Helpful Notes:

Starting and finishing only a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal, the event is set up to be easy and convenient for people coming over from Auckland for the day. The best way to see Waiheke and the Hauraki Gulf, run past million dollar coastal homes, through Forest and Bird reserves, alongside vineyards and through secluded bays. Views out to Rangitoto, Motuihe and Maraetai. This is a predominantly off-road event using Waiheke's walkway network. The standard of tracks varies, with some sections more difficult than others. There are more than 1,000 steps on this course which drops in and out of numerous coastal bays. Expect to take around 50% longer to complete the course than the equivalent distance on road. All events start from Matiatia next to the wharf. All events finish at Oneroa Bowling Club. We recommend that all entrants coming from Auckland catch the 9.00am ferry from the Downtown Ferry Building in Auckland (it also picks up at Devonport at 9.05am) 18k race - walkers start at 10.30am, runners start at 11.00am. 10k race - walkers start at 10.30am, runners start at 11.00am. 5k race - walkers start at 10.30am, runners start at 11.00am. Bags will be transported from race start to Oneroa free of charge. $10 late entrant fee is payable from 6 March 2010