2021

Registration and Briefing

There will be a drop box facility at Woolshed Creek car park which we will take there from the Staveley Hall. This will enable you to have a second bag of supplies for the second half of the marathon, however you must still have the compulsory equipment in this bag. You must also clearly label this bag so you will know which one is yours at our aid station. Please note there is a substantial climb from Sharplin Falls carpark to Aclands shelter, and there is limited water between these points. You can expect to take over an hour to cover this distance, so please carry adequate hydration.

The marathon consists of predominately technical single track, with nearly 2000 metres of vertical to climb - it is a challenging course. Be ready to add a couple of hours to your road marathon time, this is an adventure run! The average time for the marathon is 6.5 hours and the half is 4.5 hours. If you are running the marathon you must be at the half way point (Woolshed Creek car park) by 12:30pm to meet the cut-off. If you make this you are good to carry on. There is no cut off time for the half marathon - once you are on it, the only way out is by foot! 

The shuttle is compulsory and part of your entry fee - no cars will be permitted to enter the Woolshed Creek carpark so if anyone wants to watch you start they will have to walk for 2kms. There will be shuttles leaving from Staveley Hall from 0715 (when they are full). Last shuttle leaves at 0745 so don't be late! There is also $200 CASH for the first person who breaks two hours.... 

There will be a drop box at the start of the half marathon for you to drop any extra clothing off for us to return to the finish line. Please have this equipment clearly named (Enduranz Events takes no responsibility for lost or damaged property).

When you enter you will automatically go into your appropriate age category: 

Thanks to Tavendale & Partners, the winners of the Open Marathon race (male and female) receive $500 CASH. Wahoo! So if you think you have a crack at winning the Open title and want $500 but fall out of the age bracket, please email info@enduranzevents.co.nz and we can swap your category. 

All courses can be walked, but there is no separate category for walkers. 

The marathon and 10km runners will get wet feet in the first kilometre of the race. The perils of off-road running!

Aid Station 1: Woolshed Creek carpark (marathoners) will have water, PeakFuelhydration, lollies and bananas. There will be no cups - you will have to fill your drink bottles. Drop box facility if you want to restock your bag or do a bag swap out. 

 

there will be public toilets and portaloos at the start line. There are toilets located on course at Woolshed Creek Carpark, Woolshed Creek Hut, Pinnacles Hut and Sharplin Falls Carpark - we would appreciate if you could make an effort to use these please. . 

Anna from Central Lakes Physio and Pilates and her crew are back again offering post race massages. $20 for 15 mins. CASH ONLY please

Please use the designated paddock for parking. All roads are open as usual around Staveley and we need access for buses etc on the day so would appreciate if people could please park in the designated parking areas and follow parking marshals directions to prevent congestion. 

There are no showers available at Staveley, however there is a refreshing stream just up the road.

Staveley is in the whops - there is only a cafe there. So please bring cash with you - The nearest ATM is located in Methven

This year there will be two separate prize givings. 

The 5km and 10km races will be will be at 12pm or when the last competitor has finished - whichever comes first. 

The 21km and 42km prize givings will be at approximately 2pm. 

Both prize givings will be at the Staveley Hall. There will be sausages and ham buns for sale at the finish line as well as food and coffee at the Staveley Store, so bring your cash.

Staveley Store: 

Staveley Store are great sponsors of the race, and they will be open at 7am for your caffeine fix, and food.

5km: Fastest 24 minutes, slowest 48 mins

10km: Fastest 38 minutes, slowest 2 hours 

21km: Fastest 2:05 hours, slowest 7 hours 

42km: Fastest 4:34 hours, slowest 9 hours 

If you need some tips to help your performance, Team CP have come up with some here.

We couldn't bring you the awesome prize pack worth nearly $10,000 without the support of our sponsors so please support them where you can: