Saturday, 28 September 2024
That Place MTB Park - Kaiwhaiki Road, Whanganui
Approx 20km north of Whanganui off SH4, at the end of Kaiwhaiki Road.
It takes around 25 minutes to drive north from Whanganui, or around an hour if you're coming down SH4 from Raetihi. Google maps will help find your way there... but be aware that there is little to no cellphone coverage over the last 5km.
Please respect the neighbours and drive no more than 50km/h when passing Kaiwhaiki marae.
That Place is a privately owned haven of tracks. If you want to check out the tracks prior to the event, please contact them directly to arrange it.
Note: that The Awa courses will also utilise adjacent privately owned land and access to this will only be on the event day.
Parking:
Parking will be in the paddock adjacent to the start finish area at That Place MTB Park. Please take care and follow any instructions from our parking volunteer when entering and exiting the site.
Please car share where possible to reduce our event's impact on the environment.
Camping:
Limited camping spots are available onsite at That Place. Contact That Place directly to book a spot https://www.that-place.co.nz/book-a-room
Friday, 27 September 2024 15:00-18:00 at Waimarie Riverboat Museum - 1A Taupo Quay, Whanganui (rear entrance on the river side - look for the Awa flags!)
Saturday, 28 September 2024 7:00 – 8:30 at That Place MTB Park
We strongly encourage registering on the Friday to avoid any last minute crowds on the event morning!
The Awa offers up course options for everyone.
Course maps will be released as the exact routes are finalised.
Long course: 22.6km (1130m elevation gain)
Start time 9:00am
Medium course: 13.9km (650m elevation gain)
Start time: 9:30am
Short course: 7.0km (200m elevation gain)
Start time: 10:00am
Kids course: Approx. 1.5 - 2km
Start time: 12:00pm
There will be a mandatory course briefing on the start line 10mins before each start time.
You can choose to walk or run the course that best suits you. The terrain will be a mixture of gravel roads, 4WD tracks and single trail incorporating lots of regenerating native bush and exotic forest with stunning views of the Whanganui River.
With the exception of the kids course, expect to stretch your legs on some decent hills. There may also be the odd spot where we choose to link tracks by the shortest route possible... i.e straight up or down a hill! If it's a wet day, expect to get a little muddy.
Please take care of both yourselves and the other runners/walkers on the course. If someone needs help, please stop and help them. Some volunteers hold first aid qualifications. Some will have radio comms with the Safety Director and Race Director, in case of an emergency. We will have medics on the course to provide assistance.
Withdrawing during the event
If you stop at any point during the event, you must let the nearest course marshal or volunteer know that you have pulled out of the event. Make sure a volunteer records your race number.
We have rules relating to compulsory gear to help keep you warm and comfortable when running or walking and if also if you get injured or become immobile for any reason.
There are three levels of compulsory gear that may be required to be carried. The Race Director and Safety Director will decide what level applies based on the weather forecast for event day.
In the week prior to the event, at registration, and finally at the pre-race briefing, competitors will be advised what compulsory clothing and equipment items they must carry (based on the expected weather conditions).
Note: These are the compulsory minimum requirements. You may choose to carry more clothing based on your own comfort levels for the weather on the day.
Kids Course: There is no compulsory gear, but please ensure that your kids are appropriately dressed for the weather and have a warm, dry set of clothes to change into after their run.
Short Course: There is no compulsory clothing for the Short Course, however we strongly recommend a thermal (wool or polypropylene) long sleeved top if cold and a rain jacket if wet or very cold.
Medium and Long Courses: There are three compulsory gear levels:
Level A. No compulsory gear.
Level B. Waterproof jacket (seam-sealed with hood) and thermal (wool or polypropylene) long sleeved base layer top.
Level C. Waterproof jacket (seam-sealed with hood), thermal (wool or polypropylene) long sleeved base layer top, thermal (wool or polypropylene) long sleeved base layer pants, thermal hat/beanie (Buff accepted) and thermal gloves.
Remember that these are minimum requirements and you may like to take additional items with you.
Inspection of compulsory items
- If compulsory items are required for the event, the following inspections will be undertaken:
- The compulsory equipment will be inspected at event registration, before athletes can register.
- If the compulsory gear does not meet the required standard, the athlete will not be able to register until equipment that does meet the standard is provided for inspection.
- The Race Director or delegate, may choose to randomly spot check a sample of competitor items on the morning of the event at the pre-race briefing or at the race start.
- The Race Director or delegate may choose to randomly spot check a sample of competitor equipment at the race finish line.
The nominated compulsory items must be carried at all times by competitors. There will be zero tolerance for those who don't comply and athletes will not be able to continue on the course if they do not have the compulsory item with them when they arrive at an inspection point. Non-compliance will result in instant removal from the course and exclusion from the results. Any competitor who is found to discard compulsory equipment during the event will also be disqualified.
We have a zero tolerance to littering out on course. Please respect our hosts and the environment that the event takes you through. Pack out any rubbish and dispose of it in the bins at the event hub.
Any participant who is observed to litter on course will be disqualified and excluded from the results.
Part of our trail running ethos is self-sufficiency out on the course. Every participant is responsible for ensuring that they carry sufficient food and water/electrolyte drink for the course length that they are participating in.
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The Awa Adventure Run - Whanganui
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