be smart… be strong… be inspired
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BE SMART… BE STRONG… BE INSPIRED
2021
Ride the first day with you head…. BE SMART
Ride the second day with grit… BE STRONG
Ride the third day with your heart… BE INSPIRED
BE SMART… BE STRONG… BE INSPIRED
Welcome to the Mil Lel Marathon
South Australian Endurance Rider’s Association and the Heinrich/Bright Family from
Meldana Arabians, proudly welcome you to the Mil lel Marathon. Running since 2011, we
are looking forward to being back, bigger and better. Mil Lel is a special place for our family
and we enjoy returning to our old stomping ground to bring you this event. We would also
like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land that we ride and camp on. The
Bungandidj people.
With the introduction of the 240km Marathon event in 2019, the Ousley trophy was
created in the name of Harry and Michelle Ousley. Vet Harry and his wife Michelle have
been long time supporters of the annual Mil Lel ride. The trophy is in the form of beautiful,
locally crafted, redgum apple and is awarded to the Best Managed horse and rider
combination of the vet’s choice. The Apple is representative of the Apple trees that line the
road around the Mil Lel grounds. The fruit ripens around Easter time each year, fuelling
both the horses and riders.
Last year, the ride was beginning to gain momentum before being cancelled due to COVID
restrictions. The time off has seemed to only reinforce fellow endurance rider’s love of the
sport and we are grateful that there is the opportunity to return for 2021 and share the
love of the sport with you all.
At Mil Lel we pride ourselves on creating an event where you feel a part of the family. We
endeavour to run a ride that is inclusive of all ages, abilities and interests. We hope that
your participation can help to foster and encourage that ethos too.
So good luck, happy riding and we wish you every success for the 2021 Mil Lel Marathon!
Kind Regards,
Team Meldana
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The Volunteers and Ride Officials
Ride Contacts: Ray Heinrich 0439 398 071
Melissa Bright 0434 606 727
Chief Stewards: Tom McCormack 0409 948 639
Ride Secretaries: Kelsey Bright
Melissa Bright
Course: Ray Heinrich 0439 398 071
Adrian Bright 0409 280 838
Vet Team: Lachlan Cameron (Head Vet)
Charlotte McNeece
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2021 Event Information
Where: Mil Lel Showgrounds, 62 Sherwin Rd, Mil Lel, SA
Events on Offer:
240km Marathon - $250
120km Mini Marathon - $150
60km Micro Marathon - $75
80km Endurance ride on Saturday or Sunday - $95
40km Training Ride on Friday, Saturday or Sunday - $45
20km Introductory Ride on Friday, Saturday or Sunday - $25
Online entries can be made at Competition Details (nominate.com.au)
Additional Costs:
Forestry SA Entry - $7 per day for those who don’t have an annual pass
Proof of purchase is required at entry Horse riding in the Limestone Coast | ForestrySA
Day Membership - $15 per day
Site Entry Fee - $5 per horse per night
Also on Offer:
A catered 3 course dinner on Sunday 12th April at 6pm- $20 per person.
To be booked when entering
Facilities:
Toilets and Showers Available.
Mount Gambier is 12km away and includes all services
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2021 Event Program
**Subject to change**
Thursday 1st April Entries Open 2pm
Pre - Ride Vetting 3 – 5pm
Ride Talk 6pm Day 1 Friday 2nd April
Marathon Ride Start 5am Mini Marathon Ride Start 7am
40km Ride Start 8am
Entries Open 9am Micro Marathon and 20km Ride Start Time 10am
Vet Ring Open 7am – 4pm Course Closed 4pm
Presentations 5pm Ride Talk 6pm
Day 2 Saturday 3rd April
Marathon Ride Course Open Time 5am 80km Ride Start Time 6am
Mini Marathon Course Open Time 7am 40km Ride Start 8am
Entries Open 9am
Micro Marathon and 20km Ride Start Time 10am Vet Ring Open 7am – 4pm
Course Closed 4pm Presentations 5pm
Ride Talk 6pm Day 3 Sunday 4th April
Marathon Ride Course Open Time 5am
80km Ride Start Time 6am Mini Marathon Course Open Time 7am
40km Ride Start Time 8am Micro Marathon and 20km Ride Start Time 10am
Course Closed 4pm
Presentations and Catered Dinner 6pm
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The Course
Consists of easy-going scrub and forest tracks with some road verge and sand.
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2021 Marathon Details
The Marathon
Vetting Type: Standard
DAY 1
Leg 1: 40km - Red 1 Arrows, HR 55
Hold time 30mins
Leg 2: 40km - Black 2 Arrows, HR 60
DAY 2
Leg 3: 40km – Red 1 Arrows, HR 55
Hold time 30mins
Leg 4: 40km – Blue 3 Arrows, HR 60
DAY 3
Leg 5: 40km – Black 2 Arrows, HR 55
Hold time 30mins
Leg 6: 40km – Blue 3 Arrows, HR 60
The Mini Marathon
Vetting Type: Standard
DAY 1
Leg 1: 40km - Red 1 Arrows, HR 55
DAY 2
Leg 2: 40km – Blue 3 Arrows, HR 55
DAY 3
Leg 3: 40km – Black 2 Arrows, HR 55
The Micro Marathon
Vetting Type: Standard
DAY 1, 2 and 3
20km – Green Arrows, HR 55
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2021 One Day Event Ride Details
The 80km Endurance Ride
Vetting Type: Standard
SATURDAY:
Leg 1 – 40km - Red 1 Arrows – HR: 55
Hold time: 30 mins
Leg 2 – 40km - Blue 3 Arrows – HR: 60
SUNDAY:
Leg 1 – 40km – Black 2 Arrows – HR: 55
Hold Time: 30 mins
Leg 2 – 40km – Blue 3 Arrows – HR: 60
The 40km Training Ride
FRIDAY
40km – Red 1 Arrows – HR: 55
SATURDAY
40km – Blue 3 Arrows – HR: 55
SUNDAY
40km – Black 2 Arrows – HR: 55
The 20km Introductory Ride
FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY
20km – Green Arrows – HR: 55
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Merchandise Available
See Mel or Kelsey at the ride secretaries’ desk to pick up and place your orders.
Long sleeved polo (kids 6-16, ladies 8-24, men XS-5XL) - $38
Short sleeved polo (kids 4-14, ladies 8-24, men XS-5XL) - $35
Hoodies (kids 4-14, adults S-5XL) - $65
Puffer vests (ladies 6-24, men S-5XL) - $60
Puffer Jackets (ladies 6-24, men S-5XL) - $75
Caps - $20
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Sincere Thanks to Our Sponsors….
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Past Mil Lel Marathon Completions
2019
Lainie Ray (Ousley Trophy) Diamond R Turbo
Melanie Scott Eminem Missella
Emma Kirby Springfield Park Stellah
Allix Jones Firenze VES
Trish Smith Veloce Finale
Alison Noble Mizzie Couger