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TRAILFEST - Stillwater..... presented by OXFAM

TRAILFEST - Stillwater.....
presented by Oxfam

Its going to be wild.. 35 days ago days and counting.

Event date: 6th - 7th February..

Background
TRAILFEST - Stillwater

In 2006 our XTERRA Trail Run Series hosted a very successful off-road running event out of Stillwater Reserve. The three event options took in the ever popular Okura Bush Walkway, coastal sections and large sections of private land - the event attracted hundreds and the feedback on the courses was straight out of the top drawer.

It was so damn good we just knew we'd be back one day, so.......

Fast forward to 2010 and we are pleased to announce that we have secured:

A) One of the coolest event bases in town, it's near the water, right by Dacre Cottage and under 20 minutes north of central Auckland!

B) A quality array of off-road tracks (both private and public) for your off-road running pleasure.

Come February 6 - 7th it's TRAILFEST time in Stillwater!


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And an Oxfam TRAILWALKER WARM-UP

As you all know Oxfam Trailwalker is on April 10 - 11th, 2010. total sport have worked closely with Oxfam New Zealand throughout the planning process of this event to, ensure the perfect training weekend is set-up for all the Oxfam Trailwalker participants. This is the perfect terrain to prepare you for the big 100km in April!

TRAILFEST - Stillwater

Below is how things work for the oxfam trail walker teams using this even as a warm up.
Saturday afternoon / evening:
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Because of the late finish / early start there will be camping available for both total sport and Oxfam Trailwalker participants. This is a great opportunity for your Support Crew to come along to test out their game plan especially through the night walk. It will also be an opportunity to talk with the Oxfam events team about your fundraising, event preparations and to try some of the many sponsors products on display. You can set up your tent from 1pm.

There will be two mandatory safety briefings for Oxfam teams prior to your departure, you must attend one of these before setting off.

Briefing one: 2.30pm
Briefing two: 4.30pm

Course maps will be available for collection on the day.


Start times and finish times:

You can start this course anytime between 3.00pm and 8.15pm but you MUST attend a safety briefing prior to your departure.

NOTE: Your chosen start time will ultimately depend on what pace you are looking to set and how much interaction with the possums you would like!

Please note all participants must be finished and off the trail prior to 11:00pm.

Those that will be walking close to 3km / hr (Teams aiming to complete OTW in the full 36 hours) will need to start as close to 3.00pm as possible to ensure they are finished prior to course cut off.

The latest possible start time is 8.00pm however this will be with the runners, so to be on the start line at this time you'd need to be confident that your team can complete the 21km (in the dark) in under 3 hours.

For details of the food option that is available Saturday night (which will support Hibiscus Hospice) please see below!

Saturday afternoon / evening:
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The team from Hibiscus Hospice have confirmed that they will be putting on a super feed for all you guys Saturday night.

We think a super feed post event which supports a great charity is well worth the $25 per head price tag so please factor this feed into your event preparations.

The Hibiscus team will be providing marinated chicken & sausages on the BBQ plus a range of salads (country style coleslaw, Hawaiian pasta & tossed lettuce). Also Thai spicy rice salad, gourmet potatoes & chives, bread rolls & butter. Throw in dessert which includes fruit salad, ice cream, tea & coffee & you can see it's great bang for buck.

This event hopes to raise a good amount of money for Hibiscus Hospice. A portion of the 14km Stillwater Sampler event will go towards Hospice and you'll also see Hospice volunteers out on the course as course marshals over the weekend.

Further donations can be fired in the Hospice direction on event day.


TRAILFEST - Stillwater
Early sunday morning:
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For Oxfam Trailwalker participants the day begins with a 7.15am briefing and at 7.30am you kick into the 30km Stillwater Strainer.

While some of the terrain would have been covered in the night half, the terrain is definitely worth going over twice and besides, everything looks better in the light! Right?

Smaller options are available if you'd prefer but the challenge of the weekend is really to complete 51km (just over half of the Oxfam Trailwalker course) and build some rapport with your team in doing so!

TRAILFEST - Stillwater

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Downloads
Profiles
Saturday
21km Night Half (9.61kb pdf)

Sunday
7KM Stillwater Starter (8.89kb pdf)

14KM Stillwater Sampler (9.49kb pdf) Supporting Hospice

21KM Day Half (9.52kb pdf)

30KM Stillwater Strainer (10.3kb pdf)
Course Maps
We will NOT have these online prior to event day - only available on event day.

The bulk of all courses are on private land (Weiti Forest) and the forest owners / managers (huge thanks Kevin and Paul) do not wish to see detailed maps of the road / trail network online. We have a great working relationship with these guys and as they are constantly having to issue trespass notices to people who venture onto their land we ask that the maps that will be handed out to you on event day (for your own safety) are not replicated.

It's now a good time to remind everyone that outside of the Okura Busy Walkway (the DOC track) all other trails used on event day ARE PRIVATE AND INACCESSIBLE outside of event day. Any competitor ignoring this only puts this event in jeopardy and will gain a trespass notice & a mention on the total sport website (no excuses) - so please consider yourself warned.
Driving Directions
  • 1) Get on the Northern Motorway
  • 2) Get off at the Oteha Valley Road exit and turn right on Oteha Valley Road.
  • 3) After approx 2km turn left onto East Coast Road.
  • 4) The right turn off East Coast Road onto the private land is approx 7km along East Coast Road (approx 2.5km past Haighs Access Road).
  • 5) This right hand turn will be signed using large red arrows and "Off Road Run" signage.
  • 6) Our event marshal will be just inside the gate ensuring only event vehicles pass through.
  • 7) Follow the "Off Road Run" signage down to the event base (5 - 10 minute drive from the turnoff).
  • 8) Too easy.
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    Race Results
    Provisional results for the 2010 event will be posted on the total sport website late on Sunday February the 7th.
     
    Pre event registration information
    SATURDAY

    Main gate off East Coast Road and pre event registration for the night run opens from 1.00pm.

    For the night run registration YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW THE REGO TEAM THE FOLLOWING:

  • basic first aid kit,
  • whistle and or cellphone
  • camelbak with fluid
  • working head torch / lamp

    Obviously we encourage you to carry more but this is a minimum requirement.


    • Course cut - off is 11.00pm

    Main gate for exiting the forest closes at 11.30pm SHARP.

    SUNDAY

    Main gate off East Coast Rd and pre event registration for the night run opens from 6.15am.

    We reccomend checking into the registration area at least 45 minutes prior to your event's start time.

    Compulsory race briefings are held 15 minutes before each event's start time.

    Course cut-off is 4.00pm.

    Main gate for exiting the forest closes at 6.00pm sharp.

    The Ultra Marathon will run from 6 .00 am Saturday for 48hrs with a course cut-off of 6 .00 am Monday.
     
    Post Event Happenings
    No official event prizegiving as such but the event base lies in the perfect surroundings so bring a towel and enjoy a dip in the ocean post event.

    Hibiscus Hospice will providing post event sustenance to the masses so please support them however you can ! Coffee and the standard total sport cold one (thanks Speights!) also available.

    Bodyneed will be onsite offering post event massage
     
    Special information (cut off times etc)
    Saturday Night - 11.00pm

    Sunday - 4.00pm

    Ultra Marathon - 6 .00 am Monday
     
    Course Safety / Aid station info
    Aid Stations will be scattered on all event courses (see course notes below for placement).

    While aid stations will be out on the course, for your course we still highly recommend that all competitors are self-sufficient and treat the aid stations more like a back up option as opposed to the be all and end all.

    We highly recommend that everyone is well hydrated before taking part in this event! Taking a hydration pack on your journey is a very smart idea especially if that summer sun is out! Each aid station will have water, and a limited supply of electrolytes and bananas.

    First aids kits (incl vaseline) will also be placed at all aid stations in case anyone is in need of running repairs.

    See above for compulsory gear on the night run.
     
    Kauri Dieback Disease
    Kauri Die Back disease is not only a problem in the Waitakere Ranges - infact the Okura Bush Walkway is one of the worst affected tracks in the Auckland area.

    The disease known as Phytophthora taxon Agathis (PTA), is killing Kauri of all sizes and the disease is spread by soil movement and infected soil on running shoes or tramping boots. We ask that you arrive to the event with clean shoes.

    Competitors will need to head over compulsory mats both at the start and the finish along with one other place on the course. Whilst running please keep to the defined tracks to avoid disturbance of soil around tree roots.

    We at total sport take this all very seriously and don't want to risk spreading PTA further.
    Event Information

    Event Options
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    There are 8 different event options - please refer to detailed information below.
    Saturday Sunday
    Night Half 2KM KIDS CANTER
      7KM STILLWATER STARTER
      14KM STILLWATER SAMPLER Supporting Hospice
      21KM DAY HALF
      30KM STILLWATER STRAINER

    Ultra Marathon 100km and 200km
    Not for the faint hearted, an ultra marathon is for serious runners of long distance.

    With a choice of either a 100km or 200km course, this is a real challenge in a great location.

    Due to the nature of the event, each runner must provide individual support for the duration of the event.

    Results:

    200km Event:
    1st - David Walker (#1014) - 40:02:56
    		 Drink Stations:
    Each runner must be fully supported by their own support crew

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    we lost count

    Briefing Times:
    5.30am Saturday


    Start time:
    6am Saturday

    Cut-off Time:
    6am Monday
    21KM NIGHT HALF - SATURDAY NIGHT
    Our Shakepear Regional Park night run at the end of the 2009 XTERRA run series proved a couple of key things to us.

    A) Folk are very keen on the night run concept!

    B) They are bloody good fun!

    So we start you off in fading daylight but you certainly have at least half an hour before you need to turn those compulsory headlamps on.

    From there the task become a little harder as you weave under the cover of darkness through a selection of private land tracks including the famous Okura Busy Walkway.

    The night course also offers Oxfam Trailwalker participants the opportunity to test out you gear in the dark – especially those head torches!     		Drink Stations:
    3 @ approx 8km, 11.7km and 17km.

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    710m

    Briefing Times:
    Session 1: 2.30pm
    Session 2: 4.30pm


    Start times for OXFAM TRAILWALKER teams:
    Between 3.00pm and 8.00pm


    "Non Oxfam Trailwalker team" - runners briefing: 7.45pm

    "Non Oxfam Trailwalker team" - runners start: 8.00pm
    2KM KIDS CANTER - SUNDAY
    The "kids canter" offers a great opportunity for the kids to enjoy a fun slice of off-road running. The course never takes the nippers too far away from base so it's perfectly spectator friendly & most importantly safe!

    Parents / caregivers are actively encouraged to scoot around the course alongside.     		Drink Stations:
    None - but you're never too far away from base!

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    Not too much :)

    Briefing Time:
    11.15am

    Starting Time:
    11.30am
    7KM STILLWATER STARTER - SUNDAY
    A great introduction to the Stillwater area and off-road running.

    We pluck out the best bits and send you off on a 7km adventure that encompasses both public trails and private trails not usually accessible!

    		 Drink Stations:
    1 @ approx 3km

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    235m

    Briefing Time:
    09.45am

    Starting Time:
    10.00am
    14KM STILLWATER SAMPLER - SUNDAY Supporting Hospice
    You guys get very close to seeing the bulk of the track network and this 14km course will have enough in it to test you - in fact it may feel like you've completed a road half at the finish line!

    A quality mid distance run that kicks off with the Okura Bush Walkway.    		 Drink Stations:
    2 @ approx 4km and 9.2km

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    570m

    Briefing Time:
    08.45am

    Starting Time:
    09.00am
    21KM DAY HALF - SUNDAY
    The exact same course as the night run the previous night bar a little twist at the end which takes in the Overland Trail (DOC).

    This course will be right up there as one of the best off-road half marathons you can expect to run in the greater Auckland area.    		 Drink Stations:
    3 @ approx 8km, 11.7km and 16.9km

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    785m

    Briefing Time:
    08.45am

    Starting Time:
    09.00am
    30KM STILLWATER STRAINER
    This one's got it all - every square inch of the Stillwater area is soaked up so any off-road enthusiast will be right in their element.

    You even get the Okura Bush Walkway both ways with a break in between!

    This is no easy 30km but it will be very rewarding!

    1.2km of vertical climbing - it'll feel like a marathon!    		 Drink Stations:
    5 @ approx 5.6km, 9.3km, 17.2km, 20.8km and 26.2km

    Vertical Climbing Metres:
    1210m

    Briefing Time:
    7.15am (yes that's early!)

    Starting Time:
    07.30am
    Camping Information
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    The Oxfam Trailwalkers teams intending on doing both courses (Saturday night - night half, Sunday morning - 30km Stillwater Strainer) will be allowed to camp in close proximity to the start / finish area.

    Camping capacity is limited so please confirm your camping numbers on your registration form.

    For those not wishing to camp the night right in the heart of the event base we highly reccommend the following accomodation option close by:

    Camping available for $15 per night @ the Stillwater Camp Ground, #2 Duck Creek Rd, Stillwater - for enquiries please phone 09 428-5916
    Oxfam New Zealand
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    For more information on Oxfam New Zealand and the Oxfam Trailwalker event please head to http://www.oxfam.org.nz/index.asp

    Entry Information

    Please note - Oxfam Trailwalker participants have complimentary entry
    2010 Event Prices
    Event up until Friday 22nd January Saturday 23rd January - event day
    Ultra Marathon - $145
    Saturday    
    Night Half $53 $60
    Sunday
    		    
    2KM KIDS CANTER $7 $10
    7KM STILLWATER STARTER $38 $45
    14KM STILLWATER SAMPLER

    Supporting Hospice    		 $43 $50
    21KM DAY HALF $48 $55
    30KM STILLWATER STRAINER $53 $60
       
    Entry options
    ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY AT 11.30pm

    ON THE DAY ENTRIES - Those wishing to enter after 11.30pm Friday can do so on the day at the event base. We encourage all those entering on the day to arrive at the registration area 45 minutes to an hour prior to race start time. Cash or cheque ONLY will be accepted.
    Online Online Contact Us
    click here to enter online

    Enter online using secure page facilities provided by our partner site.



    You can pay using your visa or master card. Simply select the title of the event you wish to enter online from the following calendar.
    		 download and print (17.8kb pdf)

    Print off an entry form and post it to us.
    Event Organiser:

    Luke Garea

    lukeg@totalsport.co.nz

    ph. 09 446 3205
    m. 022 033 1983
    Oxfam Trailwalker contact details
    info@oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz

    0800 OXFAM NZ

    www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz








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