Event Information

Central Plateau – Saturday 4 May 2024

ENTRIES ARE OPEN!!!

Registration

The pre/post event base will be at The Park Hotel Ruapehu, National Park Village.

Event registration is Friday 3rd May, from 5pm–8pm and we encourage all entrants to attend between these times.

Late Registration - Saturday Morning

MTB and MARATHON
Taurewa Station, Whakapapa Intake Rd (MTB start line) from 7.00am – 8.30am

24KM RUN/WALK
Owhango Domain (your start and finish line) from 8.00am – 9.00am.

6KM & 11KM RUN/WALK
Owhango Domain (your start and finish line) from 9.00am – 10.00am.

If you have registered on Friday night you do not need to re-register on Saturday morning – just arrive at least 30 mins before your start time.

CHECK CLEAN DRY INSPECTIONS

Mandatory before registration

All running shoes need to be clean & free of mud & seeds prior to arrival at registration. Visit www.mpi.govt.nz/check-clean-dry for cleaning info.

• All running shoes will be checked over by the DOC CCD Team on arrival to The Park Hotel, or at the Owhango Domain on event morning if you are registering late. Shoes will need to be presented to the team.

• Once shoes have been checked you will be issued a sticker to take to registration. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STICKER BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER FOR YOUR EVENT / PICK UP YOUR RACE NUMBER.

• Your sticker must be placed on your race number and will be checked on event morning.

Thank you for helping to protect the beautiful Tongariro Conservation Area. During the T42 event you will be crossing freshwater streams that flow into the Whanganui River. Protect NZ’s freshwater from invasive pests such as Didymo - CHECK CLEAN DRY between all waterways

No more plastic cups!

As trail runners and nature lovers we're keen to do our part to protect our beautiful planet and reduce the environmental impact of our events. As such T42 is removing disposable cups from all aid stations. Please remember your reusable cup, hydration pack or water bottle to fill up!

We’ll have collapsible silicone cups available at event base for $5.

START & Cut-off TIMES

AGE LIMITS

Marathon and 24km Adventure run/Walk

Children aged 14 and under are not able to participate in these events without prior approval.

11km Run/Walk

Children aged 11 and under are not able to participate in this event without prior approval.

6km Run/Walk

It is suggested children 11 and under run/walk with a parent or guardian.

Compulsory Gear & Gear Checks

All participants in the MTBers, Marathon and 24km Adventure Run & Walk will be required to have all compulsory gear. There is no compulsory gear required for the 11km and 6km options, but it is strongly advised that participants carry hydration and a rain jacket and thermal top, especially if the weather is bad.

Gear checks for the MTBers, Marathon and 24km Adventure Run & Walk will be carried out at registration and there will also be random checks on Saturday morning at the start line. If you do not have the correct equipment, we can not allow you to start. This is for your safety. You are entering an alpine environment where conditions change rapidly and you need to be prepared. This is the sort of gear you WILL want to have on hand should anything nasty happen to you during the event as it could take some time to get you off the course if you are unable to make it on your own. Aid stations with water will be no more than 10kms apart. However, if you think you will need more hydration or food it is your responsibility to carry it to ensure your own safety.

Compulsory Gear List:

• Beanie – polypropylene or wool

• Long-sleeve thermal top

• Full-fingered gloves – polypropylene or wool

• Jacket – waterproof and seam sealed

• Whistle

• Safety blanket

Once again – if you don’t have this gear, you will not be able to start this event – NO EXCUSES (we’ve heard them all and they don’t work… we’re totally immune! Our concern is YOUR safety!)

Transport / Parking

Transport needs to be booked when entering the event. If you missed booking your bus while entering just follow the link in your registration confirmation email. You’ll be able to add transport, merchandise, meals etc.

IMPORTANT: You will not be able to book bus transport at registration on the Friday evening

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRANSPORT

It is expected that mountain bikers will drive themselves and their mountain bikes, or get dropped off by support crew, at the start of the 46km Mountain Bike event at Taurewa Station, Whakapapa Intake Rd.

Once you have completed your event at Owhango Domain, if you’ve booked a bus you will be asked to check your bike in at the ‘transport departure area’. We will then transport your bike back to The Park Hotel where your bike will be racked in the car park and can be collected anytime before 7.00pm.

You will then be able to relax at the finish line, enjoy the festivities and merit prize giving. You’ll then catch a bus back to your car at Taurewa Station and drive to The Park Hotel (10 mins) to collect your bike. There will be security at The Park until 7.00pm, after this time we have no responsibility for your bike – so please collect it before then.

MARATHON TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT TO START
Buses are available from The Park Hotel to the MTB start (Taurewa Station). From there you will be shuttled 4km to the Marathon start location. You cannot drive to the marathon start.

Although we recommend getting a bus to the MTB start, it is possible to drive there, be dropped off or park for the day, you will be shuttled to the Marathon start location. Just remember to book your bus back to your car if you need it.

TRANSPORT FROM FINISH
Buses are available from the finish at Owhango Domain back to The Park Hotel and the 46km MTB start (Taurewa Station). You need to book this when entering the event online.

Directions From Turangi to Taurewa Station
Follow State Highway 47 for approximately 33km toward the National Park Village. You’ll pass the entrance to Kapoors Road, Taurewa Station is 700m past this point on the right on Whakapapa Intake Rd. There is loads of off-road parking available.

From National Park Village to Taurewa Station
Follow State Highway 47 for approximately 15km toward Turangi (past the Chateau Tongariro turnoff). Taurewa Station is on the left off Whakapapa Intake Rd.

24km, 11km and 6km Transport

24km, 11km and 6km events all start and finish in Owhango so we expect these participants to drive themselves. No busses are available from National Park to Owhango in the morning.

Parking in owhango

Ample parking will be available on the Owhango Domain, Okioi Road, Ōwhango 3989. Please follow the parking marshal instructions.

Apparel

Our awesome event tee is back! Stock is limited so be sure to nab yours soon.

Purchase your tee through the online registration form when entering any T42 event.

If you have already entered and would like to purchase a tee you can do so through your confirmation email, which will take you back into the system to make other purchases.

Accommodation

The Park Hotel Ruapehu is the official event base and accommodation venue for the T42 Central Plateau event and will host the pre-event registration, post-event celebration dinner, and post-event party. With a variety of modern accommodation options in a character alpine lodge, there is an accommodation option for all preferences and budgets.

Check out the-park.co.nz for room descriptions and images. Hotel rooms are priced on double/twin share basis unless otherwise stated.

Book early all rooms sold out very early last year!!

Group Entries

GROUP DISCOUNT
A 10% discount is available for groups of 10+ people. Once you have at least 10 people in your group email registrations@totalsport.co.nz for a discount code or to organise a group invoice.

Prize Giving, Medals & After Party

MEDALS

All finishers will receive one of our awesome T42 medals. To reduce our events environmental impact, we will no longer have the date on the medal or lanyard. Surplus medals/ribbons displaying the event date ultimately become waste so there will instead, be space on the back of the medal where you can have the event date & your finishing time engraved (if you wish).

We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to think what else can be done to help preserve our world.

PRIZE GIVING

Prize giving will be held at Owhango Domain for 24km, 11km & 6km participants at 1.30pm – We acknowledge that not everyone will have finished at this stage, however if a participant has not yet finished and win a spot prize, they will still receive their prize. Prize giving for Marathon/MTB participants will be held at The Park Hotel at 5.30pm before the gourmet buffet dinner is served from 6pm in waves.

• Minor spot prizes will be handed out as competitors come across the finish line at Owhango Domain.

• Major spot prizes as well as merit prizes will at awarded at each prizegiving.

Buffet Dinner

The T42 Buffet Dinner is $35 per adult ($17.50 for children 12 years and under) and will be served from 6.00pm in The Park dining/lounge area on Saturday after prize giving.

Bookings are essential and dinner tickets can be purchased while registering online. If you’ve already entered simply click on the link in your confirmation email and you can add meals, etc. Your dinner tickets will be available for collection at registration.

From 5.00pm on the Thursday before event day, tickets can be purchased directly through The Park Hotel Ruapehu on a limited basis and will need to be secured with a credit card. Phone 0800 800 491 or email bookings@the-park.co.nz. These will be subject to availability – get in early folks!

AFTER PARTY

What better way to round out the event than to listen to some great music, enjoy a drink or two from the Spiral Bar and if the mood strikes, get your boogie on!

Health & Safety

SAFETY AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS – PEAK SAFETY

At Total Sport we have been using the safety services of Peak Safety for quite some time now – they really are top shelf! They have been in operation since 1996 (1 year longer than us!) so have a massive amount of experience to draw on; this combined with their absolute passion for the outdoors and everything safety really does make for a winning combination.

Not only do they offer a wide range of safety management services but they also run a large range of first aid and safety courses. If you or someone you know needs something in this department we highly recommend you get in touch with these guys first – very nice and very professional guys and girls! Learn more at peaksafety.co.nz