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SOLO 25KM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Your starting point for the day is the stunning Upper Mangatawhiri Campground in the heart of the Hunua Regional Park. This is also the changeover point for the team relay event and the halfway point for the 50km event.
After the short section to take you out of the campground you will head up the back side of the Upper Mangatawhiri Dam, then turning left across the dam itself with magic views north across the dam face, reservoir and native bush you will soon be heading into. You will then join the 50km course and follow the reservoir for 2.5km – keep an eye out for more views on your right! At just over 4km, you’ll be nice and warmed up and ready for your big climb of the day - 270m over 3.6km. Leaving the reservoir behind and heading up Waterline Road, the course will then head North along the ridgeline until you get to your first aid station at 8.2km.
Continuing North along Keeny Road with the same flowing gravel road under foot, the native bush and valleys from earlier in the day will make way for exotic pine forests, and sprawling views of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland city off in the distance. The 9km from Check Point 3 to 4 is gently undulating, while generally heading down, going from 455m above sea level (your highest point for the day) to 333m on this section.
Emerging from the Northwestern corner of the Hunua Regional Park you will arrive at the “Top of the O” Check Point and trig. Quickly take in the view, load up on goodies, then smash out the final section of the day. Back onto the quiet sealed roads, you will fly down Otau Mountain Road, descending around 300m over 6km. From there your final few kms are through local farmland trails, before making your way into Clevedon Showground to the finish line and event base.
Breakdown:
Gravel/Forest roads – 17.5km
Sealed Roads (Quiet country roads with traffic management in place) – 6kmFarm trails – 1.5km
After the short section to take you out of the campground you will head up the back side of the Upper Mangatawhiri Dam, then turning left across the dam itself with magic views north across the dam face, reservoir and native bush you will soon be heading into. You will then join the 50km course and follow the reservoir for 2.5km – keep an eye out for more views on your right! At just over 4km, you’ll be nice and warmed up and ready for your big climb of the day - 270m over 3.6km. Leaving the reservoir behind and heading up Waterline Road, the course will then head North along the ridgeline until you get to your first aid station at 8.2km.
Continuing North along Keeny Road with the same flowing gravel road under foot, the native bush and valleys from earlier in the day will make way for exotic pine forests, and sprawling views of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland city off in the distance. The 9km from Check Point 3 to 4 is gently undulating, while generally heading down, going from 455m above sea level (your highest point for the day) to 333m on this section.
Emerging from the Northwestern corner of the Hunua Regional Park you will arrive at the “Top of the O” Check Point and trig. Quickly take in the view, load up on goodies, then smash out the final section of the day. Back onto the quiet sealed roads, you will fly down Otau Mountain Road, descending around 300m over 6km. From there your final few kms are through local farmland trails, before making your way into Clevedon Showground to the finish line and event base.
Breakdown:
Gravel/Forest roads – 17.5km
Sealed Roads (Quiet country roads with traffic management in place) – 6kmFarm trails – 1.5km
TIME TABLEFriday 5 December
Athlete Registration 4:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday 6 December Athlete Registration 5:00am - 8:00am Bus Transport Begins 8:00am Solo 25km Start 10:00am REGISTRATIONThe Clevedon Village Farmers Market - 107 Monument Road, Clevedon, Auckland 2582
START LINEUpper Mangatawhiri Campsite
FINISH LINE107 Monument Road, Clevedon 2582
AID STATIONSTwo aid stations are located at check point three and four. The 25km course offers you the opportunity to refuel, rehydrate and prepare for the next sector of your journey. Aid Stations have water, GU electrolyte drink, bananas, muesli bars, lollies and a whole lot more.
DROP BAGNo drop bag service is provided for the 25km event.
TRAINING ON THE COURSEAccess into the Clevedon end of the course on Otau Mountain Road is not permitted while logging trucks are operating on weekdays. We strongly advise you to use this road on weekends and public holidays only. Parking is prohibited at the top of Otau Mountain Road. Please keep the turning circle clear for service and emergency vehicles. BUS TRANSPORT TO RACE STARTS
If you do not have someone dropping you at the start line you can leave your car at the finish line at the A&P Showgrounds in Clevedon and get a bus to the start. Buses to the start of the Solo 25km start at 8:15am.
Bus tickets to the 25km start line are $30. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get parked, registered if you haven’t done it on Friday, and to the bus stop in time for its departure. The Bus trip is approximately 35min long. If you have already completed your event registration and would like to purchase a bus ticket, you can do so by emailing here. |
KAURI DIEBACK PREVENTIONAs the Hunua Ranges are Kauri Dieback free there is a Controlled Area Notice in place which means there are additional hygiene procedures we need to adhere to for this event. All footwear must be spotlessly clean and free from any traces of mud or dirt. This will be inspected by KDB Control Officers at Registration before you are able to collect your race number. Non compliance will result in you being unable to register for the event. For those of you arriving in private cars at Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite. You will also be stopped in your vehicles before you reach the event site to inspect shoes, so please have footwear ready for inspection - please have your shoes to hand to make this as quick and easy as possible. Footwear will then be disinfected at the start line. We will have blue mats containing SteriGene disinfectant which you will directed over prior to entering the start chute. Please ensure you give your feet a good shuffle on these. For more information on your role in protecting our Kauri, please see the official website: www.kauriprotection.co.nz MANDATORY GEARThe mandatory gear list contains what is the minimum to keep you safe during the event and in unpredictable weather systems. If you would normally take something extra on a run of this duration, you should still take it. The course passes through remote areas, where protection from the elements and medical/support could take a while. The mandatory gear must be carried at all times.
The mandatory gear must be carried at all times.
FINISHER MEDALAll 25km finishers receive a medal.
AWARDSAll awards are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 2:00pm in front of the stage at the A&P Showgrounds. Awards will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd placing in each age group category for Men and Women in the Solo 25km, and will be based on participants mat time. The age group categories are as follows for men and women;
Solo 25KM 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years. CUT OFF TIMESCut off times are in force for your safety. No athlete will be alowed to procede on the course after the below times.
Check Point 4 (17.2km) - 4HRS or 2:00pm Finish Line (25km) - 6HRS or 4:00pm TOILETSToilets will be available at the below points on course.
Registration Area Start Area Check Point 3 (8.4km) Check Point 4 (17.2km) Finish Area SUPPORT CREWSupport crew are not permitted on any part of the course.
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