This event is a self supporting event. There will not be a back up support vehicle running. Checkpoints will be based on either photos or sign ins at specific shops.
This event starts in the South Auckland suburb of Papakura. The first leg of 344kms runs out to Matamata, through Tahuna and Te Kauwhata.
The second leg of 333kms runs from Matamata out to Cambridge, Putaruru, and Te Awamutu, before ending up back in Matamata.
The final leg of 323kms runs from Matamata back to Papakura, through Morrinsville, and Ngaruawahia.
The route offers food and refreshment stops every 50 - 60 kms, with 24hr service stations and food outlets for the late night locations.
Apart form some sharper hills at the start and finish, and on the section between Matamata and Cambridge, most of the course is rolling hills.
Time limit for this event is 75 hours.
Maximum altitude on the graph below is 240m.

Main service locations are:
Location |
Kms |
Papakura |
0 |
Kaiaua |
59 |
Ngatea |
91 |
Tahuna |
136 |
Te Kauwhata |
191 |
Huntly |
212 |
Tahuna |
279 |
Te Aroha |
304 |
Matamata |
344 |
Cambridge |
402 |
Putaruru |
456 |
Arapuni |
502 |
Te Awamutu |
553 |
Cambridge |
620 |
Matamata |
677 |
Morrinsville |
741 |
Ngaruawahia |
792 |
Morrinsville |
854 |
Ngatea |
913 |
Kaiaua |
946 |
Papakura |
1000 |
RidewithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34811378
If you are interested, contact the organiser in the first instance.
Kelvin Spicer: 027-368-7266.