The JLF Trek SA 2020
About the Trek
KUITPO FOREST
JUPITER CREEK
MYPONGA
7 & 8 AUGUST 2020
The JLF Trek is an endurance event designed to challenge you physically and mentally. A medium to high level of fitness is required but with the right preparation and attitude you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve. Whether you complete the full 80km distance or a shorter section, this weekend will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world.
The JLF Trek SA in 2020 is special as it marks our 10th anniversary year.
Taking place between Jupiter Creek and Myponga, you will trek through the beautiful Kuitpo Forest and stunning Fleurieu Peninsula countryside. The event ends with our infamous finish line celebration at Fox Gordon Winery complete with a hearty meal, drinks and live music.
The Friends of the Heysen voluntarily maintain the waking trail and mark it with distinctive red arrow markers to help hikers stay on the track. These can sometimes be difficult to follow if you are not paying attention, so be prepared for some orienteering.
Registrations close on Friday 24 July 2020 unless sold out prior and places are strictly limited.
Don't miss out on this incredible challenge.
75km | Friday 7 August + Saturday 8 August
Entry fee $275
Individual fundraising target $500
35km | Saturday 8 August
Entry fee $185
Individual fundraising target $500
26km | Saturday 8 August
Entry fee $185
Individual fundraising target $300
10km | Saturday 8 August
Entry fee $60
Individual fundraising target $150
*distances are estimates only
Entry is permitted to ages 14 and over (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
Your entry fee covers the cost of this fully supported event, including safety and management, food and drinks at checkpoints, bus transfers and a finish line celebration. It is not a donation.
MAPS
Friday, 7 August 2020
40km - Myponga to Kuitpo Forest (Christmas Hill Rd)
View Friday's map here
Saturday, 8 August 2020
35km - Jupiter Creek to Fox Gordon Winery, Kuitpo Forest
26km - Rocky Creek Hut, Meadows to Fox Gordon Winery, Kuitpo Forest
10km – Chookarloo Camp Ground, Kuitpo Forest to Fox Gordon Winery, Kuitpo Forest
View Saturdays' map here
EVENT BRIEFING
EVENT DAY TRANSPORT
We arrange coaches on both days to transport you from a central car parking location to the start line. The location of the car park and times will be advised well before the event.
AM I FIT ENOUGH TO DO THE JLF TREK?
The JLF Trek is an endurance event designed to challenge you physically and mentally. A medium to high level of fitness is required but with the right preparation and attitude you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.
To help you prepare we have an 8 week training guide including fitness, nutrition and practical advice on getting yourself mentally ready for this challenge.
You can download The JLF Trek training guide from your profile.
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Join The JLF Trek group on Facebook to share training tips with fellow trekkers. We will post announcements and let you know about exciting offers.
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ACCOMMODATION
You are responsible for making your own accommodation arrangements. If you would like to make a weekend of it, you might like to stay in or near McLaren Vale for the duration of the event.
Airbnb have some wonderful places to look at and there are some great deals on bookings.com
FAQ
If you're looking for more information about The JLF Trek click through to our frequently asked questions here
Fundraising
Your registration fee covers part of the cost of the event, it is not a donation. We endeavour to cover the balance of the cost through the generous support of our sponsors.
Your fundraising is an essential element of The JLF Trek as it allows us to continue to raise awareness to prevent bowel cancer. We encourage you to strive for the following individual fundraising targets.
- 75km – individual fundraising target $500
- 35km – individual fundraising target $500
- 26km – individual fundraising target $300
- 10km – individual fundraising target $150
When you register you will have the opportunity to kick off your own fundraising by making a tax-deductible donation.
We have created posters and social media images for you to use to help your fundraising campaign. You can find them in the participant profile portal.
You can log in to your profile here
partners
supporting partners
Donations
Recent Donations
| From | Amount | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Reilly | $100 | Good luck and we are proud of you Emma and all who are taking part. Sending love from England, love Martin, Chrissy and Poppy Skye. Xxx |
| Larson and Opal Weygandt | $40 | Go Mum. You will be awesome. We are proud of you. |
| Judy Gardner | $100 | |
| Sarah Overton | $40 | important cause P - well done xx |
| Ryan Mountford | $50 | Good Luck with your walk Rebecca. Great to see support for a good cause. |
| Ryan Mountford | $50 | Good Luck with your walk Sarah. Great to see support for a good cause. |
| Nick Pemberton | $25 | Well done Sarah - a great cause! Good luck fundraising and for the trek! x |
| Sean and Jen Smart | $100 | Good luck we are really proud of you. Sean and Jen. Xxx |
| Tammy Proctor | $20 | Will be with you in spirit! Good luck from Daz, Tammy & Jess xx |
| Oliver Reilly | $10 | I am very proud of you for doing this for charity I hope it goes very well and you raise awareness about cancer. Love Oliver XXX |
| Annabelle Reilly | $10 | To mummy I’m very proud of you, good luck to you and your friends. I think you are amazing doing this for charity. I love you very much. Annabelle XOXO |
| Anonymous | $75 | Good luck ladies x |
| Kieran Allen | $50 | Go get 'em tigers! |
| Anne Baker | $50 | Carry the flag - loud and proud xx |
| Kevin Freeman Electrical | $50 | |
| Christine Kifayatullah | $20 | Great job John |
| Laura Tune | $50 | Legend! |
| Dale Eatts | $50 | |
| Virginia Bowley | $25 | Go Nic !!! good on you wish I could join you ! |
| Phil Green | $50 | |
| Elizabeth Auricht | $25 | |
| Rhianna Paulauskas | $25 | Good luck Aunty T xx |
| Yvette Jenkin | $50 | |
| Karli Penglase | $25 | Love you Aunty T ❤ |
| Melissa Harris | $25 | Good on you Teresa! Our family has also been touched by bowel cancer! ???? |
| Vandi Huynh | $27 | ☺️ |
| Kim Hodgkinson | $30 | |
| beryl stroeh | $50 | In memory of my beautiful daughter whom we miss greatly. She was passionate about raising awareness of bowel cancer and we continue to do this. Her courage and inspiration will always remain with us and remind us of how to live each day to the fullest. To her best friend Alison who was with her all the way we send our love and go team Emily she will be with you in spirit |
| Karen Smith | $25 | |
| Rotary Nomads | $2,000 | Good luck for this years walk. We will be there to give you a sandwich for lunch as usual. |
| Anonymous | $25 | Good Luck ... but I am sure you will nail it! |
| Anonymous | $20 | Warren & Di |
| Colin Kirkwood | $50 | Good work Gavin |
| Gavin Mitchell | $50 | |
| Jody Mitchell | $25 | |
| Bee Ng | $25 | |
| Elizabeth Lord | $50 | |
| Ana Sala | $40 | Go Wombats! |
| Karen Winters | $25 | |
| Emily Ronan | $25 | |
| David Turnbull | $50 | Well done Sam for taking up this challenge and Bec, massive kudos to you and lots of love as you continue your fight, Cheryl, David and Matthew |
| Sam Paior | $50 | |
| Bec Paior | $50 | |
| Anonymous | $20 | Walky well |
| Teresa Karpe | $25 | Good luck John x |
| Sandy Crombie | $10 | Love & hugs to my brother John for doing this Trek again, you are amazing am very proud of you |
| Gwen Carpenter | $100 | Pleased to support my son-in-law |
| Karli Penglase | $25 | Love your work Fam Bam, thank you ❤❤❤ |
| Margaret Lee | $500 | |
| Chris and Margs Lee | $500 | |
| Simon McDowell | $25 | |
| HEMP HEMP HOORAY PTY LTD | $25 | |
| Anonymous | $100 | |
| Anonymous | $50 | |
| Louise Clements | $50 | Go for it Young Johnny |
| Gary and Di Wauchope | $20 | |
| Louise Clements | $50 | Go for it Johnny |
| Fundraising | $130 | Fundraising |
| Fundraising | $130 | Fundraising |
| Catherine Bell | $25 | |
| Robyn Green | $25 | |
| Judy Ross | $25 | |
| Wendy Hardt | $50 | |
| Jessica Hardt | $50 | |
| Nigel Stedman | $25 | |
| Anonymous | $25 | Good luck |
| Maryanne Shaw | $100 | I will be there waiting for you |
| Tristan Clements | $33 | |
| Tegan Thiel | $25 | |
| 1969 | $25 | WE CAN DO IT......YAY |
| John Clements | $500 |
Leaderboard
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Rotary Rotators | $2,633 |
| John Clements | $2,600 |
| Margaret Lee | $500 |
| Chris and Margs Lee | $500 |
| Hughes's adventurers | $455 |
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| John Clements | $2,600 |
| Chris and Margs Lee | $500 |
| Margaret Lee | $500 |
| Emma Reilly | $315 |
| Alison Hollitt | $200 |
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Rotary Rotators | $2,633 |
| Hughes's adventurers | $455 |
| The Type 7’s | $430 |
| Team Emily | $290 |
| What happens at bookclub... | $200 |