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Mission Mt Somers

Mission Mt Somers is back for 2021 with 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km race options.

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The next Mission is : Saturday 30 October 2021

Multi-Mission

28k Bike/21K Run

REFUND AND EARLY BIRD ENTRIES

Early Bird prices finish at 11:55pm on the 10th October 2021. After this date a $20 entry fee will be added to the entry.

Entries close on the 28th October 2021

Refunds will not be given after 1 October 2021. All refunds prior to this date will incur a $20 administration fee.

SATURDAY REGISTRATION TIMES:

Marathon: 0600 - 0630

Multi Mission: 0600 - 0730

Half Marathon: 0630 - 0730

10km run: 0730 - 0930

5km run: 0800 - 0930

All registrations are at the Staveley Hall before the races.

HALF MARATHON REGO AND SHUTTLE

After registering please immediately head to the buses which will be located opposite Staveley Store. As each bus fills up it will depart immediately for the Woolshed Creek start line. It is important that all buses have departed by 7.40 am. We have five bus loads of people being transported into a very small DOC carpark so it is important that all people are on time for registration etc. Water is not available at Woolshed Carpark so make sure you pack what you need.

BRIEFING TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

Marathon: 0645 - Staveley Hall

Multi Mission: 0745 - Staveley Hall

Half Marathon: 0815 - Woolshed Creek carpark

10km run: 0945 - Staveley Hall

5km run: 1015 - 5km start line.

From 10am shuttles will take 5km competitors to the start of the race at the Staveley Ice Rink. No spectators allowed at the start.

START TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

Marathon: 0700 - Staveley Hall

Multi Mission Bike: 0800 - Staveley Hall

Half Marathon: 0830 - Woolshed Creek carpark

10km run: 1000 - Staveley Hall

5km run: 1030 - Staveley Ice Rink.

PRIZEGIVING:

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, 42km & Multi Mission prize givings will be at approximately 2pm.

Both prize givings will be at the Staveley Hall. Prizes will not be sent out after. You must be at prizegiving to collect your prize.

There will be food and coffee for sale at the Staveley Store, so bring your cash.

21KM HALF MARATHON START

There is absolutely no room for cars at the start of the half marathon, which is why the price of the shuttle bus is included in your entry fee.

Once you register at the Staveley Hall, you must catch the bus at Staveley Hall which will take you to the start of the half marathon.

You cannot drive to the start and will have to walk 5km in if you miss the bus - so don't be late!

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).

The Half Marathon will start in waves to try and reduce congestion on the first section of single track.

Within these waves we ask you to self seed on your expected time, there will be signs for this:

FAST - 3:30 +

FASTER - 3:00 - 3:30

FASTEST - 2:30 - 3:00

FREAKS!! - 2:00 - 2:30

Please line up behind the sign you feel best represents your expected time of completion.

MARATHON CUT OFF TIMES

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 12:00pm 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!

5KM RACE

This will be the same as last year, with all competitors catching a shuttle to the start of the 5km race at Staveley Ice Rink. There is no access for spectators, but there are plenty of marshalls overseeing the competitors at the start line. Parents can grab a coffee at Staveley Store and wait eagerly at the finish line, or run with their child for free (no need for parents to enter).

DOC CONSENT

DOC (Department of Conservation) do a primo job keeping our tracks and facilities prime for our recreation, and we are stoked with their support to get our ten year consent completed. However this does mean that we have restrictions in terms of numbers we are allowed on the track....so enter early to ensure you they don't miss out.

COMPULSORY GEAR

All marathon and half marathon runners must carry a day pack with the following compulsory equipment: (clothing must fit the competitor) Spare polypropylene/wool top and hat (unless worn), Waterproof jacket (unless being worn), Food and drink, First aid kit which must contain: a roll of 5cm width crepe bandage, a roll of 2cm strapping tape, 10 band aid strips, a triangular bandage, small scissors, a survival blanket and a map of the area if they have not been through the run before. There will be spot bag checks at registration and briefing - no equipment, no race. Macpac has a great range of gear- check it out here: www.macpac.co.nz

Mountain bikers must the same as the run, plus a puncture repair kit, pump and adequate nutrition and hydration for a 28km bike.

AID STATIONS

Aid Station 1: Woolshed Creek carpark (marathoners) will have water, PeakFuel hydration, 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.

Aid Station 2: Woolshed Creek Hut (marathoners and half marathoners) will have water, PeakFuel hydration, lollies and bananas. There will be no cups - please fill your drink bottles.

Aid Station 3: Just past Sharplin Falls carpark (5km to go). Will have water, PeakFuel hydration, and lollies.

**We will not be supplying cups this year, so you will need to bring your own vessel to fill up at the aid stations.**

Cash Prizes

Competitors must be entered in the open division to be eligible for cash prizes, all other prizes will be a selection of our wonderful sponsors merchandise!

MARATHON

Open Women winner $500 cash

Open Men winner $500 cash

Thanks to Tavendale & Partners

HALF MARATHON

Open Women winner $250 cash

Open Men winner $250 cash

BONUS PRIZE

$200 bonus to the fastest half marathon individual who can break 2 hours.

WILD THINGS NZ TRAIL RUNNING CLUB

We are chuffed to have partnered with the Wild Things NZ Trail Running Club who are helping us promote our Mission Mt Somers race to a wider audience. Wild Things are doing an awesome job of building a website that provides Kiwi trail runners with heaps of Ideas, Information and Inspiration. Particularly impressive is their world-class Trail Directory that already has over 450 featured trail runs from all around the country. Check out their website and give serious consideration to joining as a VIP Member - for $49 a year you can get access to deals that can save you hundreds of dollars and at the same time you'll be supporting the development of the awesome resources that Wild Things are building to encourage trail runners of all levels of experience.

Check them out at https://www.wildthings.club/

ARE YOU FITTER THAN
LAST YEAR?

If you ran the race last year, there is a prize up for grabs for the athlete that shaves the most time off their last years time.

TRANSFER FROM FULL TO HALF MARATHON

If you're not quite as fit as you'd hope to be, we are happy to transfer your entry from the full to half marathon - or vice versa if you want to upsize to the marathon.