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Event Information

In addition to this page please refer to the following pages which contain important information about transport, and map downloads. You may also be interested in checking out past competitors handy Tips and Tricks, reviews from some of our Coastal Warrior's and some fantatistic insights into what to expect if you are are having a go at the Full Monty.


Event Options

(all finishing at Windsor Reserve, Devonport);



  • 6 km Run / Walk (starts at Takapuna Beach)
  • 11 km Run / Walk (starts at Milford Beach)
  • 17 km Run / Walk (starts at Browns Bay)
  • 22 km Run (starts at Long Bay)
  • 33 km Full Monty Run (starts at Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa)
  • 33 km Teams Run (starts at Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa)


Event Categories


The following age group categories will be used for the event;

Under 20 years
20 - 39 years
40 - 49 years
50 - 59 years
60+ years



Event Start Times


Walk


6 km - participant briefing 12.45pm, start time 1.00pm at Takapuna Beach
11 km - participant briefing 11.45am, start time 12.00pm at Milford Beach
17km - participant briefing 11.45am, start time 12.00pm at Browns Bay



Run


6 km - participant briefing 12.45pm, start time 1.00pm at Takapuna Beach
11 km - participant briefing 12.15pm, start time 12.30pm at Milford Beach
17 km - participant briefing 12.15pm, start time 12.30pm at Browns Bay
22 km - participant briefing 11.15am, start time 11.30am at Long Bay
33 km Full Monty & Teams Run - participant briefing 09.45am, start time 10.00am at Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa

High Tide: 10.45am (3.2m)
Low Tide: 4.45pm (0.6m)




Course Information


6km Walk or Run


From: Southern end of Takapuna Beach (near Clifton Rd / Hauraki Rd beach entrance)
To: Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport

Drink Stations: 1

Water Interaction: There should not be any serious interaction with the water on this course, but this is a coastal event and participants should be aware that water interaction could be a possibility.

Briefing and start times - may be extended slightly on event day to ensure the tides are at the best levels for participants.

Run and Walk Approx. Briefing Time: 12.45pm
Run and Walk Start time: 1pm - Start time is approx 2 hours 15 minutes after high tide.


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11km Walk or Run


From: Milford Beach (near Milford Reserve at the northern end of Craig Road)
To: Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport

Drink Stations: 2

Water Interaction: No serious interaction with the water required although confidence in the water is certainly recommended.

Walk Briefing Time: 11.45am
Walk Start Time: 12.00pm - Walk start time is approx 1 hour 15 mins after high tide

Run Briefing Time: 12.15pm
Run Starting Time: 12.30pm - Run start time is approx 1 hour 45 mins after high tide


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17km Walk or Run


From: Browns Bay Beach (northern end of Beach Front Lane near Browns Bay Marine Centre)
To: Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport

Drink Stations: 3

Water Interaction: No compulsory swim sections but all competitors should be confident in the water as certain early sections of the course may involve deepwater wading.

Walk Briefing Time: 11.45am
Walk Start Time: 12.00pm - Walk start time is approx 1 hour 15 mins after high tide

Run Briefing Time: 12.15pm
Run Starting Time: 12.30pm - Run start time is approx 1 hour 45 mins after high tide


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22km Run


From: Southern end of Long Bay Regional Park (on beach)
To: Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport

Drink Stations: 4
Water Interaction: No compulsory swim sections but all competitors should be confident in the water as certain early sections of the course may involve deepwater wading.

Run Briefing Time: 11.15am
Run Starting Time: 11.30am - Run start time is approx 45 mins after high tide


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33km FULL MONTY Run


Click to open "Overview of the Full Monty First Leg"

From: Arkles Bay Reserve, Arkles Strand, Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa
To: Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport

Drink Stations: 4

Water Interaction: Please click here to open "Overview of the Full Monty First Leg" page to read important information regarding water interaction and water safety for this course option.

Run Briefing Time: 9.45am
Starting Time: 10.00am - Run start time is approx 45 mins before high tide


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33km Teams Run


Click to Open "Overview of the Full Monty First Leg"

The event legs are as follows:

Leg 1 = Arkles Bay to Long Bay (11km) - Please read info above (Arkles to Long Bay Summary) to see what is involved in this section
Leg 2 = Long Bay to Browns Bay Beach (6km)
Leg 3 = Browns Bay Beach to Milford Beach (5km)
Leg 4 = Milford Beach to Takapuna Beach (5km)
Leg 5 = Takapuna Beach to Windsor Reserve (6km)

  • The aid stations at the respective starting points will act as the transfer point for all teams.
  • Teams may consist of between two and five members. Event legs may be spilt up between team members as you see fit.
  • ALL TEAM RACE NUMBERS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ARKLES BAY ONLY
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that all team members are wearing their team race number before running.
  • No transfer of race numbers will be required at each transfer point - each team member will have their own race number.
  • Team members must however transfer a RACE TIMING TRANSPONDER over from runner to runner before beginning a new leg (your first runner will be handed this race transponder at Arkles Bay). Any teams finishing without this race transponder will be disqualified.
  • Make sure your team members are waiting at the respective starting points in plenty of time - your team mates may well surprise you!



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Aid Stations


  • Arkles Bay
  • Long Bay
  • Browns Bay Beach
  • Milford Beach
  • Takapuna Beach
  • Cheltenham Beach
  • FINISH AREA - Windsor Reserve, Devonport



NOTE: Aid stations will be placed on the beach in close proximity to the starting points for each distance option. The aid station on Cheltenham Beach will be placed close to where runners exit the beach section.

Finally, remember to smile! There's no point being miserable in a wicked event now is there?


Event Registration


Participants will register and receive transporders and race numbers once they get off the bus (or out of the car if you've driven) at the startline for each race, there will NOT be a registration process in the morning at Windsor Reserve, Devonport. Race packs will be given to participants once they come across the line at Devonport - you must finish the race to receive the goodies.


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Event Apparel


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Official Event Tees - $35 each.
 
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2XU performance running tees - price $45 each


Visit the entry page to see how you can get your hands on the official event t-shirts!.


Prizegiving


Prizegiving will take place at approx. 2.00pm at Windsor Reserve in Devonport, once the majority of runners have come across the finish line. Prizegiving will award merit places only.

Walking, running and secondary schools competition winners in each category will be awarded one of the rather unique total sport trophies at the prizegiving.

If you're lucky enough to win some sponsor goodies as a spot prize this will be awarded to you as you come over the finish line.



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