Multi-Mission Rules

Multi-Mission

Mountain Bike

Start time: 08:00am
Cut off time Woolshed Creek carpark: 12:00pm
Bikes will be ferried back from Woolshed Creek to the finish line at Staveley.

Compulsory gear: All duathlon athletes 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 course before. Plus a puncture repair kit, pump and adequate nutrition and hydration for the whole course. There will be a drop box at the transition to drop and/or pick up gear.


The Multi-Mission will begin with a 28km Mountain Bike. The bike begins from the start/finish point of Staveley.  Athletes will follow Rutherfords Road from Staveley.  After approximately 2.5km they will meet the historic Rangitata Diversion Race, athletes will ride alongside the banks of this until they meet Prices Road. On Prices Road they will cycle west to Cox’s Road and then enter the private property of Mt Somers Station. Athletes will follow farm tracks from this point climbing over Fagan Hill. Station riding will be made up of fast (and slow) 4WD tracks. 
The 3800ha station has been in the Acland family since 1856. Today it farms deer, sheep, beef stock and bees! Riders will flow through sections of tussock land, and beech forest, with a few ‘pinchy’ climbs to keep all riders honest. The track will eventually meet Jig Road which they will follow to transition in Woolshed Creek carpark.

Athletes will then transition and follow the Mission Mt Somers Half Marathon Course. 

Multi Mission Bike Course and Elevation Map:

Rules and regulations:

  • Race cut off times will be strictly enforced.
  • Shoes and Gear should be treated for Didymo, Please check www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo
  • Bowyers Stream and Morgan Stream bridges have a loading limit of one person at a time, take the river crossing if you can’t wait. 
  • Runners must follow the marked track and as directed by officials. 
  • Do not drop rubbish. Dropping of rubbish is likely to prejudice the running of this event in the future and will be cause for instant disqualification. If you take it in please take it out! 
  • Runners are asked to respect the rights of other track users and show common courtesy. 
  • All 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 checks to ensure compliance, no equipment, no race. 
  • Please note sections of this course will not be able to be run prior to the event as it is on private property.
It is strongly advised that you familiarize yourself with the run course before the race.

General Rules

  1. Athletes under 18 years must have a parent or guardian to sign entry form with/for them.
  2. All competitors with existing medical conditions that may affect them during the event must notify officials in writing before the event begins. The official doctor and any other official shall have the absolute right to withdraw any competitor they consider unfit to continue. Participation in the event constitutes consent by each competitor to receiving any medical attention that officials may consider necessary. 
  3. Race officials reserve the right to withdraw competitors from the course at any time, if in their opinion, personal welfare, or safety standards are at risk. Officials are there for your safety. Any instructions to competitors and support persons must be followed. 
  4. Race cut off times will be strictly enforced. 
  5. Race rules and instructions may be changed at any stage prior to the race. Athletes will be asked to confirm their agreement on race day during final registration. 

Late Registrations

Early Bird prices finish at 11:55pm on the 11th October 2025. After this date a $20 entry fee will be added to the entry.
Entries close on the 26th October 2025.

Refunds will not be given after 1 October 2025. All refunds prior to this date will incur a $20 administration fee. 

Registration on the day: There will be no entries taken on the day.  
        
Any competitor under the age of 18 must have their parent’s signature on the Race Waiver. This can be printed off the website or forms will be available to fill in at registration. 

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