THE SCHEDULE

The Schedule.

*Schedule subject to change

THURSDAY 3 December

  • Location: Rutherford Hotel

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER

  • Location: Rutherford Hotel

  • Estimated finishing time: 36-39 hrs, or those who would like more of a buffer than the B start provides

    Cut off: 39 hrs

    Race briefing: 5pm Thursday at the Rutherford Hotel

  • Estimated finishing time: 29-36 hrs

    Cut off: 36 hrs

    Race briefing: 5pm Thursday at the Rutherford Hotel

  • Estimated finishing time: <18 hrs

    Cut off: 18 hrs

    Race briefing: 5pm Thursday at the Rutherford Hotel

    The A race for the 100km will finish Friday night, to allow the majority of A race participants to complete most of their race in the daylight, and be welcomed home in style during the Friday evening festivities.

  • Estimated finishing time: <28hrs

    Cut off: 28 hrs

    Race briefing: 5pm Thursday at the Rutherford Hotel

  • Estimated finishing time: 18-26 hrs

    Cut off: 26 hrs

    Race briefing: 5pm Thursday at the Rutherford Hotel

  • 4 × ~2.5km Road/Trail Relay

    Mixed Road & Trail

    Cut off: 2.5hrs

    Race Briefing: At start line (for first runner, all other runners go to changeover area)

  • 2.5 hr cut off time

    Race Briefing: At start line

  • 1903 Square

Saturday 5 DECEMBER

  • Location: Rutherford Hotel

  • Estimated finishing time: 10-14 hrs

    Cut off: 14 hrs

    Race Briefing: At start line

  • Estimated finishing time: <10 hrs

    Cut off: 10 hrs

    Race Briefing: At start line

  • Cut off: 7 hrs

    Race Briefing: At start line

  • Kids Mile & Junior Mile

    Ranui Relay

    Kids Relay (10 y/o and under)

    Business/Corporate, Open & Junior (11-18 y/o) Relay

    Open Mile - incl. walkers

    Open 5km - incl. walkers

    Prizegiving (all events except 10km, 10km relay, NZ Champs 5km, Elite Mile)

    Volunteer Parade

    NZ Championships 5km

    Mascot Race

    Elite Mile

    Prizegiving for NZ Champs 5km & Elite Mile

  • Free community concert

START WAVES

We have purposely designed the schedule with two different start times for the ultras to allow participants to take on this challenging distance at their own pace. Due to the differing start times and the potential for each group to face different conditions out on the course, if you wish to be eligible for the podium, you must start in the A Start and compete head-to-head, ensuring a level playing field.

The only exception to this is the 100 mile female race where a decision around whether those in the B race will be eligible for the podium will be determined once entries have closed, and effected athletes will then be notified as soon as possible.

It is up to each athlete to determine which start time is appropriate for them. 

CUT OFF TIMES

We do not have any mandatory qualification standards. However, The 50km, 100km and 100 mile are extremely challenging and enter mountainous environments.  

To enter you must have adequate fitness, mountain running or hiking experience to complete the course in the available time. 

If you are struggling to decide between the A and B race and haven’t done The Spectacle before, we’d recommend starting in the B race to give yourself the best chance of being able to finish your event.