The Courses
All four courses start and finish at our EventHQ at the rear of the Kaiteriteri Reserve Camp and follow the scenic Estuary track into the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park.
Milnes Beatson Half Marathon Course
21.1km - highest point 295m - elevation gain 600m - ages 16+
The Half Marathon Course encompasses all that the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park has to offer.
Beginning from the rear of the Camp, the Estuary Trail provides a serene “ warmup” spreading the competitors before they hit the “main course”.
The next 4km follows an undulating contouring track through shady bush as you begin to circumnavigate the entire 180 hectares of the Park.
Then the climbing begins in earnest. The climb is of easy gradient and is totally runnable and an achievable challenge, as you ascend the newly formed Piki ki te Rā ( Climb to the Sun ) for 3km and 200m in ascent, meandering its way through the forest with several panoramic viewing points along the way, highlighting the vista of Kaiteriteri Recreational Reserve and its incredible beaches, Adele Island and the Abel Tasman National Park.
Piki ki te Rā - Climb to the Sun - the main climb of the Half Marathon & 16km courses - 200m ascent over 3km
Throughout the course, resident populations of kea, piwakawaka, ruru, korimako, and tūī keep the forest alive with birdsong while karearea and kaka are often sighted.
You reach the first summit ridge lookout at an elevation 280m , then take a breather along the undulating top forest road for approximately 7.5km to the second summit lookout.
It's then a swift descent of 6km down to the Estuary and the welcome Finish Shute and for those willing, an early winter refreshing dip on New Zealand’s best beach..!!
Online Entry Prices:
Trail Running option only
Ages 16 - 18 $35 Ages 19+ $55 More info
Race briefing 9:05am
Event start 9:15am
Kaiteriteri Gold 16km Course
16km - highest point 280m - elevation gain 400m - ages 14+
The 16km Long Course also encompasses all that the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park has to offer.
Beginning from the rear of the Camp, the 16km follows the same course as the Half up to the first summit ridge lookout at an elevation 280m , then take a breather along the top forest road for approximately 1.5km to the second summit lookout.
It's then a swift undulating descent of 6km down to the Estuary and the welcome Finish Shute and for those willing, an early winter refreshing dip on New Zealand’s best beach..!!
Online Entry Prices:
Trail Running option only
Ages 14 - 18 $25 Ages 19+ $45 More info
Race briefing 9:20am
Event start 9:30am
Kaiteriteri Gold 8km Course
8km - highest point 80m - elevation gain 150m - ages 10+
The 8km Short Course offers runners and walkers a “taste” of the lower reaches of the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park.
Like the Half Course, the Estuary trail provides the warmup before undulating bush tracks are negotiated, forming a varied loop track through easy terrain before returning along the Estuary to cross the finish line and be eligible for the Spot Prize Draw.
Online Entry Prices:
Trail Course for Runners, Hybrids & Walkers
Ages 10 - 18 $15 Ages 19+ $25 More info
Race briefing 9:50am
Event start 10:00am
Kaiteriteri Gold Kids 3.2km Mini Trail
3.2km - highest point 40m - elevation gain 50m - ages 5 - 14
The 3.2km Kids Course is an ideal introduction for budding young runners.
Entry Fee of $5 also includes their Parent or Caregiver accompanying them if needed.
The Estuary trail again provides the “warmup” followed by a clockwise circuit through the bush, before young tired legs return Home.
Online Entry Prices:
Ages 5 - 14 $5 Accompanying adults FREE More info
Race briefing 11:35am
Event start 11:45am
If training for the event at the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park please adhere to all signage, keep to Green & Blue tracks and run in the correct direction. Be prepared by advising your intentions to somebody, take a phone and water and keep to the Tracks.
A suggested longer training route is the 12km Arapiko Track in a clockwise direction.
In Case of Emergency Dial 111.