
7th JAN 2023
Overview
Race day: Saturday 9th January 2021
Distances: 22km / 11km / 6km
Start times: 8.30am / 9.20am / 10.15am
Finish line: Mangakino Lakefront
Athlete check in for registration: 7am - 9:45am at the Mangakino Lakefront
Registration
This is located at the Mangakino Lakefront from 7am to 9:45am.
This is where you collect your race bibs in the morning and any late entries are processed.
Note: All buses leave from the Lakefront to the three start locations.
Age Groups

This year the age groups (age as of day of event) are:
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12 years and under
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13 to 17 years
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18 to 29 years
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30 to 39 years
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40 to 49 years
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50 to 59 years
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60 to 69 years
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70+
Age group placings are neither awarded or acknowledged however the results will appear under the above categories.
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.
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.
Finish Area
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The finish line is located at the Mangakino Lakefront.
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All finishers will receive a medal at the finish line.
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First Aid will be provided by Peak Safety with a station at the finish line and assistance on course.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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!
If poles are used, please ensure they do not interfere with other entrants.
If you wish to WALK/RUN or RUN/WALK please enter as a RUNNER and start with the runners.
Only the first male/female walker for each event will be acknowledged and announced at prize giving.
Please note that due to participant numbers on the day, prams and strollers are not suitable.
Event Day Timeline
TIME
LOCATION
WHATS HAPPENING
7am - 9:45am
Mangakino Lakefront
Registrations Open
Late Entries taken on the Day (if available)
7:40am
Mangakino Lakefront
22k Bus leaves from Mangakino Lakefront to Dunhams Reserve
8:25am
Dunhams Reserve
22k Race briefing
8:30am
Dunhams Reserve
22k Run start
8:32am
Dunhams Reserve
22k Walk start
8:45am
Mangakino Lakefront
11k Bus leaves from Mangakino Lakefront to Mercury depot
9:15am
Mercury Depot
11k Race Briefing
9:20am
Mercury Depot
11k Run Start
9:22am
Mercury Depot
11k Walk start
9:40am
Mangakino Lakefront
6k Bus leaves from Mangakino Lakefront to Whakamaru Domain
10:10am
Whakamaru Domain
6k Race Briefing
10:15am
Whakamaru Domain
6k Run Start
10:17am
Whakamaru Domain
6k Walk Start
12:45pm
Mangakino Lakefront
Prizegiving starts