CHECK-IN / RULES
ADULTS CHECK-IN
Race pack and transponder collection will take place between 5.00pm - 8.00pm on Friday 10th April 2026 at the Check-in marquee infront of the Mount Maunganui Surf Club.
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Adults check-in on Saturday 11th April 2026 (race day) from 7.00am. Athlete's must check-in at least 30 minutes before your briefing time. (See schedule for briefing time)
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KIDS CHECK-IN
Saturday 11th April 2026 from 9am
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NEXT GEN CHECK-IN
Saturday 11th April 2026 from 9am
You may not register on behalf of other athletes and all team entrants must register individually unless requested.
LATE ENTRIES
Late Entries can be made at the event Check-in, at the Mount Maunganui Surf Club, Friday 10th April 2026 5pm - 8pm and Saturday 11th April at least 30 minutes before your briefing time. (See schedule for briefing time)
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Late entry fee: $10pp
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 10th APRIL 2026
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5.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday Adults Check-In - Race Pack and Transponder Collection
Check-in Marquee Infront of the Mount Maunganui Surf Club
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SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2026
All times are subject to change
7.00am Check-in Open
Check-in Marquee
Race Pack and Transponder Collection
(Check in at least 30 minutes before your start time)
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9.00am - 10.45am
Industrial Athletic - UA500 wave starts
Elite
8:55am Elite Briefing
9:00am Elite Individuals
9:05am Elite Teams
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Open Individuals
9:05am Open Individuals Briefing
9:10am Male 16 to 39
9:15am Female 16 to 39
9:20am Male 40+
9:25am Female 40+
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Open Teams – Male
9:25am Male Teams Briefing
9:30am Male Teams
9:35am Male Teams
Open Teams – Female
9:40am Female Teams Briefing
9:45am Female Teams
9:50am Female Teams
9:55am Female Teams
Open Teams – Mixed
10:00am Mixed Teams Briefing
10:05am Mixed Teams
10:10am Mixed Teams
10:15am Mixed Teams
10:20am Mixed Teams
10:25am Mixed Teams
10:30am Mixed Teams
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11.00am - 11.30pm
Mcleod Next Gen 500 wave starts
10:55am Next Gen Briefing
11:00am Wave 1
11:10am Wave 2
11:20am Wave 3​
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12.00pm
Mcleod Ultimate Kids Fun Run
11:55am Kids Briefing
12:00pm Mass Start
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12.45pm - 2.30pm Start
Under Armour - UA1000 wave starts​​​
Elite
12:35pm Elite Briefing
12:45pm Elite Individuals
12:50pm Elite Individuals
12:55pm Elite Teams
Open Individuals
12:55pm Open Individuals Briefing
1:00pm Male 16 to 39
1:05pm Female 16 to 39
1:10pm Male 40+
1:15pm Female 40+
Open Teams – Male
1:15pm Male Teams Briefing
1:20pm Male Teams
1:25pm Male Teams
Open Teams – Female
1:30pm Female Teams Briefing
1:35pm Female Teams
1:40pm Female Teams
Open Teams – Mixed
1:45pm Mixed Teams Briefing
1:50pm Mixed Teams
1:55pm Mixed Teams
2:00pm Mixed Teams
2:05pm Mixed Teams
2:10pm Mixed Teams
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6.00pm
After-party - Astrolabe Brewbar ​​
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PRICING
2026 OPEN NOW!
INDUSTRIAL ATHLETIC
UA500
INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS ​​​​
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$165.00+ 5% Booking Fee
PER PERSON​​​
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Online entries close on Thursday 9th April at 10pm.
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Late entries will be accept at athlete check-in on Friday 10th April between 3pm and 8pm and Saturday 11th April at least 30 minutes before your briefing time.
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Teams: each team member enters individually and enters the same team name in the required field.
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The Double: Enter both the UA500 and UA1000
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$299.00+ 5% Booking Fee
UNDER ARMOUR
UA1000
INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS​​
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$165.00+ 5% Booking Fee
PER PERSON ​​
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Online entries close on Thursday 9th April at 10pm.
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Late entries will be accept at athlete check-in on Friday 10th April between 3pm and 8pm and Saturday 11th April at least 30 minutes before your briefing time
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Teams: each team member enters individually and enters the same team name in the required field.
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The Double: Enter both the UA500 and UA1000
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$299.00+ 5% Booking Fee
MCLEOD CRANES ULTIMATE KIDS - NEXT GEN
KIDS - FUN RUN
4 - 12 years
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$40.00+ 5% Booking Fee
PER PERSON
The kids course combines running with a series of fun, scaled obstacles, giving kids an exciting way to experience the Ultimate Athlete course.
NEXT GEN 500
11 - 17 years
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​$60.00+ 5% Booking Fee
PER PERSON
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No late entry fee for Ultimate Kids/Next Gen​
Entries available on event day​
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​​​Online entries close on Thursday 9th April at 10pm
FAQs
Online Registration
​Teams - 2 or 3 people: each team member enters individually and enters the same team name in the required field. Our system will then group you together.
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Team members can add themselves at any time.
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You can register as an individual and change to a team by login in to your EventPlus account.
What to bring
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Photo ID
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Entry Confirmation
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Towel and a change of clothes
Groups:
​Large groups can be released in the same wave - max 20
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Team Rules:
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Teams of 2 or 3
-Teams must stay together and finish together -
Shared stations:
-Wall Balls
-Deadballs
-Box Step Overs -
Individual stations:
-Sandbag Carry – each athlete carries one bag
-Bear Crawl – all athletes complete the full distance
-Sled Pull – one out and back per athlete (teams can assist) -
Farmers Carry:
-One set of kettlebells per team - (cannot be split - both must be carried by one person)
-Athletes can swap at any time -
Warped Wall:
-Teammates can help each other
-Cannot complete it for another athlete
-If you cannot complete it, you must complete the lunge alternative
-Teammates must wait for each other before continuing
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Kids Course:
The kids course combines running with a series of fun, scaled obstacles, giving kids an exciting way to experience the Ultimate Athlete course.
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RESULTS
ATHLETE WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Ultimate athlete doesn't offer refunds, but does offer transfers to other races or athletes when available. This must be requested by contacting our team prior to the 9th April 2026.
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Contact: info@ultimateathlete.co.nz
ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY
If you are unable to attend and would like to transfer your entry to another athlete
this is available until 9th APRIL 2026. There is a $25 fee for all entry transfers.
Instructions on how to do this are available HERE
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Change of Category Policy
You can change your event category up until 9th April 2026 at no charge. An additional cost will also apply if you are changing to an event category with a higher entry price.
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If you need to withdraw please email us.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We'd like to reassure you that if Ultimate Athlete Mount Maunganui can’t go ahead
on April the 11th 2026 for any unforeseen circumstances:
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If possible we may reschedule to a future date. If the event can't be
rescheduled we offer you the following options:
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Transfer of your entry to an alternative Ultimate Athlete event.
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An event credit for a future Ultimate Athlete Event.
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Full refund.
SAFETY AND
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Safety is paramount.
Safety is paramount. We strive to continually improve our event in order to ensure it is as safe as possible, but we need your help!
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Emergency Plans
We could have a fire, earthquake or similar emergency.
Follow all instructions from event personnel who may hold you at locations or lead you to safety.
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What to do if you are injured / ill or just cannot continue:
1. Stay calm.
2. Contact the Race Communications Centre – the number is on your bib.
3. Stop the next athlete going past you and ask for help.
4. Apply first aid to yourself.
5. Wait for assistance.
We have event Medics who will get to you as soon as they can. Once a medic has assessed you, you will either be allowed to continue, transported by St John or picked up by one of the event ATVs and taken to the finish line.
DID NOT START/FINISH
If you have collected your registration pack and then due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to start please let us know by ringing or texting 027 2467656. This is extremely important.
If you start the race and then due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to finish please let us know by ringing or texting 027 2467656, or visit the event marquee to have it recorded that you were unable to finish. This is extremely important.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS
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