
Wellington Festival Trail Run
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WHAT: XTERRA Wellington Festival Trail Run
WHEN: January 29, 2022 - POSTPONED
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Park, Wellington, New Zealand
XTERRA Wellington is a completely unique, off-road triathlon, duathlon and trail running experience. There is no other coastal event like it in NZ or indeed the world.
The XTERRA Wellington Festival embraces the rugged coastal landscape of Kāpiti, just 50km from Wellington, New Zealand, linking the beach to the mountains in a wickedly West Coast way.
The majority of our field will be made up of people wanting to take on the challenge and enjoy XTERRA for what it is — a family and lifestyle. There's something for everyone at every level and we welcome visitors to compete with the elites in the main event or take part purely for the enjoyment with options including the Super 6km Trail Run, 31K mountain bike race, duathlon, or sprint events.
Click here for more information about the XTERRA Wellington Triathlon.
RACES
XTERRA Wellington 21km Trail Run
Date: January 29, 2022
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Wellington, New Zealand
XTERRA Wellington 14km Trail Run
Date: January 29, 2022
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Wellington, New Zealand
XTERRA Wellington 6km Trail Run
Date: January 29, 2022
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Wellington, New Zealand
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, January 27, 2022
15:00 - 19:00 Registration - Bivouac Outdoors: 39 Mercer St, Wellington
FRIDAY, January 28, 2022
15:00 - 20:00 Registration - Ramaroa Rooms - Queen Elizabeth Park
SATURDAY, January 29, 2022
06:30 - 09:00 Registration - Queen Elizabeth Park
8:00am - Coastal Triathlon
8:30am - MTB and Duathlon
9:45am - Short Triathlon
11:00am - Whareroa Half Trail Run
11:15am - 14.7km Trail Run
11:30am - 6km Trail Run
*NB: Times may change before event at Director’s discretion.
3:00pm – All Awards
*XTERRA Wellington Award ceremony is not just an awards. It is the perfect conclusion to a perfect Kāpiti event. Thanks to Wellington Stretch Tents sit back to enjoy a cool glass of Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale and enjoy our local music, food, hospitality, spot prizes and award presentation. All in the shadow of our glorious Ramaroa Rooms. All spot prizes will be drawn at the awards. You must be in attendance to claim your prize.
Click here for more information about the XTERRA Wellington Triathlon.
COURSE INFORMATION
XTERRA Wellington 21km Trail Run
Starting at Whareroa Beach wind your way out of the park, under the expressway and into Whareroa Farm. Here you will find a superb trail through the beautiful Kohekohe and gum forest then up a mountain bike link track before making your way down a fantastic twisting, turning downhill and back. A few ponds and the Yankee trail brings you back to the beach. Once you get back to transition the journey is not over as you will wind your way through the dunes enjoying wonderful trails, spectacular views where the undulation takes some focus to get a rhythm you can work with.
XTERRA Wellington 14.7km Trail Run
Starting at Whareroa Beach wind your way out of the park, under the expressway and into Whareroa Farm. Here you will find a superb trail through the beautiful Kohekohe and gum forest then up a mountain bike link track before making your way down a fantastic twisting, turning downhill and back. A few ponds and the Yankee trail brings you back to the beach where glory awaits.
XTERRA Wellington 6km Trail Run
Our 6km run winds its way along the beautiful dunes of Queen Elizabeth park. Its beautiful views will make up for the undulation in this quintessentially coastal New Zealand run and that is why we love it. You will wind your way back through transition before your final 2km so can feel the buzz and the atmosphere to spur you on those last couple of K’s.
CONDITIONS
- In the case of the event being cancelled for safety reasons or a natural disaster, entry fees will not be refunded or transferred.
- For the 21km event you have to be 14 years of age or older on race day to compete.
- For the 6km and 14.7km events there is no age requirement, but all kids under 10 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult.
- All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Late Entry fee of an additional $10, will apply as of Thursday, January 13 at 11:55pm
ACCOMMODATION
DESTINATION KAPITI
We have partnered with Destination Kapiti to allow you to maximise your stay on our shores. Check out their website for all the info on where to stay, what to do and the best places to eat.
PAEKAKARIKI HOLIDAY PARK
For a truly unique Kāpiti experience check out our accommodation partners Paekakariki Holiday Park and camp 10 minutes walk from transition and the after party. Quote XTERRA on booking for an XTERRA Discount.
AIR BNB
Plus you will find HEAPS of Air BnB's that are the perfect spot to relax after a race.
DIRECTIONS
Looking for info on how to get here? It's easy as bro! Kāpiti is 55 minutes by train from Wellington City. Just a hop skip and a jump really.
You can fly direct from Auckland to Paraparaumu Airport & Air Chathams will sort you out with all the info you will need.
Not in Auckland? Don't worry. Fly directly into Wellington Airport from all over the globe. They have direct flights from Singapore, Melbourne and Brisbane.
But the best way to get here? Hire a car throw your bike on the roof and enjoy all that NZ has to offer.
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POSTPONED
Due to health and travel concerns related to COVID-19, the event has been postponed. For more information contact Xterra [at] barefootsport.co.nz.