The following page contains information specific to Event #2 of this series.

Event Countdown Todays Date: 206 days ago Days left until next event

Individual Entrants:
Picked up from the event base on the day of the event.  We recommend checking into this area at least 45 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.

Series Entrants:
If you are completing the same course distance as your last outing (Short, Mid or Long) you need to simply turn up wearing that same race number and get crossed off at registration.  Remember to hold onto this number for the whole series.  You will also be picking up the remainder of your series pack.

If you are changing courses (up or down) you need to be issued with a different colour race number at registration.

Course Distance:
Approx 8km

Course Overview:
 
Starting form the Upper Mangitawhiri camp site head out of the camp site via grass track towards Mangatangi Hill Rd. you veer right into the river track.  This is a fantastic little track but its use will depend on rainfall in the week prior.  There are a couple of little stream crossings to get your feet wet on this track and some great bush coverage.  You pop out on the Moumoukai Valley rd and turn left onto Manning rd. 

You will then make another left onto a mountain bike track and head up that track and end up on a track running parallel with Mangatangi Hill Rd.  At the end of that track you will pop out onto Mangatangi Hill Rd and follow it back to the camp site to finish.  The surface is varied from mud to water, rocks and gravel roads.  The course is undulating but your only real uphill section is when you go up the mountain bike track off Manning Rd.

Drink Stations: TBC

Toughness Factor         
6/ 10

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Course Distance           
14km

Course Overview

Starting form the Upper Mangitawhiri camp site head out of the camp site via grass track towards Mangatangi Hill Rd. you veer right into the river track.  This is a fantastic little track but its use will depend on rainfall in the week prior.  There are a couple of little stream crossings to get your feet wet on this track and some great bush coverage. 

You pop out on the Moumoukai Valley rd and turn left onto Manning rd.  From Manning Rd you will Turn right down a mountain bike track and follow this track for approximately the next 4km. 

It is a great track and goes through great native bush open clearings and even a couple of stream crossings.  You will eventually pop out on Graeme White rd.  Follow Graeme White Rd until you come to Manning Rd on your left.  Turn Left onto Manning Road and then turn right up mountain bike track. 

At the end of that track you will pop out onto Mangatangi Hill Rd and follow it back to the camp site to finish.  The surface is varied from mud to water, rocks and gravel roads.  The course is undulating the whole way.

Drink Stations               
TBC

Toughness Factor         
6 / 10

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Course Distance
17km

Course Elevation
at the highest point you will climb to 497m

Course Overview

This is a tough one and will sort the hard men out.  Starting form the Upper Mangitawhiri camp site head out of the camp site and turn right up the gravel rd.  You will get onto Waterline Rd and follow this road for about 3.5km.  You will then get to Ernies Track on your right.  This is the track you will be on for the next 5km.  The track is muddy rooty and very technical. 

Watch for roots as it would be easy to roll an ankle.  The track is fantastic and tough.  You will cross a small stream along the way just before you start to climb.  And you will find yourself going up hill for some time.  You will eventually reach a high point of nearly 500m and you will feel every metre.  But don’t forget to look at the view…its amazing!!!  You follow Ernies until you pass Piggotts campsite. 

You will get onto a gravel road for a short time and then shoot left onto Rata Ridge track.  This is a loop track and is approximately 4km long.  You will then get back onto Lilburne Road track and it is all down hill from here!!!  Follow this road across the dam wall and back down to the capsite.

Drink Stations               
TBC

Toughness Factor:
9 / 10

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It wouldn’t be a Total Sport event unless you were following hanging white tape and red arrows on a white corflute backing.  While course are well marked you will still need to keep your eyes open out there. 

We need to stress that you need to stick to the trail you are on unless you are directed off by an arrow! 

Key intersections will be clearly marked to make life easy for you!

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We strongly recommend that all competitors come to these events sensibly prepared as some of these courses are very tough and weather conditions can be extremely changeable. 

We recommend running with a camelbak loaded with up to 2L of water and/or Balance along with Balance squeezy’s and other nutritional nibbles.  You can expect to be away from base for a decent period of time at these events! 

While event medics will be at each event & competitors may encounter on course marshals with first aid on them it also pays to be safety conscious and carry items like a basic first aid kit, cell phone, whistle and additional warm clothing.

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This event is supported by the Auckland Regional Council.   Total Sport and the Auckland Regional Council would like to remind you that the Hunua Ranges are particularly unique and all those entering this event will be entering a sensitive conservation environment. 

We must stress that all competitors stick to the formed tracks & do not litter.  No tracks are closed to the public for this event so should you come across another track user on your adventure please treat them with respect and allow them space and time to pass.  Also please stay well clear of the water catchments. 

Future events in these parts of Auckland are dependent on the above happening.

For more information on ARC parkland check out www.arc.govt.nz

Get onto Southern Motorway

Take Exit 466 at Ramarama

After 456 m, go left onto Ararimu Rd

After 1505 m, go straight onto Pratts Rd

After 1972 m, go left onto Ararimu Rd

After 7067 m, go left onto Gelling Rd

After 4154 m, go right onto Hunua Rd

After 2212 m, go left onto Moumoukai Rd

Continue along Moumoukai Rd to Upper Mangatawhiri campsite.

There is very limited parking at the venue so when at all possible please CARPOOL! It’s better for the environment and everyone involved.

Depending on weather conditions we may or may not be able to use the camp site as parking.  So assume we can not and do your best to come with others.  There will be some parking in various places close to the campsite so please follow the parking marshals and where they tell you to park.

TBC