Final details
Enquiries can be emailed to graham@hanmerevents.co.nz or phone 03 315 5009 between 8am and 9.30pm.
Download the entry form HERE.(right-click => Save As...)
Refunds before Monday 7th November. No refunds will be given after this date.
Registration will be at the Monteiths Brewery Bar Amuri Ave Hanmer Springs from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Friday 11th and then at the Start/Finish Area on Saturday 12th, from and 7.30am to 9.00am.
Entries accepted up to closing date of Monday 7th of November after which you will be required to pay $10 extra late fee.
Race brief will take place on the start at 9.15 am. All competitors must be present for this.
The Start/ Finish Area is on Jacks Pass Road, near the AA Motor Camp. It will be signposted from the centre of the village. Please park as directed.
Start time will be at 9.30am.
Prize Giving will be once all competitors have finished, at approx 2pm. This will take place at the Finish area along with the distribution of spot prizes.
Quality Food and Coffee will be on sale on site for the duration of the race. Race starts and finishes West end of village at AA Motor Camp. Camping places, cabins and Motel units available, Hot Showers too. Remember it is a Holiday Weekend so book your beds now. Check out what is available on www.hanmerholidayhomes.co.nz
Accommodation See www.hanmerholidayhomes.co.nz or www.hanmerspringsaccommodation.co.nz for details.
Extreme weather conditions i.e. fire danger or strong winds can cause the forest to be closed at short notice. Should this happen the organisers reserve the right to hold entry fees and offer an alternative date.
Acknowledgements
We wish to thank Neil and Katie Ellis of Krank Dirtwear, and many other local businesses for their valued sponsorship of this race. We also thank Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, for their sponsorship, and Matariki Forests for permission to use their forest tracks.
This race is organised by the Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club and a portion of the funds raised will be used for track building and maintenance.
Course 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.
( See Map Below)
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 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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