Marathon #2 Moore River
November 1 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Race 2 for the Marathon WA season is at Moore River and is the mixed doubles championship. It provides a great opportunity for a weekend away spent at the Moore River Campsite with some epic racing.
Registrations will open closer to the date.
Course Info
Long Course: ~11.3km Race
Start Guilderton Boat Ramp, upstream, LEFT of Diamond Island at 3 km, continue upstream to island 500m past Barragoon Rd boat ramp. Turn anti-clockwise around island [Outriggers turn anti-clockwise at buoy to left of Island]. Return downstream, pass onn RIGHT of Diamond Island. Finish line at Start location.
Short Course: ~6.5km Race
Turn anti-clockwise round Diamond Island, return to start.
Guppy Course:
From start line, upstream to flag bottom of Sand Dunes. Land on beach, run up sand dune around upper flag. Back to Finish Line, same as Start.
Low Water levels
In past years, due to a lack of rain, there have been low water levels. The event will take place at Moore River regardless with the potential for course modification if there are obstacles. The Marathon volunteer team will survey the course prior to the race and will let entrants know if any modification needs to be made. Trailing rudders are recommended.
Safety
Boat traffic throughout course.
Moore River Foreshore DOG FREE AREA
Parking meters at Guilderton foreshore
Sun and heat: Apply sun block, bring water
Display number vertically on boat [Number holders $15 here or cash at rego]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Check-in: 7:45
Briefing: 8:40
Race Start: 9.00
