Location Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.
Website http://www.aucklandhalf.co.nz/
Type Half Ironman Triathlon.
Distances 2 km swim, 90 km cycle, 21.1 km run.
Time of Year March.
Goodie BagDecent with a free pair of triathlon shorts.
Course refreshmentsLeppin available on the cycle and run course.
Post-race refreshments Water and Leppin.
Post race details Event starts at Maraitai and ends at Kawakawa Bay. There is a shuttle service available between points before the race.
Prizegiving Unsure..
Finisher's medal Unusually for a half ironman, no.
Competed in 2010.
DetailsThe cycle course is very hilly, and is out and back so gets done twice. The run is three laps of a 7 km course which is undulating. One of the harder half ironman events to complete. The course covers the original Ironman NZ course before that moved to Taupo.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Tauranga Half Ironman
Location Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.
Website http://www.thehalf.co.nz/home.cfm
Type Half Ironman Triathlon.
Distances 2 km swim, 90 km cycle, 21.1 km run.
Time of Year January.
Goodie Bag Fairly decent with lots of sponsor goodies. Event T-shirt.
Course refreshments Leppin available on the cycle and run course. Sun tan lotion also available at aid stations..
Post-race refreshments Water and Leppin.
Post race details Throw your weary body into the cold waters of the beach at Mount Maunganui to aid recovery.
Prizegiving Takes place later in the afternoon/evening.
Finisher's medal Yes.
Competed in 2011.
DetailsThe event has stringent regulations as a result of it doubling as the national championships. The course is possibly the flattest in New Zealand, no uphills on the bike (but no downhills either). Both the bike and run courses are two laps. I set my PB on this course.
This event sells out within hours, if not minutes of entries opening in June.
Website http://www.thehalf.co.nz/home.cfm
Type Half Ironman Triathlon.
Distances 2 km swim, 90 km cycle, 21.1 km run.
Time of Year January.
Goodie Bag Fairly decent with lots of sponsor goodies. Event T-shirt.
Course refreshments Leppin available on the cycle and run course. Sun tan lotion also available at aid stations..
Post-race refreshments Water and Leppin.
Post race details Throw your weary body into the cold waters of the beach at Mount Maunganui to aid recovery.
Prizegiving Takes place later in the afternoon/evening.
Finisher's medal Yes.
Competed in 2011.
DetailsThe event has stringent regulations as a result of it doubling as the national championships. The course is possibly the flattest in New Zealand, no uphills on the bike (but no downhills either). Both the bike and run courses are two laps. I set my PB on this course.
This event sells out within hours, if not minutes of entries opening in June.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Huntly Half Marathon
Location Huntly
Website http://www.huntlyhalf.co.nz/
Type Half Marathon
Distances Half marathon run, half marathon walk, 10 km run
Time of Year May
Goodie Bag Nothing special
Course refreshments Water and Sports drink
Post-race refreshments Water and Sports drink
Post race details Food, drink, massage available at end of race.
Prizegiving Yes, but didn't stay for it, so can't comment.
Finisher's medal Yes, but this may be because the 2010 event was the thirtieth year of it running.
Competed in 2010
Details Note that transfers on the day are not permitted. A pretty good run, flat for much of it, although there are a couple of mean hills from the 10 km mark onwards.
Website http://www.huntlyhalf.co.nz/
Type Half Marathon
Distances Half marathon run, half marathon walk, 10 km run
Time of Year May
Goodie Bag Nothing special
Course refreshments Water and Sports drink
Post-race refreshments Water and Sports drink
Post race details Food, drink, massage available at end of race.
Prizegiving Yes, but didn't stay for it, so can't comment.
Finisher's medal Yes, but this may be because the 2010 event was the thirtieth year of it running.
Competed in 2010
Details Note that transfers on the day are not permitted. A pretty good run, flat for much of it, although there are a couple of mean hills from the 10 km mark onwards.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tour De Ranges
Location Clevedon, Auckland
Website http://www.tourderanges.co.nz/
Type Road cycling
Distances 30 and 110 km.
Time of Year January
Goodie Bag Drink bottle, snack bar.
Course refreshments Water (dismount and fill your own bottle) at halfway point.
Post-race refreshments Bottle of water. Food available to buy.
Post race details Massage available.
Prizegiving Standard. Prizes tend to relate to cycling as expected. MC quickly moves onto next in spot-prize list if current person is not present. Very good to see rather than spending lots of time waiting for non-existent spot-prize winners.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2010.
Details
Much of the water supplied to Auckland come from reservoirs in the Hunua Ranges. From this, I hypothesised two facts:
1) The Hunua ranges have lots of hills to provide run-off to the reservoirs.
2) The Hunua Ranges experience a lot of rain.
Both of these hypotheses have been borne out by experience, with the inaugural TDR being very wet, windy, and very hilly.
The start time of 9 am for the 110 km and 9.30 am for the 30 km races are welcome for those who are not so keen to get up earlier than necessary. Possibly an earlier start time would work better on a hot day with less chance of sun protection, but in 2010, little sun was experienced and the start time therefore perfect.
The course is very windy (in both senses of the word) , and as the name suggests, very hilly too. The route is clearly marked. Some of the road surfaces leave much to be desired, although there were a fair number of road works too, indication perhaps that the local district council is attempting to redress the issue.
I saw no mountain bikes during the 110 km event, but there were a fair number of hybrids, and they may have handled the rough surfaces better than the numerous bikes that I saw with punctures. Rescue vehicles were in plentiful supply which was good to see.
Overall, a very good race and one that is likely to get even better each year. Hopefully there will be a little more at the end in the way of post-race nutrition at future events, but in the meantime, plan to pack your own.
Website http://www.tourderanges.co.nz/
Type Road cycling
Distances 30 and 110 km.
Time of Year January
Goodie Bag Drink bottle, snack bar.
Course refreshments Water (dismount and fill your own bottle) at halfway point.
Post-race refreshments Bottle of water. Food available to buy.
Post race details Massage available.
Prizegiving Standard. Prizes tend to relate to cycling as expected. MC quickly moves onto next in spot-prize list if current person is not present. Very good to see rather than spending lots of time waiting for non-existent spot-prize winners.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2010.
Details
Much of the water supplied to Auckland come from reservoirs in the Hunua Ranges. From this, I hypothesised two facts:
1) The Hunua ranges have lots of hills to provide run-off to the reservoirs.
2) The Hunua Ranges experience a lot of rain.
Both of these hypotheses have been borne out by experience, with the inaugural TDR being very wet, windy, and very hilly.
The start time of 9 am for the 110 km and 9.30 am for the 30 km races are welcome for those who are not so keen to get up earlier than necessary. Possibly an earlier start time would work better on a hot day with less chance of sun protection, but in 2010, little sun was experienced and the start time therefore perfect.
The course is very windy (in both senses of the word) , and as the name suggests, very hilly too. The route is clearly marked. Some of the road surfaces leave much to be desired, although there were a fair number of road works too, indication perhaps that the local district council is attempting to redress the issue.
I saw no mountain bikes during the 110 km event, but there were a fair number of hybrids, and they may have handled the rough surfaces better than the numerous bikes that I saw with punctures. Rescue vehicles were in plentiful supply which was good to see.
Overall, a very good race and one that is likely to get even better each year. Hopefully there will be a little more at the end in the way of post-race nutrition at future events, but in the meantime, plan to pack your own.
Panasonic Peoples Triathlon
Location Mission Bay, Auckland or Mareatai, Auckland.
Website http://www.peoplestri.com/
Type Duathlon and triathlon.
Distances
Time of Year November - April.
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water, bananas, muffins.
Post race details Safe swimming beaches available wile waiting for prize giving.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2008, 2009, 2010.
Details
Triathlon events for the beginner trying their first duathlon/triathlon through to the standard distance used in the Olympics.
If you have a reasonable level of fitness and you want to try a triathlon, then start with the Sprint distance, which is challenging without being exhausting.
Tri boxes are allowed. Wetsuits are used by the majority of competitors. If you use a mountain bike rather than a road bike, you will be in the minority, but certainly not the only one. I've used a mountain bike myself, and set a time that I found difficult to beat when using my road bike. Traffic tends to be minimal.
The Mission Bay course is flat and fast. The Maraetai course is quite a bit hillier, although recent changes mean that the steepest hill has been removed from the run course making the whole course a few minutes faster than it was. In general though, assuming similar weather conditions, the Mission Bay course will give you a better time, while Maraetai will test your fitness more.
Mission Bay is reasonably close to central Auckland, while Maraetai is quite a bit further out (45 minutes to an hour from Mission Bay).
Website http://www.peoplestri.com/
Type Duathlon and triathlon.
Distances
- Try-a-Tri 100m swim, 10km cycle, 2km run
- Sprint Tri 500m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run
- Standard Tri 1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run
- Try-a-Du 10km cycle, 2km run
- Sprint Du 20km cycle, 5km run
- Standard Du 40km cycle, 10km run
Time of Year November - April.
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water, bananas, muffins.
Post race details Safe swimming beaches available wile waiting for prize giving.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2008, 2009, 2010.
Details
Triathlon events for the beginner trying their first duathlon/triathlon through to the standard distance used in the Olympics.
If you have a reasonable level of fitness and you want to try a triathlon, then start with the Sprint distance, which is challenging without being exhausting.
Tri boxes are allowed. Wetsuits are used by the majority of competitors. If you use a mountain bike rather than a road bike, you will be in the minority, but certainly not the only one. I've used a mountain bike myself, and set a time that I found difficult to beat when using my road bike. Traffic tends to be minimal.
The Mission Bay course is flat and fast. The Maraetai course is quite a bit hillier, although recent changes mean that the steepest hill has been removed from the run course making the whole course a few minutes faster than it was. In general though, assuming similar weather conditions, the Mission Bay course will give you a better time, while Maraetai will test your fitness more.
Mission Bay is reasonably close to central Auckland, while Maraetai is quite a bit further out (45 minutes to an hour from Mission Bay).
Waitakere Half Marathon
Location Trusts Stadium, Henderson, Waitakere
Website http://www.waitakerehalf.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 11 and 21.1 km.
Time of Year October.
Goodie Bag Can't remember.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water.
Post race details Finishes on the stadium 400 metre track.
Prizegiving Standard. Starts about 11.30.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2009.
Details
Either one or two laps depending on whether the 11 or 21.1 km course is being run. Undulating with long flat stretches. Most of the course is on footpaths which can be hard on joints and soles. The part of the course that runs along the creek is quite pretty.
Website http://www.waitakerehalf.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 11 and 21.1 km.
Time of Year October.
Goodie Bag Can't remember.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water.
Post race details Finishes on the stadium 400 metre track.
Prizegiving Standard. Starts about 11.30.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2009.
Details
Either one or two laps depending on whether the 11 or 21.1 km course is being run. Undulating with long flat stretches. Most of the course is on footpaths which can be hard on joints and soles. The part of the course that runs along the creek is quite pretty.
Arthur's Half, Waitakere.
Location Titirangi
Website http://www.totalsport.co.nz/events/legend/index.php
Type Run or walk.
Distances 21.1 km (Arthur's Half) or 42.2 km (The Legend).
Time of Year September.
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water and sports drink.
Post-race refreshments Water, bananas and sports drink.
Post race details Massage tent available and food for purchase.
Prizegiving I didn't stick around for it.
Finisher's medal No, (Possibly yes for the Legend marathon).
Competed in 2009
Details
A tough half marathon following part of Arthur Lydiard's famous 35 km training run through the Waitakere Ranges. The course is one of the hillier half marathon courses with very few flat stretches. Traffic is minimal through the Waitakere Ranges.
Website http://www.totalsport.co.nz/events/legend/index.php
Type Run or walk.
Distances 21.1 km (Arthur's Half) or 42.2 km (The Legend).
Time of Year September.
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water and sports drink.
Post-race refreshments Water, bananas and sports drink.
Post race details Massage tent available and food for purchase.
Prizegiving I didn't stick around for it.
Finisher's medal No, (Possibly yes for the Legend marathon).
Competed in 2009
Details
A tough half marathon following part of Arthur Lydiard's famous 35 km training run through the Waitakere Ranges. The course is one of the hillier half marathon courses with very few flat stretches. Traffic is minimal through the Waitakere Ranges.
Glen Eden 10 Mile
Location Glen Eden, Waitakere
Website http://www.glenedenrunners.org.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 2 and 5 km, 10 mile.
Time of Year July
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water and a yummy afternoon tea.
Post race details Prizegiving is held after afternoon tea.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2009.
Details
Utilising part of the Arthur Lydiard course, this is a challenging 10 mile race. 10 mile races are fairly rare in New Zealand and this one incorporates some very steep hills through the Waitakere Ranges. Also unusually, this is an afternoon race. The last couple of miles are all downhill which is very welcome after the climb along Carter Road and Scenic Drive.
Website http://www.glenedenrunners.org.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 2 and 5 km, 10 mile.
Time of Year July
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water and a yummy afternoon tea.
Post race details Prizegiving is held after afternoon tea.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2009.
Details
Utilising part of the Arthur Lydiard course, this is a challenging 10 mile race. 10 mile races are fairly rare in New Zealand and this one incorporates some very steep hills through the Waitakere Ranges. Also unusually, this is an afternoon race. The last couple of miles are all downhill which is very welcome after the climb along Carter Road and Scenic Drive.
Onehunga Half Marathon
Location Onehunga, Auckland.
Website http://www.endurancesport.co.nz/onehungahalf/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 5, 10, 16 and 21.1 km.
Time of Year September.
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water and Leppin sports drink.
Post-race refreshments Water and Leppin sports drink.
Post race details None.
Prizegiving Spot prizes are allocated as finishers cross the finish line.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2009.
Details
In 2009, this event was moved from May to September. As a result, there were two Onehunga half marathons in 2009.
Very flat fast course that crosses two of the lesser known Auckland harbour bridges. Much of the course is on concrete footpaths which can be hard on runners with knee or joint issues.
Website http://www.endurancesport.co.nz/onehungahalf/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 5, 10, 16 and 21.1 km.
Time of Year September.
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water and Leppin sports drink.
Post-race refreshments Water and Leppin sports drink.
Post race details None.
Prizegiving Spot prizes are allocated as finishers cross the finish line.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2009.
Details
In 2009, this event was moved from May to September. As a result, there were two Onehunga half marathons in 2009.
Very flat fast course that crosses two of the lesser known Auckland harbour bridges. Much of the course is on concrete footpaths which can be hard on runners with knee or joint issues.
Rotorua Marathon
Location Rotorua
Website http://www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 5, 10 and 42.2 km.
Time of Year May
Goodie Bag Pretty good. T-shirt for 5 and 10 km competitors. (Marathon finishers get a finisher's T-shirt on completion of the race).
Course refreshments Water, bananas and Leppin sports drink.
Post-race refreshments Water, bananas and Leppin sports drink.
Post race details Finishes in Government Gardens with the Energy Events Centre available for warming/cooling down.
Prizegiving Held later in the evening. Fairly standard.
Finisher's medal Yes for the marathon.
Competed in 2007 (10 km), 2009 (Marathon).
Details
The 10 km run is two loops around the bush near the lake and is very flat and fast (apart from the need to pass other competitors on the second lap).
The marathon is undulating for the first 35 km, but especially hilly between the 18 and 28 km marks. The last 6 km is fairly flat.
Website http://www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 5, 10 and 42.2 km.
Time of Year May
Goodie Bag Pretty good. T-shirt for 5 and 10 km competitors. (Marathon finishers get a finisher's T-shirt on completion of the race).
Course refreshments Water, bananas and Leppin sports drink.
Post-race refreshments Water, bananas and Leppin sports drink.
Post race details Finishes in Government Gardens with the Energy Events Centre available for warming/cooling down.
Prizegiving Held later in the evening. Fairly standard.
Finisher's medal Yes for the marathon.
Competed in 2007 (10 km), 2009 (Marathon).
Details
The 10 km run is two loops around the bush near the lake and is very flat and fast (apart from the need to pass other competitors on the second lap).
The marathon is undulating for the first 35 km, but especially hilly between the 18 and 28 km marks. The last 6 km is fairly flat.
Takapuna Half marathon
Location The Strand, Takapuna.
Website http://www.runauckland.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 6, 10 or 21.1.km.
Time of Year July
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water and bananas.
Post race details Free professional stretching by Max Fitness College students.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2008, 2009, 2010.
Details
A pleasant course which starts with a lap of Lake Pupuke, before running along Takapuna Beach, up Clifton Road, along to North Head, around North Head, before returning to the Strand for the finish.
The course is reasonably fast although the beach running can be slower, and there are more than a few hills. The post-race free stretching is very welcome.
the race is part of the wider Run Auckland series which features a series of 5 and 10 km races held around Auckland. This is the last race of the series and the only one to feature a half marathon.
Website http://www.runauckland.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 6, 10 or 21.1.km.
Time of Year July
Goodie Bag None.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water and bananas.
Post race details Free professional stretching by Max Fitness College students.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2008, 2009, 2010.
Details
A pleasant course which starts with a lap of Lake Pupuke, before running along Takapuna Beach, up Clifton Road, along to North Head, around North Head, before returning to the Strand for the finish.
The course is reasonably fast although the beach running can be slower, and there are more than a few hills. The post-race free stretching is very welcome.
the race is part of the wider Run Auckland series which features a series of 5 and 10 km races held around Auckland. This is the last race of the series and the only one to feature a half marathon.
Xterra, Blue Lake, Rotorua
Location Blue Lake, Rotorua
Website http://www.xterra.co.nz/
Type Run, Walk, Mountain bike or triathlon.
Distances 11 km, 21 km (Walk or run), 26 km (Mountain Bike), swim 1 km, MTB 26 km, run11 km (Triathlon)
Time of Year April
Goodie Bag Can't remember.
Course refreshments Water and Balance.
Post-race refreshments Water and Balance.
Post race details The triathlon starts in the afternoon once the run/walk and MTB events have completed.
Prizegiving Held in the evening in Rotorua.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2008
Details
One of the tougher half marathons. Off-road events are generally slower than on-road, and this one is no exception. There are steep, hilly bits, especially around the 16 km mark where the Never-ending hill is found (my own name for it). It is extremely scenic though and with good weather is an extremely nice course to run.
Website http://www.xterra.co.nz/
Type Run, Walk, Mountain bike or triathlon.
Distances 11 km, 21 km (Walk or run), 26 km (Mountain Bike), swim 1 km, MTB 26 km, run11 km (Triathlon)
Time of Year April
Goodie Bag Can't remember.
Course refreshments Water and Balance.
Post-race refreshments Water and Balance.
Post race details The triathlon starts in the afternoon once the run/walk and MTB events have completed.
Prizegiving Held in the evening in Rotorua.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2008
Details
One of the tougher half marathons. Off-road events are generally slower than on-road, and this one is no exception. There are steep, hilly bits, especially around the 16 km mark where the Never-ending hill is found (my own name for it). It is extremely scenic though and with good weather is an extremely nice course to run.
City to Surf, Tauranga half marathon
Location Tauranga
Website http://www.citytosurf.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 12 or 21.1 km.
Time of Year September.
Goodie Bag Can't remember.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water and bananas.
Post race details Shops and cafes are usually open close to the end for post-event food.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2007, 2008.
Details
Run from Tauranga to Mount Maunganui, but has been run in the reverse direction. Tauranga to Mount Maunganui is the better direction as running around the base of Mount Maunganui is easier when the 12 km walkers are not already walking the track as is the case when the start is at Mount Maunganui.
The course is nearly completely flat apart from running the base track of Mount Maunganui which has a few small up and downs. There are some scenic parts, especially around the Mount, but the rest of it is less scenic though the cement farm, and along the beach road (the beach is hidden behind the dunes for most of the run).
Fairly quick route, and a PB is definitely possible as long as you don't get trapped by 5 walkers walking side by side on the Mount track.
Website http://www.citytosurf.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 12 or 21.1 km.
Time of Year September.
Goodie Bag Can't remember.
Course refreshments Water.
Post-race refreshments Water and bananas.
Post race details Shops and cafes are usually open close to the end for post-event food.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2007, 2008.
Details
Run from Tauranga to Mount Maunganui, but has been run in the reverse direction. Tauranga to Mount Maunganui is the better direction as running around the base of Mount Maunganui is easier when the 12 km walkers are not already walking the track as is the case when the start is at Mount Maunganui.
The course is nearly completely flat apart from running the base track of Mount Maunganui which has a few small up and downs. There are some scenic parts, especially around the Mount, but the rest of it is less scenic though the cement farm, and along the beach road (the beach is hidden behind the dunes for most of the run).
Fairly quick route, and a PB is definitely possible as long as you don't get trapped by 5 walkers walking side by side on the Mount track.
King of the Mountain Half Marathon
Location Panmure, Auckland.
Website http://www.kingofthemountain.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 5, 10 or 21.1 km.
Time of Year July.
Goodie Bag Don't remember.
Course refreshments Frequent water stations.
Post-race refreshments Can't remember.
Post race details Finishes in the main street of Panmure.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2007.
Details
The first 19 km of this race are reasonably flat with the odd hill. At the 19 km mark, you will encounter Mount Wellington at which point you can choose to attempt to run up it, thereby using up all of your remaining energy, or walk it, waving cheerily to the folks who are trying to run it as you pass them.
The last km is extremely enjoyable, but don't expect to set a PB on this half marathon.
Website http://www.kingofthemountain.co.nz/
Type Run or walk.
Distances 5, 10 or 21.1 km.
Time of Year July.
Goodie Bag Don't remember.
Course refreshments Frequent water stations.
Post-race refreshments Can't remember.
Post race details Finishes in the main street of Panmure.
Prizegiving Standard.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2007.
Details
The first 19 km of this race are reasonably flat with the odd hill. At the 19 km mark, you will encounter Mount Wellington at which point you can choose to attempt to run up it, thereby using up all of your remaining energy, or walk it, waving cheerily to the folks who are trying to run it as you pass them.
The last km is extremely enjoyable, but don't expect to set a PB on this half marathon.
The Volcanoes Challenge
Location One Tree Hill, Auckland.
Website http://www.totalsport.co.nz/events/volcano/index.php
Type Run or walk.
Distances Variable. 5, 7 or 12 volcanoes.
Time of Year August.
Goodie Bag I don't remember one.
Course refreshments Water on most volcano summits.
Post-race refreshments Water and sports drink.
Post race details Massage tent available.
Prizegiving None from memory. Random spot prizes are allocated as you finish the event.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2006, 2009.
Details
5 or 7 volcanoes for individuals. 12 volcanoes for teams. The challenge is to reach the summit of each of the assigned volcanoes and have your race number marked before finishing the event. There is no set route, and to set a good time, it is essential to prepare well beforehand, with a map and work out the best route.
This is a fun event as the volcanoes can be knocked off in any order, and the winner isn't necessarily the fastest runner, but the runner with the best route. Suggested routes are available on the event web site, but small improvements can usually be made to these.
It is a good idea to have some cash, as because there is no set route, there are no officials covering the route, and you may need to catch a taxi if you injure yourself.
Website http://www.totalsport.co.nz/events/volcano/index.php
Type Run or walk.
Distances Variable. 5, 7 or 12 volcanoes.
Time of Year August.
Goodie Bag I don't remember one.
Course refreshments Water on most volcano summits.
Post-race refreshments Water and sports drink.
Post race details Massage tent available.
Prizegiving None from memory. Random spot prizes are allocated as you finish the event.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2006, 2009.
Details
5 or 7 volcanoes for individuals. 12 volcanoes for teams. The challenge is to reach the summit of each of the assigned volcanoes and have your race number marked before finishing the event. There is no set route, and to set a good time, it is essential to prepare well beforehand, with a map and work out the best route.
This is a fun event as the volcanoes can be knocked off in any order, and the winner isn't necessarily the fastest runner, but the runner with the best route. Suggested routes are available on the event web site, but small improvements can usually be made to these.
It is a good idea to have some cash, as because there is no set route, there are no officials covering the route, and you may need to catch a taxi if you injure yourself.
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