Athlete Info

Lead up to race day

Early entry opens - 1st December 2024 - 26th January 2025

Standard entry opens - 27th January - 27th April 2025

Late entry opens - 28th April - 22 May 2025

Entry closes - 21st May 11:59pm 2025

Race pack pickup and gear check at Gearshop Bolt Road

53 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011 

Thursday 22nd May 9:30am - 5pm, Friday 23 May 9:30am - 6pm

Please bring your compulsory gear for the race to have it checked and pickup your race pack and number for the event.

If you cannot make the 22nd or 23rd we will have limited times on the morning of race day, please do not come outside of your allocated times to ensure the process runs smoothly.

5:10am - 5:40am 50km

6:30am - 7:30am 34km

7:40am - 8:40am 25km

9am - 10:30am 9km

Race day - Saturday 24th May 2025

5:50am - 50km Ultra Marathon briefing

6:00am - 50km Ultra Marathon start

7:50am - 34km Trail run briefing

8:00am - 34km Trail run start

8:50am - 25km Trail run briefing

9:00am - 25km Trail run start

10:50am - 9km Trail run briefing

11am - 9km Trail run start

3:30pm - Prize giving

Join us at the Race Village at the Cable Bay Adventure Park to celebrate our podium winners. Lots of great spot prizes are up for grabs too so make sure you stick around!

All competitors receive a medal as they cross the finish-line.

5:00pm -Cutoff time

We have a 5:00pm cutoff time in place, you must complete the course within this time to insure everyone's safety. The cutoff time gives the 50km runners 11 hours to complete the course. We also have cut off times at the aid stations, see below times and distances*

*Note aid station distances are only approximate but should be very close.

Race Numbers and timing chip

All race numbers must be displayed on your front - please do not have your number underneath a jacket or attached to your back. 

Race numbers must be visible at all times.

All entrants will get a timing chip, this is to be attached to your shoe

Pre Race Gear Dropoff

If you wish to use this service, mark your race number on the included tag in your race pack and attach it to your bag. There will be a designated area at the event village at Cable Bay Adventure Park to leave your bag. When you finish your race, please show your race number to the staff at Bag Drop and you will have your bag/items returned. Note event staff are not liable for any lost items, please do not place valuables in your bag. 

This is different to the Drop Bag service for the 50km and 34km runners, this is for items you wish to leave with us before you start to be collected at the end.

Race Drop Bag Service 50km and 34km

This year we have drop bags for the 50km and 34km distances at the Pepin Island aid station, use the orange bag given to you when you pickup your race pack, this will have your race number on it. Drop you bag to us 15 minutes before the start of your race on Saturday morning and we will transport it to the Pepin Island aid station. Please don't leave any valuables as we aren't liable for anything that goes missing.

Aid Stations

There are Aid Stations positioned around the course for all distances they will have Tailwind Nutrition, water, Proper Crisps lollies, and sandwiches. See Cutoff times above for distances of aid stations.

Music Devices

The use of music devices is discouraged. The use of headphones restricts a competitor's ability to hear marshal instructions, traffic, and other competitors. 

Toilets

All amenities are available at the race village at Cable Bay Adventure Park. There is also a toilet at end of the Cable bay walkway.

Health and Safety

Please ensure all children are supervised AT ALL TIMES. 

Cable Bay Adventure Park is close to the Wakapuaka River. 

There are also general farm hazards to take into consideration.

Car Parking

The Race Village is at the Cable Bay Adventure Park. There is parking available for competitors and supporters. 

Please follow marshal instructions at all times. 

Waste

Please dispose of any waste in the rubbish bins provided. Do not litter on the course, please carry all wrappers and waste out with you during the race.

Traffic Management

The Bay is running under a Traffic Management Plan. All roads on the course will remain open and competitors must abide by marshal instructions at all times. 

Any competitor who does not follow marshal instructions will be automatically disqualified.