Event Info
We have taken the time to create some pretty spectacular courses, which will take in the best bits in the Whangarei Heads region. There are some amazing beaches, tracks and trails, and we’ve done our best to jam them all into the event courses on offer.
Event Date
Saturday 14 April, 2018
Event options
The region has got some decent bumps and climbs, so will provide testing yet achievable challenges across all courses – event options include:
- Multi-sport (individual or teams) – 10km sea kayak, 25km MTB, 14km run (final 3km completed with all team members if participating in a team)
- 21km run/walk
- 15km run/walk
- 8km run/walk
- 3km kids dash
Course Descriptions & Guidelines
Multi-sport Course
21km Course
15km Course
8km Course
3km Kids Dash
Course Maps
Multi-sport Course
21km Course
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15km Course
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8km Course
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Kayak Course
3km Kids Dash
Event start times
All events start at the Urquharts Bay car park (approx. 3km from the event base, located at Taurikura Bay) – we will transport all participants to the start.
| Event option | Briefing time | Start time | Cut off (max) time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-sport (individual/teams) | 7.30am | 08.00am | 8 hours / 4.00pm |
| Multi-sport Kayak | 7.45am | 08.00am | 2 hours / 10.00am |
| Multi-sport MTB | n/a | n/a | 2.00pm |
| 21km run/walk | 8.50am | 09.00am | 7 hours / 4.00pm |
| 15km run/walk | 9.50am | 10.00am | 6 hours / 4.00pm |
| 8km run/walk | 10.50am | 11.00am | 5 hours / 4.00pm |
| 3km kids dash | 12.50pm | 1.00pm | 3 hours / 4.00pm |
Multi-sport (individual/teams)
Briefing time : 7.30am
Start time : 8.00am
Cut off (maximum) time : 8 hours / 4.00pm
Multi-sport Kayak
Briefing time : 7.45am
Start time : 8.00am
Cut off (maximum) time : 2 hours / 10.00am
Multi-sport MTB
Briefing time : n/a
Start time : n/a
Cut off (maximum) time : 2.00pm
21km run/walk
Briefing time : 8.50am
Start time : 9.00am
Cut off (maximum) time : 7 hours / 4.00pm
15km run/walk
Briefing time : 9.50am
Start time : 10.00am
Cut off (maximum) time : 6 hours / 4.00pm
8km run/walk
Briefing time : 10.50am
Start time : 11.00am
Cut off (maximum) time : 5 hours / 4.00pm
3km kids dash
Briefing time : 12.50pm
Start time : 1.00pm
Cut off (maximum) time : 3 hours / 4.00pm
Entry prices
Online registrations will close midday Thursday 12th April
| Super Early entry 20/11/17 – 15/12/17 |
Early entry 16/12/17 – 7/3/18 |
Standard entry 8/3/18 – 12/4/18 |
Late entry 13/4/18 – 14/4/18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-sport – individual | $119.00 | $134.00 | $149.00 | $159.00 |
| Multi-sport – individual (60+ / under 18) |
$79.00 | $94.00 | $109.00 | $119.00 |
| Multi-sport – team of 2 | $139.00 | $154.00 | $169.00 | $179.00 |
| Multi-sport – team of 2 (60+ / under 18) |
$99.00 | $114.00 | $129.00 | $139.00 |
| Multi-sport – team of 3 | $159.00 | $174.00 | $189.00 | $199.00 |
| Multi-sport – team of 3 (60+ / under 18) |
$119.00 | $134.00 | $149.00 | $159.00 |
| 21km run/walk | $64.00 | $74.00 | $84.00 | $94.00 |
| 21km run/walk (60+ / under 18) |
$44.00 | $54.00 | $64.00 | $74.00 |
| 15km run/walk | $54.00 | $64.00 | $69.00 | $74.00 |
| 15km run/walk (60+ / under 18) |
$34.00 | $44.00 | $49.00 | $54.00 |
| 8km run/walk | $44.00 | $54.00 | $59.00 | $64.00 |
| 8km run/walk (60+ / under 18) |
$24.00 | $34.00 | $39.00 | $44.00 |
| 3km kids dash (12 & under) |
$10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Super Early entry : 20/11/17 – 15/12/17
Early entry : 16/12/17 – 7/3/18
Standard entry : 8/3/18 – 12/4/18
Late entry : 13/4/18 – 14/4/18
Multi-sport – individual
Super Early entry : $119.00
Early entry : $134.00
Standard entry : $149.00
Late entry : $159.00
Multi-sport – individual
(60+ / under 18)
Super Early entry : $79.00
Early entry : $94.00
Standard entry : $109.00
Late entry : $119.00
Multi-sport – team of 2
Super Early entry : $139.00
Early entry : $154.00
Standard entry : $169.00
Late entry : $179.00
Multi-sport – team of 2
(60+ / under 18)
Super Early entry : $99.00
Early entry : $114.00
Standard entry : $129.00
Late entry : $139.00
Multi-sport – team of 3
Super Early entry : $159.00
Early entry : $174.00
Standard entry : $189.00
Late entry : $199.00
Multi-sport – team of 3
(60+ / under 18)
Super Early entry : $119.00
Early entry : $134.00
Standard entry : $149.00
Late entry : $159.00
21km run/walk
Super Early entry : $64.00
Early entry : $74.00
Standard entry : $84.00
Late entry : $94.00
21km run/walk
(60+ / under 18)
Super Early entry : $44.00
Early entry : $54.00
Standard entry : $64.00
Late entry : $74.00
15km run/walk
Super Early entry : $54.00
Early entry : $64.00
Standard entry : $69.00
Late entry : $74.00
15km run/walk
(60+ / under 18)
Super Early entry : $34.00
Early entry : $44.00
Standard entry : $49.00
Late entry : $54.00
8km run/walk
Super Early entry : $44.00
Early entry : $54.00
Standard entry : $59.00
Late entry : $64.00
8km run/walk
(60+ / under 18)
Super Early entry : $24.00
Early entry : $34.00
Standard entry : $39.00
Late entry : $44.00
3km kids dash
(12 & under)
Super Early entry : $10.00
Early entry : $15.00
Standard entry : $20.00
Late entry : $20.00
Age Categories
There will be merit prizes awarded to the overall winners in each event option (male and female), and will recognise the winners (ie. no prizes) in each age category, as outlined below;
- Under 20
- 20 – 39 years
- 40 – 49 years
- 50 – 59 years
- 60+ years
Pre Event Registration and Race Pack collection
Registration and race pack collection will be held at the Hub information Centre located at 91 Dent Street in the Town Basin. Our team will be onsite from 3pm to 8pm on Friday 13th April. If there is no way you can make it to registration on Friday evening we will also have registration available at the event base from 6:30am Saturday morning for the multi-sporters and from 8.00am at Urquharts Bay for the run/walk participants.
Multi-sport specific event day information
Car Parking
For all Run/Walk participants there will be ample car parking available at Whangarei Heads School located at 28 Whangarei Heads School Road. For all Multisporters please park in the event base and follow signage and/or event staff instructions off Taurikura Bay.
We are aiming to keep the local residents happy and are wanting to avoid too much disruption to their day. We have provided a car parking option at the event base for Multi-sport competitors only to make it easier with bike and kayak drop offs etc.
Transport
All Run/Walk events (excluding team and individual multisporters) park at Whangarei Heads School (28 Whangarei Heads School Road) and will be transported to the Run/Walk starts at Urquharts bay.
The buses will leave when full and will be on a continuous loop to and from the car parking to the event start location. Please allow plenty of time to park and board the bus which will take you to the start line. We recommend allowing an hour to park, board the bus, be driven to the start and collect your race number and transponder then be briefed before the start.
We request that only participants take the provided transport to the start location and supporters walk the approx 500m to the event base from the school park parking via a short track through the back of the school.
There is of course an exception for the kids 3km dash event. Parents/caregivers are welcome to travel with their kid(s).
Plus note: no bus transport is provided for the multisport event.
Prize Giving / Post Event
There will be an event prize giving held at the finish line / event base at Taurikura Bay at 3.00pm.
At the event base, we will create a great spot to hang out and relax following your event, or to wait for your friends and/or family members. There will be some awesome, authentic food offerings from local providers, an event bar, event MC as well as entertainment for the kids.
The event finish line/base is across the road from a lovely, safe swimming beach, so pack the togs and towels!
Post Event Dinner
Our team at the Mount Manaia Club have rustled up a great post event meal for our Wild Kiwi participants and supporters.
The meal will be a $30 buffet with a range of beautiful food to top up those empty tanks!
MAIN COURSE
- Honey and pineapple glazed ham, slow roasted.
- Seasoned roast chicken breast with a creamy gravy sauce
- Steamed gourmet potatoes and green beans, with fresh herbs and butter
SALADS
- Roast veg and couscous salad with seeds, feta, baby beets and vinaigrette dressing on the side
- Classic garden salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, carrot, cucumber, and salad dressing
DESSERTS
- Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and ice cream
- Pavlova with cream and seasonal fresh fruit salad
With an amazing waterfront location, the Mt Manaia Club is the perfect setting to share stories and re-live race day.
Phone Richard Parker directly at the Manaia Club to make a booking so they can cater for numbers. His cell phone is 027 444 4404.
Whangarei Heads
With the sheltered beaches of the Whangarei Harbour on one side, the sweep of the Pacific Ocean on the other, and dotted with small close knit communities, taking some time out in this wonderland is a must. The Bream Head Scenic Reserve is classified as an outstanding ecosystem supporting a diversity of species, contains unique archaeological, historical and landscape features and represents the largest area of coastal pohutukawa-broadleaf forest remaining in Northland, and one of the best in the country.
For a huge choice of accommodation options, details of local service, as well as maps, images and useful information about this nature-lovers paradise, check out www.discoverwhangareiheads.nz
To learn more about the region – and how the Wild Kiwi fits in – visit the Whangarei region’s offical site! Full of all sorts of helpful info and advice for visitors.
Prize giving
Prize giving will be held at the event base at 3.00pm
Spot Prizes
1 dozen bottles of Wooing Tree Beetjuice Pinot Noir
Wooing Tree Vineyard is located in Cromwell, in the heart of Central Otago. Amongst the vines there stands an ancient tree which has long been known as the lovers’ lane of the town. If only it could talk!
Wooing Tree’s ‘Beetlejuice’ Pinot Noir is named after the critically endangered Chafer beetle which lives in a nature reserve near the vineyard.
$50 Parua Bay Tavern voucher
Make sure you call into the iconic waterfront tavern, Parua Bay Tavern, for a meal and beverage while you are in this beautiful part of the world. A regular supporter of the Wild Kiwi event.
