| The Blackwood Marathon |  |
| Saturday, 29th October, 2004 | Starts 9am, Boyup Brook |
| Location | In the undulating farmlands of the Blackwood River Valley, between Boyup Brook and historic Bridgetown, about 300 km south of Perth. |
| The Race | This is a relay race consisting of
12 km run, 7.3 km paddle, 1 km swim, 16 km horse ride and 20
km cycle, from Boyup Brook to Bridgetown. Mostly teams participate,
but it is open to "iron persons" as well. More than
200 teams usually participate. There is a lunchtime break between the canoe and swim legs of the relay (food is available). The finish line at Bridgetown Sportsground has a great atmosphere as team members and well-wishers gather to cheer the cyclists home. There is also entertainment here and food is again available. There are top prizes. The participants range from top Olympic sportspersons to families who enter as a team . |
| Accomodation | There is a wide range of accomodation available at Bridgetown, Boyup Brook, Balingup, Manjimup and surrounding farming properties. Bridgetown also has restaurants, pubs and take away eateries. Contact the Tourist Information Centre: (08) 9761 1740. |
| Contact |
Organisers, Bridgetown Rotary, PO Box 259, Bridgetown, 6255 Information and entry forms are available from: Alan Wilson phone: (08) 9761 1535 or email Alan Wilson (Treasurer/Secretary) alanw1@iinet.net.au |
| Check
out their website More information |
Entry forms can be downloaded from the website. |
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