Disclaimer
Although no minimum age is stated we highly recommend competitors are 16 or over. Under 16’s MUST be fully accompanied on course by a responsible adult. Please email Race Director challengekuriwao@gmail.com to confirm named adult and name & age of child.
Courses
Run/Walk trail lengths are 42km, 21km and 10km. The two longer trails will take in both The Peak and the Three Rocks landmarks. The 10km will be a little gentler with it’s elevations and loop through the lower farmland, but still manage some very special views.
The 21km Peak Cross Country MTB track is the same as the running track – expect a bit of carry, a tough ascent and spectacular views combined with some fun downhills.
Our NEW MTB Long track and the Three Rocks MTB 20km start at the Owaka Valley Road start zone and finish at the Clinton Rugby Club – your entry includes transfer back to the start zone. Security for your bikes will be provided while you collect vehicles.
The two longer trails will take in both The Peak and the Three Rocks landmarks. The 10km will be a little gentler with it’s elevations and loop through the lower farmland, but still manage some very special views.
The race itself takes in the varied terrain of farmland, track, road, tussock country, forestry and the views from the entire course are magnificent.
Aid stations will be placed at strategic points around the tracks and marshalls will be on hand at intersections and gates. Most of the course has full cellphone coverage and timing chips/mats will allow competitors to be live tracked.
Start/Finish
Based out of Clinton, South Otago runners, walkers and the 21km Peak Cross Country MTB will start and finish at the local rugby club on Hillfoot Road where there are plenty of toilet and shower facilities.
The MTB Long Track & MTB 20km sections start on Owaka Valley Road and finish at the Clinton Rugby Club.
Local groups will be catering the event and there is plenty of room for supporters to base themselves for the event.
All of our finishers get a medal plus complimentary burger and fizzy refreshment.
Getting therePrize
- Prizes are announced online
- Please enjoy the cold beverage and burger supplied at the finish and enjoy our hospitality.
- Late finishers may need to collect these at Crossroads Clinton.
- Course closes 7pm subject to race director’s discretion.
- All completing competitors receive a race medal.
- Primary age children running/MTB with parents will receive a voucher for an ice cream sundae at Crossroads Clinton.
Timeline
FRIDAY – 21st February
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Race Packs available at Crossroads Clinton or Rugby Club. |
SATURDAY – 22nd February
| 6:30 | Race area open – Race Packs available at clubrooms |
| 7:00 | 42km Walkers welcome to start. Safety briefing at start time |
| 8:15 | 42km Competitors gather on field for safety brief and start drafting |
| 8:30 | 42km Runners Start |
| 9:00 | NEW Long Trail MTB Competitors gather on field for safety brief and start drafting |
| 9:15 | NEW Long trail E-Bike Track Start – Owaka Valley Road |
| 9:20 | NEW Long trail MTB Track Start – Owaka Valley Road |
| 10:00 | 21km Runners & The Peak MTB gather on field for safety brief and start drafting |
| 10:15 | The Peak 21km MTB Start |
| 10:30 | 21km Runners Start |
| 11:00 | 10km Runners gather on field for safety brief and start drafting |
| 11:15 | 10km Runners Start |
| 11:30 | NEW Three Rocks 20km MTB Start – Owaka Valley Road |
About Clinton
Locally there are playgrounds, swimming pools, golf course, garage, dairy, gift shop, bookstore, pub, cafe, motels. So plenty of places to explore before and after the race.
If you feel like a wander away from the Rugby Club grounds you might like to walk back to the Main Road (SH1), turn South (left) and visit the Playground in the Triangle, go see Sid from Clinton Express, call in for an ice cream from Jo at the Food for Thought, grab a wee bit of shopping from Rebecca at Chairful or grab a superb Strictly Coffee & a bite to eat (or something adult and fizzy) from Lyn & Ella and their team at Crossroads Clinton (open 11 am) then carry on down to Pages Read and grab a gem of a book from Janice.
Local Accommodation – Crossroads Clinton has warm comfy motel units and lodge style accommodation with full restaurant & bar onsite. Open daily from 11 am.
Bookings: Call Ella or Lyn 03 415 7007 or message us via Facebook.
