Final Details
The final route is dependent on forestry work at the time of the race. The route may alter from that which is described. We try to get the distances as close as possible, but they are not to be relied on for exact measurements.
Training on the race route is prohibited in those areas which are not public access. This includes the whole of the mountain bike route.
NB Subject to possible change because of Forest Workings
Entry Form available HERE.
Courses: See maps below
Women
Short Race following Green Markings.
5km Run
Race starts on Jollies Pass Rd, near the cemetery, and heads back towards Hanmer Springs. Turn left on to Fowlers Lane, and right into the Heritage Forest at Alder Lane. Then go left down Phillips Lane, right along Mansfield Rd, right in to Herdmans Lane and right again on to Old Coach Road. Left in to Phillips Lane and turn right along the track inside the fence line. Follow this back to Fowlers lane, and then follow Jollies Pass Road back to the transition area. Please run on the right hand side of the road, or along the grass verge
12km Mountain Bike
Pass through the transition area, and head along Main Road, turning left on to Forty Acre Road, and then left again onto Larch Road. Follow this to Andrews and turn right, following down Rippengale to Montgomery, where you turn left, and climb gently to Hunter Road. Descend to Scop Road and turn right, descending to Jubilee and turn left, rising gently to Morrison. Turn right and follow Morrison until you turn right on Main Road, heading back to the finish area.
Long Race, following Red Markings
10km Run
Race starts on Jollies Pass Rd, near the cemetery, and heads back towards Hanmer Springs. Turn left on to Fowlers Lane, and right into the Heritage Forest at Alder Lane. Then go left down Phillips Lane, right along Mansfield Rd, Continue down Mansfield to the small track on the right heading downhill to the Mtb single track on the right. Follow this until directed up the hill to the right. Follow track towards Jollies Pass road. Cross Jollies Pass Rd at Pawsons Road. Follow this up hill and turn right on Timberlands Trail and right again on to Jolliffe Road, which weaves uphill. Follow down the other side, turning right, on to Dog Creek walking track. This takes you back to Pawsons Road. Turn left and then left again onto Camp Track. At the end of this track turn right onto McIntyre’s, and then left, following Jollies Pass Road back to the transition area. Please run on the right hand side of the road, or along the grass verge.
26km Mountain Bike
Pass through the transition area, and head along Main Road, turning left on to Forty Acre Road, and then left again onto Larch Road. Follow this to Andrews and turn right, following down Rippengale to Montgomery, where you turn left, and climb gently to Hunter Road. Follow Hunter Road and turn left on to Sawyers Road. This road rises gently until you turn right on to Rolls Road. Turn right again on to Burma Rd then left on to Main Road and left again on to Hocking, gently rising to High Road. Pass across the T intersection and begin to climb up to Moorhouse Ave. Descend Moorhouse, and turn right on to McKay’s Road .Then turn right onto Roche, and left onto Shortcut, which leads you back to Main road and eventually the Finish Chute.
REMINDER: Both Mt Bike Routes are on private land, access for which has been arranged for race day only.
Men
Short Race following Green Markings.
7km Run
Race starts on Jollies Pass Rd, near the cemetery, and heads back towards Hanmer Springs. Turn left on to Fowlers Lane, and right into the Heritage Forest at Alder Lane. Then go left down Phillips Lane, right along Mansfield Rd, right in down track to mountain bike track on right. Follow this until turning uphill towards the forest walk track. Turn left and cross Jollies Pass road, before turning right on to Camp track. Turn right at the end of the track and follow McIntyre Road back to Jollies Pass Road where you turn left and then follow Jollies Pass Road back to the transition area. Please run on the right hand side of the road, or along the grass verge
16km Mountain Bike
Pass through the transition area, and head along Main Road, turning left on to Forty Acre Road, and then left again onto Larch Road. Follow this to Andrews and turn right, following down Rippengale to Montgomery, where you turn left, and climb gently to Hunter Road. Follow Hunter Road and turn left on to Sawyers Road. This road rises gently until you turn right on to Rolls Road. Turn right again on to Burma Rd then left on to Main Road and after a Km or so right onto Shortcut, which leads you back to Main road and eventually the Finish Chute.
Long Race, following Red Markings
12km Run
Race starts on Jollies Pass Rd, near the cemetery, and heads back towards Hanmer Springs. Turn left on to Fowlers Lane, and right into the Heritage Forest at Alder Lane. Then go left down Phillips Lane, right along Mansfield Rd, right in down track to mountain bike track on right. Follow this until turning uphill towards the forest walk track. Turn left and cross Jollies Pass Road. Follow Pawsons Road up hill and turn right on to Timberland Trail, and right again onto Jolliffe Road, which also weaves uphill. Follow down the other side, turning left along the Upper Dog Creek walking track. Keep following this track past the beehives and the footbridge. Turn over the second footbridge and follow the track to McIntyre’s Road. Turn right then left on to Mt Isobel Rd, uphill, then right again across the logging bay and down Rowan Rd, turning left on to McIntyre’s Road. and then left, following Jollies Pass Road back to the transition area. Please run on the right hand side of the road, or along the grass verge.
28km Mountain Bike
Pass through the transition area, and head along Main Road, turning left on to Forty Acre Road, and then left again onto Larch Road. Follow this to Andrews and turn right, following down Rippengale to Montgomery, where you turn left, and climb gently to Hunter Road. Turn left and travel up Sawyers Road. This climbs for approximately 6km. At the top turn right on High Road to Mt Sunday Road where you turn left, and then left again onto Stag Road. Follow this for approx 5km to Forbes and then McKay’s Road where you turn right. Then turn right onto Roche, and left onto Shortcut, which leads you back to Main road and eventually the Finish Chute.
REMINDER: Both Mt Bike Routes are on private land, access for which has been arranged for race day only.
Water will be provided at the Start/Finish/Transition area only
If you think you will be out for a long time, please carry your own fluids and do not rely totally on the water stations.
Conditions of Entry
1. All competitors compete at their own risk, and the organisers will not accept liability for any personal injury or mishap during the race.
2. All competitors must be of sufficient fitness to complete the course that they enter.
3. Organisers reserve the right to withdraw from the race any competitor who shows signs of severe fatigue or injury during the race.
4. All competitors must dress sufficiently for the conditions and weather likely to be experienced during the race. Remember Hanmer Springs is an alpine village and weather changes very rapidly.
5. The event will be held in all weather conditions unless these are so extreme that the forest is closed. In this instance the organisers will offer an alternative date, and reserve the right to retain all entry fees.
6. Competitors must obey all course marshals, and follow the route as described and marked by the organisers,
7. Competitors must obey any conditions imposed by Matariki Forests. These will be displayed at registration and announced at the race brief.
8. Competitors must wear their race number on their chest, and on their Bike to be visible at all times, and ensure it is recorded at the finish.
9. All competitors must attend the race brief.
10. All competitors must sign the indemnity on the entry form, which states that you have read, understood, and agree to these conditions of entry.
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