December 9, 2023
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Karangahake Gorge
XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi

Half Marathon Trail Run

Half Marathon Trail Run

RUN 21K
Event Cancelled Due to Severe Trail Damage
Note
The information on this page is not yet confirmed, and may be based on the previous years' edition.

Road/Trail used: Crown Track, Crown Tramway Track, Waitewheta Pipeline Track, Scotsmans Gully Track, Number 7 Level Track, Karangahake Mountain Track & Dubbo 96 Track

Registration opens on
Oct 25
Registration Closes on
Dec 9
Registration Closed

COURSE MAPS

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
20.5K Trail
Click through to see the run course map, description and download the GPX file.
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Crown Track, Crown Tramway Track, Waitewheta Pipeline Track, Scotsmans Gully Track, Number 7 Level Track, Karangahake Mountain Track & Dubbo 96 Track
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20.5K Trail

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
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prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

$300

1st Place Male & Female

$200

2nd Place Male & Female

$100

3rd Place Male & Female

PRIZE MONEY/WORLD CHAMPS

  • 1st Male and Female $300 + Entry into the XTERRA World Champs

  • 2nd Male and Female $200 + Entry into the XTERRA World Champs

  • 3rd Male and Female $100 + Entry into the XTERRA World Champs

All finishers in all categories will receive a finishers medal at the finish line.

Prizegiving will take place at the event base (Dickey Flat Adventure Camp ) at 1.30pm. Join us as we crown the National XTERRA Trail Running Champions and give out trophies to the over-all race winners, male and female, for each of the race options.

We hope many of you will hang around and enjoy the day until its prize giving time! Grab a Speight's and join us as we wrap up another great event.

FEES

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.

RACE FEES

Description Fee
Adult $89
Student / Senior $71
Under 18 $44
Late Entries (after November 17) will have an extra charge -

FAMILY ENTRIES

Get out and enjoy an active day with all the little people in tow! Our Family Entry is an affordable way to make this happen – and is intended to acknowledge the extra financial commitments that families with children face. Accordingly, this is not an entry option for just two adults. We’re sure you understand.

Family members may enter any event distance under a family group entry. A 15% discount off the total entry fees will be automatically applied when the following conditions are met.

Family group can consist of: 1 or 2 adults PLUS 1-4 children (under 18).

GROUP ENTRIES

Get 10% off with groups of 8 or more. Get in touch once you have at least 8 confirmed and we’ll get a discount code set up for you. The more the merrier on the coast this summer :-)

Email Mark once you have your group together.

RULES & INFO

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

Start Time: 9.00am (participant briefing 10minutes prior)

Distance: 20.5km

Total Climb: 686m 

Elevation Profile: Click here to view

Road/Trail used: Crown Track, Crown Tramway Track, Waitewheta Pipeline Track, Scotsmans Gully Track, Number 7 Level Track, Karangahake Mountain Track & Dubbo 96 Track

Drink Stations: Please remember your own cup/bottle/hydration pack as there will be no disposable cups provided at drink stations

  • 6km (with R-Line electrolyte drink, water, chips, biscuits & lollies)

  • 15km (with R-Line electrolyte drink, water, chips, biscuits & lollies)

Please note: A head torch or torch is compulsory for participants

Compulsory Equipment: Depending on the weather/forecast for event day, a call will be made by event staff on Thursday as to whether we will be implementing the below options for the competitors in the Super Long. This will be communicated to you before race day, but plan to need it all, and leave out the items not required if that call is made (Final decision to be made and communicated on event morning).

  • Option 1: Nothing

  • Option 2: Seam sealed jacket

  • Option 3: Long sleeve top (polyprop or wool), beanie (polyprop or wool), survival blanket, waterproof seam sealed jacket.

While some of this gear may seem excessive, we ask you to bring it for your safety. You may not need it while you are running or walking but if something happens and you have to stop you will need it. The event is on very exposed, rugged country and it can be very cold if you have to stay in one spot.

Toughness Factor: 8/10

GPX File: Click here to download the Long Course GPX file

Participant Briefing: Click here to view

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