Walk/Run Guided Horse Trek

All tracks we be passing through the Kereru Trig which is 343 metres. Short run 13 kms Long run 21 kms.

The walk and run will start at the Akitio Community Centre. This year we will be doing the courses in reverse. The terrain is varied with flats and medium to steep hill climbs.

Guided Horse Trek 9.30 am start at Marainanga Station woodshed. There is plenty of parking and fresh water troughs. We estimate the trek to take no longer than five hours and is between 20 and 25 kms long. The horse trek will be on a different course to the walkers and runners.

Note: We are still working on the finer details of the horse trek course and we will have the final details over the next few weeks. The trek will be a diverse range of contour but on good farm tracks taking in some spectacular views on private farmland.

Star Times for the Walk/Run is 9.30am and they will be staggered starting with the long run, short run, long walk and short walk, there will be at least a few minutes between each start. Please be ready and listen at the briefing for your instructions and listen to the course details to be able to start.

Entry cost: Entry cost is $25.00. Children 10-16 years must be accompanied by a guardian. No under 10-year old children allowed to participate registration: email - feeramsden@yahoo.co.nz

Prize giving:
This is a fun event and this year we will be having three major spot prizes to be drawn after the event. You need to be there to collect the prize otherwise it will be redrawn. Estimated time is between 3 and 4pm. Hot food and drinks. After the event at the community centre there will be a sausage sizzle, burgers, coffee, tea and cold drinks. Well worth staying to re fuel after all your rewarding work - plus the raffles will be drawn.

Aid Stations: There will be two water refill stations on the courses and you must provide your own means to carry your water and take with you any other personal, nutritional and hydration needs.

Cell Phone Coverage. There is cellphone coverage at Akitio and reaches across all the courses. A contact cell phone number will be given on the day in case of an accident.

Marshalls:
Marshalls will be at location points where the course needs to spilt for different distances plus more stops to make sure that they are all on the right track. They will be in side by sides and carrying RT's to get participators out if need be and are there to help volunteer. These people are a wealth of info about the area and love a friendly chat .

Course Marking:
The course will be marked with bright orange triangles and orange flags on standards.

Refunds and Transfers:
There are no refunds and transfers once entered.

General Information
The tracks are one private farmland, please be respectful and do not litter. Sweepers will follow close to the last participant collecting signage but hopefully not your rubbish. Make sure anything you take in you take away when you've emptied it. Make sure you have suitable clothing to walk, run or ride in and to change into after.

Event location can be exposed to the elements with little shelter and the tracks can be varied under foot with some rough bumps, grass and uneven surfaces but generally very good. Leave your headphones at home and enjoy chatting plus you can hear if you take a wrong turn. Maps will be provided on the day.