EVENT PROGRAM: The window below displays the official Event Program for the 2023 Great Southern Stage Run. This fully explains the event with confirmed schedule, course details, checkpoint details and much more. This is essential reading for all event attendees before the event.
Read it ONLINE HERE >> or download your own PDF COPY HERE>>
2023 EVENT SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 15th November
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Competitor registration – Denmark Recreation Centre, Denmark. |
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| 4:30PM | Mapping session (helping runners get the maps onto your phone) |
| 5:00pm | Competitor Briefing – Denmark Recreation Centre and online |
| 6:00pm | Event Welcome dinner – Denmark Tavern |
Recommended accommodation tonight:
- Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park – Denmark
- Denmark area
Thursday 16th November
| 5:30am | STAGE 1 START – at Valley of the Giants, Walpole |
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| 7:00Pm | Stage 1 presentations online – Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park and online |
Recommended accommodation tonight (The same place you stayed on Wednesday night)
- Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park – Denmark
- Denmark area
Friday 17th November
| 5:30am | STAGE 2 START – Parry Beach campsite, Parry Rd |
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| 7:00Pm | Stage 2 presentations and dinner – at Camp Quaranup and online |
Recommended accommodation tonight:
- Camp Quaranup, Tornidurrup Peninsula, Albany **
- Albany (or Denmark) area
Saturday 18th November
| From 6:00am – 10:30AM (Staggered starts) | STAGE 3 START – Cosy Corner, Cosey Corner Rd |
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| 3:00Pm – 5:00pm | Finish line celebrations – at Camp Quaranup |
| 4:30 PM | Final presentations – at Camp Quaranup |
Recommended accommodation tonight (The same place you stayed on Friday night)
- Camp Quaranup, Tornidurrup Peninsula, Albany **
- Albany (of Denmark) area
FURTHER DETAILS about accommodation can be found on the Accommodation page.
“It’s a wonderful feeling when you’re running in such an event and all you can think of is how much you love your life.” – Sandra Heriot, 2022 participant
EVENT FUNCTIONS
Spectators and support crews are welcome to join us at any of the event functions conducted during the event:
> Welcome dinner – 6:00pm Wednesday 15th November. Denmark Tavern.
An informal function to bring athletes and support crews together to share your enthusiasm (and nerves!) before the race ahead. They will have a pasta special with range of dishes and garlic bread for $30pp plus a full a la carte menu. Reservations recommended by calling: 08 9848 1084. Denmark Tavern, 135 South Coast Highway, Denmark.
> Nightly presentations
- Day 1: 7:00pm Thursday 16th – in person at the Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park AND broadcast live on the Great Southern Stage Run participants chat group on Facebook
- Day 2: 7:00pm Friday 17th – in person in Camp Quaranup dining hall AND broadcast live on the Great Southern Stage Run participants chat group on Facebook
> Final finish line – BBQ and presentations. Camp Quaranup, 3:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday 18th November
A party like celebration right at the finish line with free beer, BBQ and entertainment for all event attendees (support crews and runners). With everyone finishing close together (Due to the handicap start) this has an incredible atmosphere as we congratulate ALL runners.
