Mountain to Surf
Sat, Mar 2, 2019
Egmont National Park, Taranaki
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About
The 40th Anniversary Novotel Mountain to Surf Marathon will be held on Saturday 2nd March 2019!
This event is one of the longest “running” marathon events in New Zealand and is strongly supported by the locals, with sponsorship and participation. The event is also the Taranaki Marathon Championships.
This event was designed with the intention of becoming one of New Zealand’s fastest marathon courses. It is a net downhill course all on road starting at the high point of the Egmont National Park gates at approx 460m above sea level and finishing at the Marine Park in Waitara (sea level).
This year they are finishing in Waitara!
Marathon, Marathon 2 Person Relay, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sat, Mar 2, 2019
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Taranaki, New Zealand
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Where and when
Location
Egmont National Park, Taranaki, New Zealand
Start times
Marathon: 6:30 AMMarathon 2 Person Relay: 6:30 AMHalf Marathon: 9:30 AM5k: 10:30 AMKids Race 1k: 12:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Mountain to Surf
Marathon
42.2km
free
Marathon 2 Person Relay
42.2km
free
Half Marathon
21.1km
free
5k
5km
free
Marathon
42.2km
free
Marathon 2 Person Relay
42.2km
free
Half Marathon
21.1km
free
5k
5km
free
Route information
Set to the stunning backdrop of the the New Zealand countryside. The Marathon starts at Egmont National Park Gates. Racers will run down Egmont Road where they will pass Kaimiro and move onto Bedford Road and then Durham Rod where they will come to Inglewood. In Inglewood marathon runners will be directed through the town and will meet the start of the half marathon. Runners will leave Inglewood via Mountain Road, running to Devon Road (SH3) which will take the runners through Brixton in the process. Arriving in Waitara runners will be directed to the finish at the Marine Park with a view if the Taman Sea.
Aid stations will be located at regular intervals along the course. These aid stations will supply both water and Hammer Nutrition electrolyte (no electrolyte available at 4.5km aid station).
4.5km (water only), 9.0km, 14.5km, 19.4km, 21.1km, 25.3km, 30.0km, 35.0km, 40.0km and 42.2km
First Aid is provided on the course. They will have final say over whether a participant is safe to continue.
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What's included
Results & Prizes
Every finisher in the marathon, half marathon, and 5km will be awarded a medal.
In the marathon and half-marathon events the place getters overall and in various age group categories will be awarded.
The overall place getters in every race and Taranaki Marathon Champions will be recognised at the prize-giving. Age group winner will be recognised at prize-giving.
The feature Novotel Mountain to Surf Marathon race will have prize money as follows:
- First Male Marathon Runner: $500
- First Female Marathon Runner: $500
All merit prizes are calculated on “gun time”.
Major spot prizes will be drawn at prize-giving and winners must be there to collect their spot prizes otherwise it will be redrawn.
Minor spot prizes will be drawn before the event and can be collected with race packs.
FACILITIES
Race Head Quarters;
Race HQ is located at Novotel New Plymouth. All enquiries should be directed there.
Gear Vans
A gear van will be at the marathon start line and the half marathon start line to take competitors gear to the finish line.
Place your gear in a small bag marked with your name and race number. Competitors are fully responsible for security of their personal belongings at the event.
Toilets
Marathon toilets are available at the start line. Please ensure you use them and not the National Park bush areas.
Toilets are also available at 21.1 km and the finish area.
Refreshments
Water and fruit are available to entrants in the Finish Areas – 21.1km for the team event and 42.2km.
Food and beverages will be available to purchase at the finish area.
Post-event dinner is also available to purchase from Novotel New Plymouth for $30 with a $1 from every meal supporting our local charity. The buffet dinner will be held before the major prize giving.
Please join us for happy hour at the conclusion of prize giving.
Massage
Post-race massage by Body Smart will be available at the finish area. $20 for 20 minutes. Cash only, no booking required.
Finisher certificates will be available online at www.mountaintosurf.co.nz/xxxx
How to get there
Egmont National Park, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Start Times:
Marathon/Marathon Teams - Walkers 6.30 am | Runners 7.30 am
Half Marathon - Walkers: 9.35 | Runners: 9.30 am
5 km Run/Walk - Walkers: 10.30 am | Runners: 10.30 am
Kids (1km) - 12.00 pm
Event Dinner- 5.30 pm
Prize giving - 6.40 pm
Registration
Race numbers and race packs will be available for collection from Novotel, New Plymouth, on Friday 1st March (5:30 pm – 8.30pm). Photo ID will be required.
Cut off Times
Due to traffic management limitations, and use of volunteers at aid stations, participants have until 1.30 pm to complete the events.
Runners expected to take greater than 6 hours are asked to contact the organisers and start at 6.30 AM with the walkers to ensure completion of the event.
Timing Chip and Race Number
Race numbers must be worn high on your chest and be visible at all times. They must not be cut or folded.
Your race number has a disposable electronic Timing Transponder stuck on the back. Do not trim or fold the number, or tamper with the transponder in any way.
The Timing Transponder is programmed to your name, event and the correct start time. Do not mix up your race number with another participant, and make sure you start with the correct event.
The timing transponder is disposable.
Pre-Race Briefings
A pre-race briefing will be held at the start of every event. All entrants must attend.
Free Shuttle Bus
Free shuttle buses will leave at:
Marathon Walkers
New Plymouth - Novotel Hotel: 5.30 AM, Waitara: 5.30 AM
Marathon Runners
New Plymouth - Novotel Hotel: 6.30 AM, Waitara: 6.30 AM
½ Marathon Entrants
New Plymouth - Novotel Hotel: 8.15 AM, Waitara: 8.15 AM
After the event, buses will depart from Waitara to New Plymouth at the following times: 12.30 pm and 1.45 pm.
Participants will have to advise when entering if they are intending on using this service.
No vehicles will be permitted past Kaimiro Hall (4km from the start) after 7.00am. Drivers travelling up Egmont Road must take extreme care as walkers will be on the road from 6.30 AM.
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