Trek Trail & Fish 50km Ultra Event Information
The Trek Trail & Fish ultra marathon in the beautiful Bay of Islands has been created to allow Northlanders to test their endurance limits in their own backyard.
Starting in Opua follow the stunning Opua to Paihia coastal trail through to Paihia. Once in Paihia you'll run through to Waitangi, crossing the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and into the Waitangi Forest, enjoy a dash along 'Holland Days' & 'the Link' mountain bike trail and the many undulating forestry roads the Waitangi forest has to offer. Once your mammoth lap of the forest is completed follow your way back to the finish area via the historic Waitangi treaty grounds and finish up outside the Village Green in the heart of Paihia.
Distance: 51.40 kilometers (Subject to change)
Elevation: 1263m
Terrain: Single Trail, Forestry Road, Footpath. Trail shoes are recommended.
COMPULSORY GEAR
This is required for all participants.
The Bay of Islands is beautiful in May, however due to the unpredictable nature of the weather in Autumn, and with considerations to the course and start time, we have deemed it necessary for participants to carry the following gear:
- Headlamp
- Seam sealed jacket
- Beanie/Buff
- Thermal/polyprop top
- Survival blanket
HEADLAMP/TORCH
With the race scheduled to begin at 6:00am and sunrise in the Bay of Islands in late May at approximately 7:20am, We have deemed it necessary for participants to use a headlamp or torch of 300 lumens or better.
COMPULSORY GEAR CHECK
During event week, we'll assess whether its safe to proceed without the essential gear required, please keep an eye on your emails and our Facebook page. Should we need to proceed with mandatory gear for your safety, please see the below dates and locations.
Thursday 15 May
Sport Northland
97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington, Whangarei
From 9.00am till 5.00pm
OR
Saturday 17 May
Paihia Village Green
3.00pm till 5.00pm
DROPBAGS
Bag drop service will be available to participants, this gives you the perfect opportunity to restock yourself with your preferred nutrition and hydration. And the chance to change clothes or shoes.
- Location - Opua Community Hall
- Time - Sunday 26 May from 5am. Please use the provided tags and marker pens and attach to your bag.
How it works: Bring your drop bag to the above location, Labels will be available to write your name and bib number. On event day your drop bag will be available to you at Aid Station 5 (27km) Te Wairoa & Kerikeri Inlet Road. If you don't use your drop bag please move from the 'unused' pile to the 'used' pile, this will allow us to move your drop bags back to the finish area efficiently.
Drop bag collection post event: Drop bags will be available for collection in the finish area at the Paihia Village green from time TBC
CUT OFF TIMES
To ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers, and stakeholders. We have implemented cut off times for the ultra-marathon.
- Aid Station 5 (27km) Te Wairoa & Kerikeri Inlet Road. Will be the first cutoff point.
- Participants must leave the Aid station before 10:57am.
- This has been calculated at an average pace of 11min/km.
- Aid Station 6 (41km) Te Wairoa & Te Puke intersection. Will be the second cutoff point.
- Participants must leave the Aid station before 1:31pm.
- This has been calculated at an average pace of 11min/km.
- Please ensure you are aware of this as it will be strictly enforced. Participants who arrive after the cut-off times will be given the option to opt out and a lift back to the finish area.
SUPPORT/PACE RUNNERS
Support/Pace runners are able to join participants for the final part of journey from the Waitangi Mountain Bike park to the finish line.
