To enter this event please use the registration form at the bottom of this page or download the official entry form HERE

The short course is an entry level, off-road adventure race and is a great way to enter the world of adventure racing with 5km Run/12km MTB for women and 7km Run/15km MTB for men. The longer course, is designed to challenge the more experienced, for women 10km Run/26km MTB and men 12km Run and 28km MTB. The races are run separately, women in the morning and men in the afternoon. The Mountain Biking component of both events is of a non-technical nature with the courses run exclusively on Forest roads and tracks.

A portion of the entry fee is donated to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundations Pink Ribbon Appeal as October is NZ’s Breast Cancer Awareness month.

We have some great spot prizes from Krank Dirtwear, Peak Fuel, Chain Reaction Cycles and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

Enquiries can be emailed to graham@hanmerevents.co.nz or phone 03 315 5009 between 8am and 9.30pm.

Refunds will be given up to the closing date of 7^th October 2010, less $5 admin fee. No refunds will be given after this date.

Walkers are welcome to compete on the Short course, but due to marshalling resources and timing constraints, there is no separate category for these competitors.

Registration will be at the Forecourt (the Krank Dirtwear Outlet) Conical Hill Road Hanmer Springs from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Friday 15th and 7.30am to 8.45am, and then from 10am to 12.45pm on Saturday ^9th 2010. You will receive your race number and final details then. Please register early

Race brief for the Women’s Race will take place on the start at 9.00am am. Men’s Race brief will be at 1.00pm All competitors must be present for this.

The Start/Transition/Finish Area is on Jollies Pass Road, 1km beyond the Hanmer Forest Camp. It will be signposted from the centre of the village. Please park as directed.

Start time for the Women’s Long race will be at 9.30am, the Short race will start at 9.45am. The Men’s Long race will start at 1.30pm and the short race will start at 1.45pm.

Transition runners should run across the finish line tagging their cyclist inside the transition area.

Prize Giving will be once all competitors have finished, at approx 5pm. This will take place at the Krank Dirtwear shop on Conical Hill Road, along with the distribution of spot prizes.

Accommodation See www.hanmerholidayhomes.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.

Bike Checks: We highly recommend that competitors present their bike for a check prior to the race. This may be done at any reputable bike store anytime prior to the event, on the Friday evening at registration, or on race day. See attached sheet for details to be checked. Please try to get this done earlier rather than later to avoid congestion.

Course Details

The final route is dependant 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.

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 Montogomery, 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

Follow same route as 5km race till ###. 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 McIntryes, 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

Follow same route as 12km race till $$$$$. 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 McKays 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 Montogomery, 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 behives and the footbridge. Turn over the second footbridge and follow the track to McIntyres 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 McIntryes 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 Montogomery, 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 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 Mckays 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/Peal Fuel 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.

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, Peak Fuel and Chain Reaction for their sponsorship, and Matariki Forests for permission to use their forest tracks.