Overview

Bus Transport & 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 this before online entries close at 11:59pm 6th January 2021. 

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Please book when entering or by emailing info@waikatorivertrails.com

Cost $10pp - Bookings are essential

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Timetable:

• Mangakino Lakefront > 22km start point - Bus leaves at 7:40am

• Mangakino Lakefront > 11km start point - leaves at 8:45am

• Mangakino Lakefront > 6km start point - leaves at 9:40am

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Parking:  There is plenty of parking by the finish line (Mangakino Lakefront).  Please follow the signs and instructions of the parking marshals.

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Finish Area

• The finish line is located at the Mangakino Lakefront.

• All finishers will receive a medal at the finish line.

• First Aid will be provided by Peak Safety with a station at the finish line and assistance on course.

• Before exiting the finish area, don't forget to grab a bottle of Waihou Spring water or Loaded Sports drink plus other yummy items that are available.

• For any tired and sore muscles we have the crew from Soothe you Massage on hand to help ease those aches afterwards - $20 for 15mins.

• After your event, relax and enjoy around the Mangakino Lakefront, we have a variety of food vendors available (so please bring cash as not all vendors have EFTPOS facilities).

• This year we have Earthling Foods, Hand in Hand food cart, soft serve ice cream, coffee along with the Bus Stop Cafe to further tempt your taste buds.

Prizegiving

At 12:45pm the official prize giving starts. 

These will be awarded to the first male and female Runner and Walker to cross the finish line for the 22km, 11km and 6km events.

There are also a number of great spot prizes to be given away throughout the day and at prize giving (but you have to be there to win!)

 Walkers 

The walk event is open to any style of walking, but walkers must NOT run!

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If poles are used, please ensure they do not interfere with other entrants.

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If you wish to WALK/RUN or RUN/WALK please enter as a RUNNER and start with the runners.

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Only the first male/female walker for each event will be acknowledged and announced at prize giving.

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Please note that due to participant numbers on the day, prams and strollers are not suitable.

Event Day Timeline