8KM TRAIL (run or walk)
START TIMES:
8km Trail Run: 10.30am (Wave A)
8km Trail Walk: 10.45am
WAVE STARTS: Wave starts are in place to reduce congestion on the trails as the course narrows very quickly to single file swing bridges.
You will be asked to select your estimated finish time when you register and you will then be assigned a start wave.
Your start wave letter (e.g. Wave A) will be printed on your race number and you will be called to the start line in waves. You must start in your allocated wave.
Wave start times will be provided in the Event Information Email prior to race day.
START LOCATION: Dickey Flat Adventure Camp
DISTANCE: 8.2km VERTICAL METERS: 97m ELEVATION PROFILE: Click here to view
COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT: Headtorch / Torch (for tunnels)
TOUGHNESS FACTOR: 5/10
AID STATIONS: Please remember your own cup/bottle/hydration pack as there will be no disposable cups provided at drink stations.
4km (with PURE electrolyte, water, chips, biscuits & lollies)
Participant Briefing: Click here to view
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This little firecracker is packed with surprises. Shortly after leaving the start line you will reach two awesome swing-bridges: these are load-limited and WALKING ONLY, please, so a good chance to ease into your day while taking in the stunning river views.
As you journey along next to the Waitawheta River your route takes in two historic mining tunnels – don’t forget your headtorch for these! Reaching the aid station at the end of the Windows Walk, turn and retrace your steps albeit with a short loop variation around mining ruins and abandoned tramway carts to fully immerse yourself in the area’s rich history. You’ll then speed back along the riverside trails to the picturesque finish line!
Road/Tail used: Windows Walk Track, Crown Track, Crown Tramway Track & Waitewheta Pipeline Track