7th JAN 2023
Welcome to the
11km Fun Run/Walk
From the Whakamaru Dam Access Road near the Mercury depot is where you start. Heading down the road and enter the trail that provides constant river views at each bend, while also taking in the crossing of the 70m long Mangakino Suspension bridge over the Mangakino Stream .
The trail runs parallel to the Mangakino Golf Course winding its way along native planting and boardwalks through to the Mangakino Lakefront for a fantastic finish.
Event Overview
Date:
Saturday 7 January 2023
Distance:
11km
Event Briefing Time:
9:15am
Runners start time:
9:20am
Walkers start time:
9:22am
Start line location:
Whakamaru Dam Access Road
Finish line location:
Mangakino Lakefront
Minimum age:
Must be 7 years on event day to compete. All children under 12 years MUST be accompanied by an adult
Toilets:
There are toilets at all the start lines (22km, 11km, 6km) and at the finish
Aid stations:
These are based at your 5km and 10k points and supply water and sports drink
Timing Results:
Timing results will be provided by age group category for both runners and walkers and will be based on participant's mat time
Prizegiving:
This will take place at the finish line at 12:45pm. Only the first male and female runner and walkers to finish each event will be announced. No age group placings are acknowledged or awarded.
Certificates will be available online to download.
Late Rego:
Unless sold out prior, this can be done on the Saturday morning from 7am at the Mangakino Lakefront.
Bus Transport:
$10pp and must be prebooked by 11:59pm 5th January 2023. Bus leaves from the Mangakino Lakefront at 8:45am for the 11km start line.
Start Point Location
Course Map & Elevation
Bus Transport and Parking
Make your race morning transportation stress-free and use our easy bus service. The idea is to leave your car at the finish line, catch the bus to the start line and run/walk back to your car.
If you wish to use this service you must pre-book before online entries close at 11:59pm on the 5th January 2023.
Please book when entering or by emailing info@waikatorivertrails.com
Cost $10pp - Bookings are essential
Timetable:
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Mangakino Lakefront > 22km start point - Bus leaves at 7:40am
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Mangakino Lakefront > 11km start point - leaves at 8:45am
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Mangakino Lakefront > 6km start point - leaves at 9:40am
Parking: There is plenty of parking by the finish line (Mangakino Lakefront). Please follow the signs and instructions of the parking marshals.
Gear Bag Drop
If you have any gear you would like to leave at the start and pick up at the finish we have a gear drop off areas at each start line and will transport your gear back to the finish area (Mangakino Lakefront).
Please note: Gear must be in a bag and not loose individual items.