CHOOSE
BIKE - 18KMAt low tide the riders will leave Waikāretū Marae at 0830hrs and ride 9 km towards the base of the lighthouse and return the same way.
Mountain and sand bikes are suitable for riding on the sand. The challenge is to navigate through the hard sand finishing back at Waikaretu marae and finish line. Will suit easy to moderate riders $25 ENTRY FEE (kids are $5) * Helmets required |
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RUN - 18KM
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The runners will depart the start line 2 minutes after the bikes at 0832 following the same direction, 7.5km towards the lighthouse and return to the marae and finish line.
Level - Easy to moderate. *Please take a hat & water bottle there is a hydration station at the turn around point. *We will have safety buggys and horse marshals patrolling the course if there are any injuries or you need a hand $25 ENTRY FEE (Kids are $5) |
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WALK - 18KM
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The walkers will leave at 0830 from Waikaretu Marae following the same direction as the cyclist and runners 9 km towards the lighthouse and return to the marae and finish line.
Level - Very easy to moderate. and suitable for mountain buggy prams. *Please take a sunhat & water bottle there is a hydration station at the turn around point. *We will have safety buggys and horse marshals patrolling the course if there are any injuries or you need a hand $25 ENTRY FEE $50 FOR FAMILIES (2 adults + 2 kids) |
Photo Credit: Alan Squires
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KIDS EVENTS
The 2019 event will provide opportunities for kids of all ages to participate in the run or cycle. 12 Yrs and under. A 4 km event down at Tauhara Beach (Opposite the Marae by the Papakainga)
$5 ENTRY FEE
$5 ENTRY FEE
DUATHLON - 18KM (BIKE + RUN)
The duathlon consists of the bike and then the run. This starts with the cycle at 0830 to the turn around point (9KM) where you transition into the run finishing at the marae.
Easy - moderate event (for those not yet ready to undertake the elite duathlon)
$30 ENTRY FEE
Easy - moderate event (for those not yet ready to undertake the elite duathlon)
$30 ENTRY FEE
ELITE DUATHLON - 35KM (BIKE + RUN)
The Elite Duathlon consists of a 17.5km bike ride and then the 17.5km run. This starts with the cycle at 0830 to the turn around point (9KM) and then back to Pouto Point where you transition into the runand then head back to the lighthouse and return to the finishing line at the marae.
Hard - Challenging event (particularly if it is windy)
* The bikes will be transferred back from Pouto Point to the marae and secured.
$30 ENTRY FEE
Hard - Challenging event (particularly if it is windy)
* The bikes will be transferred back from Pouto Point to the marae and secured.
$30 ENTRY FEE