Upcoming Events
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Coast To Coast
Date: February 12th and 13th 2010.
Over 800 competitors will vie for places in the 28th Anniversary race.
The Speight's Coast to Coast is the world’s premier multi-sport event.
The Speight's Coast to Coast is the benchmark by which all other multi-sport events are judged, both here in New Zealand and overseas.
The Speight's Coast to Coast traverses the South Island of New Zealand from Kumara Beach on the Tasman Sea
to Sumner Beach on the Pacific Ocean. Over either two days (individuals or two person teams) or the one-day
event (individuals only), competitors cycle 140 kms (three stages of 55km, 15 km and 70 km), run 36 km
(including a 33 km mountain stage that crosses the Southern Alps) and kayak 67kms of the grade two Waimakariri
River through the Grand Canyon of New Zealand, the Waimakariri Gorge. And after all this they still have the energy to crack open a very well deserved Speight's – New Zealand’s finest beer.
Top competitors take ten and three quarter hours to cover the 243kms while the slowest time every recorded was
twenty-four and a half hours. Entries open for the event on June 1st each year. Overseas competitors have until 30th November to enter.
About 100 international competitors enter each year, from about 15 countries. The event has been won six times
by internationals from Australia, Canada, England and South Africa.
The average age in the event is 36 years and the oldest ever was 75 while the youngest 15.
The minimum age to enter is 18 and there is no upper age limit. The school teams section has a minimum age of 16.
$240,000 worth of prizes and race pack goodies, finishers medals, two outrageous dinners, a quality event
branded shirt and a cold can of Speight's for finishers. Who could wish for more?
The event is divided into three races - the One-Day or Longest Day event is for individuals only while
the Two-Day event is for individuals and two person teams. In the Teams section the runner and the kayaker both
do cycling stages. The only requirements for the race are that you meet the minimum age and provide a grade
two kayaking certificate if you're an individual or a team kayaker. Oh yes, you should also be fit!
For further information contact www.coasttocoast.co.nz or email info@coasttocoast.co.nz
3rd Annual Trans Taupo Paddle
Start: 8:00am Saturday 20th March 2010.
The biggest open water paddle/row event of its kind in the country, the Trans taupo is a 44km race across the pure crystal
mountain fed waters of New Zealand’s (and Australasia's) largest freshwater lake.
Open to all single, double, tri/quad and 6 person - Surf Ski's, Sea kayaks, Ocean Rowers and Waka Ama; with both a full distance
and a team relay challenge (catering for land or open water change-overs); this event is pinnacle of open fresh water paddling.
The Trans Taupo attracts some of the world’s best distance paddlers/rowers all chasing glory and inclusion in the prestigious
sub 4 hour club, as well as many who challenge themselves to gain the fitness and skills to conquer the lake crossing.
For more information, visit http://www.transtaupo.co.nz
Graperide
Start: Saturday 27th March 2010.
2010 will again be limited to a field of 2,500 riders to ensure quality and that special "X" factor for you, the rider.
As at the 21st of April 2009 Graperide had accepted 110 entries having opened the online entry system on the 19th of April!
For those that are new to The Forrest Grape Ride the course traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery
New Zealand has to offer. From the Forrest Estate Winery stone wall in the capital of the New Zealand wine industry, Renwick,
it’s a flat route to Blenheim. Riders then head north and gently climb into Picton with an exhilarating descent into the centre of the town.
Climbing out of Picton, the route follows the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive around the head of Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds,
literally a ride through nature’s photo album. The stunning scenery of Ngakuta and Momorangi Bays passes as the ride winds and twists to The Grove
For more information, visit http://www.graperide.co.nz
Buller Gorge Marathon
Start: Saturday 13th February 2010.
The race commences at Hawkes Crag and heads up the gorge to Berlins, then back down the scenic Buller Gorge Highway to a finish at
Victoria Square, Westport. The half marathon is a one-way run starting near the Ohikaiti River Bridge and also finishing at Victoria Square.
Both full and half marathon courses are certified.
For more information, visit http://www.bullermarathon.org.nz