EVENT INFO
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The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Whaka 50km event is every bit of goodness that we can squeeze out of the Whaka 100km distance but without the crazy hill climbs - well, there maybe be a hill or two. Come and ride New Zealand’s best singletrack right here in Rotorua.
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EVENT DETAILS
Event date: Saturday 26 October 2024 Start time: From 8.30am Start location: Waipa MTB car park Finish location: Waipa MTB car park Medals: All finishers will receive a finishers' medal. Results: Timing and results are based on mat-to-mat time. Award categories
Prize money: Prize money is awarded to overall top male and female athletes regardless of their age category
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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. |
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%.
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 2023.
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 2023.
- Start Wave 0 | 8:30am | all eBikes only
- Start Wave 1 | 8:40am | Estimated finish time of sub 3:00hrs, average speed 16+ kmph
- Start Wave 2 | 8:50am | Estimated finish time of 3:00 - 3:15hrs, average speed 15-16 kmph
- Start Wave 3 | 9:00am | Estimated finish time of 3:15 – 3:30hrs, average speed 14-15 kmph
- Start Wave 4 | 9:10am | Estimated finish time of 3:30 - 4:00hrs, average speed 12-14 kmph
- Start Wave 5 | 9:20am | Estimated finish time of 4:00hrs plus, average speed 9.6-12 kmph
SEEDING FOR START WAVES
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 20 October 2023.
50km 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 20 October 2023.
50km seeding allocations:
- Row 1, top 6 men Eliminator qualifiers
- Row 2, next 6 men Eliminator qualifiers
- Row 3, next 6 men Eliminator qualifiers
- Row 2, top 6 Women Eliminator qualifiers
CUT OFF CHECKPOINTS
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The course checkpoints listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 9.6kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non-finisher (DNF). The checkpoint timing and cut offs are based on the time of the last wave for each event.
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Checkpoints:
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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.
Water Points:
Water 1 - 23.4km | Te Putake O Tawa Car Park
Water 2 - 45.8 km | Exit Old Chevy
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.
Water Points:
Water 1 - 23.4km | Te Putake O Tawa Car Park
Water 2 - 45.8 km | Exit Old Chevy
