XTERRA INDIVIDUALS - Long CourseStart Time - 10:45am
The XTERRA New Zealand Championships are the climax of the XTERRA Rotorua Festival. The event is for multisport, triathlon, mountain biking and general fitness athletes of all abilities. XTERRA is open to everyone, so it doesn't matter whether you are chasing qualifying spots for the XTERRA Maui World Championships or simply entering your first triathlon. The Rotorua course has been heralded as the best course in the world, so there has never been a better opportunity to have a go at the fastest growing multisport format in the world. Transition Opens at 8:00am. Transition Closes at 10:30am. E Bikes are not allowed for this event. All Long Course XTERRA finishers receive a medal. |
1KM SWIM
The XTERRA event starts on the main beach of the Blue Lake with a 1 lap(1000m) open water 1km swim. XTERRA athletes run out of the water up to the the transition area where they change from swimmer to Mountain Biker.
The XTERRA event starts on the main beach of the Blue Lake with a 1 lap(1000m) open water 1km swim. XTERRA athletes run out of the water up to the the transition area where they change from swimmer to Mountain Biker.
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.
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.
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.
AWARDS - Long Course XTERRA Individual
Awards are as of your age on the 31st December 2023
Awards are as of your age on the 31st December 2023
Male 14 – 24 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 25 – 29 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 30 – 34 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 35 – 39 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 40 – 44 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 45 – 49 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 50 – 54 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 55 – 59 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 60 – 64 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male 65 Plus years 1st, 2nd & 3rd |
Female 14 – 24 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 25 – 29 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 30 – 34 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 35 – 39 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 40 – 44 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 45 – 49 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 50 – 54 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 55 – 59 years 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 60 Plus years 1st, 2nd & 3rd |
XTERRA WORLD TOUR RESULTS - AGE AS OF DECEMBER 31 2023
XTERRA Rules
Pro athletes will NOT be eligible for age group awards and will ONLY be able to qualify for Pro slots at the XTERRA World Championships. Pro Prize Money is equal for men and women and paid in NZ dollars. 1st-$2000.00, 2nd-$1200.00, 3rd-$800.00, 4th-$600.00 & 5th-$400.00
ALL-TIME WINNERS
MEN
2003 Sam Mallard 2004 Hamish Carter 2005 Hamish Carter 2006 Hamish Carter 2007 Tim Wilding 2008 Terenzo Bozzone 2009 Richard Ussher 2010 Scott Thorne 2011 Richard Ussher 2012 Ben Allen 2013 Ben Allen 2014 Conrad Stoltz 2015 Braden Currie 2016 Braden Currie 2017 Sam Osborne 2018 Sam Osborne 2019 Sam Osborne 2020 COVID-19 2021 Sam Osborne 2022 COVID-19 2023 Jack Moody |
WOMEN
2003 Evelyn Willamson 2004 Sonia Foote 2005 Sonia Foote 2006 Gina Ferguson 2007 Gina Ferguson 2008 Sonia Foote 2009 Nicola Leary 2010 Nicola Leary 2011 Karen Hanlen 2012 Jacqui Slack (now Jacqui Allen) 2013 Renata Bucher 2014 Barbara Riveros 2015 Suzie Snyder 2016 Lizzie Orchard 2017 Jacqui Allen 2018 Jacqui Allen 2019 Jacqui Allen 2020 COVID-19 2021 Samantha Kingsford 2022 COVID-19 2023 Maeve Kennedy |
Qualifying Spots by age group from the XTERRA New Zealand National Championships to the World Championship race will be issued as below.
Qualifying Spots will be awarded on XTERRA World Tour requirements of age as of December 31, 2023
XTERRA New Zealand has the right to roll down slots to the next qualified applicant in the event.
For more information or to claim your spot email our office: xterra@barefootsport.co.nz
Qualifying Spots will be awarded on XTERRA World Tour requirements of age as of December 31, 2023
XTERRA New Zealand has the right to roll down slots to the next qualified applicant in the event.
For more information or to claim your spot email our office: xterra@barefootsport.co.nz