Everything you need to know about race weekend for the 2025 Porirua Grand Traverse.
When: Saturday 5th April - 1pm to 5pm.
Where: Race Weekend HQ at Whitireia Polytech, Wineera Dve, Porirua. Click for HQ Map.
Bring: The entry confirmation we emailed you. Cash for t-shirts & sponsor specials.
Some details may change, so check back on Race Week. More info below.
TIME
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WHAT
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WHERE
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7:00am:
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Race HQ Opens - Whitireia Polytech
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Wineera Dve, Porirua
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7:30am:
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Briefing - Multi & Paddle-only
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HQ Atrium
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8:00am:
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START - Multi & Paddle-only
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Boat Ramp, Wineera Dve
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8:30am:
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Briefing - Fun Ride (13k), Du & Mtb (28k)
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HQ Atrium
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9:00am:
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START - Fun Ride (13k) | HQ, South side of Transition
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9:00am: | Lead Kayakers finishing | HQ Transition |
9:15am:
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START - Du & Mtn Bike (28k)
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HQ, South side of Transition
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9:15am:
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Fun Run/Walk - Free Bus to Titahi Bay start line
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HQ, Tutu Place (close to Warehouse)
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9:40am: | Lead Fun Riders (13k) finishing | HQ Atrium, from North side of Transition |
10:00am:
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Briefing - Mtn Run-only
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HQ Atrium
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10:30am:
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START - Mtn Run-only
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HQ, South side of Transition
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10:30am:
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Briefing - Fun Run/Walk
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Titahi Bay Beach (north end at Bay Dve)
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10:35am: | Lead Mtn Bikers finishing
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HQ Atrium, from North side of Transition |
11:00am:
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START - Fun Run/Walk (9k)
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Titahi Bay Beach (north end at Bay Dve)
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11:35am:
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Lead Fun Runners (9k) expected
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HQ Atrium, from North side of Transition
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11:45am: | Lead Multi, Du, Mtn Run finishers expected | HQ Atrium, from North side of Transition |
1:00pm:
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Prize Giving - Fun Ride & Fun Run/Walk
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HQ Atrium
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2:30pm:
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Prize Giving - All Other Events
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HQ Atrium
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What & Where for Race Day
Important Participant Notes
There is an element of risk in any outdoor activity. Participants must be prepared and take responsibility for their own actions in the following ways: