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Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast 1|P a g e
Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast
Title Sponsor
Funding Partner
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Service Partners
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Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Pre-race preparations ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Important times – One Day Event ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Compulsory Gear ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 General notes ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Medical Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 Temporary Traffic Management....................................................................................................................................... 14 Registration, Kumara Racecourse ..................................................................................................................................... 15 STAGE 1a - Run 2.2km - Competitors ............................................................................................................................... 18 STAGE 1b - Cycle 55km - Competitors .............................................................................................................................. 19 Aickens Transition - Assistants.......................................................................................................................................... 20 STAGE 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km - Competitors .............................................................................................................. 21 Klondyke Corner - Assistants ............................................................................................................................................ 23 STAGE 3-Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km - Competitors ......................................................................................................... 25 STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km - Competitors .............................................................................................................................. 28 STAGE 5 –Cycle 69.5 km - Competitors ............................................................................................................................ 32 Prizegiving ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Withdrawals & Non Completion ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Cut-Off Times – One Day event ........................................................................................................................................ 35 Prize Money ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Lost Property..................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Weather & River Forecasts ............................................................................................................................................... 37 Plan B - Bad Weather Alternative ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Railway Lines & Crossing Safety........................................................................................................................................ 41 One Day Assistants Timetable .......................................................................................................................................... 42 3|P a g e
Pre-race preparations Friday
It is highly recommended you have completed the Two 7am Two Day Race Start
Day Individual event in less than 15½ hours before 3pm Race Briefing for the One Day event at
entering the One Day event because there are tight Kumara Racecourse
cut-off times in the One Day event. If you have any
3:30-5pm Registration open for the One Day event at
doubts about making the cut-off times then seriously
Kumara Racecourse
consider entering the Two Day event instead.
Saturday
Competitors must read and understand the event rules
– located on the website. Note: Plan B bad weather alternate route times may
vary
Competitors must understand the running, kayaking
and cycling stages – see descriptions in this Handbook. 4:30am Bike transition opens at Kumara Junction for
bike racking
Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race –
make sure you have the latest version because it could 5:30am Bike transition closes
be updated during the year. 5:45am Pre-start race briefing
6am One Day RACE START
Important times – One Day Event
12:15pm Cut-off at Goat Pass
Thursday
2:15pm Cut-off at Klondyke Corner
3pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open at
Kumara Racecourse. One Day competitors can 3pm Cut-off at Mt White
also register on Friday, we recommend that 7pm Cut-off at Woodstock
you register on Thursday if possible
8:15pm Cut-off at Gorge Bridge
4pm Elite athlete media conference, Kumara
Midnight Course closes
Racecourse
Sunday
4:30pm Kumara Community meal at Kumara
Racecourse (tickets $28.75 per person, 8-9.30am Breakfast at Addington Raceway (tickets $27
purchased via the website) per person, purchased via the website)
7pm Registration and Sponsor Expo closes 10am Prize giving, Addington Raceway – all
welcome
Note: There is race briefing that is specific to the Two
Day events on Thursday at 5pm. One Day competitors 12pm Moa Wrap BBQ, Welles Street Bar, 44 Welles
MUST attend the One Day specific race briefing on Street, Christchurch
Friday at 3pm.
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competitors, assistants, or friends during the
General notes
Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Competitors and assistants
Assistants (support crew) cannot follow their should have their own personal property insurance.
competitors or offer assistance on any stage of the
Assistants must provide names and NZ cellphone
event. This includes both One Day and Two Day events.
numbers in case they or their competitor needs to be
Assistants are not allowed to enter any part of the
contacted in case of emergency during the Kathmandu
running or kayaking stages except at transitions.
Coast to Coast (required during entry process).
Competitors’ assistants must be on hand at the end of
Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast
Stage 1b, 2, 3 and 4 to take charge of the competitor’s
to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to
equipment. With the large numbers of competitors in
competitors and assistants must be followed. Failure to
the event and limited areas to affect the transitions, it is
do so will result in heavy time penalties or
critical that assistants remove their competitor’s
disqualification.
equipment immediately from the transition areas.
Assistants are advised to study the transition area
One competitor bib will be provided per individual
diagrams and prepare their competitor’s equipment,
entry. Bibs must not be altered in any way and must be
clothing, food and drink well in advance of their arrival.
worn throughout the event and in the finish chutes. The
bib must be your outermost garment at all times (i.e. Given the cash prizes up for grabs in the One Day
over the top of any thermals, jackets, etc.). The bib can event, rules will be strictly applied. Please do not put
be worn under your running backpack but the supplied us in a situation where we must penalise you for
number must be attached to the rear of the running something you OR YOUR CREW do. This applies to
pack, so officials can see the race number from behind. assistant numbers, following correct routes and
locations for providing support, and includes pushing
The bib must be worn over the top of your kayaking
competitors through transitions. If you see something
PFD. Failure to clearly show the number when asked
you don’t think is right, inform the Race Director
will lead to the competitor being stopped until officials
immediately – there is nothing we can do two weeks
can accurately determine the bib number. Calling out
after the race. If in doubt, ask.
the number is not sufficient; a number of competitors
call out the wrong number each year.
Competitors are not allowed any help from assistants,
friends or family on any stages except in transitions. If
competitors have assistants, friends or family
monitoring their own or another competitor’s
behaviour they will be deemed to be assisting their
competitor and their competitor will be disqualified.
Any competitor or assistant who wishes to make a
complaint about another competitor must do so in
writing to a race official within an hour of the
complainant finishing. The Race Director’s decision
regarding the complaint is final.
No responsibility is taken by the Race Director or
sponsors for any loss or damaged property of
12 | P a g eMedical Services to get in the water to hold their boat steady – a spare
pair of shoes that can get wet and some shorts will
SportsMed and ProMed will be available at every
come in handy! Supporters who are not critical to the
transition of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast for general
transition at Mt White (kayak put-in) are encouraged to
medical support and emergency response. Providing
continue their journey to Gorge Bridge (kayak take-out)
specialist paramedic staff and equipment, they
as parking space is limited at Mt White.
integrate with, and complement our river and mountain
safety teams. There are also medical crews on cycle Make sure you know where to go – if you are not
stages. familiar with the course and area please make sure that
you have a good map of Canterbury and Christchurch
Assistants (Support crew) and program the transitions into your GPS or check out
Assistants are an integral part of your team and should the locations prior to the race – remember to obey all
be briefed by the competitor for their role. Competitors official’s instructions (particularly for parking) at the
may only have two assistants – there is no limit on different areas.
supporters but they will not have access to transitions Familiarise yourself with pick-up areas such as Gorge
and they may not help with your transitions in any way Bridge (kayak take-out) and directions through
(except for removal of gear at certain points and having Christchurch to the finish line at New Brighton.
the kayak scrutineered - see the Stage Descriptions for
Ensure your competitor does not over-train. Keep a
details).
balance between family, social, training and work
Assistants should be able to lift, carry and securely tie relationships.
down kayaks. If you only have one assistant do not rely
Try to remain cheerful. Remember that competitors will
on officials to help with moving the kayak around. You
become ‘possessed of the devil’ during the event,
will only get two assistant wristbands so choose
totally irrational, and if things get really bad may even
carefully who gets them, as they will be the only ones,
blame assistants for their mistakes. Humour them at
besides the competitors, who can access the transitions
the time – then make their lives pure hell while they’re
to collect gear and provide support – it is not permitted
recovering.
to swap wristbands between crew during the day.
Be nice to officials. Many of them are volunteers, so a
Children will be allowed to access transitions with
nice smile makes their day a lot happier.
supporters to cheer on their parents or vice-versa – no
wristband required but please keep kids close to you
and out of the way of competitors and other crews.
Transitions sometimes take place in paddocks and in
the dark, so assistants should wear sturdy footwear and
bring a torch or headlamp. You may need to walk up to
a kilometre from your car, with competitor gear. Any
assistants getting out of their cars at the Kumara bike
transition should wear reflective ankle bands and bright
reflective clothing. Thin beads of reflective material are
not sufficient.
At the kayak put-in at Mt White and take-out at Gorge
Bridge it is highly likely your competitor will expect you
13 | P a g eToilets Klondyke Corner camping - toilets placed around the
camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The trailered
Portable toilets are located along the course at various toilets will remain on site until the last Two Day
venues. We try to position them to best meet demand. competitor has departed for Mt White on Saturday.
The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean, Mt White turn-off - a toilet placed near the highway.
fragrant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If Support crews must not stop to use it as you drive
you find that toilets need servicing or are short of down to Mt White Bridge.
supplies, please let staff know. Toilets do not have
Mt White Bridge - toilets located just over the bridge
lighting so if you’re using them at night, take a torch.
on the left-hand side.
While we endeavour to keep them stocked with toilet
paper it is highly recommended you bring a backup Mt White Bridge catering - toilets located between the
supply! parking area and the bridge, near the Springfield School
catering area.
Toilets are located at:
Woodstock checkpoint – toilet located on river left,
Kumara Racecourse - permanent toilets at the Kumara
where marshal and timing point will be positioned.
Racing Club, adjacent to the kitchen. There are also
some portable toilets on-site, but these are generally Gorge Bridge - toilets located in the riverbed, bike
not available for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. transition and assistants car park. There are permanent
Selwyn District Council toilets on the left-hand side of
Kumara Town - permanent toilets located at the rugby
the shingle road down to the river.
field.
Gorge Bridge cycle stands - a toilet reserved for
Kumara Junction Bike Transition - toilets in transition.
competitors only, adjacent to the cycle stands.
Kumara Junction Bike Transition to Kumara Beach –
Finish – toilets under the south ramp of the pier, and at
toilets positioned at various locations on the way to the
various points around the finish area.
beach, all near the road on the northern side. Some
toilets are located on the beach side of the checkpoint. Temporary Traffic Management
Aickens transition - there are toilets at the transition. An extensive, approved traffic management plan is in
You pass them on your left as you drive to the car park. operation. A variety of signs are used along the course.
There are also toilets at the car park. Please do not ‘go’ Some that you need to know for parking areas are:
in the trees
Site access 150m - entrance to a car park on
Aickens transition competitors only – a reserved toilet your right, approximately 150m ahead,
for competitors only, located between the cycle finish followed by ...
and the timing tent.
Klondyke corner - toilets located across the shingle
Site access - entrance to a car park on your
road on the grass (south of the finish chute) as well as a
right, up to 75m ahead
permanent Department of Conservation toilet on the
edge of the bush.
No stopping or waiting even for just a
Klondyke corner catering and medical only – toilets are
minute! Do not park between the signs or
reserved for catering and medical staff only – please do
on the road shoulder or grass verge behind
not use them.
the signs.
14 | P a g eRegistration, Kumara Racecourse • Race numbers for bikes & kayaks. These must be
applied before starting the race. Remove all old
stickers and event numbers from the kayak.
• Run number to be attached to the back of
backpack for the Mountain Run stage
• Competitor wristband. This must be worn at all
times during the event
• Kathmandu Coast to Coast t-shirt
• Assistant vehicle sticker
• Assistant wristbands (2). These must be worn to
allow assistants to collect gear from transitions.
This is for the security of competitor’s gear: no
wristband = no gear collection. Assistants will
only be able to collect gear corresponding to the
wrist band number
• Meal tickets you ordered
• If a GPS tracker was ordered, collect it at
registration
Bike & Gear checks
Welcome to Kumara, West Coast, South Island, New
You can complete your compulsory bike check at
Zealand.
selected AvantiPlus bike retailers around the country
Thursday and run gear checks at Kathmandu stores. These checks
3-7pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open at open 3 weeks from race dates. You can also do these
Kumara Racecourse. One Day competitors checks at registration but avoid the queues and get it
can also register on Friday. done prior to the race, if possible. Refer to the
compulsory check lists for what will be checked. Make
We highly recommend One Day competitors register
sure to bring any gear not pre-checked to registration
on Thursday if possible
with you.
Friday
NOTE – kayak equipment can only be scrutineered on
3.30-5pm Registration open at Kumara Racecourse the Saturday morning at Mt White (kayak put-in) after
Two day competitor kayak checks are completed.
Registration pack
Cycle crews will be in attendance for repairs at
During registration competitors will be provided with
registration on Thursday, but note that the bike
the following;
mechanics will be busy, with the bike checks as their
• Kathmandu race bag (doubles as the gear bag for priority. Repairs are at the cost of the competitor.
the start line)
Meals and camping
• Race bib
• Timing transponder The Kumara Community offer a meal on Thursday from
4.30pm at Kumara Racecourse, tickets are $28.75 per
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Please support the community and their efforts. start to finish and be an opportunity for competitors
Limited on-the-day meal tickets will be available, make and crew to get more information about what to expect
sure you bring cash. The meal will be served from and to ask any questions.
4.30pm until 7pm or when the meals run out. We Medical
highly recommend you purchase a meal ticket in
advance. SportsMed will tape/strap ankles at the Kumara
registration from mid-afternoon on Thursday – you can
Assistants and competitors can set up camp at the also get this done at Klondyke Corner on Friday from
Kumara Racecourse. Campervans may stay overnight at about 11am (SportsMed will not be at Kumara
the Kumara Racecourse. There are no powered sites. It registration on the Friday). No bookings are taken. The
is not compulsory to stay at Kumara Racecourse. There price is $15 for one ankle or $20 for two ankles.
is a fee of $10.00 per person, which is collected by the
racecourse staff for overnight stays (fundraising activity The SportsMed Massage Team will work at Klondyke
for the Kumara Racing club). Free short-term parking. Corner on Friday and New Brighton Beach on Saturday.
Massages are $35 for 20 minutes (no double bookings).
Registration checklist Bookings can be made by phoning SportsMed on (03)
Before going to Kumara 366 0620 or 0800 INJURY up to 3 weeks in advance.
• Download the Event App Fuel & Supplies
• Mountain Run gear check The Kumara Service station is self-service, credit card or
• Bike check eftpos-only fuel facility. You can also fuel up at Arthurs
• Vehicle fuelled up Pass (no LPG), Hokitika or Greymouth. The Kumara
• Water containers filled Store will be open until 8pm on Thursday night and re-
At Kumara Racecourse (registration) open at 7am on Friday.
• Register Kumara Racecourse Facilities
• Collect GPS tracker, if ordered • Campsite - no bookings required ($10 cash per
• Gear check, bike check, if not already completed person)
• Sticker on cycle • Showers
• Sticker on cycle helmet • Water
• Stickers on kayak • Toilets
• Sticker on kayak helmet • Camp kitchen
• Number attached to backpack for Mountain Run • Friendly neighbours
• Ankle strapping
• Purchase merchandise
Race Briefing – Friday 3pm, Kumara Racecourse
A copy will be emailed to competitors, and available to
download from the website before the event.
The briefing will be split into two parts – the first will
cover safety-related information and key times, it is
compulsory to attend this portion of the race briefing.
16 | P a g eKumara Junction Transition - Competitors Please minimise the amount of extra gear you take to
the beach. Make sure it all fits in your supplied gear
4.30am to 5:30am
bag. No extra bags please, we have limited space.
Arrive at the cycle transition at Kumara Junction and
place you cycle in numerical order in the cycle stands.
Kumara Junction Transition - Assistants
The area is well lit. All racks are numbered - you must Assistants are not allowed in the cycle transition –
place your bike in the position marked for your number. competitors only. Remember, if you are walking to the
Make sure you remember which row you need to run transition with your competitor you must also have
down to get to your bike, flagpoles, flags or balloons are reflective clothing and a light. Assistants should wear
NOT allowed on the cycle stands. bright reflective clothing if working around vehicles and
You can be driven by car to the cycle stands from unloading cycles in the dark.
Kumara but you must continue past the transition and Once you have dropped your competitor off, drive to
turn around at the roundabout and along the north side the end of the first cycling stage at Aickens Corner and
of road, opposite the transition. NO PARKING on the park in the designated car park at, not on the roadside.
transition side of the road – it will be very busy there. If Please do not park in the Taramakau Valley Department
you are staying in Greymouth or Hokitika, it is okay to of Conservation (DoC) car park. Do not delay - leave
stop near the transition to unload the cycle – there is early! No stopping on the side of the track to the car
plenty of parking near the roundabout, check it out on park. Assistants cannot follow their competitor or offer
the Thursday or Friday. Vehicles arriving from Hokitika assistance on any cycle stage.
and Greymouth may enter the roundabout only when NOTE: There is a road closure on the Saturday from
there is room for them on State Highway 73. the Kumara roundabout through to Jacksons. Officially
You must have front and rear lights on your bike. You this starts at 5am but you will be able to drop your
must wear your timing transponder, reflective ankle competitor off and continue through this route as long
bands/or specific reflective socks (you need to supply as you leave the Transition Area prior to 5:30am. The
your own) and cycling helmet for the 2.2km walk to the transition closes for bike racking at 5:30am.
beach and the run to the cycles. Don’t forget to wear
Start Times
your bib and cycle helmet.
Plan B bad weather alternate route start times may
Bring the gear bag that came with your race pack to put
vary
your warm-up clothes in prior to the start. This gear will
be collected at the start line and taken to New Brighton, 4:30am Kumara bike transition opens for bike racking
and will be available for you to collect in the recovery 5:30am Kumara bike transition closes
area at the end of the race.
5:45am Pre-start race briefing at Kumara Beach
Wear reflective gear and lights for the walk down – it
6am One Day RACE START (all categories)
will still be dark while you’re walking to the beach.
You should use running shoes for the run from the
beach to the start of the cycle stage. Leave them at the
bike racks - they will be collected and can be reclaimed
at the finish in New Brighton. Make sure they are
numbered.
17 | P a g eSTAGE 1a - Run 2.2km - Competitors Kumara Beach
There is no start order on the beach. There will be two
flags set back as far as practical on the beach or road
(depending on access to beach) and you will have to
start between these. Please be sensible and seed
yourselves, if you anticipate taking 2 hours on the ride
don’t start at the front, you will get run over!
The course
Run up the gravel road and turn left onto the main
road, there is a slight rise before you reach Kumara
Junction. Here head straight through towards the cycle
transition. Turn right into the transition area and run all
the way around the outside of the bike racking area and
enter on the far right hand corner. From here you can
go directly to you bike.
DO NOT ride in the transition, run with your bike to the
exit point and mount your bike where the sign indicates
you can do so.
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Kumara Beach (start line) to Kumara bike transition
18 | P a g eSTAGE 1b - Cycle 55km - Competitors Kumara Junction to Aickens Corner • No assistants on the cycle course • No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by circumstances – if we see you do this we will disqualify competitors on the course you. There will also be media and race staff vehicles on • Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line and the road and it is highly likely you will also encounter obey the road code local traffic. KEEP TO THE LEFT! • Stop for trains, and follow instructions from The transition is on the left hand side about 2km after officials the railway crossing. You will see a gravel run-off The course heading into a paddock and the bike transition. You The cycle stage is 55km following the Taramakau valley must follow the signage and instructions from officials. towards the Main Divide. The route is flat or undulating Dismount where indicated, then run with your bike and has a net elevation gain of 250m. There is one through as far as possible and rack your bike. Exit the railway crossing and several one-lane bridges – if you’re racking area to the far left of the transition and run in a bunch please indicate to cyclists of approaching down the chute to your crew. Crews can set up on bridges or hazards. There are several very fast downhills either side of the chute – make a plan of where to find and large bunches often form on this ride, please be them. Keep an eye out for them and be aware of other very careful in bunches – this is usually the most competitors running through. Make sure you collect dangerous part of the race. your running gear and you are wearing your bib before There is a road closure from Kumara Junction until just departing onto the Mountain Run stage (and leave your before Jacksons (10km to go). Do not count on it cycle helmet behind). The timing point is after the working. You MUST obey all road rules and keep to the transition under the inflatable arch as you head onto left, DO NOT cross the centre line under any the Run course. 19 | P a g e
Aickens Transition - Assistants your competitor. Make sure they have their backpack
with safety gear, bib and timing transponder before
they go.
Once your competitor has transitioned and left on the
run, gather up their cycling and transition gear, and
don’t forget to collect their bike. Collect their cycle
from the transition entry point once officials advise the
transition is open to do so – it will be possible to collect
bikes in-between waves of competitors coming
through. Please be quick.
NOTE: You will need your Assistant wristband to
collect the bike. You will only be able to collect your
competitor’s bike that corresponds to the number on
your wristband.
Officials can make spot checks of competitor’s
compulsory mountain safety equipment at any time. Do
not discard any equipment, it could be spot checked at
any time.
There is a compulsory check of gear at Goat Pass for
On arrival at Aickens Corner, turn left and take the EVERYONE. Penalties or disqualifications will be given to
vehicle track to the riverbed car park. Park in the car all competitors not carrying correct equipment - make
park, not on the roadside. No stopping on the side of sure your competitor is organised and has everything.
the track to the car park. Prepare your competitor’s
Assistants cannot leave the Aickens Corner car park
Mountain Run equipment well before the event. Please
until after 8am. Don’t panic, there is plenty of time!
do not bring any flags on sticks or sharp objects to the
Assistants must not stop at the Otira Footbridge and
transition area to attract your competitor’s attention.
must not use the Otira Footbridge (by DoC request).
Assistants are not allowed to offer assistance or enter
Breakfast
any part of the Run stage except at transitions.
Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the
Competitors will finish cycling, (the last 100m is gravel),
Aickens Corner transition – whitebait patties, bacon,
dismount before the farm gate run under the transition
eggs, Blackball sausages, omelettes, hash browns,
banner and rack their bikes before running through to
coffee, tea and milo. These meals are not included in
the transition change-over area. Please keep gear bins
the entry fee, bring cash.
and deck chairs away from the main transition chute
area, set them up behind the main change-over area. .
Assistants cannot enter the running chute –
competitors must go to their crew. Elite support crew
are to set up the right-hand side (as competitors see it)
of the transition chute and age groupers on the left-
hand side. There will be bib number ranges signposted
along the chute indicating where to stand and wait for
20 | P a g eSTAGE 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km - WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are
many places where the majority of people simply
Competitors
cannot run. If you haven’t been over the course prepare
Aickens Corner to Klondyke Corner yourself by doing a lot of training on the roughest
Stage cut-off times: ground you can find. See the race YouTube channel for
some footage from the running stage. Expect A LOT of
12:15pm Goat Pass
running on rocks with no track.
2.15pm Klondyke Corner
NOTE: There is no access to the run course for any
REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
supporters or crew on the Friday while the Two Day
• Take sufficient food for the run, and a little bit event is taking place. If an assistant is caught on the
extra run course their competitor will be disqualified
• Drink – many competitors chose to drink directly
The course
out of the rivers. The water is generally very good
and safe to drink but we cannot guarantee this, Head out of the Aickens Corner transition chute and
however, when you get close to the stockbank and through the timing point under the arch. Follow a farm
power lines towards the end of the run you will track for about 2.5km until you reach the Deception
cross the Bealey River – there is Giardia in the river Footbridge. Continue straight ahead for about 15m
so do not drink water directly from the Bealey before turning left through the trees, down the bank
River. and into the river. Cross to the far side and start up the
• Wear sun protection Deception Valley. You don’t have to follow a set route
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by but generally follow a mix of rough tracks and the main
competitors on the course (phones Ok to use for riverbed up the valley – there are multiple river
photos – there is no cell coverage on the majority crossings.
of run course) After about 13.5km, there is a succession of bush tracks
• No walking poles that mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley
steepens significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass
There is some race-specific mountain run course
take even the quickest athletes close to 40 minutes.
marking during the event, but competitors are still
This is one of the most stunning sections of the run and
responsible for their own navigation over the course
has many routes – following the wet foot prints is
and should familiarise themselves with the terrain.
usually a safe bet.
Competitors who have not been across the course
should consider carrying a map and compass or GPS to About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller
use as a reference during the Kathmandu Coast to creek and scramble and wade your way up the final part
Coast. Get a topographical map of the mountain run of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will
stage Topo50 Map BV20-Otira and email have climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about
info@coasttocoast.co.nz for a downloadable GPS file of 17.5km from Aickens Corner transition to this point.
the route. The course marking is a mix of DoC marking There is a compulsory gear check at this point and you
and race-specific marking – it is a fast, efficient route will have to show a set number of items that will be
but is not compulsory to follow, you may self-navigate if displayed on a sign at the bottom of the final climb. This
you think you know a better route – you are solely is the same for everyone. Missing gear will attract major
responsible for your course through the Mountain Run penalties or disqualification.
stage.
21 | P a g eFrom Goat Pass it is around 13km to the transition at Klondyke Corner, the track is generally much better formed and includes some boardwalks over fragile ground. It is also mainly downhill with the exception of a few short, sharp climbs, the largest being Dudley’s Knob where you will often find photographers. The final 5-6km is flat but is some of the roughest riverbed to run over. When you reach the stock-bank you get some respite for about a kilometre, then the final 1.5km is real ankle-rolling stuff, especially if you are tired. Concentrate and focus on getting safely to the cheering crowds waiting at the finish of the stage. 22 | P a g e
Klondyke Corner - Assistants On arrival at Klondyke Corner turn right off the State and remember no dogs are allowed in the National Highway to the parking area. Do not park in long grass, Park. as hot exhausts can start fires. Park your vehicle in the Assistants must not run down the riverbed with designated mown areas and where directed by the Competitors or take equipment from them or assist officials. A few mobility and disabled parking spaces are them in any way. There will be a clearly marked point available near the finish line. Keep emergency access (close to the rotunda – about 50m from bike racks) ways (4m wide lane) clear. For the safety of all please indicating where you may enter the run chute and begin do not exceed 5kph within the parking area or on gravel helping your competitor, penalties apply for anyone roads. providing assistance before this. Spot checks of DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE competitor’s compulsory equipment may be made after HIGHWAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES they finish the Run stage at Klondyke Corner. There is Giardia in the Bealey River. Don’t drink water Make sure you have all your competitors gear and rack from the Bealey, we recommend that you fill up water their bike in the racks beside the road – please don’t containers prior to the race start. Klondyke Corner is interfere with other competitors gear. inside a National Park so take all rubbish away with you 23 | P a g e
Competitors must unrack their own bike – assistance can be given from the assigned point up until the competitor exits the transition. There will be four or so live-feed cameras and timing points on the Mountain Run stage. There is also 3G coverage (Vodafone & Spark) and paid WiFi network. You should be able to see the live coverage via the app and live website but there will be no big screen on the Saturday at Klondyke Corner. There are very few services at Klondyke Corner for the One Day event, but the Event HQ will be set up there for any medical requirements. Notes: • Bring insect repellent • Bring rubbish bags and take all rubbish away with you. • No open fires or solid fuel barbeques • Dogs are not allowed in the National Park (not even in your car) • Do not park in long grass, as hot exhausts can start fires • Park vehicles in the designated mown areas and where directed by officials • Giardia is present in the Bealey River. Don’t drink water from the Bealey River • Do not exceed 5kph in the camping area or on the gravel roads • Pedestrians must take GREAT CARE when crossing the State Highway from the campsite to the finish line. • Portable toilets are available • 3G phone coverage (Vodafone and Spark) and WiFi network (paid) • Information point 24 | P a g e
STAGE 3-Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km -
Competitors
Klondyke Corner to Mt White a competitor. Once you pass someone it is their
responsibility to drop back the required 10m.
• No assistants allowed to stop on the cycle course
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by Once you reach the Mt White turn-off, turn left onto
competitors on the course the gravel road, rack your bike at the top of the road
• Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line and and run for about 1km. You may also leave your
obey the road code helmets here.
• Stop for trains, and obey instructions from officials It is highly recommended that you use running shoes or
sturdy river booties, or use mountain bike shoes for this
The course
section – it is not a pleasant run in socks, bare feet or
Once you have transitioned at Klondyke Corner, turn road cycle cleats!
left and cycle along the main road for 15km to the Mt
Your assistants may give you food and drink on the run
White turn-off. The ride is undulating with several very
as long as they are one of your dedicated crew, with a
fast down hills – please take extra care if it is wet or
wristband.
windy. Also be aware the steep downhill once you have
climbed past the bluffs is often in poor condition and At the bottom of the road is a railway crossing – you
should be treated with extra caution. must obey the officials here, if a train is coming, STOP.
Failure to obey officials will result in disqualification.
This ride is NON-DRAFTING, you must keep at least
Once it is clear, you can cross the bridge.
10m between cyclists or you have 30 seconds to pass by
25 | P a g eThe One Day transition is generally immediately after participate in the transition once the competitor
the bridge, turn right and follow your crew to the arrives.
transition point. You cannot remove your bib or You must park at the top of the Mt White Bridge road
transition any gear until after the bridge, this must be and walk with your competitor’s kayak down to the
done on the riverbank near your kayak. Make sure the kayak transition. The Two Day assistants will be leaving
bib goes over top of the PFD and remember you can Mt White from about 9am onwards. There will be a lane
only have two assistants to help you get into the kayak. set up for pedestrians to walk down but it is likely there
Mt White Bridge - Assistants will be a delay at the one lane bridge as there is not
enough space for cars and pedestrians. If your
competitor will be slower than 4 hours on the
Mountain Run please don’t arrive at Mt White until
after 10am, when all the Two Day assistants should
have left.
Do not pack equipment into the kayak before
scrutineering. Officials need to check it is all there. Have
it on display, and then pack it in dry bags once
scrutineering is complete. All compulsory equipment
must remain in the kayak once checked.
It is highly recommended that competitors have
additional warm clothing to put on for the kayak stage –
it can be very cold* on the river especially if they have a
swim, we recommend having this extra clothing
available in transition. Do not underestimate the river
and remember all compulsory thermal gear is in
addition to what is being worn by the competitor
when they leave Mt White.
You must drop off your competitor’s kayaks down to Mt *Talk about this with your competitor before the race – if assistants
White Bridge prior to them transitioning at Klondyke & supporters are in a down jacket it is very likely your competitor
will need more than a cycle top!
Corner – you will not have time to help your
competitor at Klondyke, then transport kayak and Competitors will rack their bike at the top of Mt White
have gear scrutineered in time for them to have a road, and they can leave helmets there. You may meet
seamless transition. your competitor there and a non-wrist banded assistant
can remove the bike from the racks ASAP, as long as
If your competitor expects to be one of the front-
you have clearly communicated this to the marshals at
runners it may be best to hand over the kayak and
the cycle rack. Please help other assistants out if you
kayaking gear to competitor supporters to take down to
have capacity and they are flying solo!
Mt White Bridge and have the kayak scrutineered, while
you return to Klondyke Corner for the Run to Bike You may run down with your competitor and give them
transition. food and drink as long as you are one of the assistants
who is involved in the whole transition (i.e. you have a
NOTE: Non-wrist banded assistants can take the kayak
wristband). To avoid confusion please don’t have
down to be scrutineered as long as they don’t
26 | P a g esupporters run down with you. It is 1km from the top of Checklist
the road to the bridge. • Kayaking gear scrutineered and loaded in the boat
Help your competitor with their kayaking equipment, • Food and drink for the expected duration, plus a
and launch them onto the river. Check that they have bit more
their bib over the top of their buoyancy vest. Kayaking • Competitor bib over their buoyancy vest
• Kayak helmet on
helmets must be worn.
• Paddle, spray deck on, drink system connected
After your competitor has left make sure you collect all • Sunblock (keep it off the paddle)
their gear including bike, shoes and helmet before • Collect all transition gear, cycling gear, bike
proceeding to the Gorge Bridge transition. Breakfast/lunch
Springfield School will have breakfast and lunch for sale
at Mt White Bridge from 5-10am on Saturday. These
meals are not included in the entry fee. Have cash
available.
27 | P a g eSTAGE 4 – Kayak 70km - Competitors
Mt White Bridge to Gorge Bridge If you are expecting to swim you should be paddling a
more stable boat or getting more time on Grade 2
Stage Cut-off times:
water. There is a significant amount of river safety on
3pm You must be on the water at Mt White the course especially at recognised trouble spots, but
7pm Woodstock cut-off, you must be past this point they cannot be everywhere and are there first and
8:15pmYou must be off the river at Gorge Bridge. foremost to deal with emergencies – expect to self-
Officials will remove competitors from the river after rescue if you swim. If you see someone in trouble on
this cut-off time. the river you must help them, but ensure you don’t put
The River stage is generally classified as Grade 2. You yourself in danger while doing so.
are likely to encounter wave trains, strong eddy lines,
bluff turns, braid options, midstream rock hazards and
tree hazards.
28 | P a g eThe course of the race. Significant landmarks to look for are the Enter the river and paddle downstream on a section of Hamilton Rapids, which is roughly the mid-point of the generally easy grade 1 riffles and multiple braids. Good kayak stage, and the Red Bridge which is about 12km river reading skills will help you take the most efficient from the exit of the Gorge. The Woodstock checkpoint and fastest lines. The river is typically low around the marks the end of the Gorge and you will have about race date so expect it to be somewhere around 35-70 15km down to the kayak exit at the Gorge Bridge. Make cumecs, measured at the Otarama Gauge - which is sure you go between the two buoys so that the timing after the main Gorge so the top section has significantly system picks up your timing transponder, and your less volume. The river flow cut-off for the kayak stage is support crew will know you’ve been past. The river about 180 cumecs but depends on a lot of other factors becomes braided again and requires some good as it approaches this level. After about 30 minutes of navigation at times to avoid running aground. There are paddling you will reach the first significant rapids, often sections with willow trees lining the river, stay commonly known as the Rock Gardens, which change away from the trees! yearly and are usually a mix of easy manoeuvring On this stage there may be signs on the river bank to around boulders and punching through some of the send you in a particular direction – if you see signage or larger wave trains on the river. are directed by an official to take a particular route, you Soon after this you pass the first timing checkpoint at MUST do so – failure to follow instructions could put Gooseberry Stream. Gooseberry Stream is the last you outside of the safety managed area. opportunity to voluntarily pull out from the kayak stage The kayak exit is on the river right; paddle under the before committing to the Gorge section. At all the Gorge Bridge and turn in towards the bank shortly after checkpoints you must move to the left of the river and – look for all the people. paddle between the two buoys which read your timing Get out of your kayak and leave it with your assistant. transponder – also shout out your number to the Cross over the timing mat, run up the small track that manual timing crew. starts near the bottom of the gravel road on the right by Continuing down, the river gradually increases in size the permanent toilets, and go around the outside of the though maintains multiple braids in places, so keep trees in the centre of the transition area to your bike. your wits about you. Your assistants must not cross the timing mat with you You will then pass the Esk River confluence and shortly – they must go around the outside. after the Esk checkpoint, once you pass here you enter Training the main Gorge section. At this point, you’ve covered Kayakers practicing the Waimakariri River prior to the approximately 25km from Mt White Bridge. The main event should wear highly visible clothing to be obvious Gorge is about 30km long, the river is narrower and the to jet boats, especially in low light conditions. flow swifter through this section, with larger wave trains, bluffs and strong eddy lines. Good skills for the Gorge are picking appropriate lines for your ability, bluff turns and dealing with strong eddies. If the river is higher there are more options, often with ‘chicken routes’, but as the river drops the options are fewer and the river is a little more technical, but with much less power. The Gorge is absolutely stunning and if you are comfortable in your boat it will be one of the highlights 29 | P a g e
Gorge Bridge - Assistants Flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT allowed on the Assistant vehicles with kayak racks, campervans and cycle stands. Don’t delay, but also don’t panic, the first trailers will be turned right at the milk shed about One Day kayaker will not appear until around 3pm. 1.5km prior to Gorge Bridge, where you will be directed Please be on the riverbank when your competitor to the parking area. Do not park on the Northern side of arrives – there will be a timing display with a list of the bridge. There may be the opportunity later to drive competitors as they pass through the various down and park in the river bed (conditions dependent) checkpoints on the river, and numbers will be to pick up kayaks only. Spectator and other support announced when competitors are about 5 minutes from vehicles follow through the 30km/h area and will be the transition. This information will also be on the App. directed to park in the paddock on the left-hand side of There will also be 3G coverage (Vodafone and Spark) the road. Please follow the directions of the marshals. If and a paid WiFi network. you are crossing the road, please make sure you use a Note: Mobile coverage is patchy down in the riverbed at designated crossing and follow directions from officials. Gorge Bridge. After parking your vehicle, place your competitor’s bike and cycling transition gear in the cycle racks (first-in first-served – there is no numerical order). 30 | P a g e
When your competitor arrives, help them out of their kayak – often their legs won’t work and they’ll need some support to get on their feet. If you wish to help your competitor with their cycle transition before loading the kayak, make sure the kayak is carried well away from the beach and outside the transition area. A non-wrist banded supporter may remove the kayak from the transition area as long as they don’t have any other involvement in the transition process. Please help out crews who are flying solo. DO NOT cross over the timing mat with your competitor – you must go around the outside and meet them on the other side of the timing arch. You are NOT ALLOWED to assist your competitor to run up the track, help them onto their bike, or push them up the road. Only assistants with wrist bands may run up the track with their competitor and give any support in the transition. Don’t forget to collect the kayak, paddle and any other gear left down by the river. Overdue competitors If your competitor is overdue arriving at Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge, approach the information point to find out where they are. Do not set off looking for them. The team will advise you if your competitor has had to pull out and where to collect them. Lunch The Oxford Lions will have lunch for sale at Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge from 11am on Saturday. These meals are not included in the entry fee. Have cash available. Support crews and competitor supporters are not permitted on the Gorge bridge, our priority is keeping the bridge clear for cycle competitors and other traffic. Any competitor whose support crew or associated supporters are found on the bridge will receive a penalty. 31 | P a g e
STAGE 5 –Cycle 69.5 km - Competitors
Gorge Bridge to New Brighton The ride is NON-DRAFTING, you must keep at least 10m
between cyclists or you have 30 seconds to pass by a
• No assistants on the cycle course
competitor. Once you pass someone it is their
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by responsibility to drop back the required 10m.
competitors on the course
When you have completed your cycle transition, take
• Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line and
your bike to the south-western corner of the transition
obey the road code
(which will be signposted) where a small track will take
• Stop for trains, and obey instructions from officials
you out onto the sealed road. Turn right and cross the
• Cycle support may be available for competitors
one lane Gorge Bridge and head up the small incline,
during the last cycling stage from the backup cycle
which is the only climb on the whole final cycle. After
crew.
8.8km on the main road you will be directed right onto
• No drafting off vehicles
South Eyre Road. Continue down here for 41.2km
• If you leave the Gorge Bridge transition on your
(including 26km without a turn).
bike after 6pm, you must have:
o A reflective high visibility safety vest Turn right onto Tram Road and follow the road over the
o Reflective ankle bands/or socks bridge that crosses State Highway 1 for 2.75km. Turn
o Front and rear lights attached to the cycle, right onto the Main North Road and follow this across
that are visible from 100m the Waimakariri River and into Christchurch. After
7.75km you reach Prestons Road, where you turn left
You will not be permitted to leave the transition
and ride for 2.5km and then turn left into Mairehau
without these items.
Road. Continue for 2.2km then turn left into Beach
32 | P a g eRoad for 1.75km. The road turns to the right and Final notes:
becomes Marine Parade - and the finish is within sight.
• Collect cycle from racks – you will need to show
Ride 2.3km down Marine Parade before dismounting your wristband. Please collect soon after your
directly in front of the New Brighton Pier, hand your competitor finishes.
bike to the waiting marshals and run across the sand • Remind your competitor to exchange their timing
and up the steps to the finish. transponder for a finisher’s medal
There is an athlete recovery area, food, drink, massage • Food and drinks available
and medical services there, as well as your start line bag • SportsMed massage
with. Your crew (with wrist bands) will be able to meet • Showers are available - follow the signs from the
you behind the finish line and you will also have direct finish area.
access to the beach so you can walk down, touch the • Big sleep for everyone!
water and complete your journey from Coast to Coast. New Brighton’s Market
There are also showers available at the New Brighton
New Brighton’s Seaside Market is a true community
Rugby Club a short walk from the finish line.
affair offering a great variety of stalls including
New Brighton finish line - Assistants handmade crafts, vintage, local produce, live
After you have loaded the kayak onto your vehicle, you entertainment and delicious food options. Situated in
must proceed immediately to the finish at New the New Brighton Pedestrian Mall. On the Saturday, the
Brighton Beach. You must travel from Gorge Bridge to market will run from 10am to 2pm.
the New Brighton finish by SH73 (the Old West Coast
Road) – which will be signposted.
You must not follow any competitor on the course
through to New Brighton. You cannot offer assistance
to the competitors during any cycle stage or give splits
to you or other athletes – please help keep a level
playing field for everyone. You must not wait at sites
along the cycle course through Christchurch.
There will be a finish festival at New Brighton with a big
screen, entertainment and a variety of food and
beverage stalls. Event sponsors will also have an expo
set up where you can purchase event merchandise.
There will be a fireworks display at 10:30pm that
usually coincides with the last finishers in the One Day
event.
Competitors dismount their bikes just to the south of
the New Brighton Pier, an official will rack their bike for
them, and they run through the finishing chute (a mix of
tar seal and then sand). You will be allowed into the
finishing are to welcome your competitor to end of
their Coast to Coast journey.
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Prizegiving they can meet you. Kayaks will be brought out by Jet
boat at the end of the day and can be collected from
Sunday at Addington Raceway
Woodstock or the Waimak Alpine Jet Company on
• 8-9:30am – Breakfast (ticketed event) Sunday (entrance off SH73 near Springfield). A fee may
• 10am – Prize giving apply.
• Last chance to purchase merchandise If you seek independent medical attention for any
• Find a new assistant - I’m entering the Kathmandu incident in relation to the Coast to Coast please inform
Coast to Coast next year! the race medical team or post-race through
Moa Wrap BBQ info@coasttocoast.co.nz It is very important for us to
know what medical issues people are encountering so
After the prizegiving, the Kathmandu Coast to Coast
we can assess and monitor these, and put preventive
Moa Wrap BBQ will be held at Welles Street Bar, 44
measures in place, if required, for future events.
Welles Street. It is the perfect time to sit back, relax,
listen to some good music and tell some tall tales!
Cut-Off Times – One Day event
Photos
12:15pm Competitors must have departed Goat Pass
The crew from Marathon-Photos.com will be (Mountain Run stage)
photographing the race. Your photos will be available 2:15pm Mountain Run stage will be closed, any
online within 24 hours of the race. competitor still this stage after 2.15pm will
You can also pre-purchase your photos during the entry be withdrawn, and may be removed from
process. the Mountain Run stage. Competitors
cannot continue from Klondyke Corner to Mt
Withdrawals & Non Completion White if they miss this cut-off
3pm All kayakers must have left the Mt White
Any competitor withdrawing from any stage must
Transition (in your boat and underway). An
report to a timekeeping official at the end of that stage,
air horn will be used to signal this cut-off.
hand in their timing transponder and fill in a withdrawal
7pm All kayakers must be past the Woodstock
form. This is critical as a search and rescue operation
checkpoint (15km above Gorge Bridge) An
will be triggered if you are unaccounted for!
air horn will be used to signal the cut-off.
If you withdraw on the last cycle leg into Christchurch, 8:15pm Competitors must have reached the Gorge
please phone or text the Race HQ, give them your Bridge. Officials can remove competitors
competitor number and name and tell them that you from the river after the cut-off times.
have withdrawn (the contact number will be available Midnight Competitors must have finished the
at registration). Kathmandu Coast to Coast at New Brighton
If you are evacuated from any part of the course by The Race Director reserves the right to close stages
helicopter or jet boat, you must report to an official and alter official cut-off times for safety or other
immediately on disembarking. Do not try to find your reasons.
assistants, team member or family until our officials
have checked you off the course. This is very important.
If you are withdrawn during the kayak stage your
number will be displayed at Gorge Bridge and your
support crew will be informed of your status and where
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