The cost will be made up of the following elements:
- QC Tribute fee $5.00 (THIS FEE NO LONGER APPLIES).
- Transport of runners from Picton to Ship Cove. Transport of equipment to Camp Bay and then onward to the finish at Anakiwa. Approx $50.00 per person to be paid direct to the operator (Beachcomber Cruises Tel: 5736175).
- 4 day pass to the QC Track $12.00. http://www.qctlc.com/testimonials.html
- Contribution towards the cost of the drink/nutrition station.
- QC Ultramarathon 11.11.11. Finishers medal (optional). These will ONLY be ordered once we know how many are needed and the money has been paid. The approximate cost is about $25 for those who want one.
- Post race BBQ and drinks.
- Contribution to a charity. Nothing has been arranged at the moment so any suggestions would be welcome.
What are the details? Looks like a good challenge.
When do we need to sort out payments by
Thanks
Sam
In order to keep this ‘unofficial’ it is important that I do NOT receive any money. There will also be NO sponsorship.
The costs involved are listed above. The most significant cost is for boat transport out to Ship Cove.
You also need the 4 day pass to the QC Track ($12.00). Go to the website for details of where this can be bought:
http://www.qctlc.com/testimonials.html
Good idea. “Unofficial” and no sponsorship are fantastic ideas. Let me know how I can help.
Many thanks for your kind offer. I will be back in touch nearer the time. Is there anything in particular you would like to do?
The QCT Tribute was a voluntary contribution and unfortunately the take up on this was not very good and therefore wasn’t generating much income. So, last year, the private landowners (QCTLC) brought in the compulsory QCT Track Pass ($12) and so now there was no need for the voluntary $5 Tribute. The objective of this pass is the same as the Tribute though – to raise money that can be then put back into the track ie ensuring public access, generating money for maintenance, improvements and enhancements to the Track.
nice part of the country to run in – kudos
My first ever ultra was the 68km ‘Queen Charlotte Ultramarathon’ back in 1995. It was shorter then because the track (at the time) followed the ridgeline rather than ‘skirting’ around the sides, as it does now. You can still see where there old track went in many places, but a lot of it is becoming overgrown. I think it’s fair to say that it was harder then, but 71km is still a bloody good challenge in anyones book. Huge up’s to those that finish it this year, and I just might see you there…!
I also meant to add that the cost back then was $110.00, which was pretty expensive back in 1995.
I suspect the 16 years might make this version a bit more difficult than last time even though the route may be easier. Hopefully we’ll see you at the start? Cost in 2011 is No entry fee. $50.00 for transport of runners and gear from Picton to Ship Cove, onward transfer of gear to Camp Bay and then on to the finish at Anakiwa.
I am very keen for 2012 any day would suit me
Cheers Kimble