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EVENT DATE

Sunday 26 November 2023

ENTRY

Entry is by online registration until midnight on Friday 24th November 2023. There will be no on-the-day registrations.

Entering using a credit card will incur an online service fee charged by the registration hosting company.

START TIMES

Teetotal Traverse Half Marathon 21.1km - 9:00AM

sponsored by Alpine Lodge

Skating Pond Stride 8km - 9:30AM

sponsored by Bruce Batty - Summit Real Estate

EVENT AGE RESTRICTIONS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Teetotal Traverse Half Marathon 21.1km

16+ years of age to compete in the 21.1km event.

Competitors to be able to cover a road half marathon in under 2hrs30min.

Due to performance requirements, we expect all competitors to attempt to run most of the course.

Big Bush Kākā Challenge 13km

14+ years of age to compete in the 13km event.

Competitors to be able to cover a road 10km in under 1hr30min.

Due to performance requirements, we expect all competitors to attempt to run most of the course.

Skating Pond Stride 8km

10+ years of age to compete in the 8km event.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

There is no performance standard for this event and competitors may run, walk or hybrid, any or all of the course.

DOC have advised that No Dogs are allowed for this Event.

COMPETITOR CHECK-IN AND RACE NUMBER PICK-UP

At Alpine Lodge from 7:45am to 8:30am.

CARPARKING

Overflow car parking available at the old Clinker Cafe site on Beechnest Drive.

COURSE SUMMARY

Teetotal Traverse Half Marathon 21.1km

The course offers a mix of running terrains including technical single track, easier single track, gravel single track and a short section of forestry road. After 2km there is a 1km section that rises 220m which is the steepest part of the course. The second half of the course is easier but there are still a few short uphill pinches. If the course is wet, it will be muddy & slippery in places.

Big Bush Kākā Challenge 13km

The course offers a mix of running terrains including technical single track, easier single track & gravel single track. After 2km there is a 1km section that rises 220m which is the steepest part of the course. The second half of the course is easier terrain. If the course is wet, it will be muddy & slippery in places.

Skating Pond Stride 8km

The course offers a mix gravel & rougher single track, mostly flat with some easy undulations.

TOILETS

There are toilets located in Alpine Lodge, public toilets next to the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall on the main road, public toilets at Kerr Bay and at the DoC information centre.

There are toilets located on the course at the "Skating Rink" carpark 1.7km from the start/finish.

START & FINISH LINE

The start/finish line is on Beechnest Drive, a couple of minutes walk from Alpine Lodge.

EVENT BRIEFING

Race briefing will be held 5 minutes before each start at the start line. It is compulsory to attend the race briefing for your event.

CREW INSTRUCTIONS

You must follow the instructions of the Event Crew at all times.

AID STATIONS

All courses will be supported with aid stations. Aid stations will be at the following km marks and will be stocked with water:

Teetotal Traverse Half Marathon 21.1km

6.5km, 12km, 17.5km & Finish

Big Bush Kākā Challenge 13km

6.5km, 9.5km & Finish

Skating Pond Stride 8km

4km & Finish

ENVIRONMENT & COMPULSORY GEAR

This event is being held in an Alpine area. It is your responsibility to ensure you have suitable gear available on the day to cover all eventualities. Competitors in the Teetotal Traverse Half Marathon 21.1km & Big Bush Kākā Challenge 13km must carry the compulsory gear of: Long Sleeve Thermal Top, Jacket, Whistle & Survival Blanket. We also advise competitors to consider carrying: hat, gloves, water, food & small first aid kit. Competitors in the Skating Pond Stride 8km should be conscious of the weather and consider the list of gear above.

Ensure that your footwear is suitable for the Trails in the area.

Please ensure you carry enough medication for any conditions you have should you experience an injury. The event crew will hold details of any conditions at the marshalling points.

Any litter must be taken out and disposed of at the finish line.

PRIZEGIVING

At Alpine Lodge shortly after the last competitor has finished at approximately 12:30pm.

AWARDS & SPOT PRIZES

All performance prizes, spot prizes and major spot prizes are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at approximately 12noon in Alpine Lodge. All competitors will be eligible for spot prizes and these will be randomly drawn at prize-giving.

Performance prizes will be awarded to 1st placing in each age group category for Men and Women in each event and will be based on participant's time. There will be no separate categories for runners, hybrids or walkers - performance prizes will be solely based on participant's time in their age group. The age group categories are as follows for men and women:

Teetotal Traverse Half Marathon 21.1km 16-19 years, 20-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60+ years.

Big Bush Kākā Challenge 13km 14-19 years, 20-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60+ years.

Skating Pond Stride 8km Under 14, 14-19 years, 20-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60+ years.

TIMING & RACE NUMBERS

The event will be timed. Competitors must wear their "Race Number" fully visible on their front at all times. There will be check points on the course where numbers are recorded.

LUNCH

Alpine Lodge are offering a pre-booked Pizza & Salad lunch at $25pp. This must be pre-booked when entering the event for yourself and any supporters. You can note dietary requirements (Vegan/Gluten Free) at point of order. The cut-off time for pre-ordering lunch for this event is midnight on Sunday 19 November 2023.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUNDS

Please note that we do not allow entries to be transferred to other competitors, other events or for future years. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, costs are incurred for each event and proceeds from our events go to good causes, no refunds will be given.

Another fundraising event from the team at Active4Good