Taranaki Steelformers 50 Mile Run Event Information
November 4th & 5th 2016. Start times noted below: Full event details
Solo 50 mile race will run in conjunction with the existing all night all day Taranaki Steelformers
Around the Mountain Relay Event.
The course will be the same as the existing 100 mile route with the exceptions being:
 The start line will be at the half way point of the 100 mile event which is near
Omuturangi Road between Manaia and Opunake.
 Start time 6.00am 5th November 2016.
 Times will be recorded at most transitions. The early transition areas may not be
available.
2 person 50 mile event will run in conjunction with the existing all night all day Taranaki
Steelformers Around the Mountain Relay Event.
The course will be the same as the existing 100 mile route.
 The start line will be on Kent Road 8km from New Plymouth.
 Start time 5.00pm 4th November 2016
 The half way change over point is near Omuturangi Road between Manaia and
Opunake.
General Information
 Participants need to be self supporting. If you need help in this regard please
contact us and we will try and get some local help for you.
 We have 21 transition stations for the relay teams which have Horleys electrolyte
and water available to all participants.
 Entry fee Solo 50 mile $80.00 - 2 person 50 mile $100.00
 Students are 17 years and under and still at school
 Run briefing for 100 mile and 50 mile entrants managers 3.00pm at the TSB
Stadium Mason Drive Friday 4th Nov 2016.
 All finishers receive a medal and are in the major prize draw.
 Participants must be finished by 6.00pm to be eligible for major spot prizes
 Final cut off time for an official finish time will be 8.00pm
Reflective clothing
During the hours of darkness all competitors must wear reflective clothing and run/walk on the left
hand side of the road. Entrants must provide your own head lamp. For added safety each entrant
will be issued with a flashing light at registration. These lights clip onto the back of your shorts and
must be worn by all competitors during darkness.
Accommodation
Check-out www.plymouth.co.nz for information on our main accommodation Sponsor in New
Plymouth.
Information about New Plymouth
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