EVENT INFO
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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 your dreams at becoming a Shimano 100km finisher or 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 (Elite Only):
Prize Money (Elite Only):
- Prize money is awarded to overall top male and female athletes
- Elite: 1st $2000 | 2nd $1000 | 3rd $500
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 2024's New Zealand MTB Marathon Champions. This is a UCI Categories - Open to any licenced NZL riders only (as per your nationality with UCI).
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 2024's New Zealand MTB Marathon Champions. This is a UCI Categories - Open to any licenced NZL riders only (as per your nationality with UCI).
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 (National champs & elite combined start)
- Start Wave 0 | 7.45am | Elite Women (National champs & elite combined start
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 - 11 hrs, average speed 9.3-11 kmph
CUT OFF CHECKPOINTS
The course checkpoints listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 9.3kmph. 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 9.3kmph. 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 - 11:50am | 30.9km Feed zone
- CP 2 - 5:09pm | 80.5km Water Station 2
- CP 3 - 6:45pm | 95km Exit Old Chevy Trail
- CP 4 - 7:30pm | 102.4km
FEED ZONE
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The Feed Zone will have food, hydration, medical and mechanical support. The food section of the Feed Zone is self-service. The Feed Zone will only be accessible at the designated points during the course, you are not permitted to cut off course to access it.
The Feed Zone is located Te Pūtake o Tawa Carpark. 30.9km |
The Feed Zone will stock:
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CAMELBAK WATER STATIONS
There will be two 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 will also be stocked with PURE Electrolytes.
The Camelbak Water Stations are located at:
There will be two 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 will also be stocked with PURE Electrolytes.
The Camelbak Water Stations are located at:
- 59.6km Jeff's link trail
- 80.5 km Sandy Skid Road (new location for 2024)
BAG DROP SERVICE
There a single bag drop for the Shimano 100km event. Your bag will be transported to and from the Feed Zone. 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 Feed Zone 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 Feed Zone. 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 Feed Zone 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
