CREW

FAQ

  • NO! We are not allowing people to drive up to the start line at the Chalet and park or be dropped off. Every runner in the 42k and Grand Slams MUST catch the shuttle to the Start line from the Event Village at Pioneer Park in Bright. Shuttles depart at 5:20am Sharp Sunday.

    We have had many requests from some people who get car sick that they drive themselves, so we have a solution. Runners and Crew will be able to Drive and Park at Dingo Dell.

    Dingo Dell will also be the Drop Off point for runners who are just getting dropped off by their crew. Runners will not be allowed to get dropped off at the Chalet. The road is closed!

    Dingo Dell has a large carpark on the Mount Buffalo Tourist Rd. Crew can park here with their runners and catch a rolling shuttle to the start line. SingleTrack will provide a regular shuttle service between Dingo Dell and the Start Line at the Chalet (8 min drive) between 6:15 am and 7:00 am.

    Then Crew will be able to return to their cars via a rolling shuttle between The Chalet and Dingo Dell between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

    This option of driving and parking at Dingo Dell is open to everyone, however we highly encourage people to catch the shuttle bus.

  • Check out the info from the Bright and Surrounds website: https://www.visitbright.com.au/plan-your-trip/visitor-information/getting-here/

  • We have a very generous supply of toilets at the Event Village and at ALL Aid Stations.

  • ONLY if you purchase a day pass for MYSTIC park and stick to the running trails and rules: https://www.elevationmystic.com/mystic-park-on-foot/

  • You can crew your runner in ONLY the 20k, 42k, 100k or Team Relay. You CANNOT crew a runner in the 10k.

    You CANNOT crew a runner outside the specified locations below.

    “Crew” means to aid the runner, give them stuff, help them with their bag etc

    “Support” means cheering only.

    20k

    You cannot crew a runner at Mystic Aid Station.

    There is limited space at Clearspot Aid Station. However because it is so hard to access you can still come up and crew if you’re willing to make the drive. Please follow the below instructions (bottom of screen) for driving the Clearspot and be very mindful of other cars and runners when parking.

    Bakers Gully is also limited in space, but crew are certainly allowed there to crew a runner.

    42k

    Whilst supporters are allowed at the Chalet Start and The Oval Aid Station if they park at Dingo Dell and Shuttle, however you are NOT allowed to crew a runner there.

    Eurobin Creek will get very busy and again be mindful when parking, but yes you can crew a runner here.

    Buckland Valley is the ultimate spot to crew a runner. Park on Harris Lane and you can crew anywhere you want on the sealed road.

    Dingo Ridge is technically a crew spot, but 4WD only and not encouraged.

    There is limited space at Clearspot Aid Station. However because it is so hard to access you can still come up and crew if you’re willing to make the drive. Please follow the below instructions (bottom of screen) for driving the Clearspot and be very mindful of other cars and runners when parking.

    Bakers Gully is so close to the finish that you should not go here to crew. However you can if you want to.

    100k

    There is limited space at Clearspot Aid Station. However because it is so hard to access you can still come up and crew if you’re willing to make the drive. Please follow the below instructions (bottom of screen) for driving the Clearspot and be very mindful of other cars and runners when parking.

    Buckland Valley is the ultimate spot to crew a runner. Park on Harris Lane and you can crew anywhere you want on the sealed road.

    Eurobin Creek is easily accessible and a key spot to crew.

    The Oval is easily accessible and a key spot to crew. Please Park up in the Chalet car park and walk down to the Oval.

    Cresta Valley is easily accessible and a key spot to crew.

  • The following Aid Stations are accessible on a good sealed road:

    • Buckland Valley

    • Eurobin Creek

    • The Chalet (100k only)

    • Cresta Valley

    Clearspot is difficult to get to and please follow the description at the bottom of page.

    Bakers Gully requires you to drive the final few kilometres along a good dirt road.

    Mystic is not open to crew.

Driving Routes to Clearspot and Dingo Ridge

Clearspot will take you at least 30 minutes from Bright or Buckland Valley. Please do NOT use Google Maps!! A good 2WD can make it but 4WD recommended. Please be careful of runners as you do cross the course in some places.

Dingo Ridge is really only for the adventurous crew. It will take you 15 mins from Buckland Valley. You need a 4WD. Be careful again of the runners and give way to them. You can continue from here to Clearspot along Dingo Ridge Rd, but it is not a smooth road.

The written directions are the best to follow over the map, which can be a bit pretentious.

CLEARSPOT DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Bright:

  1. From Bright head South onto Bakers Gully Rd. Continue up Bakers Gully Rd passed all the houses. Eventually it will turn to dirt. Pass the turnoff to Huggins Lookout on the left and continue straight.

  2. Take the next right that is signposted “Clear Spot 9km”.

  3. Stay on the Main driving road. The gradient should never become too steep, if you are thinking “wow, this is a hardcore drive” then you have probably gone off the Clear Spot Rd.

  4. Follow the Marked route. There will be signs that we will put up branded with Buffalo Stampede. Look for them and follow them. There are a couple sharp left hand turns to get to the top.

  5. Remember, do not follow google maps, and if you think the road is too steep, you are off course.

Dingo ridge DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Directions from Bright to Dingo Ridge Water Point:

1. From Bright, head towards Porepunkah and take the first exit at the roundabout onto Buckland Valley Road.

2. Drive for about 3.5 km, then turn left onto Egglestons Lane.

3. Egglestons turns into Prosser Road—just keep going.

4. Turn right onto Collier Road, then quickly take a slight left onto Dingo Ridge Road.

5. Follow Dingo Ridge Road, and when it forks, turn right to stay on it.

6. Keep following the main track and you’ll reach the Dingo Ridge Water Point.