The Edge Bay of Islands Beast Secondary Schools – Event Day Guide
Whats New In 2023
Limited to 600 participants
Medals for all finishers
Free sausage sizzle for every finisher thanks to Whangarei Gourmet Meats and Homekill services
Balance is Better
The event focuses on kids having fun first and foremost and getting them out and about in the fresh air therefore, this is not a timed event.
BIB NUMBERS
Please note that NO event numbers will be posted out for this event, all event numbers will be packed into School teams, and this can be collected from the admin tent on the morning of the event by your School Sports Coordinator or your Team Captain.
TEAMS
For information on registering teams for this event please click HERE
START AREA
Paihia, Northland - approx. 10km along Puketona Rd from Paihia.
See HERE
START TIMES
10.30am – all participants MUST be at the safety briefing by 10.15am.
The Event Organisers reserve the right to modify the start times if required.
EVENT DAY PARKING/BUSES- START FINISH AREA
There will be no buses for this event. Own transport is to be organised to the location (Paihia, Northland - approx. 10km along Puketona Rd from Paihia).
REFUNDS
See refunds link HERE
DRINK STATIONS/TOILETS
You will receive water, a banana and sausage sizzle at the finish area. There are NO drink stations on course.
Toilets are located at the start/finish area. There will be NO toilets on course
THE COURSE
The course is held off road on farmland and includes a range of natural obstacles. Participants will be required to navigate swamps, rivers, fences, climb steep hills and traverse rugged uneven terrain in possibly cold weather and rain.
Click HERE to see course maps
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING WITH YOU
- We recommend that competitors wear a merino or polyprop long sleeve top, we recommend the great range available from ThermaTech.
- It is compulsory to wear covered in shoes during the event and should be taped on to prevent loss in the mud/creeks.
- Football or rugby boots with moulded studs are acceptable; boots with aluminium studs or running spikes are not permitted.
- Remember it could be cold and you will get wet and muddy, therefore you will need to bring with you a towel, dry set of clothes, warm hat, jumper, and dry shoes following the event.
SHOWERS
There are no showers available, however, the Paihia Volunteer Fire Brigade will be hosing participants off once finished (if you would like to be hosed off) before catching the shuttle bus back into Paihia, so bring a towel. This will be cold water so one last chance to get that heart rate up at the event!
FANCY DRESS
This event is all about having a good time, so have some fun in the lead up by getting set up with an awesome fancy dress costume (make sure it can handle hills!)
EVENT SAFETY
The event is held on private land, please always respect the owners land and animals.
- Take extreme care throughout the course, the course is off road and includes traverse rugged uneven terrain.
- Where there is a marked-out area for participants, you are always required to remain within the area.
- Marshals will be wearing high-visibility vests and are there for your safety. Always follow their instructions and those of the event organisers.
- The course will be clearly marked, this will be explained at the safety briefing on event day.
- Please do not touch any of the fences as some of them are electric fences, only follow the marked course.
- A tail marshal will be following the last participant. If assistance is required, please stop, and wait for the tail marshal or notify the nearest marshal.
- No animals are permitted to accompany participants during the event
- As you will be running through mud, crossing rivers and handling rope to assist you getting up and down hills below are a few precautions to limit the possibilities of getting sick/injured/infections/cuts and/or bruises.
- Do not swallow any mud or get any in your mouth
- Cover any cuts/scratches to ensure they do not get infected–seek medical advice prior to event if unsure
- When entering mud please be cautious and be aware of what may lie beneath as there could be branches etc. that could cause you to trip or cut yourself (over time after hundreds of participants have been through it, it gets deeper and may churn up old branches etc.)
- Be cautious entering any mud as you do not know how deep it is
- If you are sick on event day or in the days leading up to it, do not participate. Your illness may be contagious and may put other participants at risk.
- Wear gloves to assist with grip and to avoid rope burn.
- Tape and/or support ankles to avoid sprains as this course is on a farm and the terrain is rugged.
- Wear long leggings, socks, and long sleeves as there is gorse, branches etc. on the course (we have cut branches etc. overhanging the course but cannot get it all)
AGE RESTRICTIONS
All entrants MUST be in year 7 at school or older.
PHOTOS
Photos taken at the event will be available to view on our Facebook page
TIMING
This event is not timed
PRIZE GIVING
- There is no prizegiving.
- All participants will receive a medal when they cross the finish line
- There are no place getter awards
EVENT ENQUIRIES
Email: sportnorthevents@gmail.com
CANCELLATION
In the unlikely event of cancellation, notice will be given on Northland's More FM 91.6 and posted on the Sport Northland Events Facebook page. Where possible, attempts will be made to email participants who have supplied an email address with their entry. While we endeavour to decide to cancel an event as early as possible, due to the nature of such events, situations can occur quickly and without warning close to the start of an event.
