START

Start area - Redoubt Street by the tennis courts adjacent to Tongariro North Domain.
The start will be waved with runners starting at 9am and walkers following at approx 9.10am.
Please enter the start arena in the appropriate area for your estimated finishing time.

SAFETY BREIFING

The safety briefing will be given at the start line... all entrants must be present.

TIMING The event is timed by TimeIt. All entrants must fasten the timing tag to their shoe lace. If you do not start or finish the event please ensure the timing tag is placed in the tag return box at registration or a $50 non-return fee will be charged.

THE COURSE AND FIRST AID

A flat, scenic out-and-back loop course on the edge of Lake Taupo. Surfaces include highway, footpath, formed track and some firm farmland. The course will be marshalled and signed. All entrants must complete the same course.
The courses are unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Drink stations will be positioned at approximately the 5, 9, 14 and 16km points.
First Aid will be available on the course by a roving St John team member.
No dogs on the course please! Supporters and spectators must not accompany runners and walkers at any stage during the event

FINISH

The finish line is on Tongariro North Domain adjacent to Great Lake Centre.
Water and replacement drink are available in the finish area.
First Aid Station will be provided at the finish line by St John Ambulance.
All finishers receive a chocolate fish (Taupo brown trout) on exiting the finish area.
Timing tags will be removed by marshall before exiting the finish area. Please ensure your tag is removed and placed in the bin to be eligible for the major prize draws.

RECOVERY

Great Lake Centre
Massages will be available.
Hot soup and buns are available to all finishers. Other refreshments will also be available for purchase by the finish area.
Showers are in the Super Loo adjacent to the Great Lake Centre.