Moerangi Half Marathon - Legend of the Peaks 2024

Schedule

Sat Nov 09 2024 at 08:00 am

Location

Mountain Bike Rotorua | Rotorua, BP

21kms through the Whakarewarewa Forest summiting the Peaks of Kohaturoa (Pohaturoa) and Titokorangi and includes a climb on to the slopes of Moerangi hill. This event provides a challenge for avid runners and an opportunity to gain experience in long distance off-road running for those new to the sport.

This challenge will test avid road runners with its mixed surfaces and undulating terrain and push seasoned off-road athletes to chase down the clock and each other with a max slope rating of approximately 50%. This is also an excellent build up for the Tarawera 50km Ultra event.
Race Information:
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Race Start Time: 8.00am
Max time on course: 7 hours
Race Start/Finish Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd
Athlete Check In Time: Friday TBC 12pm-7pm, Saturday TBC 6am-7am
Athlete Check In Location: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Rd
Prize giving: 3.00pm
Entry Fees:
FIFS Limited Offer while stocks last- $75
Ultra Early Bird - 4 Dec - 31 Jan - $110
Super Early Bird - 1 Feb - 30 Apr - $120
Early Bird - 1 May - 30 Aug - $140
Standard - 1 Sept - 23 Oct - $150
Late - 24 Oct - 9 Nov - $160
Group and Club rates available, please contact our team.
Approximate Range Totals:
Distance: 21.3kms
Elevation Profile: Min 294m, Avg 425m, Max 579m
Elevation Gain: 950m
Max Slope Gradient: +50.6%, -45.8%
Average Slope Gradient: +9.6%, -8.5%

Where is it happening?

Mountain Bike Rotorua, 26 Waipa State Mill Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3073, New Zealand, Rotorua

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Legend of the Peaks

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