TRAIL ENTRY INFO.
Everything you need to know before entering.
THE BASICS.
DATE: 13-15 December 2024
TRAIL DISTANCES: 10km, 21km, 50km, 100km, 100 mile
START LINE: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
FINISHLINE: 10KM - Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
21KM, 50KM, 100KM, 100 Mile - Trafalgar Square West
EVENT EXPO: Rutherford Hotel, Nelson
THE SCHEDULE.
FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER
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Start: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
Finish: Trafalgar Square West
Cut Off Time: 43hrs
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Start: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
Finish: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
Cut Off Time: 2.5hrs
Saturday 14 DECEMBER
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Start: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
Finish: Trafalgar Square West
Cut Off Time: 32hrs
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Start: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
Finish: Trafalgar Square West
Cut Off Time (50km): 29hrs
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Start: Waahi Taakaro Golf Course
Finish: Trafalgar Square West
Cut Off Time: 12hrs
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Mile Races
5km Walk/Run
Relays
Elite Mile -
Location: Trafalgar Square
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Start: Selwyn Place
Finish: In front of Christ Church Cathedral Steps
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Trafalgar Square
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We’re stoked to bring The Black Seeds to Nelson for the first time in 5 years!!! The Spectacle is all about bringing the good vibes and no one brings the vibes like The Black Seeds.
The Black Seeds will play on our stage at the base of the iconic Cathedral Steps directly after our last road race
PRICING.
PRICE INCREASE CUT OFFS & KEY DATES:
June 30th: Early entry fee pricing ends
September 30th: Regular entry fee pricing ends
December 12th: Late/online entries close
AFTERPAY:
Entry fees can be split into four convenient payments with Afterpay. Simply continue through the registration process and select Afterpay when checking out.
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OPEN 10KM
EARLY: $75
REGULAR: $85
LATE: $95
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EARLY: $125
REGULAR: $175
LATE: $195
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EARLY: $265
REGULAR: $320
LATE: $345
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EARLY: $440
REGULAR: $520
LATE: $550
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EARLY BIRD: $700
REGULAR: $795
LATE: $840
We’ve partnered with some of our favourite local businesses to bring you some of the best race merch ever. Here’s what you’ll get:
Race number
Timing chip
Medical support
Race cap
Finishers medal
Race poster
Spot prize entry
Race pack filled with goodies from some of our favourite local businesses
WHAT YOU GET.
The Rules.
Competitors must attend or read the compulsory race briefing for your race. Briefings will be posted on the website and sent out by email prior to race day. There will also be a compulsory race day briefing immediately prior to the start that will include current weather and trail conditions.
Competitors are required to carry the gear listed in the mandatory gear lists for their event. This contains the minimum gear recommended to keep our athletes safe during The Spectacle. Mandatory gear will be spot checked. Check out The Rules for mandatory gear lists.
Race numbers contain a timing chip on the back and must be visible at all times. Please do not alter the numbers.
Competitors are in charge of knowing their race course.
Competitors must keep to the course.
The Race Director reserves the right to withdraw any competitor they feel is in distress and would not be capable of completing the event at any stage.
If competitors do not reach certain check points by the designated cut off times they will be removed from the course and unable to finish the race.
Competitors must adhere to the volunteer’s and marshal’s instructions at all times.
Competitors are allowed to be crewed during all trail races 50km and further.
Competitors must stay on the marked course and keep to the left of the course if being passed by another competitor.
Only registered athletes are able to officially take part in the event.
Competitors should be kind and respectful to other competitors.
Headphones are discouraged as there may be emergency vehicles moving through the course. If headphones are worn, ensure that the volume is set at a level where surrounding sound can be heard.
Please respect any private or public property adjacent to the race course both before and during the event (No sneaky toilet breaks on public or private land). Competitors must not, approach, or interfere with any stock.
Competitors must remove all of their rubbish. If seen littering you will be disqualified. If you carry it in, you must carry it out or discard it at designated areas at aid stations.
Staff and medical vehicles will be moving through the course during the race. Please be respectful of this and move out of the way as quickly as possible. Normal road rules apply throughout, please move to the left and let faster traffic pass on the right. Be courteous to all participants.
OUR PARTNERS
