RACES

 ULTIMATE BEAST  (10KM) 

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April 17th 2021
Wave start from: 1200hrs

A 10km course with 25 obstacles that will push you to your limits. And with prize money up for grabs for our top-placed male and female elite athletes, the competition really gets real.

The course starts in front of the Mount Maunganui Surf Club. After a soft-sand start, you'll continue around Mauao’s 3-kilometre base track in an anticlockwise direction.
 
You'll come back to the main beach where your obstacles begin. After some sand-based obstacles, you'll collect a sandbag at the bottom of Mount Drury and carry it to the summit and back. You’ll then continue to complete obstacles as you head away from the Mount.

Fail to complete an obstacle ... our race officials will direct you to a penalty box where you'll complete an alternative task before rejoining the race.

Unique to the 10km course, we have a 500m out-and-back jerry can march at the edge of the sand dunes near Banks Avenue, which takes you past the course halfway point.

You’ll then head down onto the beach where you’ll complete multiple obstacles as you head back towards Mauao.

The course passes the surf club and then takes on the base track for a second time.

As you are cheered back onto the Main Beach, don't think you're done just yet! Just two more obstacles in the soft sand . . . and then you're done!

What you receive:
⦁    One-of-a-kind Ultimate Athlete T-Shirt
⦁    Finisher Medal
⦁    Timed race results
⦁    On-course aid stations and medical assistance
⦁    Athlete Bag Drop
⦁    Athlete Recovery area at the finish line

Age categories:
All races start in waves released every 10 seconds
Male & Female
⦁    Under 20
⦁    20 - 29
⦁    30 - 39
⦁    40 - 49
⦁    50 - 59
⦁    60+

Elite Registration:
To be eligible for the prize money you must register as an elite athlete. All elite athletes will be required to wear an Ultimate Athlete T-Shirt so you can clearly be identified as elite by officials and spectators.

Prize money:
(male, female)
1st place: $3000
2nd place: $2000
3rd place: $1000

Prizes awarded for the top 3 place-getters in each category. The award ceremony will take place after the final individual crosses the finish line/latest possible time.

 ULTIMATE CHALLENGE  (6KM) 

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April 17th 2021
Wave start from: 0900hrs

Over a 6-kilometre course you'll test yourself with 20 obstacles. The course starts in front of the Mount Maunganui Surf Club. After a soft-sand start, you'll continue around Mauao’s 3-kilometre base track in an anticlockwise direction.
 
You'll come back to the main beach where your obstacles begin. After some sand-based obstacles, you'll collect a sandbag at the bottom of Mount Drury and carry it to the summit and back. You’ll then continue to complete obstacles as you head away from the Mount.

Fail to complete an obstacle ... our race officials will direct you to a penalty box where you'll complete an alternative task before rejoining the race.

You’ll head along the sand dunes tackling obstacles as you go before heading down onto one of NZ's most beautiful beaches. You’ll then start your soft-sand journey back to Mauao, where the obstacles will continue to push you to your limits.

You'll enter the finishing chute and come across the line to receive your well-earned medal.
Take your time to enjoy refreshments and snacks in the Athlete Recovery area.

What you receive:
⦁    One-of-a-kind Ultimate Athlete T-Shirt
⦁    Finisher Medal
⦁    Timed race results
⦁    On-course aid stations and medical assistance
⦁    Athlete Bag Drop
⦁    Athlete Recovery area at the finish line

Age categories:
All races start in waves released every 10 seconds
Male & Female
⦁    Under 20
⦁    20 - 29
⦁    30 - 39
⦁    40 - 49
⦁    50 - 59
⦁    60+

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Prizes awarded for the top 3 place-getters in each category. The award ceremony will take place after the final individual crosses the finish line/latest possible time.

 ULTIMATE TEAMS  (6KM OR 10KM) 

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April 17th 2021
Wave start from: 1500hrs

Our races are super fun, especially when you are doing it with your mates, your work colleagues, your sports team buddies, or your family!

Choose your distance! Ultimate Teams is run over the Beast (10km) and the Challenge (6km).

So, why not become a team captain and organise your team of 3-6 people.
Help your teammates along the way as some obstacles will be altered to make you work together. Team members must also cross the finish line within 30 seconds of one another.

Categories:

⦁    Mixed

⦁    Male

⦁    Female

What you receive:
⦁    One-of-a-kind Ultimate Athlete T-Shirt
⦁    Finisher Medal
⦁    Timed race results
⦁    On-course aid/hydration stations and medical assistance
⦁    Athlete Bag Drop
⦁    Athlete Recovery area at the finish line

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Prizes awarded for the top 3 place-getters in each category. The award ceremony will take place after the final individual crosses the finish line/latest possible time.

 ULTIMATE KIDS  (1KM OR 2KM) 

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April 16th 2021
Wave start from: 1700hrs

The Ultimate Kids Fun Run offers young athletes the opportunity to feel the excitement of competition while enjoying the outdoors and promoting healthy living. Parents, family, and friends are invited to cheer on these racers while enjoying the area and family-centred event.  We encourage ages 2 -12 years to participate in our Ultimate Kids Fun Run.

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What you receive:

⦁    One-of-a-kind Ultimate Kids T-Shirt

⦁    Ultimate Kids Finisher’s Medal

Two race options:

1. 1-kilometre course

Details: Course description to come.

2. 2-kilometre course

Details: Course description to come.

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Late entries for Ultimate Kids will be accepted at the Event Registration up until 4.30pm.

However, we cannot guarantee the availability of a T-Shirt or Medal for late entries as we have limited numbers available.

 ULTIMATE SCHOOLS  (4KM) 

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April 16th 2021
Intermediate Competition Details
Start: 1000hrs

Course: Over a 4-kilometre course you'll test yourself with 14 obstacles. Starting in front of the Mount Maunganui Surf Club with a soft-sand start, you'll begin with a 2-kilometre out-and-back run on Mauao’s base track before returning to the Main Beach.

After some sand-based obstacles, you’ll come up onto the boardwalk and continue to complete obstacles as you head away from the Mount.

Fail to complete an obstacle ... our race officials will direct you to a penalty box where you'll complete an alternative task before rejoining the race.

Complete the obstacles by yourself or team up with a friend or group of friends to help you along the way. Be as competitive as you want.

Head down onto the beach opposite Banks Avenue and start your soft-sand journey back to Mauao where the obstacles will continue to push you to your limits as you work your way towards the finish line in front of the surf club.

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Categories:

●    Year 6 girls
●    Year 6 boys
●    Year 7 girls
●    Year 7 boys

What you receive:
⦁    One-of-a-kind Ultimate Athlete T-Shirt
⦁    Finisher Medal
⦁    Timed race results
⦁    On-course aid/hydration stations and medical assistance
⦁    Athlete Bag Drop
⦁    Athlete Recovery area at the finish line

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Prizes awarded for the top 3 place-getters in each category. The award ceremony will take place after the final individual crosses the finish line/latest possible time.

 ULTIMATE SCHOOLS  (6KM) 

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April 16th 2021
Secondary Competition Details
Start: 1300hrs

Course: Over a 6-kilometre course you'll test yourself with 15 obstacles. Starting in front of the Mount Maunganui Surf Club with a soft-sand start, you'll begin with a 30-vertical-metre ascent up the iconic stone steps before heading back down around the Mauao 3-kilometre base track.
 
With a second set of stairs to tackle towards the end of the base track, you'll come back to the main beach where your obstacles begin.

After some sand-based obstacles, you’ll come up onto the boardwalk and continue to complete obstacles as you head away from the Mount.

Fail to complete an obstacle ... our race officials will direct you to a penalty box where you'll complete an alternative task before rejoining the race.

Complete the obstacles by yourself or team up with a friend or group of friends to help you along the way. Be as competitive as you want.

Head down onto the beach opposite Banks Avenue and start your soft-sand journey back to Mauao where the obstacles will continue to push you to your limits as you work your way towards the finish line in front of the surf club.

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Categories:

• Year 8 girls

• Year 8 boys

• Year 9 girls

• Year 9 boys

• Year 10 girls

• Year 10 boys

• Year 11 girls

• Year 11 boys

• Year 12 & 13 girls

• Year 12 & 13 boys

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Prizes awarded for the top 3 place-getters in each category. The award ceremony will take place after the final individual crosses the finish line/latest possible time.

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