Event Summary
Date: Thursday Apr 17 to Sunday Apr 20
Nominations Close: Wednesday Apr 16 10:00 PM
(All times on this page are SA local time)
Location: Mil-Lel Showgrounds, 62 Shewin Rd Mil-Lel 5291
Dogs: must be secured or on a leash attached to a person or fixed object at all times. No campsite reservations. Campfires not permitted. Catering: A catered 3 course dinner on Sunday 20th April at 6pm- $25 per person.
Ride Base Open: Thu 17th 10:00 AM to Mon 21st 12:00 PM
62 Sherwin Rd, Mil Lel, SA
Ride Office Open: Thu 17th 2:00 PM to Sun 20th 5:00 PM
Temperature Log: All horses require a 4 day temperature log - 3 days prior to event + day of event prior to travel - see Horse Health Declaration form attached
Refund Policy: Refunds are available minus a $20 administration fee if notice of withdrawal is received by secretary@saera.asn.au by 11:59pm on Wednesday 16 April 2025 - for full details please see refund policy attached
Event Information
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
South Australian Endurance Rider’s Association and the Heinrich/ Bright Family from Meldana Arabians, proudly welcome you to the Mil lel Marathon. We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land that we ride and camp on. The Bungandidj people. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Running since 2011, we look forward to sharing our thirteenth Mil Lel event with you. This is a special place for our family and we enjoy returning to our old stomping ground to bring you this event. At Mil Lel we pride ourselves on creating a family event. We endeavour to run a ride that is inclusive of all ages and abilities. We hope that your participation can foster that ethos too. So good luck, happy riding and we wish you every success for the 2025 Mil Lel Marathon!
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS Forestry SA Entry - $7 per riding day (please obtain pass before entering event) https://forestrysa1.rezdy.com/catalog/374170/horse-riding Camp Fee - $5 per horse per night - All marathon event entries include a minimum 3 days camping fee and all Endurance event entries include a minimum 1 day camping fee. For addition camping days or camping for intermediate and introductory events please see the Sevice Items. Day Membership – Adult $40 per day and Junior $30 per day Early-Bird Discount - $30 if entering before 10pm Monday 14th April
SUNDAY DINNER Please also join us for a 3 course dinner on Sunday 20th of April at 6pm for $25 per person - purchased via the service items tab
FACILITIES Toilets and Showers Available. Mount Gambier is 12km away and includes all services you could possibly need
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT STARTING OUT IN ENDURANCE PLEASE VISIT: https://saera.asn.au/starting-out-in-endurance/ FOR FURTHER INFO
2024 SAERA Refund Policy
Service Items
| Cost |
|
||
| 3 Course Dinner on Sunday 20th April | $25 | － ＋ | |
| per person | |||
| Camping Fee | $5 | － ＋ | |
| per night | |||
Show rides for:
240km Marathon
P/R Vetting: Thu 3:00 PM to Thu 5:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Thu 6:00 PM
Ride Starts: Fri 5:00 AM
Early bird discount: $30.00 before Mon Apr 14 10:00 PM
| Cost |
|
|
| Ride Entry - Member | $350 | － ＋ |
| Camping Fee | $15 | |
| Total | $365 |
80km Endurance Ride
P/R Vetting: Thu 3:00 PM to Thu 5:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Thu 6:00 PM
Ride Starts: Fri 6:00 AM
Early bird discount: $30.00 before Mon Apr 14 10:00 PM
| Cost |
|
|
| Ride Entry - Member | $145 | － ＋ |
| Camping Fee | $5 | |
| Total | $150 |
120km Mini Marathon
P/R Vetting: Thu 3:00 PM to Thu 5:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Thu 6:00 PM
Ride Starts: Fri 7:00 AM
Early bird discount: $30.00 before Mon Apr 14 10:00 PM
| Cost |
|
|
| Ride Entry - Member | $220 | － ＋ |
| Camping Fee | $15 | |
| Total | $235 |
40km Intermediate Ride
P/R Vetting: Thu 3:00 PM to Thu 5:00 PM
(and/or from 7am to 7:30am Friday morning)
P/R Briefing: Thu 6:00 PM
(and/or 15 minutes prior to departure)
Ride Starts: Fri 8:00 AM
Early bird discount: $30.00 before Mon Apr 14 10:00 PM
| Cost |
|
|
| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership | $135 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership Junior | $125 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - Member | $95 | － ＋ |
60km Micro Marathon
P/R Vetting: Thu 3:00 PM to Thu 5:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Thu 6:00 PM
Ride Starts: Fri 10:00 AM
Early bird discount: $30.00 before Mon Apr 14 10:00 PM
| Cost |
|
|
| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership | $190 | － ＋ |
| Camping Fee | $15 | |
| Total | $205 | |
| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership Junior | $180 | － ＋ |
| Camping Fee | $15 | |
| Total | $195 | |
| Ride Entry - Member | $150 | － ＋ |
| Camping Fee | $15 | |
| Total | $165 |
20km Introductory Ride
P/R Vetting: Thu 3:00 PM to Thu 5:00 PM
(and/or from 7am to 9:30am Friday morning)
P/R Briefing: Thu 6:00 PM
(and/or 15 minutes prior to departure)
Ride Starts: Fri 10:00 AM
Early bird discount: $30.00 before Mon Apr 14 10:00 PM
| Cost |
|
|
| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership | $115 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership Junior | $105 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - Member | $75 | － ＋ |