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Calendar Update for 2009

General Info

The Upstream 50km Challenge is a great way to enjoy a great day out with your friends or collegues, get fit and have fun and most importantly help build new hope for sufferers of depression in Australia, "water for life" in Cambodia or vocational opportunities for leprosy sufferers in India.

Course:

The Walk starts at the Telstradome in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct. It then progresses along a 50km route in the Melbourne Metropolitan area, making use of the scenic walking routes along the Yarra River. Four checkpoints break the 50km into 10km sections. The Walk concludes at Donvale Christian College for celebrations, food and an awards presentation.
 

Cost:

You'll need to register by Saturday 1st November. There is no registration fee, but each individual walker must commit to donating or raising a minimum of $200.

Participants can enter the event in three different ways; register for the 50km Challenge as an individual or as a team or enter as a relay team.

Individual Entry:
walk the entire 50km at your own pace.

Team Entry:
walk the entire 50km as a team. Teams can be made up of any number of people with a maximum of 6.  Teams MUST stick together throughout the event, so if you are at different fitness levels or speed, we suggest you register as an individual.

Relay Entry:
walk the 50km as a relay. Relay teams require a minimum of 2 (and a max of 10) people and each member must walk a minimum of 30km during the duration of the 50km. Teams will need to have someone walking at all times over the 50km but each individual does not need to complete the 30km in one continuous go.
Participants walking either indivdually or as a team entry in the 50km Challenge who work for a company or organisation can also take part in the inaugural Corporate Cup. (You can still qualify for the 'Corporate Cup' if you are walking in a team with people from a different company/organisation.)

The Corporate Cup is a new element to the Upstream 50km Challenge. When more than one participant in the event is from the same company or organisation, they will automatically be entered into the 'Corporate Cup'. The two fastest individual times from the same company or organisation will form the entry and compete for the Corporate Cup Trophy and the honour of being named the fastest corporate team. 

Rules:

1. Individuals must raise a minimum of $200 to participate in the walk.

3. All participants in a 50km team or relay team must be over the age of 12.

4. Each team member walking as a relay must walk at least three sections (30km)

5. A ‘change of team member' form must be completed for 50km teams and  relay teams prior to the start of the event for
any changes to the team. No changes will be allowed once the event is in progress.

6. Identification will be provided to all participants and must be worn and clearly displayed at all times during the event.

7. Each participant must be self-sufficient and it is therefore highly recommended to have a support crew. The support crew is responsible for providing food, water and changes of clothes etc. during the event.

8. There are five checkpoints along the trail including the finish, each participant must checkin with event staff at each checkpoint before continuing on.

9. Any participant who is injured must call the Upstream 50km Challenge emergency number, which will be provided closer to the event.

10. If you want to withdraw during the event, you must first report to the nearest checkpoint.

11. In order to withdraw, the participant must complete a retirement certificate at one of the checkpoints.

12. If a participant has not departed a checkpoint by the nominated closing time, the participant will be withdrawn from the event and advised not to proceed. If you choose to do so, it will be at your own risk.

13. Do not drop litter. Participants and Support Crews must respect the environment and use the litter and recycling bins at the checkpoints.

14. Smoking is not permitted on the trail or at checkpoints due to Parks Victoria regulations.

15. Dogs are not permitted on the Walk as parts of the track are on Park Victoria land which don't allow dogs.

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