BTU20 GTNS Course Changes. Last Chance to enter the April Wild Earth Training Camp. Red Bull Athlete Courtney Atkinson shares his Tips, Wings For Life info. 10% Discount Code
BTU20 Golden Trail National Series Powered By Salomon Course Change
Over the past decade, I have been lucky enough to experience the evolution of trail running, from the focus on the longer 100km runs to 100Mi to the 50km, and now, with the introduction of the Golden Trail Series in Australia, the focus being on the 20km distance and the intention to attract the younger trail runners into the highest level of the sport. With the growth of trail running as a sport in Australia, along with the introduction of National and World Series for athletes to compete in, comes an increase in athlete development, faster times, and more competition with skill, speed and endurance. Records are being smashed across the GTNS events as runners race for the ultimate prize to win a Golden Ticket and race the Golden Trail Global Series Final. Therefore, we are expecting a super speedy BTU20 in June.
Brisbane Trail Ultra has always been an athlete-focused event, and it is as agile as a trail runner and evolves as the sport grows and changes. BTU is a platform for all runners in each distance race against the best in each discipline, initially from 30km to 160km. In 2022, we included the 10km and 20km courses as entry-level events. However, we've watched another movement towards the "sprint" events, and now the BTU20 has gained the attention of the best athletes in Australia.
In 2024, we are proud that Brisbane Trail Ultra is the mandatory final for the GTNS Australia; with this comes a great responsibility to showcase the best of Australian athletes and their skills across a comparable course that they will be racing on in Europe when these athletes compete in the Golden Trail World Series Final at a location yet to be announced. After thorough deliberation and close consultation with Salomon Aus/NZ and the local athlete community, we have decided to enhance the BTU20 course. The target vertical gain is to be over 800m for 25km the new course has been verified as 860 elevation gain and 770 loss. This modification is not just a change but a testament to our commitment to mirror the elevation gain and loss that participants will encounter in Europe for the Global Final. It ensures a more challenging and authentic race experience, with more technical trails, more single tracks, BIGGER climbs, and the inclusion of the super steep Wild Earth Kokoda Climb. With this course change, we can confidently select the best possible team of 4 to represent Australia in October 2024.
So what are the details?
Start Time : 9:45am, 15 minutes before the BTU60) We want a CROWD!
We have timed the event to finish about 30 minutes before the BTU10 starts meaning there will also be a crowd at the finish line to cheer you on. BTU60 Support Crews will also be arriving, and the Mt Coot-tha Checkpoint will become a bit of a party HUB with the much loved Red Bull Party Truck bringing the tunes and Salomon Aus/NZ bringing the PARTY Vibes with some beverages on offer post-race to help you celebrate your awesome achievement!
Please reach out if you have any questions. If you’ve ordered a transfer, we will email you directly to ask which of the following options you’d prefer.
shona@brisbanetrailultra.earth
You will be offered two options.
8:30amTransfer from Finish Line Mt Coot-tha Car Park to Start Line Corra-Mulling Park.
8:30am Transfer from Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park to the Start Line Corra-Mulling Park.
We will then run a shuttle after the event from Mt Coot-tha after presentations at 15:00pm back to Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park.
HURRY! last chance to SIGN UP to the Wild Earth BTU Training Camp that is on Saturday! We will close the entries at 12 noon tomorrow the 5th April.
Use our special Easter , we’ve created a 10% Discount Code.
BUNNY
Here are some details below;
Route: Wild Earth BTU STWC March Training Camp 2023 | 42.8 km Running Route on Strava
This route is rather undulating, and the single tracks are absolutely amazing (some of my favourite countries through here). I would highly suggest you wear grippy shoes, and if you would like to practice running with your poles, this is the best time to bring them out. We will practice using poles, eating and timing your nutrition and hydration, plus offer great trail tips and more!
Water stops:
11.1km - McAfee's Lookout (water, Hammer Nutrition, Red Bull Energy) 30km/40km
19.2km - Gold Creek Reservoir (water, Hammer Nutrition, Red Bull Energy) 30km/40km
32.5km - Gap Creek Reserve (taps only) 40km
34.8km - Top of Kokoda Climb (Red Bull Energy) 40km
38.2km - Grey Gum picnic area (taps only) 40km
41.4km - Corra-Mulling Park (taps only) 40km
Back at the cars - light refreshments, water, snacks, Hammer Nutrition, Red Bull Energy
Toilets:
0km - Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre (400m from parking area)
19.2km - Gold Creek Reservoir - 30km/40km
32.5km - Gap Creek Reserve - 40km
38.2km - Grey Gum picnic area - 40km
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the upcoming training camps, please email shona@brisbanetrailultra.earth.
We offer amazing goodie bags. This time with Salomon Soft Flask, Wild Magazine, Wild Earth Spend $150 receive , BTU Headskinz PLUS Hammer Nutrition Australia Samples to use out on course and Red Bull Energy Drink to Try. It’s worth coming just for the goodie bag!
Check out the Video put together by Red Bull Athlete Courtney Atkinson for the BTU Community to help you guys use Red Bull during training and racing!
On the Red Bull Theme!
We have been invited to be guests at the
Wings For Life WORLD RUN
on the 5th of May!
THIS RACE IS UNIQUE
At the Wings for Life World Run, everyone starts at the same time, worldwide. Professional athletes, fun runners and total beginners are all in it together against the Catcher Car. The moving finish line, the Catcher Car begins its pursuit 30 minutes after the start, passing runners and wheelchair users one after the other until the race is over. The best bit? 100% of all entry fees and donations goes directly to spinal cord research to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
CATCHER CAR
AGAINST THE CATCHER CAR
The Wings for Life World Run is different. It's not like other races. Everyone across the planet starts their race at exactly the same time: 11:00 am UTC. That means participants in the UK start at 12:00 pm, in Germany at 1:00 pm, in Florida at 7:00 am and so on... There is no finish line. There is a (Virtual) Catcher Car that begins its chase 30 minutes after the start signal. Fun runners, for example, make it to kilometer 5. Professional athletes power on to over 60 km. Do you have a goal in mind? Use the Goal Calculator to figure out the pace you need to set. Your result is NOT how quickly you run, but the distance you cover.
100% OF ALL ENTRY FEES GOES TO SPINAL CORD RESEARCH
The cost is only $19.00 to take part of the action.
As an App Runner, you are fully flexible and can participate in the Wings for Life World Run wherever you are and wherever you want to start. The App connects you with the entire field of participants and will inform, entertain, and motivate you during the run. Let the Virtual Catcher Car chase you and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Wings for Life World Run with our Audio Experience.
There are three LIVE ACTIVATION Locationis South East Queensland. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast!
Okay, that’s enough us!
Off to pack those goodie bags!
Team BTU