Teams Event
Right from when we first thought about this event we have always wanted to keep it as a pure 60km Ultra run, and not offer shorter distance options on the same day (like many other events do). However, we have had a number of people who have said they would love to be involved with this event but could never manage this distance (or time limit) over such hard terrain. So…. we are very excited to say we have added a Teams Relay option to the 2023 event. This way you can get together with 2 running mates and split the course up into 3 (slightly!) more manageable chunks!
Because of the layout of the course with the central event base, this works out really well logistically, with only a short (included) shuttle ride to each of the two transition points.
The 3 different legs are:
22km, 900Vm, 4.5hrs to complete - Leg 1 is certainly the leg ‘of two halves’! Starting just before sunrise, the first first half through the rolling MTB trails within the Moumoukai Valley is just so fun, & is the easiest section of the course. After that you are in for a pretty serious climb, followed by a 6km section of technical running along the PukaPuka ridge line.
20km, 1400Vm, 6hrs to complete - Leg 2 is hands down the toughest third of course, both technically and hilly. This section really does get you right onto the heart of the Hunua Rangers, through some stunning back country tracks, amazing NZ bush, small river crossings and some very tough climbs (including to the highest point in Auckland!)
18km, 800Vm, 4.5hrs to complete - The climbing doesn’t stop for Leg 3, however things get slightly easier underfoot. The hills are still certainly there, but they are not quite so mean out on this Eastern edge of the Ranges. The underfoot conditions are more ‘runable’ which is great and there is plenty of amazing views points on the last section of the course.
We are limiting the team option to 50 teams, so rally the crew and get your entry in quick!