

ATHLETE SERVICES

Full details coming soon.

COURSE & SAFETY BRIEF

The Course & Safety Brief will take place at Race HQ.  For safety reasons all participants are required to attend the briefing with all equipment ready to start the event. The brief will cover all the information you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable race as well as important information about the course and any changes on the day.

The event will start soon after the Safety Brief is finished.

EVENT START

The event will commence with a mass start from Race HQ.  Please follow the instructions of the Race Director at the Start Brief.

EVENT FINISH

All courses will finish at Race Q

COURSE & SAFETY BRIEF

The Course & Safety Brief will take place at Race HQ.  For safety reasons all participants are required to attend the briefing with all equipment ready to start the event.  The brief will cover all the information you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable race as well as important information about the course and any changes on the day.

The event will start soon after the Safety Brief is finished.

EVENT START

After the safety brief there will be a short 200m walk to the start line in Tomaree National Park.  The event will commence with a mass start from the start point.  Please follow the instructions of the Race Director at the Start Brief.

EVENT FINISH

All courses will finish at Race HQ on Crusoe Reservoir dam wall.

RACE RULES

A good and fair race always includes a few rules and to ensure you can enjoy your race it’s a good idea to have a read of the race ri;es BEFORE the start of the event.

These rules will be applied by the Race Director and ignorance is not an excuse that can be accepted.

• View Race Rules

SAFETY & FIRST AID

Your safety is a key consideration; however, trail running events do involve risk.  Dedicated first aiders are on hand at Race HQ and on the course to assist where necessary.

3 SAFETY RULES

1. Stop and assist any competitor that is in need of emergency assistance.
2. Report any incident to the next available marshal or emergency radio point on the course.
3. Compete within your abilities.

On the course there are a number of things you can do to assist yourselves and fellow competitors:

• Slow down in steep or technically challenging areas.
• Run on the left hand side of tracks.
• Compete within your limits.
• Let common sense and courtesy prevail.  We want to see you safe and sound at the end of the event.

FIRST AID

First Aid will be located at Race HQ and at manned check points on the course.  This will be identified at the safety briefing.

CHECK POINTS

There are check points on the course, staffed by First Aid Qualified team members. These are marked on the course map at HQ.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In the event of fire or other emergency, follow instructions from event officials.  On the course marshals will direct you back to the Evacuation Meeting Point at HQ.  Please follow instructions from Emergency Personnel and/or event officials.

Your Safety is Our Concern and Your Responsibility

INSURANCE

In2Adventure has public liability insurance. This DOES NOT cover you as a participant.  If you fall over or hurt yourself, there is no accident cover for you.  In2Adventure strongly recommends that each participant has their own personal accident insurance. Each participant has been required to read & accept the RELEASE & INDEMNITY WAIVER when registering online.

UNSOLICITED PROMOTION

Our event partners have been extremely generous in supporting this event so we can all enjoy the sport we love.  We reciprocate that support and therefore no signage, flyers, promotional banners, promotional tents, branded vehicles, sales, service or trade displays are permitted to be set up within the Race HQ or car parking areas without written authorisation from the event directors.

Please be respectful of this to avoid being asked to remove tents etc.

Please see the ‘Event Promotion Policy’ displayed on the Policy page.

ENVIRONMENT

In2Adventure is committed to maintaining a minimal impact policy that will protect the environment and enable us as individual members of the general public and members of the outdoor community to continue to enjoy the vast natural environment that is Australia’s backyard.  Therefore we ask that competitors read and agree to abide by the Bush Code and Mountain Bike Code outlined on in our Environmental Policy and ensure that no rubbish, gel packets or wrappers are dropped on the course during the event.

11KM TRAIL RUN

1 x 11km lap

Encompassed within the natural beauty of Crusoe Reservoir and No 7 Park and then tackling the challenge of Big Hill within Bendigo Regional Park, the 11k course will both challenge and delight runners as they discover the beauty of Victoria’s historic goldfields region.

5KM TRAIL RUN

1 x 5km lap

Encompassed within the natural beauty of Crusoe Reservoir, No 7 Park and Bendigo Regional Park, the 5k course will both challenge and delight runners as they discover the beauty of Victoria’s historic goldfields region.

FREE KIDS MUD RATS RUN

This is a free, fun, non-competitive event for our youngest champions of tomorrow.  The run is an approx 500m course that takes runners around Race HQ to the cheers of the crowd.

Being a non-competitive event parents/guardians are more than welcome to accompany runners on the course.

REGISTRATION

Although this is a free event, parents/guardians are required to register and sign the waiver and release at registration prior to the event.  Each mud rat will receive a tag to wear during the run.

Please see the Event Timetable for registration times.

AID STATIONS

Important Note | This is a Self Sufficient Event

This is a self sufficient event and therefore no support crews are required or permitted.  Participants are required to carry their own hydration and nutrition sufficient for the duration of the race.

Aid Stations, where participants can refill bottles and hydration packs with water are located at:

• Half Marathon: tbc and Finish
• 11k Trail Run: tbc and Finish
• 5k Trail Run: tbc and Finish

COURSE CLOSURE

At In2Adventure we don’t usually have cut off times and wherever possible make every effort to enable competitors to finish the event. The only exception to this is:

1. To continue in the event poses a risk to the participants safety;
2. There is not sufficient daylight hours to enable the participant to finish safely;
3. Permit times do not permit an extension of the event times; or
4. Logistics and staffing do not allow this.

With that in mind, it is however expected that entrants will have trained to be able to run the majority of the event.  Expected latest finish times for this event are:

• Half Marathon | 3:20
• 11.5k | 2:00
• 6k | 1:00

We focus very much on ‘participation’ which is one of our key corporate principles and within reason make every effort to allow each participant to finish where it is practical.

COURSE SIGNAGE

The trail run course is signed with red and white In2Adventure arrows, cones and tape. Follow the course as indicated by the signage.  It is important to note that the course will also be marked for the TreX Cross Triathlon so please ensure you follow the trail run signage.

Marshals will be in place at strategic points throughout the course, however ultimately it is up to each competitor to know and follow the correct course route.

ACCOMMODATION IN BENDIGO

Travelling for a challenging day taking on the Goldfields Trail Run Australia event, what better way to compliment your visit to the city and beyond than to stay a night or more in one of the many accommodation options we have on offer.

Gently stroll back to your accommodation and savour the fresh country air. Many Bendigo hotels, motels, Bed and Breakfasts, self-contained apartments and hostels are centrally located for great convenience. For those wishing to escape to a rural setting there are farm stays, rural retreats and Bed and Breakfasts outside of the city.

Affordable and welcoming caravan parks and motels are bursting with convenience and things to do. Many have highlights for kids like swimming pools, jumping pillows, playgrounds and kindy playrooms.

ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS MADE EASY

We offer a free booking service. Search for accommodation online or call our friendly Accommodation Booking Specialists on 1800 813 153 to book.

Please note each accommodation provider has selected the most appropriate category for their business, however some services offered may overlap into other accommodation types.

CAR HIRE

For rental car information from the airports visit:

• Melbourne Airport
• Avalon Airport

FLIGHTS

Both Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon Airports hosts flights to and from Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Newcastle, Gold Coast, and a host of regional destinations.

For more information on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport call 03 9297 1600 or visit www.melbourneairport.com.au

For more information on Melbourne Avalon Airport call 03 5227 9100 or visit www.avalonairport.com.au

RAIL

Public Transport Victoria provides services from Melbourne to Bendigo daily. Phone 1800 800 007 or visit Bendigo Railway Station

COACH

Bendigo Airport Services operates the Bendigo shuttle bus to Melbourne Airport offering several services per day, stopping at Kangaroo Flat, Castlemaine, Chewton, Malmsbury, Kyneton, Woodend and Gisborne en route. Book instantly* on our website by clicking here.

Timetable: visit Bendigo Airport Shuttle Bus

VISITOR CENTRE

Situated in the historic Post Office, Bendigo Visitor Centre can help you sort out all your needs while you are at the TreX X-Tri Series, including accommodation, shopping, dining, booking attractions & tours, and provide you visitor information, map and guide books. They also have quality gifts and souvenirs so it is a must stop during your Bendigo Visit.  The Visitor Centre opens everyday from 9am to 5pm(except Christmas Day).

CALL TOLL FREE ON 1800 813 153 OR INTERNATIONAL +61 3 5434 6060

BENDIGO VISITOR INFORMATION AND BOOKING CENTRE

Address: 51 – 67 Pall Mall, Bendigo

T: 1800 813 153
E: tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au

BENDIGO VISITOR GUIDE

Download our official guides to assist you in planning your stay in Bendigo. Help us save the trees and use an e-copy if you can.

If you require a paper copy to be posted, please contact us and let us know which guides you would like. If you are looking for something in particular, contact one of our friendly staff members on 1800 813 153 or email tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au, they will be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

A range of maps is also available to download as PDFs.

2018 Official Visitor Guide

The 2018 guide features all new experience and motivational sections focusing on our heritage and history, arts and culture, food and local produce, active lifestyle and itineraries.

Please click here to view.

2017 Bendigo Dining & Shopping Guide

This handy guide is all about finding the perfect dining and shopping experiences whilst discovering the best of Bendigo and the surrounding region.  Explore the city by precinct and discover all the must do experiences.

Please click here to view.

CLIMATE

Bendigo’s location on the northern fringe of the Great Dividing Range means it enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate. The region avoids extremes in weather such as snow and strong winds and averages 240 rain free days per year.

With the average January temperature of 29 degrees and 12 degrees in July – the variation between the seasons is very pleasant. Bendigo is still one of the few places in Australia that you can enjoy all four seasons.

Weather forecast for the next 7 days for VIC: Bendigo

DINING IN BENDIGO

Once upon a time the words ‘craft’ and ‘beer’ would never have fraternized so closely. No crafter would risk a malty spillage on their finger knitting. Cheers to that. But times have changed and we all know there’s no beer quite like a craft beer.

Bendigo does it so well. You’ve got your True Brew, your Tooborac, and your Cornella Real just a short drive away. Visit them at the source, find them headlining a beer festival or head to a local pub for a pint or two and a spot of yarn spinning. Pun intended. Many Bendigo venues champion the local brews and can help you choose a favourite.

At True Brew you can get truly crafty; brew your own beer using their time-honoured methods and equipment.

Since 2011, Bendigo Beer has championed local craft beer and breweries by running fun, approachable events to educate and tantalise, while showcasing the city’s vibrant and ever-evolving nightlife and dining culture. Bendigo and central Victoria boasts 6 genuine craft breweries and over 60 venues stocking some of the world’s best ales and lagers.

From cool outdoor bars to brewery bars to traditional pubs to Age Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat restaurants to Australia’s most unique mobile beer festival “Bendigo On The Hop”, Bendigo’s beer scene is considered by some in the industry as the best in regional Australia.

Enough talking, time to get sampling! Head to www.bendigobeer.com/beer-finder to quickly discover the best of the best in Bendigo! Cheers!

CATEGORIES

Full details coming soon

MINIMUM AGE

Half Marathon Trail Run:   16 years of age on 31 Dec, 2018

11k Trail Run:   14 years of age on 31 Dec, 2018

5k Trail Run:  10 years of age on 31 Dec, 2018

Kids Mud Rats: any age

HOW TO ENTER

All entries are via secure online entry system provided by eWay.  Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

Entries close at 5pm on the Wednesday prior to the event.

LATE ONLINE ENTRIES

Important Note: All late entries are required to be completed ONLINE using phone, device or computer.

Where an event is not fully subscribed by close of entries at 5pm on Wednesday, late online entries will be made available on Thursday morning.

Late Online Entries may be submitted after close of entries and up until half an hour before the close of event registration.

Late Online Entries incur an additional $30 administration fee.  All late entries must be completed online,  manual entries are not available at event registration. Please enter using your phone, device or computer prior to the Late Entry Close Time.

How to Submit a Late Online Entry

• Enter & Pay Online up until half an hour before the close of registration  Enter Here
• Bring a copy of your In2Adventure Order Email to registration.  Please note: race packs can only be collected with proof of entry.
• Join the ‘Late Entry’ Queue at Race HQ, show your entry invoice and collect your race pack

FAMILY & STUDENT DISCOUNTS

Every effort has been made to keep entry costs to an absolute minimum, however we are keen to encourage families to be involved and we do understand that entries for a large family can add up and that entries as a student can be challenging.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS

If you are a family unit, and members of your family are looking at taking part, then email us at info@in2adventure.com.au PRIOR TO ENTERING with the following details:

• Your name, telephone number & email address; and
• The names of those in your family who will be taking part, and the events they will be entering.

We will consider each request on an individual basis and send a email in response.

STUDENT DISCOUNT 10%

If you are a student please email us at info@in2adventure.com.au PRIOR TO ENTERING with the following details:

• Your name, telephone number & email address; and
• A scanned copy or photo of your student identity card

We will consider each request on an individual basis and send an email in response.

Important Information about Family & Student Discounts

• For family discounts, entries must be for members of one family unit. Groups of friends are not eligible.
• Sending an email does not guarantee a discount. A family/student discount will be offered only at the discretion of the Event Managers.
• Discounts will only be considered prior to entries being received. Discounts cannot be backdated and no refunds will be given as a result of a Family/Student Discount.
• Family entries must be made on the same order.
• If a discount is offered and the entry does not match the details in the email request In2Adventure reserve the right, without prior notice, to debit the difference in entry fees from the credit card listed on the entry.