Duathlon - Long CourseStart Time - 8:30am - The duathlon event starts at the same time and on the same start line as the 26km MTB race.
Transition Opens - 7:00am E Bikes are not allowed for this event. All Duathlon finishers receive a medal. |
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26KM MOUNTAIN BIKE
1 Lap
There is a mix of climbing, descents, single track and logging roads set in New Zealand's best mountain bike terrain. The course is not for novice mountain bikers.
Mountain bikers must wear an approved cycle helmet. Any competitor not wearing an approved helmet will be removed from the race and refused entry.
It is recommended that competitors look at the course and maps on the website to get an understanding of the distances, conditions and terrain likely to be expected, and fitness level required to finish the course.
To compete in the mountain bike long course, it is recommended that you can confidently ride at least a Grade 3 mountain bike trail.
ELEVATION OF EACH LAP
1 Lap
There is a mix of climbing, descents, single track and logging roads set in New Zealand's best mountain bike terrain. The course is not for novice mountain bikers.
Mountain bikers must wear an approved cycle helmet. Any competitor not wearing an approved helmet will be removed from the race and refused entry.
It is recommended that competitors look at the course and maps on the website to get an understanding of the distances, conditions and terrain likely to be expected, and fitness level required to finish the course.
To compete in the mountain bike long course, it is recommended that you can confidently ride at least a Grade 3 mountain bike trail.
ELEVATION OF EACH LAP
11KM TRAIL RUN
The run follows Tarawera Road for 500m, before turning right down the Blue Lake single track foreshore trail. At the end of this trail runners arrive at the south end beach of the Blue lake where runners will climb the stairs up to the lookout point parking lot. From this point runners head back into the forest for 1km following back along the side of the Blue Lake to the completion of 1 lap. Runners cover the same course again for the 2nd lap.
The run course is a mixture of flat, small rolling hills and stairs. There is single and double track trail and open dirt road. Some of the single and double track trail is a bit more technical as it has some loose rock. These sections are not very long, but require extra attention. They are completely runable.
AID STATIONS
Approximately at 2.5km, 5.5km & 7.5km
Water and R-Line electrolyte drink.
The run follows Tarawera Road for 500m, before turning right down the Blue Lake single track foreshore trail. At the end of this trail runners arrive at the south end beach of the Blue lake where runners will climb the stairs up to the lookout point parking lot. From this point runners head back into the forest for 1km following back along the side of the Blue Lake to the completion of 1 lap. Runners cover the same course again for the 2nd lap.
The run course is a mixture of flat, small rolling hills and stairs. There is single and double track trail and open dirt road. Some of the single and double track trail is a bit more technical as it has some loose rock. These sections are not very long, but require extra attention. They are completely runable.
AID STATIONS
Approximately at 2.5km, 5.5km & 7.5km
Water and R-Line electrolyte drink.
Click here for a look at the course map
AWARDS - Long Course Duathlon
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Male 14 – 19 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 20 – 29 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 30 – 39 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 40 – 49 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 50, Plus years 1st, 2nd & 3rd |
Female 14 – 19 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 20 – 29 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 30 – 39 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 40 – 49 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 50, Plus years 1st, 2nd & 3rd |
