Event Information

EVENT OPTIONS & COURSE RATINGS

All events finish at Windsor Reserve, Devonport:

• Beach Hopper – 6 km Run / Walk (starts at Takapuna Beach)

• Bay Scrambler – 11 km Run / Walk (starts at Milford Beach)

• Mini Monty – 17 km Run / Walk (starts at Browns Bay)

• Mid Monty – 22 km Run (starts at Long Bay)

• Full Monty – 33 km & Teams Relay Run (starts at Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa)

COURSE RATINGS

The ratings below are the minimum experience level required to participant in each specific event:

• 6km run/walk – First time

• 11km run/walk – First time

• 17km run/walk – Beginner

• 22km run – Intermediate

• 33km run – Intermediate

COURSE Maps & DESCRIPTIONS

All courses map

Download All Courses Map (741kb PDF)

Group ENTRIES

Group Entries

Get 10% off with groups of 8 or more. Get in touch once you have at least 8 confirmed and we’ll get a discount code set up for you. The more the merrier on the coast this summer :-)

Email Registration: once you have your group together.

CUPLESS EVENT

As trail runners and nature lovers we're keen to do our part to protect our beautiful planet and reduce the environmental impact of our events, so we have removed disposable cups from our aid stations in an effort to minimise our waste production.

Here are some alternatives to keep you hydrated out there:

• Reusable cup – available for purchase at registration for only $5 (cash only). These can be easily carried in your pocket, tucked into your shorts/tights or in a backpack.

• Hydration pack with bladder

• Handheld water bottle

EVENT TEES

Stock will be limited so be sure to nab yours soon.

You can purchase a tee while registering for the event online.

If you have already entered and would like to purchase one, you can do so through your confirmation email, which will take you back into the registration system to make other purchases.

MEDALS for ALL FINISHERS

Choose to either receive a finishers medal or have us donate to Sustainable Coastlines on your behalf instead.

Unfortunately surplus medals/ribbons displaying the event date can no longer be used, so become waste. Instead, there will be space on the back of the medal where you can have the event date & your finishing time engraved (if you wish).

We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to think what else can be done to help preserve our world.

cOASTAL cLEANUP

Head out to your local beach/stream/coastline for a jog and pick up as much rubbish as you can, then post a picture here so we can give you the kudos you deserve. They call it Plogging (a combination of jogging with picking up litter).

This is a great opportunity to get out there and have a first-hand look at the Coastal Challenge course, and help protect our oceans at the same time. #winning

We have plenty of awesome spot prizes up for grabs for those who take part!

Not on Facebook? Email your photos to Christine

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Event registration will be at the five individual start points and will be open on the Saturday morning from the below times. This is where you will collect your race number and transponder. Please allow enough time to register/enter so you’re ready for your event briefing and start.

REGISTRATION LOCATIONS & OPENING TIMES SATURDAY MORNING:

please Note: these are Not start times!

• Full Monty (33km) Individual & Teams – Middle of Arkles Bay, Whangaparoa

  • Registration opens 8.30am (start time 10.00am)

• Mid Monty (22km) – Southern end of Long Bay

  • Registration opens 10.30am (start time Midday)

• Mini Monty (17km) – Northern end of Browns Bay Beach (next to the boat ramp / police station)

  • Registration opens 11.30am (start time 1.00pm)

• Bay Scrambler (11 km) – Northern end of Milford Beach (Milford Reserve)

  • Registration opens 12.30pm (start time 2.00pm)

• Beach Hopper (6km) – Southern end of Takapuna Beach (end of Hauraki Road)

  • Registration opens 1.30pm (start time 3.00pm)

GEAR CHECK

Participants will be able to tag and name a gear bag at the individual event start lines; this gear will then be transported to the event finish line by total sport staff where it can be collected once you finish your race.

GETTING THERE & PARKING

All events finish at Windsor Reserve, Devonport.

Take the Ferry:

Certainly the coolest way to travel is to catch the ferry from downtown Auckland. The Saturday morning service begins at 6.15am and runs to and from downtown Auckland every 30 minutes at the time of writing. Please check the ferry timetable with Fullers or on the Auckland Transport Journey Planner website before your journey.

Take the Bus:

Devonport village is a major transport hub and several bus lines run directly to the ferry terminal, from where it’s a hop, skip and jump to the event venue. Check on the Auckland Transport Journey Planner web site for the best options from your location.

Driving and Parking info:

If you will be parking in Devonport, plan to arrive in plenty of time and expect a 10-15 minute walk from your parking space to the finish line. Try for un-metered street parking on the major roads; King Edward Parade (east of Buchanan St), Queens Parade (west of Anne St) or up on Calliope Rd. You may also find street parking in the residential streets outside of the centre. Please be sure to check parking signs and comply with the parking rules posted.

There is limited parking at each of the five event start points; please remember you will need to get dropped off or have a ride back to your vehicle after your race as there are no buses back to the start points after the event.

EVENT BASE

The event base, and finish point for all event options will be located in Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade in Devonport.

This is the best location for spectators to position themselves to see friends and family finishing their event.

BUS TO STARTLINES*

Bookings required*

If you’d like to purchase a bus to the start of your event from Windsor Reserve, this can be done while entering your chosen event. If you have already entered, not a problem! Click the registration link in your confirmation email and scroll down to ‘financial summary’. Click the green ‘add optional items’ button to add it to your purchase.

You will not receive a bus ticket. We will have everyone’s name on a check list as you get on the bus at Devonport. Please aim to arrive at Windsor Reserve, Devonport at least 30 minutes before your scheduled bus departure time.

All event buses will depart from King Edward Parade, next to Windsor Reserve in Devonport. Don’t forget your face mask!

Important: There are NO buses after the event from Windsor Reserve, Devonport back to the start line, so please ensure you have organised a lift back to your car after the event.

BRIEFINGS & START TIMES

This event is largely governed by the sea state on the day. While we intend to start all events at the times below in order to allow for some decent water interaction, quite often we need to delay the start times of the three longer distances to make sure the tide is far enough out for it to be safe to travel down the coastline. This will only happen if there is a swell or wind chop present/forecast and we will let you know via email/social media at least two or three days out if this is the case.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PARTICIPANT BRIEFING

High Tide: 10.16am (3.0m)

Low Tide: 4.27pm (0.7m)

Please note: Depending on what time you get to the 2 swim sections, the swims could be anything from 100m to 300m on an outgoing tide, so it is very important that only confident swimmers do the 33km event.

Participant Briefing

Please take the time to read the Participant Briefing below prior to event day.

Download or view participant Briefing (564KB)

TEAMS INFO

The relay team is a great option for this event, with 5 x legs of varying difficulty to choose from - there is something for everyone!

If you enter the Full Monty Team Relay, you have the choice of which of the designated transition points each team member changes at; Long Bay, Browns Bay, Milford or Takapuna, not at random points along the course. Your will be given an ankle transponder as a baton. We will also provide each member of your team with a race number so that all you need to do is switch the ankle transponder between team members – just don’t forget to transfer it from one team member to the next!

A friendly reminder that teams must also have your own transport organised along the coast. We recommend all team members go to Arkles bay together on the event morning to register - this is where you will collect your race bibs/transponder. That vehicle then navigates the coast with the team swapping in one runner and picking up the last one (you should easily have enough time to drive between each of the relay change points doing this, as long as each runner is ready to go in the car).

PRIZEGIVING & POST-EVENT ACTIVITIES

Prize giving will commence at 4.30pm at the finish line. Trophies will be awarded to the over-all race winners, male and female, for each of the race options. Spot prizes will also be awarded at random but you must be present to win!

food & drink

Every finisher will receive a free sausage (in keeping with the events roots) and cold Speights (or non alcoholic beverage). There will also be ice creams available for purchase and you can purchase burgers plus additional sausages (donation to Hopsice) if just the one didn’t touch the sides.

age limits

Full Monty (33km) & Mid Monty (22km)

• Children aged 14 and under are not able to participate in these events without prior approval.

Bay Scrambler (11km) & Mini Monty (17km)

• Children aged 11 and under are not able to participate in these events without prior approval.

Beach Hopper (6km)

• It is suggested children 11 and under run/walk with a parent or guardian.

SAFETY

Participant Recommended Equipment List

• Waterproof and Windproof Jacket. NB – emergency ponchos not recommended

• Thermal Base Layer Top (wool or polypropylene). NB – cotton is not recommended

• Thermal Hat – “buff, beanie, balaclava (wool or polypropylene)

• Thermal gloves - wool or polypropylene recommended

• Survival Blanket

• Small Dry Bag to contain the aforementioned items

• Personal hydration and nutrition. NB - although aid stations are present on course they should not be relied upon as your sole source of hydration and nutrition

• Whistle. NB – pea-less so works when wet

• Back pack to carry recommended items

This is a recommended equipment list and is only a guideline to what participants should consider taking during the event. It is the responsibility of the participants to participant with equipment that is suitable for the conditions and their ability.

Participant Compulsory Equipment List:

• Personal medication (if required). NB – includes glasses, corrective lenses and/or other disability assisting devices.

There will be ample water-based support on the water (3x Surf Life Saving rescue boats), with a particular focus around the two river crossings. If you’re in trouble on either of these two sections, please raise your hand and our water safety crew will be very happy to provide assistance in getting you across. You will not be disqualified if you fit into this category, but please don’t use the water safety crew to get a free ride, and save you some energy – they’ll keep you in the boat for longer!

Hazards

The following (but not limited to) hazards exist on the event courses

• Vehicles – You will cross a road at the Takapuna boat ramp, and the course does veer off the coastline in Devonport where the roads are open to traffic. Please take care and look both ways before crossing – normal road rules apply.

• Inclement weather – It has the potential to be either very hot or very cold (especially when you are wet) on the North Shore coastline, so make sure you dress to the conditions and keep your fluids up.

• Natural hazards: Slippery Rocks - these are generally green. Fallen trees – please go around fallen trees where possible, and never go under a branch if it’s above water. Steep Drops – You are not to be higher than 2 meters above the water at any time. Water Interaction – please stay within your limits. Unstable Cliffs – Please hug the water line rather than running/walking under the cliffs. It’s not only safer, but usually the faster line anyway!

Identified hazards on course have been marked, or made out of bounds, however; hazards can exist at any place and any time.  As such, not all hazards can be marked.  Please take caution and participate within your individual ability.

Participant Responsibility Code

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have read and understand all the course, event and safety information obtaining to their chosen event before entering the event. It is also the responsibility of the participant to ensure they are at a competent level to complete their choose event. All personal, contact, emergency and medical information given to Total Sport must be true and accurate.

Risk Disclosure

"I have read and understand the safety information regarding this event and understand that I participate in this event at my own risk. I hereby attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for and reviewed the course descriptions and difficulty ratings of the event that I have chosen to enter. I agree to comply with the rules and directions of event officials and their personnel. I hereby allow the use of my name and image to be used in the media and for marketing purposes. I understand and accept that my details will be added to the Total Sport event database and I will be contacted from time to time in regards to upcoming events and promotions. I understand that my details will never be distributed to a third party. I hereby agree that in the case of event cancellation due to extreme inclement weather (at the discretion of event officials), my entry fee shall be non‐refundable. I hereby acknowledge this risk disclosure, release and indemnity discharge all persons, corporations, associations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and their servants, agents, representatives, officers and employees. This includes but is not limited to the various committees, members, and employees of all independent contracted suppliers to the event, local councils, cities and districts and their respective officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, representatives, agents, volunteers, event organisers and sponsors whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributed to the act or neglect of any or more of them. I agree to disclose any personal medical conditions which may affect staff, myself or other participants at a Total Sport event. I agree to disclose any specific patient details and/or relevant medical information when treated by a Total Sport staff member or Event Medic for an accident, for the purpose of continual improvement of the Safety Management System. The Privacy Act (1992) prevents Total Sport from releasing specific patient details, without patient consent."

Required Competencies

• Sufficient preparation to complete your chosen event

• Ability to follow course marking

• Must carry any required gear with you

• Appropriate experience for the event you are competing in (see course ratings)

• Read all course and safety information prior to participating

Course Ratings

The ratings below are the minimum experience level required to participant in each specific event:

• 6km run/walk – First time

• 11km run/walk – First time

• 17km run/walk – Beginner

• 22km run – Beginner

• 33km run – Intermediate

Incident Protocol

Should you encounter an incident on course, please follow these steps:

1. STOP – do not place yourself in danger

2. Try to communicate with the person

3. Assist with basic first aid if you are capable and can do so safely

4. Send the next participant through to notify the next event official of the situation and location of the incident e.g. two bikers collided, 4km back on the trail, one requires assistance to a sore arm

5. Stop the next participant and request assistance if required

Incident Reporting

If you have recently be involved with a Total Sport event and were involved or witnessed an incident please email Mark at markf@totalsport.co.nz.

Rules

Participants must abide by all event rules as stipulated by event management.

Your EVENT NUMBER is your TRANSPONDER and must be on the front of your shirt and vIsible. If you don’t want your race number please put it in the bin provided at the finish and these will recycled.

1. Carry your RUBBISH out with you.

2. Let participants know if you are behind them and wish to pass.

3. WALKERS must walk 100% of the course: if you run one step, you are a Runner.

4. If you WITHDRAW, inform a Staff Member and follow their instructions off course, and see the timing team at the finish line.

5. Please treat the Rotary MARSHALS and water safety crews with respect – they have given up their day to support you.

6. All participants must follow the course marking signs and instructions, this is your responsibility.

7. Participants are not allowed to go off course routes.  Should you wish to withdraw you must notify an event official e.g. marshal or course crew and await instructions.

8. On completing the event you must cross the finish line as the timing transponder records you as finishing – this is used as a safety check for participants. Teams: you must wear your timing transponder around your ankle.

9. Participants who require any personal medication or disability assistance devices while participating must carry those items.  This is your responsibility. 

10. If you are wearing headphones, please have the volume down low so that you are able to hear others wishing to pass.

11. You must respect and treat fellow participants with care. Be friends out there.

Course Marking

• Red arrows

• Caution, Slow, Keep Left, Keep Right, Wrong Way, Stop and Walk Only Signs

• Blue Total Sport ribbons - small hanging pieces indicate the route and pieces crossing the ground indicate boundary/don't go

• Distance markers in kilometers will be placed at aid stations on course