Race Format
The course is set around a 10km loop - the first half along a gravel road and the second half on a forest track beside the water race that gives the event its name. Originally the water race was built for gold mining around 1860 and now it helps supply the town of Naseby. The gently undulating course starts adjacent to Naseby Swimming Dam. It follows the water race into the forest before joining Translator Road. Go left at the sign into Ramp Road, then left to join Wet Gully Road, right onto Hoffman's Dam Road along the edge of the forest. Take a right into Coalpit Road to the dam and on reaching the dam go around the left hand side of the dam to the half-way Aid Station. Then a short uphill run takes you back to the water race. From here it is gently downhill following the water race back to the Swimming Dam where you start the next lap. Do this:
Start Times: Race Briefing will be 15 minutes before start time.( Take note:These have been Changed for 2012) 100km - 06:00am 80km - 06:00am 60km Team - 9:00am 50km - 9:00am As it is dark until 7am and we start at 6am all 80 km & 100km runners must start with a headlight for the first lap and you may need it for later ones Cut Off Times: This only really applies to the 100km runners. You must have commenced your last lap by 6pm as by this time it will be getting dark and cold and fatigue will be a factor. It won’t be nice! Aid Stations: After The Race: Prize Giving will be held at the Naseby Town Hall, on the corner of Leven & Council Streets and will commence at 8:00pm. See you there! To help make your event more enjoyable please note the following: The Naseby Forest including the recreation area is privately owned by Ernslaw One Ltd. It is a privilege for the public to have the use of the recreation area, so please treat the tracks and facilities provided with respect. Be aware that there may be other track users on bikes - so be courteous! Please don't litter. Aid Stations will be at the Start/Finish line and halfway into the loop with drinking water available. If you have other requirements these can be left at the Aid Stations. Toilets are available at the Start/Finish line only. We are at the mercy of the weather so please equip yourself accordingly. Please ensure that you fix your number on your front - if the officials don't see it you will not be credited with the lap. This is an Ultra event so if you have done a marathon before this is within your capabilities.You just have to want it. Retain your sense of humour, you paid to do this, don't be crabby with Officals, Aid Station people, or your own support crews, we are here to help you. HAVE A NICE DAY. |
This unique ultramarathon event takes place near Naseby - the highest town in New Zealand at 2000ft. Naseby is 15km north-west by road from Ranfurly and 145km north-west (via Middlemarch) from Dunedin. It is held on the last Saturday of August each year.