Week 8: Jun 15–21
Day 50
Sunday – 15 JuneCocklebiddy to Balladonia – 222.5km
Team A
Cocklebiddy to Caiguna – 62.5km
Co-ordinator: Grahak
8am Run from Cocklebiddy along A1 to Caiguna (leave marker) 62.5km
12.30pm Drive to accom at Balladonia (160km)
Team B & C
Caiguna to Balladonia – 160km
Co-ordinator: Grahak
8am Drive from Cocklebiddy to Caiguna (62.5km)
9am Run along A1 to Balladonia (leapfrogging 2 runners in 2 teams) 160km
2.40pm Go to accom
Accommodation:
Balladonia Motel / Caravan Park, Balladonia
will provide free camping for the entire team (including one powered site for the motor home). There is a camp kitchen
Day 51
Monday – 16 JuneBalladonia to Norseman – 215km
Team A
Balladonia +70km towards Norseman
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
8am Run from accom along Eyre Hwy (A1) for 70km (leave marker)
1pm Drive to accom at Norseman (145km)
Team B
Balladonia+70km to Fraser Range+30km, 70km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
8am Drive 70km from Balladonia to marker (70km)
9am Run along A1 for 40km to Fraser Range and continue 30km further towards Norseman (leave marker) 70km
2pm Drive to accom at Norseman (75km)
Team C
Fraser Range+30km to Norseman, 75km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
8am Drive 140km from Balladonia to marker (approx 30km past Fraser Range)
9.30am Run along A1 for nearly 74km, turn left at Coolgardie Esperance Hwy continue for 1.5km along Prinsep St (A1) stopping at Great Western Motel. 75km
Accommodation:
Great Western Motel Prinsep St, Norseman
Day 52
Tuesday – 17 JuneNorseman to Esperance – 206.6km
Team A
Norseman to Kumarl – 73.6km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
7.30am Run from Norseman along A1 to Kumarl Rd (just past Kumarl train station) 73.6km
12.30pm Drive to Esperance Primary School, Windich St Esperance
2pm Ceremony – Runners may join you into CBD
3pm Run to Esperance Post Office Square in CBD, cnr Andrew/ Dempster St. (<1km)
3.15pm Ceremony/Afternoon Tea, Shire President Cr Ian Mickel to receive torch
Team B
Kumarl to Salmon Gums to Scaddan – 76.9km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9.15am Drive along A1 to Kumarl Rd (73.6km)
10.15am Run along A1 to Salmon Gums, 23km then turn left at Lewis St 50m
12pm Salmon Gums Primary School, Salmon Gums
1pm Run along A1 for 53.9km to corner of A1 and Raszyk Rd and Kendall Rd 53.9km (leave marker)
4.15pm Drive to accom at Esperance (54km)
Team C
Scaddan to Esperance – 53.1km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Norseman District High School Goodcliffe St,
Media - Norseman Today
9.50am Drive along A1 for nearly 150km, stopping at intersection with Raszyk Rd and Kendall Rd (almost 2km before Scaddan) there should be a marker.
11.40am Run along A1 (Coolgardie Esperance Hwy) to Esperance, 46.5km, continue on Norseman Rd 4.8km, slight left at Fisheries Rd .8km, right at Kemp St 0.3km, left at Windich (run to school) Stop
4pm Drive to accom
Accommodation:
Jetty Motel 1 The Esplanade, Esperance, 1 room with 2 beds, 2 boys
Hospitality Inn, The Esplanade Esperance, ,happy to donate 2 family rooms (each with queen bed, single and two bunks- 5 runners in each) 10 boys
Bayview Motel 31 Dempster St Esperance, 3 girls
Captain Huon Motel 5 The Esplanade Esperance, 1 room for 3 girls
Day 53
Wednesday – 18 JuneEsperance to Ravensthorpe – 188km
Team A
Esperance to +63km, 63km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Run from corner of Andrew St and Dempster St, along Andrew St continuing on Pink Lake Rd 0.95km, continue on Fisheries Rd (north) 2.5km, turn left on South Coast Hwy (A1) and continue for 59.5km (to marker left by Team B), 63km
1.15pm Drive to Ravensthorpe (125km)
4.30pm Ceremony – Ravensthorpe Council Chambers, afternoon tea with Brenda Tilbrook Shire President
Team B
63km between Esperance and Ravensthorpe
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Drive from Esperance towards Ravensthorpe stopping 59.5km from the corner of Fisheries Rd and the South Coast Hwy, set marker
9.45am Run along A1 towards Ravensthorpe for 63km (to marker left by Team C)
2pm Drive to Ravensthorpe
4.30pm Ceremony – Ravensthorpe Council Chambers, afternoon tea with Brenda Tilbrook Shire President
Team C
62km into Ravensthorpe
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Ceremony - Castletown Primary, Easton Rd, Esperance
9.45am Drive towards Ravensthorpe stopping 122.5km from the corner of Fisheries Rd and the South Coast Hwy, set marker for Team B.
11.15am Run towards Ravensthorpe stopping at Ravensthorpe Council Chambers, 62km
3.30pm Proceed to accom
Accommodation:
Ravensthorpe Caravan Park, Elston St Ravensthorpe, will provide 2 cabins with 6 beds in total. Boys can camp for free if required.
Day 54
Thursday – 19 JuneRavensthorpe to Albany – 288km
Team A
Ravensthorpe to +20km and Warriup Rd to Albany – 75.6km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Ceremony - Ravensthorpe District H.S.
9.40am Run along A1 towards Albany for 20km (to marker) (could be done while others at school)
10.45am Drive along A1 towards Albany for 212km stopping at Warriup Rd (use odometer, probably sign to Green Range) set marker
1pm Run along A1 towards Albany for 55.6km, stop at Mercer Rd.
5pm Drive to accom (9.4km) L on Mercer Rd, right at Lower King Rd. Continue on Troode St, Turn left at Emu Point Dr Continue on Mermaid
Team B
Ravensthorpe +20km to Jerramungup – 94.7km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
7am Drive from Ravensthorpe stopping 20km from start, set marker
7.20am Run along A1 towards Jerramungup, 93.7km, Continue on Gnowangerup Jerramungup Rd 0.3km, left at Memorial Rd 0.7km (to School)
2.15pm Jerramungup District H.S., Lancaster Rd.
2.50pm Run from School along Memorial Rd until it reaches the A1 0.4km
2.55pm Drive from corner Memorial Rd and A1 (South Coast Hwy) to accom
Team C
Jerramungup to Warriup Rd – 117.5km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
7am Drive to corner of South Coast Hwy(A1) and Memorial Rd, Jerramungup (114.7km)
8.30am Run along A1 to Wellstead (79.7km)
2.15pm Wellstead Primary School next to general store.
3pm Run towards Albany along A1 stopping at Warriup Rd (lhs road to Green Range), 37.8km
Proceed to accom in Albany
Accommodation:
Rose Garden Beachside Holiday Park, 45 Mermaid Ave Emu Point, 3 cabins. We are here 2 nights!
Day 55
Friday – 20 JuneAlbany – 7.5km
Team A
Albany – 3.6km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
2pm Run from corner of Mercer Rd and the South Coast Hwy(A1) south along South Coast Hwy for 1.7km, Turn left at Edward St 0.4 km Turn right at Beaufort Rd
2.15pm Ceremony - Yakamia Primary School, Torch-Bearer Awards to be presented.
3pm Run to Shire Offices, Contiune on Bueafort Rd (south 0.4km, Left at N Rd 1.1km to 102 N Rd
3.30pm Ceremony - Mayor His Worship Milton Evans JP
Team B
Albany – 3.9km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
2.15pm Ceremony Mt Lockyer PS, Humphrey St, (off South Coast Hwy)
3pm Run to Albany main St (North St) to Shire Offices 3.9km
3.30pm Ceremony - Mayor His Worship Milton Evans JP
Media: Albany Advertiser
Team C
Albany
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
Rest Day – washing and maintenance, shopping, cooking!
Accommodation:
Rose Garden Beachside Holiday Park, 45 Mermaid Ave Emu Point, 3 cabins. We are here 2 nights!
Day 56
Saturday – 21 JuneAlbany to Walpole – 115km
Team A
Albany to Youngs Siding – 32km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Run from corner of South Coast Hwy and Humphreys St along South Coast Hwy (A1) to Lower Denmark Rd/A1, Youngs Siding 32km
11.15pm Drive to Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk approx 25km west of Denmark (could be much more)
1pm Ceremony -Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, attendees Denmark Shire President Kim Barrow, Manjimup Councillor Dave Tapley
1.30pm Assist Team B run to Walpole
3pm Ceremony - Walpole outside council office, Peace Tree to be replanted and dedicated as Peace Blossom, (glue plaque 200x50) torch to be received by Councillor Dave Tapley
Media: Walpole Weekly
Team B
Youngs Siding to Denmark & Tree Top Walk to Walpole – 41.9km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Drive to corner A1 and Lower Denmark Rd, Youngs Siding (32km)
9.30am Run to corner A1and Ocean Beach Rd Denmark 17.5km
11.15pm Drive to Bow Bridge and into Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk approx 45km west of Denmark
1pm Ceremony -Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, attendees Denmark Shire President Kim Barrow, Manjimup Councillor Dave Tapley
1.30pm Run to Walpole Council Office from where Team C finished (turnoff to Tree Top Walk) 24.4km (leapfrog with Team A)
3pm Ceremony - Walpole outside council office, Peace Tree to be replanted and dedicated as Peace Blossom, (glue plaque 200x50) torch to be received by Councillor Dave Tapley
Media: Walpole Weekly
Team C
Denmark to Bow Bridge – 41.1km
Co-ordinator: Prabuddha
9am Drive to corner A1and Ocean Beach Rd Denmark, (49.5km)
10am Run along A1to Bow Bridge 41.1km (stop on A1 at turnoff that leads to Tree Top Walk
12.45pm Drive to Tree Top Walk (follow signs)
1pm Ceremony - Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
1.30pm Drive to Walpole (either accom or 3pm ceremony)
Accommodation:
Rest Point Holiday Village, Rest Point Road, Walpole, will provide 2 rooms with beds for nine (8 boys)
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YHA Walpole - Tingle All Over, Nockolds St, LOT 61, Walpole, 2 x dorm rooms (one with 4 beds, the other with 5 beds)