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Event Information


Event Base

All events will start and finish at Home Bay, on the Eastern side of Motutapu. Click to view Home Bay location via googlemaps


42km trail marathon

The marathon starts and finishes at sea level at Home Bay, Motutapu. The marathon is an entirely off-road loop course, and includes contrasting sections on gravel road, single track (forest & volcanic / lava sections), and wide flowing grass track and trails. The total ascent (ie. vertical metres gained) over the course is 1103 metres

Course terrain breakdown;
  • Gravel road
  • Single track (forest & volcanic / lava)
  • Grass track & trail


21km trail 1/2 marathon

The half marathon starts and finishes at sea level at Home Bay, Motutapu. The half marathon is an entirely off-road loop course, and includes contrasting sections on gravel road, single track (forest & volcanic / lava sections), and wide flowing grass track and trails. The total ascent (ie. vertical metres gained) over the course is 553 metres

Course terrain breakdown;
  • Gravel road
  • Single track (forest & volcanic / lava)
  • Grass track & trail

10km run / walk

The 10km run / walk option starts and finishes at the magnificent Home Bay, and takes participants on a rolling journey showcasing the best parts of Motutapu. The 10km is an entirely off-road journey and you'll spend time predominantly on gravel roads and wide, flowing farmland tracks. With around 320 metres of vertical climb, and the most incredible views in the business, this 10km-er will be one to remember.


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50km mountain bike

The 50km mountain bike starts and finishes at sea level at Home Bay, Motutapu. The 50km mountain bike is a single loop course event, and includes contrasting sections on the following terrain; gravel road, single track (forest & volcanic / lava sections), and wide flowing grass track and trails. The total ascent (ie. vertical metres gained) over the course is 1334 metres.

Course terrain breakdown;
  • Gravel road
  • Single track (forest & volcanic / lava)
  • Grass track & trail
  • 30km mountain bike


30km mountain bike

The 30km mountain bike starts and finishes at sea level at Home Bay, Motutapu. The 30km mountain bike is a single loop course event, and includes contrasting sections on the following terrain; gravel road, single track (forest & volcanic / lava sections), and wide flowing grass track and trails. This option includes the Rangitoto loop, but a lot less on the farmland tracks on Motutapu

Course terrain breakdown;
  • Gravel road
  • Single track (forest & volcanic / lava)
  • Grass track & trail
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A note on mountain bikes:

All bikes will be securely stored at the event registration expo site and will be transported to the event base at Home Bay, Motutapu via Fullers for you prior to race day.



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Aid stations


Each aid station will have the following;

  • Water
  • Vita Sport Electrolyte drink (final 3 aid stations)
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Vaseline
  • Suntan lotion
  • Bananas

Note; while we will have plenty of aid station all course options, we advise (as we would with any off-road event) that you come prepared with your own supplies. We would thoroughly recommend bringing your own hydra-pack complete with liquid (minimum of 2 litres), food, extra clothes and a basic first aid kit.

There will be several aid stations for all event options, see details below; (* coming soon)

Marathon
(km)
Half Marathon
(km)
 10km*
run/walk
30 km MTB
(km)
50 km MTB
(km)
2.2 2.2 2.2 2 2
3.6
7.5 4.5 8 5.5 5.5
11.8 8.5
14.7 12 10 10
17 16   18 18
21 17   25 24
22 19   28 26.5
26.5       28
30       30
32       37.5
35       42
38       45
40       48



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