Rotorangi Gutbuster Race Information
Race Course
Kiwi Outdoors Kayak:
14km flat water kayak up Lake Rotorangi to the buoy (5km) return downstream past the boat ramp to the bottom boy (2km) and return to boat ramp.
Glen Nui Station Run:
12km cross country run from the transition over the bridge past the boat house and through the farm. This is an out and back course with a loop at the end. Follow the markers.
Seaver Cycles Ltd Bike:
46km road ride from Glen Nui to Eltham via the Rawhitiroa Rd. Turn left at Eltham onto Sh3 to Hawera. Turn left at Rotokare Rd and Right into Fraser Rd. Continue downhill to Austin Road and then to the finish at the Hawera Soccer grounds.
Course Map
Race Rules
Entry is limited to the first 200 paid competitors. No late entries will be accepted on the day. All competitors must be over 14 years of age. Entrants under 16yo must have a parent or guardian signature.
Race Bibs are to be displayed at all times and returned at the end of the race to be eligible for prizes.
Cycle helmets must be worn. No drafting is allowed. Ride in single file unless overtaking. Life vests are mandatory on the lake. All kayakers must be able to self rescue. Any kayak or canoe may be used but must be in good repair and contain some form of floatation. No assistance will be given while the competitor is moving.ALL ROAD RULES, MARSHALS AND POLICE OFFICERS MUST BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES.
How to get there
On SH3 at Eltham turn east into Anderson Rd , or Rawhitora Rd , continue for approximately 20 km. Turn right into Glen Nui Rd and travel 2km down to the boat ramp. Parking is on the other side of the bridge in the paddock. No parking on the roadside. Allow ½ hour traveling time from Eltham to Glen Nui.
Accommodation
This is available at:
Glen Nui Station (race Start). Communal style accommodation sleeps up to 15 at $20 each. First in first served. Enquiries to Mathew Francis on 06 764 5067
The Race
Registration: Race day 7:30am - 8:30am at Glen Nui Boathouse
Race Briefing: 8:30am Glen Nui Boathouse
Race Start: 9:00am Glen Nui Boat Ramp
Race Finish: TSB Hub Hawera. Showers and toilets are available.
Race Meal: 1:30pm onwards at the South Taranaki Club
Prize Giving: 3:00pm South Taranaki Club. Competitors must be present to collect merit and spot prizes.
Entry includes buffet meals, event gift and race pack. Late entry does not guarantee a race pack of buffet meal. Extra buffet meals for supporters may be purchased on the entry form.
Enquiries Contact: Graham Campbell 06 273 4295
Entries close 29th March 2012
