EVENT INFO

The Stan's 25km event is for mountain bikers of all abilities and takes in the super fun, world-famous trails of Rotorua.

The course is set a mixture of grade 2-3 trails with short climbs, flowing trails and a small about of forestry roads set among some of the worlds best single track.

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​EVENT DETAILS
Event date: Sunday 27 October 2024
Start time: From 8.30am
Start location: Te Putake o Tawa Car park
Finish location: Waipa MTB car park

Shuttle: We recommend adding a shuttle from the finish venue to the startline. 

• Please meet at waipa carpark shuttle pick up 15 minutes before your selected time (7:20am 0r 8:10am)

Other transport options: 

• Carpool with your mates. Leave one car at the finish line, and drive one to the start line. 
• Get dropped off at the 25km start line by a family member or friend.

​Bag drop: There will be a bag drop service for you to leave any belongings at the start line. Must be a sealed bag (for example a backpack) and no bigger than a duffle bag. 
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Medals: All finishers will receive a finishers' medal.
Results: Timing and results are based on mat-to-mat time. 
Award categories:

• Top three overall male and female of each group category:
• 10-14 |15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | eBike

Prizes: Medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female riders.​
eBikes: eBikes are permitted in this distance. Find out more about our eBike categories.

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​COURSE INFO

• Distance: 26km
• Total Climbing: 619m
• Trail Grade: 1-3

TRAIL GRADING
​The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1-3. Features are well-marked and rollable with clear B-lines around. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route. 

course map

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​Course subject to change. The Whakarewarewa is a production forest, so there may be changes to the course at any time. GPS data may have a variation of up to 5%.​

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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 0 | 8:40am | all eBikes only
• Start Wave 1 | 8:50am | Estimated finish time of sub 1:45hrs, average speed 16.5+ kmph
• Start Wave 2 | 9:00am | Estimated finish time of 1:46 - 2:05hrs, average speed 13-16 kmph
• Start Wave 3 | 9:10am | Estimated finish time of  2:06 – 2:27hrs, average speed 11-13 kmph
• Start Wave 4 | 9:20am | Estimated finish time of  2:28hrs plus average speed 8-11 kmph

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