Event details
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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, GPX file and entry. |
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Date |
Sunday 8 August 2021 |
Distance |
22.5km |
Start time |
8.30am |
Start location |
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Finish location |
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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. Non-monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd 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. |
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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.
