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A warm welcome to the newest edition in the XTERRA family... XTERRA Trailfest Riverhead. Poised to kick start total sport's Auckland summer schedule, this event is jam packed full of Mountain biking, Trailing running, and Trail walking goodness!
With all event options offered on the same day this year it sure will be a big day out! First up to hit the trails, in the morning, will be the mountain bikers (12km, 22km, 34km, 45km). These courses have been designed to get you to all the best bits the forest has to offer with a good mix of flowing single trail, and fast gravel road sections. These events are also perfect for anyone training for The Dual, Colville Connection, or T42 later in summer.
You have all seen Riverhead at its grubbiest during our XTERRA Auckland series, so come and experience this glorious place at its driest and quickest! Four distance options (6km, 12km, 22km, 34km) later on Sunday ensures everyone will come away more than satisfied!
We also have an Off-Road Duathalon option, for those of you that are keen on doing the double! You'll kick off with the 22km mtb, and wash that down with the 12km trail run. This one is designed specifically for those training for XTERRA - Rotorua a couple of months later.
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Driving Directions to Event Base |
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Maps and Profiles |
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6km Walk / Run |
6km Walk / Run Map (201kb pdf) |
12km Walk / Run |
12km Walk /Run Map (349kb pdf) |
22km Walk / Run |
22km Walk /Run Map (968kb pdf) |
12km MTB |
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22km MTB |
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34km MTB |
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45km MTB |
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We've made it easy for you to gather the entire gang, irrespective of varying fitness and age levels, and head out of the city for an action-packed family outing. The Mid and Short courses are available as walks too, so one event you may get to stretch out in the long or super long while your partner takes a wee whipper snapper or two around the mid or short course.
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Duathlon: |
Run: |
45km - 7.30am 34km - 7.30am 12km - 7.45am 22km - 8.00am |
8.00am |
34km - 10.30am 22km - 10.30am 12km - 11.00am 6km - 11.30am |
There will be a 1.00pm cut off for all the Mountain bike races.
Intermediate cut off for the 34km and 45km will be at the 22km mark. This will be at 10.15am (2 hours and 45 minutes for 22km).
There will be a 4.30pm cut off for all the run races.
Payment options include;
Please click here to view entry page
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until 18th December |
18th December to 10th February |
On the day |
12km mtb |
$30 |
$38 |
$45 |
22km mtb |
$35 |
$43 |
$50 |
34km mtb |
$45 |
$53 |
$60 |
45km mtb |
$50 |
$58 |
$65 |
6km run/walk |
$30 |
$38 |
$45 |
12km run/walk |
$35 |
$43 |
$50 |
22km run |
$45 |
$53 |
$60 |
34km run |
$50 |
$58 |
$65 |
Off-road Duathlon |
$65 |
$73 |
$80 |
Children (under 18. 6/12km Run/walk, or 12/22km mtb only) |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
Family (2 adults and your kids - doesn't apply for Duathlon, 34km run or 45km mtb) |
$90 |
$90 |
$90 |
Whether you are already entered, or entering on the day, please arrive at the event base at least 45 minutes before your designated start time
Individual entrants:
Your race number, timing transponder and sponsors goodies can be picked up from the event base on the day also. We recommend checking into this area at least 45 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
Series entrants:
Sorry, but if you entered the XTERRA Auckland Trail run/walk series, this doesn't cover your entry into this one.
On the day entrants:
No problem if you want to turn up on the day, please arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled event start time if entering on Sunday morning.
You will be following hanging blue XTERRA tape (attached to trees, posts etc) and our standard red arrows on a white backing. Where you reach an intersection where there is a decision to be made (generally based around the event option that you are doing), this will be clearly marked telling you which way to go - please stop for a moment at these points to ensure you are going the right way, let's not have you spoil your day for not having a quick look at these points!
When you reach an intersection do not cross any tape that is laid on the ground at any time - this tape is laid out to stop you going in a particular direction. After you have passed an intersection you will again be following generic hanging blue XTERRA tape and red arrows. These courses will be checked and rechecked on the morning of the event but it is important you keep your eyes open out there!
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We have a great little ride for Mum, Dad and the kids starting just after the big 34km ride at 8.10am you will ride the final 12km of the 34km and 45km events. This means you will have nice clear trail ahead of you and be finished in time to watch the big guns coming across the line.
Course Description:
For this course we have combined gravel road with some of our favourite free flowing (not overly technical) sections of track, so if you are just starting your mountain biking career, or you've been at it for a while you should find this course loads of fun and very achievable.
We start you off with a few km's of gravel road riding up Barlow Road, this is to get you away from the milling and into the good stuff asap! Barlow Road then flattens out and you can really get into your work, while taking in the great views of the forest you get from the ridge line. From here you make a right and head down a really fun flowing downhill track (trust us, the uphill was worth this downhill!). You then head down the valley on a combination of gravel road and hard clay single track, before finishing your ride off with the truly wicked 'Thistler' tracks.
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Vertical Climbing Metres: 314m
Briefing Times: 7.35am
Start times: 7.45am
Cut-off Time: 12.30pm
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This is an awesome intermediate ride for anyone who isn't quite up to the big ones, but would still like a course that is challenging yet achievable, and awesome!
Course Description:
With milling going on in some parts close to the base we'll take you all the way up Barlow Road to start with (sorry about that, but don't worry 95% of the trails are still there, and they are riding great!). So once you have made the climb up Barlow road, you'll go left on to Trig Road for a minute or two before jumping into a cool little downhill track off Trig Road. For the next 4km's from this point you will generally be heading down! And we guarantee you will love this section of fast hard packed trails linked by very short gravel sections.
You will then have a short climb before getting to you first drinks station.
A very cool slightly technical downhill native section follows, you will enjoy this! And from there you can really get into your work on the flat trails and roads that follow for the next few km. Once off Campbell Road the 'out the back loop' is a wicked combination fun downhill tracks, a couple of short sharp uphill's, and some optional extra's!! Once you pass your third drinks station, it's a nice and flat last km or two back to base!
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations: 12km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 680m
Briefing Times: 7.50am
Start times: 8am
Cut-off Time: 12.30pm
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With the input of JP our resident MTB guru we have put together the best Riverhead has to offer. This is the perfect lead up for anyone doing the DUAL or the Colville Connection in March or the T42 in May!
Course Description:
With milling going on in some parts close to the base we'll take you all the way up Barlow Road to start with (sorry about that, but don't worry 95% of the trails are still there, and they are riding great!). So once you have made the climb up Barlow road, you'll go left on to Trig Road for a minute or two before jumping into a cool little downhill track off Trig Road. For the next 4km's from this point you will be generally heading down! And we guarantee you will love this section of fast hard packed trails linked by very short gravel sections. You will then have a short climb before getting to you first drinks station. A very cool slightly technical downhill native section follows, you will enjoy this! And from there you can really get into your work on the flat trail's and roads that follow for the next few km.
Once off Campbell Road the 'out the back loop' is a wicked combination fun downhill tracks, a couple of short sharp uphills, and some optional extra's!! Once you pass your third drinks stations, it's a nice and flat last km or two back to base, to complete your first 22km.
You then head through the base area and back up Barlow road you'll be back into the good stuff asap! After a km or two the road forks and flattens out and you can get some easy km's under your belt, while taking in the great views of the forest you get from the ridge line. From here you make a right and head down a really fun flowing downhill track (trust us, the uphill was worth this downhill!). You then head down the valley on a combination of gravel road and hard clay single track, before finishing your ride off with the truly wicked 'Thistler' tracks.
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations:12km and 22km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 994m
Briefing Times: 7.20am
Start times: 7.30am
Cut-off Time: 12.30pm
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A new course option for this year's event... you asked for a longer ride in riverhead, so here it is! And it a cracker! Again anyone doing the DUAL or the Colville Connection in March or the T42 in May this one is the perfect warm up!
Double Lap XC course
Course Description:
With milling going on in some parts close to the base we'll take you all the way up Barlow Road to start with (sorry about that, but don't worry 95% of the trails are still there, and they are riding great!). So once you have made the climb up Barlow road, you'll go left on to Trig Road for a minute or two before jumping into a cool little downhill track off Trig Road. For the next 4km's from this point you will be generally heading down! And we guarantee you will love this section of fast hard packed trails linked by very short gravel sections. You will then have a short climb before getting to you first drinks station. A very cool slightly technical downhill native section follows, you will enjoy this! And from there you can really get into your work on the flat trail's and roads that follow for the next few km.
Once off Campbell Road the 'out the back loop' is a wicked combination fun downhill tracks, a couple of short sharp uphills, and some optional extra's!! Once you pass your third drinks stations, it's a nice and flat last km or two back to base, to complete your first 22km.
Then back it up for another lap of 22km to bring it home for a cold brew and sausage.
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations: 12km, 22km and 40km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 1360m
Briefing Times: 7.20am
Start times: 7.30am
Cut-off Time: 1pm
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This little Gem is the prefect run or walk to take the family on, or for all those very welcome 'new-bee's' to Off-Road running or walking.
Course Description:
You have a shorter section up Barlow Rd hill than the other courses but it's still 2km of the 'more or less' up stuff to warm you up prior to your turn off at Patterson Road. The result of all that hard work is the very nice downhill trail named Patterson One. It's a sweet ride down but could be a little greasy in spots. After a little stretch on the clay based Hansen Road, the full length of the long and winding trail we appropriately named 'Rooted' awaits you You'll find out why soon enough! This trail is a couple of km long but you'll be completely disorientated when you pop out on Karl Rd. From there it's all downhill to the finish!
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations: 2km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 143m
Briefing Times: 11.20am
Start times: 11.30am
Cut-off Time: 4.30pm
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This is a great course that is easily achievable by all abilities, whether you're a gun out for a good 12km blow out or want to have a jog around with your mates.
Course Description:
For this course we have combined gravel road with some of our favourite sections of track, so if you are just starting your off-road running career, or you've been at it for a while you should find this course loads of fun, while being as tough or cruisey as you want to make it.
We start you off with a km or two of gravel road heading up Barlow Road, this is to get you away from the milling and into the good stuff asap! Barlow Road then flattens out and you can really get into your work, while taking in the great views of the forest you get from the ridge line. From here you make a right and head down a really fun flowing downhill track (trust us, the uphill was worth this downhill!).
You then head down the valley on a combination of gravel road and scenic single tracks, before finishing your run/walk off with the truly wicked 'Thistler' tracks.
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations: 6.3km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 314m
Briefing Times: 10.50am
Start times: 11am
Cut-off Time: 4.30pm
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This course is sure to test while taking in the bulk of the great stuff Riverhead has to offer. Many of you would have ran some of these trail's through-out the winter series, but they take on a completely different form when all that thick slow wet clay turns into hard-packed fast dry clay!!
Course Description:
With milling going on in some parts close to the base we'll take you all the way up Barlow Road to start with (sorry about that, but don't worry 95% of the trails are still there, and they are looking great!). Once you have made the trek up Barlow road, you'll go left on to Trig Road for a minute or two before jumping into a cool little track off Trig Road.
For the next 4km's from this point you will generally be heading down! And we guarantee you will love this section of fast hard packed trails linked by very short gravel sections.
You will then have a short climb before getting to you first drinks station. A really nice native section follows, you will enjoy this! And from there you can really get into your work on the flat trail's and roads that follow for the next few km.
Once off Campbell Road the 'out the back loop' is a wicked combination long downhill's, a couple of short sharp uphill's, and some magic view's!! Once you pass your third drinks station, it's a nice and flat last km or two back to base!
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations: 8.7km, 12km, and 18.6km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 680m
Briefing Times: 10.20am
Start times: 10.30am
Cut-off Time: 4.30pm
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This will be an amazing run, Riverhead goes from one extreme to the other across the seasons so forget the mud and slop of Winter and welcome the fast hard packed trails that is a Riverhead summer! We will take you through some of the best stuff Riverhead has to offer and leave you hungry for more... maybe!
Course Description:
With milling going on in some parts close to the base we'll take you all the way up Barlow Road to start with (sorry about that, but don't worry 95% of the trails are still there, and they are great at this time of the year). So once you have made the climb up Barlow road, you'll go left on to Trig Road for a minute or two before jumping into a cool little track off Trig Road. For the next 4km's from this point you will be generally heading down! And we guarantee you will love this section of fast hard packed trails linked by very short gravel sections. You will then have a short climb before getting to you first drinks station. A really nice native section follows, you will enjoy this! And from there you can really get into your work on the flat trail's and roads that follow for the next few km.
Once off Campbell Road the 'out the back loop' is a wicked combination of long downhill tracks, a couple of short sharp uphill's, and some magic views!! Once you pass your third drinks stations, it's a nice and flat last km or two back to base, to complete your first 22km. You then head through the base area and back up Barlow road you'll be back into the good stuff asap!
After a km or two the road forks and flattens out and you can get some easy km's under your belt, while taking in the great views of the forest you get from the ridge line. From here you make a right and head down a really fun flowing downhill track (trust us, the uphill was worth this downhill!). You then head down the valley on a combination of gravel road and scenic single tracks, before finishing your run off with the truly wicked 'Thistler' tracks.
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Drink Stations: 8.7km, 12km, 18.6km, 22km, and 28.3km
Vertical Climbing Metres: 994m
Briefing Times: 10.20am
Start times: 10.30am
Cut-off Time: 4.30pm
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For those of you keen on experiencing everything Riverhead Forest has to offer by bike and by foot this one is for you!
You will start your day with a 22km ride, followed by a 12km run. Please refer to the course descriptions above for each leg of your race.
Please refer to Downloads section of this page here for the course map.
Briefing Times: 7.50am
Start times: 8am
Cut-off Time: 4.30pm
We recommend running with a Hydration back pack loaded with 1 - 2 litres of liquid, and other nutritional nibbles.
You can expect to be away from base for a decent period of time at these events, and we can't always get aid stations to the points where you may expect them to be.
While event medics will be at each event (they will be stationed at the event base, start / finish point) and participants may encounter on course marshals with first aid on them, it also pays to be safety conscious and carry items like:
It's all about personal responsibility!
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