Pre Event Information

See the full 2026 Pre Event Information HERE. Please ensure you’ve had a thorough read of all the important race day information before you head out to join us.

Registration & Timeline

Event Base 

We will be based out of the stunning Upper Mangatawhiri Campground (Waterline Road, Hunua) 

It is worth noting there is no mobile reception once you start coming down the hill into event base and you will get no reception at all at event base.

Registration 

Where: Upper Mangatawhiri Campground, Waterline Road, Hunua

When:

Friday evening - 5:00pm to 8:00pm - all welcome

Saturday morning:

4:00am to 4:50am - Ultramarathon

7:00am to 7:50am - Marathon

9:30am to 10:50am - 22km Run / Walk

Event Timeline 

Friday  

3:00pm  Campground open 

5:00pm - 8:00pm  Registration open

8:00pm  Campground closed for arrivals. 

Saturday   

4:00am - 4:50am Registration open  - Ultramarathon

4:45am Ultramarathon Event briefing 

5:00am  Ultramarathon Event start 

7:00am - 7:50am Registration open   - Marathon

7:45am Marathon Event briefing 

8:00am  Marathon Event start 

9:30am - 10:50am Registration open - 22km Run/Walk

10.45am 22km Run/ Walk Event briefing 

11:00am  22km Run / Walk Event start 

3:00pm Kōkako Kids Dash Event start

3:30pm - 8:00pm Live band paying - Coopers Run

4:30pm Event Prize Giving - 22km Run & Walk

8:00pm  Event closed - course cut-off for all courses

8:00pm Event Prize Giving - Ultra and Marathon

10:00pm  Lights out