Event details

Over 22km of undulating trail snaking the width and breadth of the forest. You’ll pass through mighty redwoods, along winding fire roads and into native bush, before arriving at the finish line. On completion, you'll get a finisher's medal and well earnt complimentary drink.

This course is ideal for those looking to push their stamina, preparing for full and half marathons, or simply explore the Whakarewarewa. 

See below for more details, course map and entry.

Date	Sunday 8 August 2021
Distance	22.5km
Start time	8.40am
Start location	Froude Street Reserve, next to Holiday Inn (Google Maps)
Finish location	Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Reserve (Google Maps)
Shuttle buses	There is a free shuttle bus to transport all participants from the finish line back to the start location
Medals & prizes	All finishers will receive a finisher medal Age groups & walk will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medal Prize money will be awarded to the run 1st $200, 2nd $100 and 3rd $50 placed overall for men and women
Results	Age categories for the run: U20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59| 60+. Timing and results is based on mat-to-mat time.
Walkers	Walkers welcome. All walkers must ensure they start at the back of wave 5, behind the runners and keep left at all times to allow others to pass.

COURSE MAP

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Start waves

To ensure a safe and fair event for participants we have self seeded start waves. Be realistic and carefully choose your start waves. Timing and results is based on a Mat to Mat time. 

Check points

The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. It is unlikely that this will affect your race however if you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non-finisher.

• Participants must reach and pass 15.9km (water station 3 as per map) by 12:10pm or you will be removed from the course.

Aid station​

There will be aid stations on the long course to support the participants. The aid stations will have Lemon and Lime Nuun hydration, water and toilets. Learn more about Nuun.

Drop bags

A drop bag service is available at the start line.. You may only use a bag that is no bigger than a backpack or sports bag. The event will provide an ID label for the bag. Please collect before 4:40pm, any remaining gear bags will be donated to charity.