WAI2K Race Information

Entry Criteria

You must have completed a marathon trail running event, or trail Ultra marathon event in 2019 prior to competing in the WAI2K 100km event. This does not apply to the 80km/Relay categories. You can do this after you have entered, but must have proof of completing an event prior to the WAI2K. I am also happy with your own run (Strava data etc) as proof of completing at least a 42km trail run prior to race week. 

Race Registration Day/Race Expo Day

Will be held at the Tauherenikau Race Course on Tuesday the 7th of January. Registrations will be open from 10am until 6pm. Please note that all compulsory race gear will also be checked then, so bring this along! You will pick up your race bibs, timing chips also. Make sure to attach the timing chip to your shoe the night before the race. This is were it will stay until you finish the race (unless you're in a relay team so this will be your 'baton' for race day)
We will have a race briefing at 3pm so please come along to this. There will also be stalls with food and drinks available throughout the day. Hopefully some live music to keep you company! 

Race Start times, and estimated finish times

  • All events start at the Tauherenikau Racecourse at 6am Wednesday 8th January 2020. This will also be the finish line.
  • Estimated 80km finishers: 10 - 13 Hours
  • Estimated 100km/Relay finishers: 13 - 18 Hours

Cut-Offs (these may be adapted slightly prior to race day)

  • Relay teams/81km/101km Runners MUST BE THROUGH the split point at the 42km mark by 1pm (7 hours to get to this point)
  • 101km runners must be back through the same split point at the 59km mark by 4pm (10 hours to get to this point)

Categories

There will be 3 categories for entrants to choose from. Please note: Distances are approximate (close to)
  • 101km Ultra Marathon
  • 81km Ultra Marathon
  • Team Relay: 101km distance split between 2 runners 42km (first leg)/59km (second leg)
PLEASE NOTE: Relay runners can choose to run either of the following as the transition point is the same. It's up to you to get to the transition point on time for your runner.
  • 1st 42k/2nd 59k
  • 1st 59k/2nd 42k

Pacers

Pacers can join you from Cross Creek Aid Station. Pacers please note that you will be running roughly a half-marathon or so with your runner. There will be no compulsory gear for you, but please take enough for the conditions. You MUST NOT assist your runner in any way, apart from cheering them on with cheerful banter for the last leg of their journey. Pacers seen carrying gear/assisting in any way apart from this will get their runner disqualified.

Compulsory Gear

Even though this is a Summer run, you will still need compulsory gear as weather can still be changeable.
PLEASE NOTE: This list may be minimised if the weather is looking perfect. Please bring it all with you just in case!
  • Seam-sealed Windproof/waterproof Jacket.
  • Water (Up to 2L capacity)
  • Food/Nutrition (There will be aid stations but please do not rely on this as a main source of nutrition)
  • Compass
  • Topo Maps on your Mobile Device, plus a printed copy of the course
  • Whistle
  • Emergency bag/blanket
  • First Aid Kit including strapping tape and/or bandage (for sprains etc)
  • Head Torch (Night running/Tunnels) plus spare battery
  • THIR or similar Head/neck warming device
  • Hi-Viz reflective vest (for road areas - mainly Western Lakes Road bike trail, and Featherston at night)
  • Fully charged mobile device with emergency contacts including race officials.
Recommended Items:
  • Calf/Arm Sleeves mainly for the first trail section along Frith trail as there is gorse and other spiky elements.
  • A PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
  • Tramping poles (Not for everyone I know, but if you wish to use them - feel free). If you wish to use them for part of the event, you will need a supporter to take them to the particular section (Mt Climie for example)

Aid Stations

Aid Stations will be at the following locations. Please DO NOT use these as your main/sole source of nutrition. They are merely there to help you along the way. Please pack your own nutrition also, especially those with dietary requirements as these will not be catered for at Aid Stations. We will provide Bananas/Oranges/Chips/Sweets/Tailwind/Water/Sandwiches/Coke/Sunblock/First Aid. This event will also be CUPLESS (as in BYO cup/drinking vessel)
  1. Bucks Road Campsite (9km mark)
  2. Kaitoke end of Pylon Track (24km mark)
  3. Rivendell before you head up the Ridge Track (31km mark)
  4. Te Marua car park at end of Ridge Track (39km mark)
  5. 80k/100k/Relay transition point split point just before heading to Tunnel Gully/Goat Rock Track (42km mark)
  6. 100km runners ONLY - Mt Climie at start of track (Around 45km mark)
  7. Cross Creek Car Park (Around the 80km mark)
  8. Dorest Square Featherston (88km mark) - LAST Aid Station.

Accommodation

There are numerous places to stay in the South Wairarapa including AirBnB, motels, hotels and other options. The Tauherenikau racecourse is the ideal location as the WAI2K starts/finishes at this location, and all other extras will be organised from here. Please book online here.

Category changes and withdrawals

  • Runners can change categories for a 20% admin fee up until November 1st. After this date incurs a 50% fee. No changes after December 20th.
  • Runners can transfer to another person for a 20% admin fee up until November 1st. After this date incurs a 50% fee. No transfers after December 20th, or if there is a wait list.
  • Relay teams can change runners for a 20% admin fee up until December 20th. No changes after this date.
  • All withdrawals prior to November 1st incur a 20% admin fee. After this date it incurs a 50% admin fee. No refunds after December 20th.
  • There will be no refunds given if we have to cancel the event for any unforeseen circumstances or circumstances outside of our control.