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Event Information

Page Contents:

Course Descriptions	Directions
Course Maps and Profiles	Pre-Event Registration
Aid Stations	Post-Event Happenings
Start Times	Special Information
Transport	Compulsory Gear
Accommodation	Apparel

Course Descriptions

48km Mountain Bike

Based around the 42 Traverse track, known to many mountain bikers as one of the (if not the) best one day mountain bike trails in the country. The mountain bike event will start on a private Landcorp farm to the south west of the start of the 42 Traverse track. Thanks to the very generous Landcorp farmers for providing us with a great start section to get you to the 42nd Traverse track. No more state highway and no more gravel road sections, just excellent gravel tracks, a fast farm section, and a scenic private road!

The 42 Traverse is a historic logging road – undulating (but overall, more down than up) with a few (but not many) technical bits and a handful of short river crossings. In summary… it’s awesome! The event will finish (along with all of the other event options) in the Owhango township Domain where there will be all sorts of good stuff going on! Cut Off / Maximum Event Time – 6.5 hours Please note that all mountain bikers entering the 48km Mountain Bike are required to carry compulsory gear items. Click here to view the compulsory gear list

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42.2km Trail Marathon

Known to many as one of the mot outstanding mountain bike tracks in the country, not many people realise that the 42nd Traverse track is an equally outstanding track to experience on foot. Before you head off onto the 42nd Traverse, we’ve included an amazing 2.2km loop of private farmland to get your course up to Marathon distance.

From here you’re in for an amazing journey and about the most fun you can have with your running shoes on! The 42 Traverse is an historic logging road – undulating (but overall, more down than up) with a handful of short river crossings. You will be detoured at the end of the 42 Traverse and finish with a short piece of amazing single track through some stunning native bush and private farmland.

The event will finish in the Owhango township Domain where there will be all sorts of good stuff going on!

Cut Off / Maximum Event Time – 7 hours Please note that all marathoners are required to carry compulsory gear items. Click here to view the compulsory gear list

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24km Trail Adventure Run & Walk

The 24km adventure run and walk will start and finish at the domain in the Owhango township. Those of you giving this one a nudge will experience some fantastic and scenic native single track, sections of gravel road and an unbelievable 7km loop through some established trails in the Tongariro Forest (off the main 42 Traverse route).

Cut Off / Maximum Event Time – 6 hours Please note that all entrants entering the 24km Trail Adventure Run or Walk are required to carry compulsory gear items. Click here to view the compulsory gear list

11km Trail Run / Walk

Offered for the first time in 2011, we have combined the best parts of the 6.5km course and added in a great new section of track, to produce a very achievable and scenic 11km run or walk course. Starting and finishing in the Owhango Domain, you will be treated to fantastic native bush single trails and stunning views of the Whakapapa River. If you successfully tackled the 6.5km course last year, the step up to this 11km course might just be for you!

Cut Off / Maximum Event Time – 3 hours please note that all entrants entering the 11km Trail Run/Walk event are required to carry compulsory gear items. Click here to view the compulsory gear list

6.5km Trail Run / Walk

This 6.5km event, targeting kids, family groups and entry level trail runners and walkers is a wee gem! Starting and finishing in the Owhango Domain, you’ll be treated to a fantastic native bush, single track loop before finishing along with all of the other event goers.

Cut Off / Maximum Event Time – 2 hours

Course Maps and Profiles

Maps – click to download pdf

Profiles – click to download pdf

Aid Stations

The following aid stations are available;

48km Mountain Bike – click to view map – You will pass 8 aid stations on the 48km Mountain Bike course, however we do expect you to be self-sufficient and carry enough food and at least 1.5L of liquid.

42.2km Trail Marathon – click to view map – You will pass 8 aid stations on the 42.2km Trail Marathon course.
Aid stations will be located at the following approximate distances;2.5km, 8.5km, 16.0km, 22.5km, 26.5km, 34km, 35km, 39.5km

24km Trail Adventure Run/Walk – click to view map – You will pass 6 aid stations, however we do expect you to be self-sufficient and carry enough food and liquid to meet your requirements.

Aid stations will be located at the following approximate distances; 3.0km, 6.4km, 8.6km, 16.7km, 18.9km, 21.3km

11km Trail Run/Walk – click to view map – You will pass 2 aid stations, however we do expect you to be self-sufficient and carry enough food and liquid to meet your requirements. 3.8km, 8.3km

6.5km Trail Run/Walk – click to view map – You will pass 1 aid station at approximately the 3.8km mark, however we do expect you to be self-sufficient and carry enough food and liquid to meet your requirements.

Each aid station will offer a limited supply of the following items; Water
Vita Sport replacement drink
Bananas
Sweets (likely to be jet planes)
Vaseline
A basic first aid kit

Click here to view the New Zealand Care Code Checklist for information on caring for the environment.

Start Times

48km Mountain Bike

Start time 09.00am
Start location – Landcorp’s Taurewa Station, off state highway 47

42.2km Trail Marathon

Start time 09.30am
Start location – Landcorp’s Taurewa Station, off state highway 47

24km Trail Adventure Run/Walk

Start time 09.30am
Start location – Owhango Domain

11km Trail Run/Walk

Start time 10.15am
Start location – Owhango Domain

6.5km trail run / walk

Start time 10.15am
Start location – Owhango Domain

Transport

Marathon Runners Transport

Bus transport must be booked when you enter the event.

Bus transport is available from The Park Travellers’ Lodge (The Park) to the start point of the Marathon event, and then from the finish at Owhango Domain back to the Park Travellers’ Lodge. For those who choose to drive to the start there will also be a bus available from the finish back to the start at Taurewa Station (Landcorp). All participants should plan to bus to the start.

Entrants who collect their registration packs on Saturday morning from Landcorp Farm or park their cars at Landcorp Farm, instead of The Park, can catch a bus from Landcorp to the marathon start. please note that for safety reasons there is a compulsory bus ride from Landcorp Farm to the start of the marathon. We recommend you catch the main bus from The Park in the National Park Village to the race start, but if you are arriving on the morning of the race you can park your car at the mountain bike start at Landcorp Farm.

Marathon Transport Schedule:

8.30am Marathon bus leaves The Park, National Park Village to Taurewa Station (Landcorp Farm) for the Marathon start
8.45am Bus arrives Landcorp Farm (start of mountain bike event) to collect any people who register Saturday morning or people who prefer to leave their cars at Lardcorp Farm
8.50am Bus departs Landcorp Farm to go to the Marathon start. *CARS CAN NOT BE DRIVEN TO THE MARATHON START
9.00am Bus arrives at the start of the Marathon event
9.15am Marathon race briefing
9.30am Marathon event starts
From 11.00am buses will be leaving Owhango Domain (finish line) and return to The Park and then onto Landcorp Farm for those that need to collect their vehicles.

Mountain Bikers Transport

It is expected that mountain bikers will drive themselves and their mountain bikes, or get dropped off by support crew, at the start of the 48km Mountain Bike event at Landcorp’s Taurewa Station. If you are not able to get yourself to the start – please email nickc@totalsport.co.nz. Once you have completed your event at Owhango Domain, you will be asked to check your bike in at the ‘transport departure area’. We will then transport your bike back to The Park where your bike will be racked in the car park and can be collected anytime before 7.00pm.

You will then be able to relax at the finish line, enjoy the festivities and merit prizegiving. You’ll then catch a bus back to your car at Landcorp Farm and drive to The Park (10 mins) to collect your bike. There will be security at The Park until 7.00pm, after this time we have no responsibility for your bike – so please collect it before then.

Mountain Bike Transport Schedule:

7.30am Mountain bikers bus departs The Park, National Park Village to Taurewa Station (Landcorp Farm) for the 48km Mountain Bike start
7.30am – 8.30am The majority of mountain bikers arrive at Taurewa Station (Landcorp Farm) in their own transport with their mountain bikes
8.45am Mountain Bike race briefing
9.00am Mountain Bike event starts at Taurewa Station
From 11.00am buses will leave Owhango Domain (finish line) and return to The Park and then onto Landcorp Farm for those that need to collect their vehicles.
From 11.00am bikes will be transported from Owhango Domain back to The Park where they will be racked and can be collected before 7.00pm

24km, 11km and 6.5km Runners and Walkers Transport

Things are a little simpler for you as your start and finish line are in the same place. We envisage most people will drive themselves to the start. However, if you are not able to drive yourself to the start there are some buses available from The Park Travellers’ Lodge (The Park) to Owhango Domain (your start and finish line). This transport will need to be pre-booked when registering for the event.

24km, 11km and 6.5km Transport Schedule:

8.15am 24km bus departs The Park, National Park Village to Owhango Domain (6km and 11km participants must be on this bus if they are not driving themselves to Owhango Domain)
8.00am – 9.00am The majority of runners and walkers arrive at Owhango Domain in own transport
9.15am 24km Run / Walk race briefing
9.30am 24km Run / Walk events start
10.00am 6.5km and 11km Run / Walk race briefing
10:15am 6.5km and 11km Run / Walk events start
From 11.00am buses will be leaving Owhango Domain (start/finish line) and heading back to The Park

Transport Pricing

Transport costs are user pays – tickets can be purchased when entering an event, if you have already entered an event you can go back online and ‘edit your entry’ and add a bus ticket on the ‘merchandise’ page.

The Park Travellers’ Lodge, National Park Village to the mountain bike start at Taurewa Station (Landcorp Farm) on SH47 – $14.00 one way (note there is no facility to transport your bike on the bus)
The Park Travellers’ Lodge, National Park Village to the Marathon start = $14.00 one way
If you are a marathoner and wish to leave your car at the mountain bike start there will be a bus pickup available to take you to the marathon start = $9.00 one way
The Park Travellers’ Lodge, National Park Village to Owhango Domain (this option is for 6.5km, 11km and 24km runners and walkers) = $14.00 one way

Owhango Domain to The Park, National Park Village (post race) = $14.00 one way
Owhango Domain to Taurewa Station, Landcorp Farm (to collect your car) = $19.00 one way

Accommodation

The Park Travellers’ Lodge is the official event base and accommodation venue for the T42 Central Plateau event and will host the pre-event registration, post-event dinner, major spot prize ceremony and post-event party. With a variety of modern accommodation options in a character alpine lodge, there is an accommodation option for all preferences and budgets.

Check out www.the-park.co.nz for room descriptions and images. The accommodation package deals below are for a two night stay. Unfortunately there are no one night bookings available. Hotel rooms are based on twin share unless otherwise stated.

Accommodation Option	Actual Package price
Premium bunk bed in share room w. ensuite (linen provided)	$70.00 for the weekend. Six share basis and the quad loft room is four share basis. 60 individual beds available or book a bunk room for you and all your family or mates for $360.00 for the weekend.
Premium quad bed in share room w. ensuite (linen provided)	$80.00 for the weekend. 40 individual beds available or book a quad loft room for you and all your family or mates for $320.00 for the weekend.
Premium hotel room w. ensuite	$280.00 for the weekend. 6 rooms available.
Standard hotel room w. ensuite	$240.00 for the weekend. 22 rooms available.
Lofted hotel room w. ensuite	$260 for two persons for the weekend. Add $20 for each additional person in room (maximum occupancy 4 persons) – 25 rooms available.
Self contained apartment w. ensuite	$320.00 for two persons for the weekend. Add $20 for each additional person in room (maximum occupancy 4 persons) – 4 rooms available.

Directions

For all you need to know about National Park Village and the many attractions and activities available in the surrounding region we recommend you visit www.nationalpark.co.nz

From Turangi to Taurewa Station, Landcorp Farm
Follow State Highway 47 for approximately 33km toward the National Park Village. You’ll pass the entrance to Kapoors Road, Taurewa Station, Landcorp Farm is 700m past this point on the right. There is loads of off-road parking available.

From National Park Village to Taurewa Station, Landcorp Farm
Follow State Highway 47 for approximately 15km toward Turangi (past the Chateau Tongariro turnoff). Taurewa Station, Landcorp Farm is on the left before you get to Kapoors Road.

From Turangi to Owhango Domain
From Taumaranui follow State Highway 4 toward the National Park Village for approximately 20km to Owhango. The Domain is on the left off the highway as you enter Owhango – follow the event signs.

From National Park Village to Owhango Domain
From National Park follow State Highway 4 toward Taumaranui approximately 20km to Owhango. The Domain is on the right off the highway as you enter Owhango – follow the event signs.

(These are suggestions only, please consult a map for specific directions.)

Pre-Event Registration

The pre / post event base will be at The Park Travellers’ Lodge, National Park Village.

There will be a pre-event registration happening on Friday 4 May, from 2pm – 10pm and we encourage all entrants to attend between these times. Late registration will be available on the Saturday morning. For mountain bikers late registration will be available at Landcorp Farm (your start line) from 7.00am – 8.30am (Start at 9.00am) on the Saturday morning.

For marathon runners late registration will be at LandCorp Farm. If you haven’t registered on Friday night – this is where you will have to park, register and then get the bus to your start. See the transport page for more information.

Marathon registration will be from 7.00am – 8.30am on the Saturday morning (Your bus leaves at 8.50am SHARP to get you to the start line).

For 24km runners and walkers late registration will be at Owhango Domain (your start and finish line) from 8.00am – 9.00am (Start at 9.30am) on the Saturday morning. For 6.5km and 11km runners and walkers late registration will be at Owhango Domain (your start and finish line) from 9.00am – 10.00am (Start at 10.45am) on the Saturday morning.

If you have registered on Friday night you do not need to re-register on Saturday morning – just arrive at least 30 mins before your start time.

Post-Event Happenings

The merit prizegiving will be held at Owhango Domain at 1.00pm – we acknowledge that not everyone will have finished at this stage; however this prizegiving is for merit prizes only.

All minor spot prizes will be given on Friday evening and Saturday morning during registration.

All major spot prizes will at awarded at the post-event BBQ and party The Park Travellers’ Lodge on Saturday night.

The T42 Celebration Barbeque dinner costs $35.00 per adult (half price for children 12 years and under) and will be served from 6.00pm in The Park dining/lounge area on Saturday 5 May.

Pre-bookings are essential and tickets can be purchased through the online entry page to the T42 Central Plateau up until Wednesday 2 May (individual tickets will be available for collection from event registration when registering for the event at The Park on Friday 4 May).

From Thursday 3 May tickets can be purchased directly through the Park Travellers’ Lodge Ph 0800 800 491 or email bookings@thepark.co.nz and will need to be secured with a valid credit card number. Due to The Park’s food ordering requirements BBQ tickets required after Thursday 4 May will be subject to availability. Get in early folks!

Any questions email nickc@totalsport.co.nz

Special Information

Cut Off / Maximum Event Times

48km Mountain Bike – 6.5 hours
42.2km Trail Marathon – 7 hours
24km Trail Adventure Run/Walk – 6 hours
11km Trail Run/Walk – 3 hours
6.5km Trail Run/Walk – 2 hours

Compulsory Gear

All participants in the Marathon, 24km Adventure Run/Walk and 48km Mountain Bike will be required to have the following compulsory gear items at registration. Gear checks will be carried out at registration and there will also be random checks on Saturday morning at the start line. If you do not have the correct equipment, we can not allow you to start. This is for your safety, you are entering an alpine environment where conditions change rapidly and you need to be prepared. This is the sort of gear you WILL want to have on hand should anything nasty happen to you during the event as it could take some time to get you off the course if you are unable to make it on your own.

Compulsory Gear List:

Beanie – polypropylene or wool
Spare long-sleeve thermal top (ie. if you are wearing one, you also need to be carrying one)
Full-fingered gloves – polypropylene or wool
Tights – polypropylene or wool
Jacket – seam sealed
Basic first aid kit including; 2m x 50mm strapping tape, 1x 50mm crepe bandage, 4x gauze pads, 6x painkillers, 15cm self adhesive bandage strip
Whistle
Safety blanket
Food and at least 1.5 litres of fluid

*please note that this list may be altered (shortened) on event morning depending on the weather forecast, however you will need all of the above items to pass the gear check at registration.

Once again – if you don’t have this gear, you will not be able to start this event – NO EXCUSES (we’ve heard them all and they don’t work… we’re totally immune! Our concern is YOUR safety!)

National Park Village

For all you need to know about National Park Village and the many attractions and activities available in the surrounding region we recommend a visit to www.nationalpark.co.nz