Race Day Timetable - April 12th

Some details may change, so check back on Race Week. More info below.

Head Quarters (HQ) area

• Race Weekend “HQ” is at Kai Tahi Food Hall, 20 Parumoana St, Porirua.
• Kai Tahi has an in-house food and beverage vendors. 
• HQ will have a secure bag storage area on race day on the mezzanine level within Kai Tahi.
• Kai Tahi venue parking is only car parks marked 90min (90min will not be observed on race weekend).  Wi Neera Dve has ample free parking within walking distance.
• Click Here for HQ Map.

Start, Finish & Transitions

• All events (except the Arena Fun Run/Walk) start, finish & transition on the waterfront reserve behind Kai Tahi.
• The Arena Fitness Fun Run/Walk starts in Titahi Bay and finishes on the Kai Tahi Waterfront. A free shuttle bus from HQ to the start line is available (see below).
• All participants must arrive at least 45min prior to their start time.
• All transitioning must take place within designated transition areas. Only one support crew member allowed within transition areas.
• See Timetable above for all briefings and start times.
• Click Here for HQ Map.

Free Bus to Fun Run/Walk Start

• We provide a free bus from HQ to Fun Run/Walk start at the north end of Titahi Bay Beach (access from Bay Drive).
• Pick up is 3min walk from HQ, on Wineera Drive at a normal bus stop (opposite Pirate Cove mini-golf). Map Here. 
• There will be two buses operating a continuous circuit from Wineera Dve between 9:00am and 10:30am. The buses are expected to do two trips each.

Food & Beverages

• The Kai Tahi Food Hall Race HQ has several awesome food and beverage vendors and will be open all weekend.
• The finish line on the Kai Tahi Waterfront will have a participant recovery area with drinks for all finishers.
• Due to rising costs associated with the event, there is no complimentary participant lunch this year.

First Aid

• Upper Hutt Community Rescue is based at HQ & on-course at areas of concern.
• In the event of minor injury, continue to the next aid station for treatment. 
• In the event of serious injury, participants must stop to assist. One competitor must stay with the injured person and send another competitor to the next aid station or marshal, who will call in assistance.
• Keep injured participants warm. Do not move anyone with suspected back or neck injuries.
• Participants assisting with injuries will have times adjusted accordingly. Any competitor who does not stop to assist will be disqualified.
• Any entrant withdrawing from the event, whether before the start or during the race, must notify an official or aid station staff, so we can account for everyone. 

Toilets

• There are toilets both inside Kai Tahi, and on the Waterfront Reserve near the finish line. 
• There are no toilets on the paddle, mtn bike, fun ride or mtn run courses.
• The Fun Run/Walk has public toilets at approx. 3k & 7k.
• There are no shower facilities.

Secure Gear Storage

• HQ has secure bag storage inside the Kai Tahi Race HQ, on the Mezzanine level. 
• The secure bag area will be manned, but any gear left there is an 'all care but no responsibility' situation.

Massage

• Post-race Massage will be provided by Kneading Therapy. 
• Price is $20 for 15min. Bring cash.

Zero Waste

• We strive to achieve a zero waste event. Thanks to the team at Organic Wealth for helping activate this.
• Please use the separate Compost, Landfill and Recycling bins (glass, plastics, paper, tins etc) as applicable.
• Anyone reported littering or damaging any property will be disqualified.

Compulsory Briefing

• Every event has a Compulsory Briefing at Race HQ, except the Fun Run/Walk, which has a briefing at the Titahi Bay beach start line.
• See Timetable above for all briefings and start times.

Keep Transition Areas Clear

• Participants pass through HQ multiple times and have right away at all times. 
• The transition area and chutes will be fenced off and marshalled. 
• Transition area will be closed off to the public.

Race Numbers

• Riders in the 32k Mtn Bike & 13k Fun Bike are issued a number plate to attach to handlebars with cable ties. There is also an electronic timing chip on the back of the number plate.
• Runners in the 21k Mtn Run & 10k Fun Run/Walk are issued a paper number that must be attached to the outside of clothing on your chest with safety pins provided. There is also an electronic timing chip on the back of the number.
• Paddlers are issued a paper number that must be attached to the outside of their buoyancy vest with safety pins provided. They are also provided with a electronic ankle strap for timing that is worn at all times. The ankle strap must be returned at the finish.
• Multisporters & Duathletes (individuals & teams) will be issued with a paper number for the paddle and run, which must pinned to the outside of clothing & buoyancy vest, and a number plate for the mtn bike to attach to handlebars with cable ties. They are also provided with a electronic ankle strap for timing that is worn at all times during each section. Teams hand this over like a relay baton at the end of their section. This ankle strap must be returned at the finish.

Course Info

• Course Descriptions & Maps... Click Here.
• There are strict cut-off times for the multisport and duathlon, whereby participants must be finished the mtn bike by 1:00pm, to be allowed to continue.
• There is a cutoff time for the Fun Run/Walk, whereby participants much reach the Whitireia Park Road by 11:30am to allowed to continue.
• All roads, tracks & waterways are open to the public. Participants must obey road rules, give way to traffic/public and take responsibility for their actions.
• Participants must follow course markings, race marshals and safety personnel.
• There will be marshals at strategic points, including road crossings, but they will not stop traffic. You must give way to traffic.
• The course will be marked via signs and tape and marshals to mark/indicate the course. Horizontal arrows indicate direction. Upward arrows indicate uphill or straight ahead. Downward pointing arrows warn of steep downhills or drop-offs.
• If forced to climb fences/gates, climb on the strainer post/hinge or stile provided.
• When passing, the participant in front has right of way. Be patient and polite.
• The Paddle-only finish line is the same as for other events. Paddlers must run 400m from their boat to the finish line at Race HQ. Multi-boats are allowed to have one person run to the finish , but that person must be wearing the race number and ankle timing strap. 

Drink Stations

• All participants must be fully self-sufficient with food, drink and equipment.
• The finish line at HQ will have a drink station.
• The Fun Run/Walk has two drinks stations at Shelly Bay (approx 3k) and Onepoto (approx 7k).
• There will be no drink stations on the Mtn Bike, Mtn Run or Fun Ride courses.

Personal Responsibility

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:

• Be aware that all roads, tracks & waterways are open to the public. 
• Participants must obey road rules, give way to public and traffic on all parts of the course, follow course markings, race marshals and safety personnel, and take responsibility for their own actions and decisions at all times.
• All participants should be fit and healthy enough for the event they enter.
• All participants are expected to be self-sufficient and carry a jacket, thermal top and sufficient food and drink on each leg.
• Mountain bikers must wear a standards-approved helmet, ensure their bike is in safe and serviceable order, and carry two spare tubes, a bicycle multi-tool, spare chain lube and a pump.
• Kayakers and paddlers must wear a standards-approved buoyancy vest.
• Any entrant withdrawing, whether before the start or during the race, must notify an event official so we can account for everyone.
• All participants must read all information on the website and event programme.

Results

• Timing in via electronic timing chip issued with your race number. Do not tamper with the chip in any way.
• Any results protest must be lodged in writing with the organisers within 30 minutes of finishing. The organisers’ decision is final.
• Full results will be posted to the website live on race day... Results Here. 
• Race day results are provisional. 

Prize Giving

• The Prize Giving are held inside Race HQ.
• Arena Fitness Fun Run/Walk, Fun Ride, Paddle-only - 1:00pm.
• Multisport, Duathlon, Mtn Bike, Mtn Run - 3:00pm.
• Medals or Prizes will be awarded in every category.
• There must be 3 entries in a category. If less than 3, the participants will be transferred to the next obvious category (e.g: masters to open).
• All finishers go into the draw for spot prizes, which will be drawn at the Prize Givings.
• To be eligible for spot prizes you must place your race number in the boxes provided at the finish area, and be at the prize giving.
• Every Finisher is awarded a finishers medal when they finish!

Race Photos

• Race photos will be available to purchase post-race at www.marathonphotos.live - Click Here.