CHOOSE
BIKE - 18KM - At 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 - Please take your water bottle there will be 3 hydration stations along the way. |
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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 will be 3 hydration stations along the way. *We will have safety buggy's and horse marshals patrolling the course if there are any injuries or you need a hand *FOR SAFETY: THE COURSE DOES NOT include climbing to the top to the lighthouse. (that is a separate event on Sunday 16th) $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 hat & water bottle there will be 3 hydration stations along the way. *We will have safety buggys and horse marshals patrolling the course if there are any injuries or you need a hand *FOR SAFETY: THE COURSE DOES NOT include climbing to the top to the lighthouse. (that is a separate event on Sunday 16th) $25 ENTRY FEE $50 FOR FAMILIES (2 adults + 2 kids) |
Photo Credit: Alan Squires
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HIKOI KAUMATUA - 9km or 18km
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Hikoi kaumatua will leave at 0830 from Waikaretu Marae with the walkers and head 9 km towards the lighthouse. Kaumatua recieve a TIAKI PASS which enables you a free ride back to the marae (9km). If you do use the pass then you have to cheer everyone on the way back to the marae.
Level - Easy to moderate. *Please take a hat & water bottle there will be 3 hydration stations along the way. *We will have safety buggys and horse marshals patrolling the course if there are any injuries or you need a hand *FOR SAFETY: THE COURSE DOES NOT include climbing to the top to the lighthouse. (that is a separate event on Sunday 16th) $25 ENTRY FEE |
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TAMARIKI 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)
Please take a hat & water bottle there will be hydration stations along the way.
$5 ENTRY FEE
Please take a hat & water bottle there will be hydration stations along the way.
$5 ENTRY FEE
ONE WAY WARRIOR - 18KM (ONE WAY BIKE + RUN)
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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) Please take a hat & water bottle there will be 3 hydration stations along the way. $30 ENTRY FEE |
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WARRIOR CHALLENGE- 35KM (FULL BIKE + FULL RUN)
The Warrior Event 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 run and 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.
Please take a hat & water bottle there will be 3 hydration stations along the way.
$30 ENTRY FEE
SCRAMBLE TO THE TOP - SUNDAY 16TH FEB
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Starting at the bottom of the lighthouse (where the turn around point is) it is a dash to the top of the lighthouse scrambling up the sand dune. The first to signal they are at the top holds the title.
$10 per adult (proceeds go to Te Kopuru Fire Brigade) - (*Make your own way there) The Pouto Lighthouse will also be open for 2 Hours 9:30-11:30 and Steve Nathan will also be available for 4WD guided tours through the farm, dune & lighthouse. (This is a very rare opportunity) Gold coin donation entry. |
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