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At Max Adventure, we pride ourselves on producing sustainable professional events with an ongoing commitment to minimising impact to the broader community. With any event that attracts large numbers of people however, there may be some disruption caused.

Event Overview:

Event Name: Raffertys Coastal Run – Trail Running Event
Date: July 10, 2027
Location: Raffertys Resort, Cams Wharf, Murrays Beach, Caves Beach, Lake Munmorah State Conservation Area, Wallarah National Park
Expected Attendance: 1,000 participants

 

EVENT DETAILS & IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY:

 

ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT:

 

MURRAYS BEACH & CAMS WHARF

Roads in the vicinity of Raffertys Resort are expected to see increased traffic volumes between 07:00 and 09:30 with participant drop offs occurring impacting the below roads:

  • Raffertys Road
  • Cams Wharf Road
  • Lake Forest Drive
  • Roads internal to Raffertys Resort

Event overflow parking is in Wrightson Reserve, adjacent to the Cams Wharf boat ramp.

From 08:30am until 12:00pm, runners will be on course in the Murrays Beach area, generally keeping to the footpaths. However we ask all road users to take care and remain vigilant in if driving in the vicinity of runners.

Managed Road Crossing – Jetty Point Drive (near water tower) – 08:30-11:30am

Between 08:30 and 11.30am, runners will be crossing Jetty Point Drive. Traffic Controllers will be manning this road crossing to ensure the safety of runners and vehicles. Minimal delays are expected.

Managed Road Crossing – Raffertys Road (at resort entry) – 11.30am-4.00pm

From 11:30am until 4pm, runners will be crossing Raffertys Road, returning to Raffertys Resort. Traffic Controllers will be manning this road crossing to ensure the safety of runners and vehicles. Minimal delays are expected.

There are no road closures in the Murrays Beach & Cams Wharf area.

CAVES BEACH

A change in 2026, runners will be passing through some suburban streets of Caves Beach.

Road Closure – Scenic Drive (at laneway) – 08:30am – midday
Scenic Drive will be closed to non-essential traffic at the laneway approximately half way along Scenic Drive. This will allow runners to safely exit the gated section of Scenic Drive, before turning right down the stairs toward Ocean View Parade and Bligh Avenue.

Residents will be permitted access via escort from the onsite traffic controllers.

Road Closure – Bligh Ave – 08:30am – midday
Bligh Ave will be closed to non-essential traffic in its entirety. Runners will cross Ocean View Parade and enter the closed Bligh Ave, before exiting again crossing Caves Beach Road. The road closure is essential for runners to safely pass through this area.

Residents will be permitted access via escort from the onsite traffic controllers. To assist orderly flow of traffic, residents are requested to enter and exit via Caves Beach Road.

Managed Road Crossing – Ocean View Parade (at Bligh Ave) – 08:30am – midday

From 8:30am until midday, runners will be crossing Ocean View Parade, after running down the stairs from Scenic Drive, before entering Bligh Ave (closed to traffic). Traffic Controllers will be manning this road crossing to ensure the safety of runners and vehicles. Minimal delays are expected.

Managed Road Crossing – Caves Beach Road (at Bligh Ave) – 08:30am – midday

From 8:30am until midday, runners will be crossing Caves Beach Road, after running along Bligh Ave before entering the Caves Beach Lookout carpark. Caves Beach Lookout carpark will remain open to traffic, however the entry will be reduced to 1 lane. Traffic Controllers will be manning this road crossing to ensure the safety of runners and vehicles. Minimal delays are expected.

LAKE MUNMORAH STATE CONSERVATION AREA

Road Closure – Snapper Pt Road (at Moonee Fire Trail) – 9am-1pm

Snapper Pt Road will be closed at Moonee Fire Trail to all traffic. This will allow runners to safely exit the gated Moonee Fire Trail and head toward Snapper Point before turning looping back to Moonee Fire Trail.

SAFETY MEASURES

  • Volunteers will be assisting by providing traffic management and course marshalling at key junctions and road crossings.
  • They will be supported by event staff, traffic controllers as well as professional medical response staff.

Commitment to Sustainability & Community Engagement:

 

Minimising Environmental Impact:
  • At Max Adventure, we are committed to sustainability. Measures include waste reduction including minimising single use products, and providing recycling collection bins throughout the event area. We encourage all participants to dispose of waste responsibly.
Ensuring Minimal Disruption:
  • We work closely with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption to residents, businesses and workers. Communication will be sent closer to the event to keep everyone informed of any potential impacts on local traffic or access.
Community Engagement & Charity Support:
  • We strive to engage local businesses and suppliers to ensure that the event benefits the broader community.
  • Careflight is a beneficiary of this event.

Contact Information:

 

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