SATURDAY 12th APRIL 2025

AN EXCITING NEW RUNNING EVENT IS COMING TO LAKE KARAPIRO

The picturesque settlement of Karapiro is set to host an exciting new riverside run event, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. With various distances tailored to suit everyone from beginners to experienced runners, the event offers a unique opportunity for families, friends, workmates, and active mates to come together for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit.

Participants can choose from shorter distances ideal for active children and novice runners, or longer courses designed to challenge more seasoned athletes, all while enjoying the stunning riverside views. For those who enjoy a team challenge, there is also a marathon relay option, allowing groups to divide the distance among team members and experience the thrill of crossing the finish line together. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere to keep everyone energized and entertained. Whether you’re looking to beat your personal best, enjoy a scenic walk, or simply have fun with loved ones, this new riverside event in Karapiro is not to be missed!

Distances

Cambridge Real Estate ~ 42.2km Marathon run only
Badges and Medals ~ 21.1km Half Marathon run/walk
Event Promotions ~ 10.5km run/walk
The Hits ~ 5km run/walk
Traffic Management NZ ~ 42.2km Marathon Team Relay (4-6 person teams)

IS YOUR GROUP THE ULTIMATE KARAPIRO MARATHON RELAY TEAM OR SIMPLY THE “FUNNEST” CREW TO BE ACTIVE WITH?

The Traffic Management NZ Marathon Team Relay in Karapiro offers an exhilarating way for participants to team up with friends, family, gym buddies or work colleagues for a fun and challenging experience. With relay legs of either 5km, 5.5km or 10.5km, this event caters to a variety of fitness levels, making it perfect for those seeking a light-hearted, enjoyable run or a more competitive challenge. Teams can strategize their race, with each member taking on a leg that suits their strengths, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and teamwork.

Whether you’re aiming to push your limits with the longer distances or just looking for a fun day out with mates, this relay run provides the perfect mix of fitness, friendship, and friendly competition. It’s a great opportunity to bond, motivate each other, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the course, all while working together towards a shared goal. Bring your own BBQ and set up your base alongside the start/finish line for a fun day experience for all!

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42.2km run only

The marathon completes 4 laps of the 10.5km course bringing you back through the event hub each time for that much needed support and encouragement. There will be a cut off time in force to commence your final lap.

Competitors must be 18 years of age or older on event day.

42.2km Team Relay run & composite

The marathon team relay uses the marathon course to be completed by 4-6 person teams. Team members can complete a maximum of 2 legs each.
Running and Composite (running & walking) teams are welcome.

Competitors must be 12 years of age or older on event day.

21.1km run & walk

The half marathon completes 2 laps of the 10.5km course bringing you back through the event hub for that extra boost of energy.

Competitors must be 16 years of age or older on event day.

10.5km run & walk

Complete one lap of the course and cheer on the rest of the competitors at the event hub once you are done.

Competitors must be 12 years of age or older on event day.

5km run & walk

Not up to the bigger distances or do you get bored waiting for everyone to finish? Skip the FOMO and join the fun in the 5km.

Competitors must be 8 years of age or older on event day.

COURSE MAPS

EVENT INFORMATION

How to Enter

ENTER ONLINE HERE

Entry Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your entry via email after you have completed the online entry process.

Late Entries
Once online entries have closed, on the day entries will be taken at registration on event day between 7:30am – 12:00pm.

Entry Fees

Early Bird Entry Fees (ends midnight 31st October 2024)
5km run/walk: $35.00
10.5km run/walk: $50.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk: $80.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only: $95.00
Marathon Relay (4-6 person team): $200.00 per team

Standard Entry Fees (01st November 2024 – midnight 30th March 2025)
5km run/walk: $40.00
10.5km run/walk: $55.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk: $85.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only: $105.00
Marathon Relay (4-6 person team): $215.00 per team

Late Entry Fees (01st April 2025 – 9:00am 10th April 2025)
5km run/walk: $45.00
10.5km run/walk: $60.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk: $90.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only: $115.00
Marathon Relay (4-6 person team): $230.00 per team

On The Day Entry Fees (Sunday 12th April 2025)
5km run/walk: $50.00
10.5km run/walk: $65.00
Half Marathon (21.1km) run/walk: $95.00
Marathon (42.2km) run only: $125.00
Marathon Relay (4-6 person team): $245.00 per team

Every Competitor Receives…
A stunning finishers medal, free Hell Pizza voucher, sponsors samples, personalized race number, first aid, event support, electronic timing, plus a chance to win one of our fabulous spot prizes.

Course Descriptions and Map

5km COURSE DESCRIPTION
Start and finish line is on Judd Road, opposite the toilet block just south of the boat ramp within the Mighty River Domain. Run along Judd Road to Gate 3, turn right and run along the Te Awa concrete pathway staying to the right-hand side. Make a turn at the run turnaround at Gate 2 at the Relay change-over point. Proceed back towards Gate 3. Just before Gate 3, veer safely off the trail onto Maungatautari Road for around 2.0km. Turn left into the entrance of the Te Awa Trail and return to the Mighty River Domain Gate 3. All competitors turn right into Judd Lane and make their way down to the finish line.

10.5km COURSE DESCRIPTION
Start and finish line is on Judd Road, opposite the toilet block just south of the boat ramp within the Mighty River Domain. Run along Judd Road to Gate 3, turn right and run along the Te Awa concrete pathway staying to the right-hand side. Continue until Ariki Road, then cross & continue along the Te Awa Trail concrete path until you reach the turnaround, 125m past 355 Maungatautari Rd (Lexington Park). Make the turn and continue back to the Mighty River Domain on the Te Awa Trail. Just before Gate 3 veer safely off the trail onto Maungatautari Road for around 2.0km. Turn left into the entrance of the Te Awa Trail and return to the Mighty River Domain Gate 3. All competitors turn right into Judd Lane and make their way down to the finish line.

21.1km HALF MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION (runners/walkers complete two circuits of the 10.5km course)
The Half Marathon is 2 laps of the 10.5km course. There will be a turning point just before the finish line on Judd Lane that will take you out for your second lap before heading to the finish line on the last lap.

42.2km MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION (runners complete four circuits of the 10.5km course)
The Marathon is 4 laps of the 10.5km course. There will be a turning point just before the finish line on Judd Lane that will take you out for your second, third and fourth laps before heading to the finish line on the last lap. There is a safety cut-off at 2.30pm after which time no competitor can start a new lap.

42.2km RELAY COURSE DESCRIPTION (teams complete four circuits of the 10.5km course)
The Relay course is the same as the marathon course but can be completed in a team of three/four or five/six persons. Team members can complete a maximum of two legs each. There is a safety cut-off at 2.30pm after which time no competitor can start a new lap.

Relay Information for Teams

The Relay Team Managers Handbook can be downloaded HERE

LEG ONE – 10.5km (Composite Teams – run or walk leg)
Start and finish line is on Judd Road, opposite the toilet block just south of the boat ramp within the Mighty River Domain. Run along Judd Road to Gate 3, turn right and run along the Te Awa concrete pathway staying to the right-hand side. Continue until Ariki Road, then cross & continue along the Te Awa Trail concrete path until you reach the turnaround, 125m past 355 Maungatautari Rd (Lexington Park). Make the turn and continue back to the Mighty River Domain on the Te Awa Trail. Just before Gate 3 veer safely off the trail onto Maungatautari Road for around 2.0km. Turn left into the entrance of the Te Awa Trail and return to the Mighty River Domain Gate 3. All competitors turn right into Judd Lane and make their way down to the Relay transition zone on Judd Lane 100m before the finish gantry to complete your 10.5km leg. Pass the baton to your next team mate to start their lap.

LEG TWO – 5.5km (Composite Teams – compulsory walk leg)
Start at the change Relay change-over point 100m before the finish line on Judd Road, opposite the toilet block just south of the boat ramp within the Mighty River Domain. Run along Judd Road to Gate 3, turn right and run along the Te Awa concrete pathway staying to the right-hand side. Continue until Ariki Road, then cross & continue along the Te Awa Trail concrete path until you reach the turnaround, 125m past 355 Maungatautari Rd (Lexington Park). Make the turn and continue back to the Mighty River Domain on the Te Awa Trail to complete the 5.5km leg. Pass the baton to your next team mate to start their lap.

LEG THREE – 5.0km (Composite Teams – compulsory walk leg)
Veer safely off the trail onto Maungatautari Road for around 2.0km. Turn left into the entrance of the Te Awa Trail and return to the Mighty River Domain Gate 3. All competitors turn right into Judd Lane and make their way down to the Relay transition zone on Judd Lane 100m before the finish gantry to complete your 5.0km leg. Pass the baton to your next team mate to start their lap.

LEG FOUR – 5.5km (Composite teams – run or walk leg)
Start at the change Relay change-over point 100m before the finish line on Judd Road, opposite the toilet block just south of the boat ramp within the Mighty River Domain. Run along Judd Road to Gate 3, turn right and run along the Te Awa concrete pathway staying to the right-hand side. Continue until Ariki Road, then cross & continue along the Te Awa Trail concrete path until you reach the turnaround, 125m past 355 Maungatautari Rd (Lexington Park). Make the turn and continue back to the Mighty River Domain on the Te Awa Trail to complete your 5.0km leg. Pass the baton to your next team mate to start their lap.

LEG FIVE – 5.0km (Composite Teams – run or walk leg)
Veer safely off the trail onto Maungatautari Road for around 2.0km. Turn left into the entrance of the Te Awa Trail and return to the Mighty River Domain Gate 3. All competitors turn right into Judd Lane and make their way down to the Relay transition zone on Judd Lane 100m before the finish gantry to complete your 5.0km leg. Pass the baton to your next team mate to start their lap.

LEG SIX – 10.5km (Composite teams – run or walk leg)
Start and finish line is on Judd Road, opposite the toilet block just south of the boat ramp within the Mighty River Domain. Run along Judd Road to Gate 3, turn right and run along the Te Awa concrete pathway staying to the right-hand side. Continue until Ariki Road, then cross & continue along the Te Awa Trail concrete path until you reach the turnaround, 125m past 355 Maungatautari Rd (Lexington Park). Make the turn and continue back to the Mighty River Domain on the Te Awa Trail. Just before Gate 3 veer safely off the trail onto Maungatautari Road for around 2.0km. Turn left into the entrance of the Te Awa Trail and return to the Mighty River Domain Gate 3, turn right into Judd Lane and continue to the finish line. We encourage all team members to run or walk the last 100m together.

Event Day Timetable

Event Day Timetable – Saturday 12th April 2025

7:30am – 12:00pm: Registration and late entries taken in the Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain

10:00am: Start of the 42.2km marathon run

10:00am: Start of the 42.2km marathon team relay

12:00pm: Start of the 21.1km half marathon run/walk

12:15pm: Start of the 10.5km run/walk

12:30pm: Start of the 5km run/walk

2:30pm: Cut-off for starting the final lap of the marathon for individuals and relay teams

4:00pm: Prize Giving – all events

Other Event Information

Travel & Parking

Travel to the event venue at Mighty River Domain is accessible from varying directions, please ensure you leave ample time to arrive at the event ahead of collecting race packs from registration and allowing yourself enough preparation time ahead of starting your race. We’d recommend checking for any current road closures, detours or delays ahead of travel and amending your route accordingly.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the closure of the hydro dam, there will be NO vehicle access to the venue via the dam if coming from a southern direction. You will need to go via Cambridge, so allow an extra 20mins of travel time. Once you arrive at Mighty River Domain, please enter via Gate 2 and follow all parking marshal instructions.

For more information on places to stay and where to eat in nearby Cambridge, you can find out more here www.cambridge.co.nz

Event Race Number
Every participant will receive an official event race number. This is allocated to your personal information and entry type to record you around the course and provide your official finishing times. Your timing transponder is attached to your race bib and cannot be bent as this may damage the chip. Your bib must be pinned onto the front of your shirt and must not be covered with other clothing.

Cut Off Times
For safety purposes, and to ensure all participants are off the course ahead of course closure, no runners will be allowed to begin the final lap of the course from 2:30pm. If you are unable to complete your registered distance due to the cut off, you will be moved down to the subsequent distance you do end up completing.

Safety Tips
No roads are closed for the event and all normal road rules apply. Extra caution must be taken when approaching intersections and driveways, and ALL competitors must stop if there is a car passing. Obey instructions given to you by the Police, event officials and marshals at all times – thank you.

Walkers
Walkers are requested to walk no more than two abreast to not impede the progress of runners or to create a traffic hazard. We rely on the integrity of walkers to WALK, so please, in the spirit of the event, abide by the walking criteria. If you are going to RUN/WALK, please enter as a RUNNER.

Aid Stations
Water and R-Line electrolyte will be available at the two aid stations, along with a portaloo toilet. There will also be an aid station by the finish chute for when you have completed your race to replenish.

Support Crews / Vehicles
There is no need for support crew or vehicles to be on the course, however if you require personalized hydration or nutrition, you are able to leave these at the aid station (clearly labelled with your name and bib number) or have a support person pass this to you within 50m of the aid station (ensuring that all personal rubbish / belongings are collected).

Showers / Toilets
There are showers available for $6.00 at the event venue. Please see the Mighty River Domain information office to arrange use. Toilets are also available at registration in the Sir Don Rowland Centre and in the Mighty River Domain.

Prize Giving and Merit Prizes

Prize giving will be held at 4:00pm from the stage truck at Mighty River Domain

Spot Prizes
Competitors must be present at prize giving to be eligible for spot prizes.

Merit Prizes
~ MARATHON RELAY TEAMS RUNNING ~
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 overall running teams

~ MARATHON RELAY TEAMS COMPOSITE ~
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 overall composite teams

~ INDIVIDUALS full marathon, half marathon, 10.5km ~
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female competitors overall in each distance (both run and walk categories)

~ INDIVIDUALS 5km ~
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female competitors overall in the 5km run/walk

Finishers Medals
All competitors will receive a stunning finishers medal. Competitors will be awarded their medal on the finish line once they have completed their allocated 5km, 10.5km, half marathon, full marathon or relay event.

Refunds and Transfers

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to info@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 7 days prior to the event date. These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus an administration/booking fee of $15.00 per individual competitor, or $50.00 per team.

Any withdrawals notified to info@eventpromotions.co.nz after 9:00am, 7 days prior to the event date will not be entitled to a refund, no exceptions.

In the case of a natural disaster, extreme or dangerous weather situation, “Act of God” conditions, or other uncontrollable factors causing the cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded.

Transfer Policy
All person to person transfers can be made between individuals up to 9:00am 14 days prior to the event date. After this date, they must be done at event registration. These transfers MUST be made between the same entry type (event distance).

All transfers to a different entry type (event distance) can be made up to 9:00am 14 days prior to the event date. After this date, they must be done at event registration.

You cannot transfer an entry to another event, or following year under any circumstances.

If you need to make a transfer, please contact info@eventpromotions.co.nz.

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