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Important Information
Race Programme.
Online Entries: Online Entries will close at 12pm Wednesday 10th March. Please note a late fee will apply after 12pm (midnight) Friday 5th March.
Registration: 4:30pm – 8pm Friday 12th March at Revolution Bikes 8 Donnelly Street Havelock north, (all Race Packs need to be picked up by a representative of that team or individual).
Note: Competitors who do not register or pick up their Sportident on the Friday will be unable to compete.
Race Briefings: 6:30pm Friday 12th March at the Havelock North Domain there is also a short briefing at 6:15am Saturday 13th March.
Race Start Times:
6:45am Mountain Bikers
6:55am Duathalon
7:15am Walkers (Walkers Walk)
7:45am Runners
8.30am Te Mata Challenge Fun Run
Prize Giving: 6:00pm Havelock North Domain
An important Note on Pre Race Training: Yes Train heaps, but not on the private land that makes up big chunks of the course. Anyone caught training on the private land on the course will be disqualified. Because if you abuse it we lose it.
To enable us to run this event we have sought permission from a number of local landowners. It is important that we treat the land that we pass through with respect.
FAQ'S
- Do I have to be an expert mountain biker? - NO
- Can I jog at times in the walking section? - NO WALKERS MUST WALK.
- Can we put a two or four person team in? YES
- If we are a 6 person team, how to we get our runner/walker to the second leg on Mt Erin? - We will bus them. The bus will depart from outside the Havelock North Village Pools at 7:15am
- If we are a 6 person team, how to we get our runner/walker to the Fourth leg off Kahuranaki? - You will drop them at the farm gate and they will walk to the change over.
- If we are a 6 person team, how to we get our runner/walker to the last leg on Te Mat Peak? - You will drop them at the Water Tanks on Te Mata and they will walk to the change over at the summit.
- What water is on the course? - We want to be clear, there will be water on the summits but please treat these as back ups of your own supply. Carry Water
Full Course Description
This is a fantastic, picturesque course traversing iconic Hawke's Bay landmarks. It meanders up and down the three main peaks of Mt Erin, Mt Kahuranaki and historic Te Mata Peak. Much of it on private land, this course provides a unique Hawke's Bay experience meeting the needs of beginners and experienced participants alike.
For those of you participating for the first time it is a real challenge. The hills are hard and steep both up and down. There are several fences to climb and gates to be negotiated depending on stock movements. Be prepared to carry your bike on certain sections. There are two river crossings that will require arm linking or bike shouldering depending on how you are travelling. The weather on the tops can be adverse even on nice days, with exposed, windy ridges and you need to be adequately prepared for snow, rain or blistering sunshine.
Leg 1: 10km* The event starts at the Havelock North Domain and heads via the historic Kopanga Station to the summit of Mt Erin (489 metres). This is the transition point for the six person teams.
Leg 2: 4km* From the summit of Mt Erin the course steeply descends to the next transition area at Rochford Road after crossing the Tukituki River. This is the transition for the three and six person teams.
Leg 3: 11km* From the Rochford Road transition the course follows a section of tar sealed road to the base of Mt Kahuranaki. Here it ascends to the summit (646 metres). The course then back -tracks down the access road to the end of the leg at the top of a ridge. this is the transition for the six person teams.
Leg 4: 10km* From the ridge top the course undulates its way along farm tracks and through forest to cross the sealed road and onto the river bank of Euchre Flats. Cross the river, head left into Matangi Rd and down untill you see the stock yards. This is the transition for the three and six person teams.
Leg 5: 7km* The event trail then climbs via the historic mail road through Tauroa Station. The trail then leads competitors to the summit of of Te Mata Peak via the Goat Track** (399 metres). this is the transition for the six person teams.Click here to see a 360 degree view
from the top of Te Mata Peak.
Leg 6: 6km* The route back down to the finish will take the runners and walkers through both native bush and farmland via the Peak Trail and Chambers Walk. After a small section of road, runners and walkers will then travel through the beautiful Tainui Reserve and then head home down Joll Road through the very heart of the Village. Mountain bikers after a small road section will enjoy the views from Windy Ridge** and a fun downhill section before heading back to the Havelock North Domain via Chambers Walk and a fast road section.
Drink Stops: You will need to carry enough water with you to complete the race.
RACE REGULATIONS
- The official race number must be worn on your front (Handle Bars for bikers) and visible throughout the race.
- The timing for the event is Sportident and you will need to 'E-Clip' Checkpoints.
- Any withdrawals during the event must be notified to the marshal at the nearest transition point.
- Competitors not left Transition two by 2pm will be withdrawn from the race and may not cross the river after this time.
- To enable us to run this event we have sought permission from a number of local landowners. It is important that we treat the land that we pass through with respect. To this end we ask competitors to carry their own rubbish and for support crews to be conscious of keeping the transition areas as they find them. Anyone seen dropping rubbish on the course will be disqualified.
- Bikers must wear an approved cycling helmet throughout the race. Bikes, particularly brakes should be in good working order. We strongly recommend you have your bike checked out at Revolution Bikes 8 Donnelly Street Havelock North 06 877 8477 or your local bike shop before the race.
- Bikers must complete each leg on the same bike.
- Disqualification of any team competitor disqualifies the whole team.
- Competitors must be present at prize giving to claim their prizes. No exceptions.
- If you have won or placed in your category you need to collect this yourself or the prize will roll over to the next years event.
- Secondary schools must have competitors attending the same school and be between the ages of 12-19 years.
- Participants younger than 14 years need to get prior approval from the organisers in writing before competing.
- All competitors and support crew must adhere to safety requirements and rules.
- All roads are classed as open at all times. Obey all road rules.
- Directions of race officials must be followed.
- All transitions must be completed within the transition area.
- In a case of disqualification you may choose to continue and have race times recorded and have the right to make a protest at the completion of the race.
- Disputes must be presented in writing to the Race Director before 4pm. The decision of the Race Director will be final.
- Strictly no pets allowed at race headquarters, transition areas, or on course on the day of the race.
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