Key Event Information
Start & Finish Locations
Transport & Bag Drop
The Stan’s 25km is a point-to-point event. Riders start at Te Pūtake o Tawa Carpark, on the other side of the forest, and ride back to the finish line at the main event venue at Waipa MTB Carpark.
Shuttle
We recommend booking the event shuttle from the finish venue to the start line. Shuttle pick-up is from Waipa MTB Carpark. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected shuttle time.
Available shuttle times:
Other Transport Options
You can also arrange your own transport to the start line.
Bag Drop
A bag drop service will be available at the start line. Bags will be dropped back to the finishline venue. Bags must be sealed, such as a backpack, and no larger than a duffle bag.
Awards & Prizes
All finishers receive a Stan's Whaka 25 finisher medal. Podium medals and non-monetary prizes are awarded to the top three male and female riders across each category. Prize giving times are listed in the event schedule.
Age Groups & Eligibility
The minimum age for for participation is 10. Results are based on net time and awarded across the following categories for men and women: 10-14 |15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | eBike. Age group is determined by your age as at 31 December of the event year.
eBikes
ebikes are permitted in this distance.
Personal Support Crew
Support riders are not permitted on the event course. Any rider who receives on-course support from a non-participating rider, or is joined by a support rider on course, may be disqualified. Supporters are welcome to ride through the forest on trails outside the event course to cheer riders on.
Start & Finish Locations
- Start: Te Pūtake o Tawa Carpark
- Finish: Waipa MTB Carpark
Transport & Bag Drop
The Stan’s 25km is a point-to-point event. Riders start at Te Pūtake o Tawa Carpark, on the other side of the forest, and ride back to the finish line at the main event venue at Waipa MTB Carpark.
Shuttle
We recommend booking the event shuttle from the finish venue to the start line. Shuttle pick-up is from Waipa MTB Carpark. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected shuttle time.
Available shuttle times:
- 7:20am or 8:10am
Other Transport Options
You can also arrange your own transport to the start line.
- Carpooling with friends and leaving one vehicle at Waipa MTB Carpark.
- Being dropped off at the 25km start line by a family member or friend
Bag Drop
A bag drop service will be available at the start line. Bags will be dropped back to the finishline venue. Bags must be sealed, such as a backpack, and no larger than a duffle bag.
Awards & Prizes
All finishers receive a Stan's Whaka 25 finisher medal. Podium medals and non-monetary prizes are awarded to the top three male and female riders across each category. Prize giving times are listed in the event schedule.
Age Groups & Eligibility
The minimum age for for participation is 10. Results are based on net time and awarded across the following categories for men and women: 10-14 |15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | eBike. Age group is determined by your age as at 31 December of the event year.
eBikes
ebikes are permitted in this distance.
Personal Support Crew
Support riders are not permitted on the event course. Any rider who receives on-course support from a non-participating rider, or is joined by a support rider on course, may be disqualified. Supporters are welcome to ride through the forest on trails outside the event course to cheer riders on.
The Course
Maps are indicative only and may change due to circumstances beyond the control of the event organisers.
Maps are indicative only and may change due to circumstances beyond the control of the event organisers.
Trail Grading
The course requires a moderate-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1-3, all features rollable. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route.
Bike Patrol
Our bike patrol team operates across the course to support riders between key locations. They provide assistance with minor mechanicals, nutrition, and on-course guidance, particularly in more technical or demanding sections.
The course requires a moderate-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1-3, all features rollable. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route.
Bike Patrol
Our bike patrol team operates across the course to support riders between key locations. They provide assistance with minor mechanicals, nutrition, and on-course guidance, particularly in more technical or demanding sections.
Start Waves
Participants are seeded into start waves based on estimated finish time. Please select your wave carefully to ensure a safe and fair experience.
Participants are seeded into start waves based on estimated finish time. Please select your wave carefully to ensure a safe and fair experience.
- Wave 0 | 8:50am | all eBikes
- Wave 1 | 9:00am | Estimated finish time of sub 1:45hrs, average speed 16.5+ kmph
- Wave 2 | 9:07am | Estimated finish time of 1:46 - 2:05hrs, average speed 13-16 kmph
- Wave 3 | 9:13am | Estimated finish time of 2:06 – 2:27hrs, average speed 11-13 kmph
- Wave 4 | 9:20am | Estimated finish time of 2:28hrs plus average speed 8-11 kmph
