Entry restrictions

Age limits or restrictions apply to all events.

3km Duval Dash – children are encouraged to participate in the 3km event. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult or guardian who is over the age of 18, and must be within arm’s reach of their guardian at all times during the event. Children under 12 will not be permitted to run the event alone. The track is not suitable for prams.

8km Duval Base Run – entry will be restricted to 8 years and over. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult or guardian who is over the age of 18, and must be within arm’s reach of their guardian at all times during the event.

16km Duval Dam Buster – entry will be restricted to 14 years and over.

28km Duval Almost Dirty Thirty – entry will be restricted to 18 years and over.

50km Hendo Hustle Ultra – entry will be restricted to 18 years and over.
Further requirement: For those wishing to enter the 50km Hendo Hustle Ultra-marathon, you MUST have prior running experience with a minimum 30km at an event or training session in the past 12 months. Participation in the DDB 30km would allow you to enter the 50km event. You will be required to email info@duvaldambuster.com.au your proof of finish time after you complete your registration. A screen shot will be accepted. There is a 9 hour cut off for this event, with checkpoints along the course.

Special consideration for young, elite athletes will be provided upon request for the 8km and 15km event, and with agreement from coaches and parents/guardians.

 

Mandatory gear

All 16km, 28km and 50km competitors will be required to carry mandatory gear as follows. Participants will be required to bring all mandatory gear to bib collection/registration for a mandatory gear check prior to being able to run.

For the 16km:

  • Minimum 500ml of water/electrolyte drink in water bottles or hydration pack bladder

  • Compression bandage (minimum dimensions 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched)

  • Mobile phone in working order with a fully charged battery

  • Either a) gpx map file downloaded to your smart watch or b) gpx file downloaded to a mapping app of your choice such as Avenza or AllTrails

For the 28km:

  • Minimum 1L of water/electrolyte drink in water bottles or hydration pack bladder

  • Compression bandage (minimum dimensions 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched)

  • Mobile phone in working order with a fully charged battery

  • Either a) gpx map file downloaded to your smart watch or b) gpx file downloaded to a mapping app of your choice such as Avenza or AllTrails

  • Space blanket

  • Minimum 2 x portions nutrition/food/gels

For the 50km:

  • Minimum 1L of water/electrolyte drink in water bottles or hydration pack bladder

  • Compression bandage (minimum dimensions 7.5cm wide x 2.3m long unstretched)

  • Mobile phone in working order with a fully charged battery

  • Either a) gpx map file downloaded to your smart watch or b) gpx file downloaded to a mapping app of your choice such as Avenza or AllTrails

  • Space blanket

  • Minimum 3 x portions of nutrition/food/gels

  • Hi visibility vest

Additional gear:

There will also be additional requirements should the weather be ‘not so fine’. For 16km, 28km and 50km, the following will also be required:

  • A waterproof rain jacket.

  • Long-sleeve thermal top (polypro or wool)

Competitors will be advised the day prior to their event whether they need to carry the additional gear. 

Random gear checks may occur on course and/or at the finish. Any participant not carrying the required mandatory gear will be disqualified.

Mapping App

The DDB has embedded Strava maps (and GPX files) in the courses page of this website. These maps contain all course details including aid station locations, elevation, distances and other relevant information. We recommend participants use the mapping apps Avenza or AllTrails. Refer to mandatory gear for requirements.

No prams. No dogs.

None of the event courses are suitable for prams. There are narrow tracks, rocks, loose gravel, tree roots, steps and boulders. 

No dogs are permitted at the Dumaresq Dam Reserve where the start and finish will be located. Please leave your furry friends at home.

Camping is currently not permitted at the Dumaresq Dam Reserve as per local Council regulations.

Camping

Camping is available at the Dumaresq Dam Reserve as per local Council regulations and it is VERY limited. No bookings are required - it is first in, first served. There are 3 caravan/camper sites and 6 walk-in tent sites with their own parking spaces. If you miss out on a spot, DO NOT camp in any other location. Other options are the Armidale

BYO drinking vessel/bottle

The Duval Dam Buster Trail Run is a “cupless” event. You will need to bring your own drinking cup or bottle. This applies to competitors and spectators.

First aid and water stations

St Johns Ambulance will provide first-aid at two locations. The base first-aid station will be at the Dumaresq Dam marshalling area and another aid station will be located on Mt Duval approximately 7km into the 16km/28km course. There will also be a major aid station on the 28/50km course, on Newholme Road (MP5), before runners head up to Mt Duval for a second time via the back/eastern trail. Water, electrolyte sports drink, lollies and a small selection of other food will be provided. There is also a portaloo located at MP5. There will also be three additional marshal points along the 50km course where water and electrolyte sports drink will be available. Other marshal points will have first aid certified marshals and first aid kits.