The 2009 Painathlon is on Saturday 8th August, starting at 7am.
http://www.painathlon.com/

The race involves doing 10 of Perth's toughest runs, ranging from City Beach to the Hills, and finishing at Jacob's Ladder (10 reps!), with cycling to the various run locations. There is 51kms of running and 118kms of cycling. The course record is 7hrs 38mins.

The event raises funds for Variety WA, and entry forms are at the website above. Last year there were 50 entries.

For anyone wanting to do this event, Jono (the Organiser) has arranged some familiarisers:

Saturday July 11th - Challenges 1-2, full race reps of the Groyne Runs (x3) and Reabold Hill (x2)
meet 7am City Beach, carpark north of surf club. Anticipated finish time 8.30am

Sunday July 12th - Challenges 5-10, running dictated by group on day but at least the Zig Zag.
meet 7am Vic Park Causeway

Sunday July 19th - 5-10 Cycle to be taken by Michael Parrotte (Painathlon veteran), bring runners to negotiate the Quadcruncher meet 7 am Vic Park Causeway. Possibility that Bryce Mitchell may motorpace this ride if available.

If you want to attend, give Jono a call on 0433 306 009.