EVENT INFO
The Shimano 100km is considered one of Southern Hemisphere's toughest single-day mountain bike events, providing a true test of endurance.
Those who have taken on this title event love the unique balance of amazing single track accompanied by a brutal 3,000 metres of vertical climbing throughout the course. Push yourself beyond your limits, and chase dreams at becoming the Shimano 100km champion. |
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EVENT DETAILS
Event date: Sunday 27 October 2024 Start time: From 7.40am Start location: Waipa MTB Car Park Finish location: Waipa MTB Car Park Medals: All finishers will receive a Shimano 100km finishers' medal Results: Timing and results are based on mat-to-mat time. Elite are gun time. Award categories:
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Prizes: Medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female age group athletes.
Prize Money:
Prize Money:
- Prize money is awarded to overall top male and female athletes
- Elite: 1st $2000 | 2nd $1000 | 3rd $500
- Age group is awarded to overall top male and female athletes regardless of their age category: 1st $250ea
COURSE INFO
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TRAIL GRADING
The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1- 3 and a touch of easier grade 4 trails - all rollable with clear B-lines around any features. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route. |
UCI CROSS COUNTRY MARATHON MTB
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
We're excited to continue our partnership with Cycling New Zealand to host the Marathon MTB National Championships on 27 October 2024 as part of the Shimano 100km event. The championships will crown 2023's New Zealand MTB Marathon Champions.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
We're excited to continue our partnership with Cycling New Zealand to host the Marathon MTB National Championships on 27 October 2024 as part of the Shimano 100km event. The championships will crown 2023's New Zealand MTB Marathon Champions.
START WAVES
To ensure a safe and fair event for all, we have different starting groups. Be realistic in your ability and carefully choose your start wave. You can estimate your finish time using this average speed calculator. Start waves can be changed up to 31 August 2024.
START WAVE DETAILS
All NZ Elite and international Elite riders racing for the Whaka100 title, prize money including New Zealand riders who are eligible for the UCI Cross Country Marathon MTB National Championship.
All age group riders.
To ensure a safe and fair event for all, we have different starting groups. Be realistic in your ability and carefully choose your start wave. You can estimate your finish time using this average speed calculator. Start waves can be changed up to 31 August 2024.
START WAVE DETAILS
All NZ Elite and international Elite riders racing for the Whaka100 title, prize money including New Zealand riders who are eligible for the UCI Cross Country Marathon MTB National Championship.
- Start Wave 0 | 7.40am | Elite Men
- Start Wave 0 | 7.45am | Elite Women
All age group riders.
- Start Wave 1 | 7:50am | Estimated finish time of sub 6:30hrs, average speed 16+ kmph
- Start Wave 2 | 8:00am | Estimated finish time of 6:30 - 7:00hrs, average speed 15-16 kmph
- Start Wave 3 | 8:10am | Estimated finish time of 7:00 - 8:00hrs, average speed 13-15 kmph
- Start Wave 4 | 8:20am | Estimated finish time of 8;00 - 9:00hrs, average speed 11-13 kmph
- Start Wave 5 | 8:30am | Estimated finish time of 9:00hrs+, average speed 8.5-11 kmph
SEEDING FOR START WAVES
National Champs & Elite Start (UCI Rule 4.2.061 )
All seeding for UCI Cross Country Marathon MTB National Championship riders & international elite rider are determined by:
National Champs & Elite Start (UCI Rule 4.2.061 )
All seeding for UCI Cross Country Marathon MTB National Championship riders & international elite rider are determined by:
- As per the last published UCI XCM individual ranking
- As per the last published UCI XCO individual ranking;
- Unclassified riders: by drawing lots.
Age Group Start
If you want to start at the front of Start Wave 1, you can look to place a fastest qualifying time in the Whaka Eliminator event on Friday 25 October 2024.
100km Age group seeding allocations:
If you want to start at the front of Start Wave 1, you can look to place a fastest qualifying time in the Whaka Eliminator event on Friday 25 October 2024.
100km Age group seeding allocations:
- Row 1, top 6 non-elite Eliminator qualifiers of the eliminator race.
- Row 2, next 6 non-elite Eliminator qualifiers of the eliminator race.
CUT OFF CHECKPOINTS
The course checkpoints listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 8.5kmph. If you fall behind these timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a DNF (Did Not Finish). These checkpoint timings and cut offs are based off the last waves in each event.
Cut off checkpoint locations:
The course checkpoints listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 8.5kmph. If you fall behind these timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a DNF (Did Not Finish). These checkpoint timings and cut offs are based off the last waves in each event.
Cut off checkpoint locations:
- CP 1 - 1:45pm | 50km
- CP 2 - 5:00pm | 80km
- CP 3 - 6:45pm | 90km
- CP 4 - 7:30pm | 100km
CLIF BAR AID STATION
The aid station will have food, hydration, medical and mechanical support. The food section of the aid station is self-service. The CLIF BAR Aid Station will only be accessible at the designated points during the course, you are not permitted to cut off course to access it.
The Clif Bar Aid Station is located on the corner of Nice and Pipline Road. 49.6km |
The CLIF BAR Aid Station will stock:
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CAMELBAK WATER STATIONS
There will be multiple self-service CamelBak water stations out on course. The water stations fill a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. If you're unsure how much water you should be drinking check out the CamelBak hydration calculator for more information.
The Camelbak Water Stations are located at:
There will be multiple self-service CamelBak water stations out on course. The water stations fill a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. If you're unsure how much water you should be drinking check out the CamelBak hydration calculator for more information.
The Camelbak Water Stations are located at:
- Tarawera Road 19km
- Te Pūtake o Tawa 32km
- Jeff's link 63km
- Yellow Brick Road 81km & 99km
BAG DROP SERVICE
There a single bag drop for the Shimano 100km event. Your bag will be transported to and from the CLIF BAR Aid Station. You will need to bring your own bag however we have labels with your race number to attach to them.
BAG LOADING
All Whaka 100km participants or a nominated support crew member will need to deliver your bag to the main event venue at the time below to ensure the bags get loaded into the trucks on time.
BAG SERVICE
The event provides a 'valet drop bag' service, this means as you arrive in the CLIF BAR Aid Station our amazing team will have your bag ready for you.
BAG COLLECTION
Drop bags can be collected during the times below. Your support team will have an 'authority to collect' card to uplift your bags for you
There a single bag drop for the Shimano 100km event. Your bag will be transported to and from the CLIF BAR Aid Station. You will need to bring your own bag however we have labels with your race number to attach to them.
BAG LOADING
All Whaka 100km participants or a nominated support crew member will need to deliver your bag to the main event venue at the time below to ensure the bags get loaded into the trucks on time.
- 6am - 7am - Sunday | Bag drop tent at the Waipa Venue
BAG SERVICE
The event provides a 'valet drop bag' service, this means as you arrive in the CLIF BAR Aid Station our amazing team will have your bag ready for you.
BAG COLLECTION
Drop bags can be collected during the times below. Your support team will have an 'authority to collect' card to uplift your bags for you
- 3pm - 7.30pm - Sunday | Bag drop tent at the Waipa Venue