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Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast
Title Sponsor
Funding Partner
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Service Partners
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Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Pre-race Preparations ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Important times ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Compulsory gear ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 General ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Medical Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Temporary Traffic Management....................................................................................................................................... 15 Registration, Kumara Racecourse ..................................................................................................................................... 16 STAGE 1a - Run 2.2km....................................................................................................................................................... 19 STAGE 1b - Cycle 55km ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 STAGE 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km ..................................................................................................................................... 22 STAGE 3-Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km ................................................................................................................................ 26 STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km...................................................................................................................................................... 31 STAGE 5 –Cycle 69.5 km.................................................................................................................................................... 35 New Brighton Finish.......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Prize Giving ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Withdrawals & Non Completion....................................................................................................................................... 38 Cut-Off Times ................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Lost Property..................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Weather & River Forecasts ............................................................................................................................................... 40 Plan B - Bad Weather Alternative ..................................................................................................................................... 40 Railway Lines & Crossing Safety........................................................................................................................................ 43 Assistants Timetable ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 3|Page
2 Day 3 person Team sections Important times – Two Day Event
Team Members; Cyclist, Runner & Kayaker Thursday
Day 1 (Friday) 3pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open at Kumara
Stage 1a: 2.2km run – Cyclist or Kayaker (runner cannot Racecourse.
do this run as they won’t make the start of the 4pm Elite athlete media conference, Kumara
Mountain Run stage in time for run due to road Racecourse (hear how the Pro’s approach the
closure) event)
Stage 1b: 55km Cycle – Cyclist 4:30pm Kumara Community meal ($25pp tickets
Stage 2: 30.5km Mountain run – Runner purchased via the website)
Day 1 (Saturday) 5pm Race Safety Briefing at Kumara Racecourse
Stage 3: 15km cycle – Cyclist 7pm Registration and Expo closes
1km run to kayak – Runner 7pm Kumara Community meal closes (or earlier if
food runs out)
Stage 4: 70km kayak –Kayaker
Friday
400m run to cycle –Runner
5:30am Bike transition opens for bike racking
Stage 5: 70km cycle – Cyclist
6:30am Bike transition closes for bike racking
Note: All team competitors can join up and run the
finish chute together on both days. 6:45am Pre start race briefing (Kumara Beach)
If you want to make your team up in a different format 7am Two Day Race Start (all 2 Day categories start
to above please contact us (info@coasttocoast.co.nz) as at the same time)
you will need to be in a separate category. 2pm Cut-off at Big Boulders for Mountain Run Stage
(competitors will be turned back to Deception
Pre-race Preparations Footbridge if cut-off missed)
Competitors must read and understand the event rules 4pm Cut-off at Goat Pass for Mountain Run Stage
– located on the website.
7:30pm Cut-off at Klondyke Corner for Mountain Run
Competitors must understand the running, kayaking Stage
and cycling stages – see descriptions in this handbook.
Saturday
Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race –
4:30am Car parking starts at Mt White Bridge
make sure you have the latest version as it could be
updated during the year. 5am All support crews must have departed Klondyke
Corner for Mt White Kayak Transition
6:45am Pre start race briefing (early group)
7am RACE START (early group)
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7:15am Pre start race briefing (main group & Tandems)
7:30am RACE START (main group, then Tandems)
7pm All Kayakers must have passed Woodstock
Checkpoint
8:15pm All Kayakers must be off the river at Gorge
Bridge
MidnightCourse closes
Note: Plan B bad weather alternate route times may
vary
Sunday
8am Brunch ($26pp tickets purchased online)
Addington Raceway
10am Prize Giving, Addington Raceway – all welcome
Event photos and merchandise will be available
12pm Moa Wrap BBQ, Volstead Bar, 55 Riccarton
Road
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behaviour they will be deemed to be assisting their
General
competitor and their competitor will be disqualified.
Assistants and Teammates cannot follow their
Any competitor or assistant who wishes to make a
competitors or offer assistance on any stage of the
complaint about another competitor must do so in
event. This includes both One Day and Two Day
writing to a race official within an hour of the
competitors. Assistants and Teammates are not allowed
complainant finishing. The Race Director’s decision
to enter any part of the running or kayaking stages
regarding the complaint is final.
except at transitions.
No responsibility is taken by the Race Director or
Competitors’ assistants or Teammates must be on hand
sponsors for any loss or damaged property of
at the end of Stage 1b, 2, 3 and 4 to take charge of the
competitors, assistants, or friends during the
competitor’s equipment. With large numbers of
Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Competitors and support
competitors competing in the event and limited areas
crews must have their own personal property
to effect the transitions it is critical that assistants
insurance.
remove the equipment immediately from the transition
areas. Assistants must provide names and cell phone numbers
(NZ number) in case they or their competitor needs to
One competitor bib will be provided per Team and must
be contacted during the Kathmandu Coast to Coast in
be swapped along with the timing transponder when
case of emergency.
team members chance for various stages.. Bibs must
not be altered in any way and must be worn throughout Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast
the event and in the finish chutes. The bib must be your to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to
outermost garment at all times (so over the top of any competitors and assistants must be followed. Failure to
thermals, jackets, etc) it can be worn under your do so will result in heavy time penalties or
running bag but it must be worn over the top over your disqualification.
kayaking PFD. Failure to clearly show your number Assistants are advised to study the transition area
when asked will lead to you being stopped until officials diagrams and prepare their competitor’s equipment,
can accurately determine your bib number. Calling out clothing, food and drink well in advance of their arrival.
your number is not sufficient as a number of
Lost property will be available at Klondyke Corner on
competitors call out the wrong number each year.
Friday, New Brighton finish line on Saturday and the
If bibs are seen to be covered during the running or prize giving at Addington on Sunday. Make sure all
kayak stage, competitors will be stopped and made to items are named and numbered. Lost property will be
correct the problem. You must attach the supplied kept for one month and then either disposed of or given
number to the rear of your running pack so officials can to charity.
see your number from behind.
Assistants ensure your competitor does not over-train.
Competitors are not allowed any help from assistants, Keep a balance between family, social, training and
friends or family on any stages except in transitions. If work relationships.
competitors have assistants, friends or family
Assistants try to remain cheerful. Remember that
monitoring their own or another competitor’s
competitors will become “possessed of the devil”
13 | P a g eduring the event, totally irrational, and if things get bring a torch or headlamp. You may need to walk up to
really bad may even blame assistants for their mistakes. a km from your car. Any assistants getting out of their
Humour them at the time – then make their lives pure cars at Kumara bike stands should wear reflective ankle
hell while they’re recovering. bands and bright reflective clothing. Thin beads of
reflective material are not sufficient. At the kayak put in
Medical Services at Mt White and take out at Gorge Bridge it is highly
SportsMed and ProMed are available at every transition likely your competitor will expect you to get in the
of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast for general medical water to hold your boat steady – a spare pair of shoes
support and emergency response. Providing specialist that can get wet and some shorts will come in handy!
paramedic staff and equipment, they have been able to Supporters who are not critical to the transition at Mt
integrate with and complement our river and mountain White (start of Kayak stage) are encouraged to continue
safety teams. There are also medical crews on cycle on their journey to Gorge Bridge (kayak exit point) as
stages. parking space is limited at Mt White.
Make sure you know where to go – if you are not
Assistants
familiar with the course and area please make sure that
Assistants are an integral part of your team and should you have a good map of Canterbury and Christchurch
be briefed by the competitor for their role. Teams may and program the transitions into your GPS or check out
only have two assistants – there is no limit on the locations prior to the race – remember to obey all
supporters but they will not have access to transitions officials instructions in terms of parking etc at the
and they may not help with your transitions in any way different areas.
(except for removal of gear at certain points and having
Familiarize yourself with pickup areas such as Gorge
the kayak scrutinized - see stage descriptions for
Bridge (kayak exit) and directions through Christchurch
details). It is possible to have team mates as the only
to the finish line at New Brighton.
assistants. Assistants should be able to lift, carry and
securely tie down kayaks, if you only have 1 assistant do Toilets
not rely on officials to help with moving the kayak
Portable toilets for competitors, support crew and
around. You will only get two assistant wristbands so
officials are located along the course at various venues.
chose carefully who gets these, as they will be the only
We try and position them to meet demand, but at times
ones besides the competitors who can access the
we’ll never have enough and you may have to queue.
transitions to collect bikes and provide you support – it
is not permitted to swap these between crew during The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean,
the day. This number includes for kayak entries and fragrant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If
exits. Children will be allowed to access Transitions with you find that toilets need servicing or are short of
supporters to cheer on their parents or vice versa – no supplies, please let the service staff know. Toilets do
wristband required but please keep them close to you not have lighting; so if you’re using them at night, take a
at all times. torch. While we endeavour to keep them stocked with
toilet paper it is highly recommended you bring a back
Transitions sometimes take place in paddocks and in
up supply!
the dark, so assistants should wear sturdy footwear and
14 | P a g eToilets are located at: Mt White Bridge - there are toilets located just over the
Kumara Race Course - there are permanent Kumara bridge on the left hand side.
Racing Club toilets adjacent to the kitchen. There are Mt White Bridge catering - there are toilets located
also some container toilets on-site, but these are between the parking area and the bridge, near the
generally not available for the Kathmandu Coast to Springfield School catering.
Coast. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - there are toilets
Kumara Town - there are permanent toilets located at located in the riverbed and assistants car park. There
the rugby field. are permanent Selwyn District Council toilets on the left
Kumara Junction Bike Transition (Total Span Yard) – hand side of the shingle road down to the river.
There are toilets at this transition. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge cycle stands
Kumara Junction Bike Transition to Kumara Beach – competitors only - there is a reserved toilet for
toilets are positioned at various locations on the way to competitors adjacent to the cycle stands.
the beach, all near the road on the northern side. Some Finish – there are toilets under the south ramp of the
toilets are located on the beach side of the checkpoint. pier, and toilets located at various points around the
Aickens transition - there are toilets at the transition. finish area.
You pass them on your left as you drive to the car park.
Temporary Traffic Management
There are also toilets at the car park. Please do not go
to the toilet in the trees An extensive, approved traffic management plan is in
operation and is updated annually. A variety of signs are
Aickens transition competitors only – there is a
used along the course. Some that you need to know
reserved toilet for competitors only located between
that relate to assistants parking areas are:
the cycle finish and the timing tent.
Site access 150m - entrance to a car park on
Klondyke corner - there are toilets located across the
your right, approximately 150m ahead,
shingle road on the grass (south of the finish chute) as
followed by ...
well as a permanent Department of Conservation toilet
in the scrub.
Klondyke corner catering and medical only – these two Site access - entrance to a car park on your
right, approximately 75m ahead
toilets are reserved – please do not use them.
Klondyke Corner camping - there are toilets placed
around the camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The No stopping or waiting even for just a
towable toilets will remain on site until the last Two minute! Do not park between the signs or
Day competitor has departed for Mt White on on the road shoulder or grass verge behind
Saturday. the signs.
Mt White turn off - there is a toilet placed near the
highway. Support crews must not stop to use it as you
drive down to Mt White Bridge.
15 | P a g eRegistration, Kumara Racecourse Run number to be attached to the back of your
backpack during the Mountain Run stage
Competitor wrist bands. This must be worn at all
times during the event
Kathmandu event t-shirts
Assistant vehicle stickers
Assistant wrist bands (2). These must be worn to
access transition areas to collect gear. This is for
the security of competitor’s gear – no wristband
= no gear collection. Assistants will only be able
to collect gear corresponding to your wristband
number
Meal tickets you ordered
Timing transponder
If you ordered a GPS tracker you will collect at
registration
Bike & Gear checks
You can complete your compulsory bike check at
selected Avanti bike retailers around the country and
run gear checks at Kathmandu stores. These checks
open 3 weeks from race dates. You can also do these
Welcome to Kumara, West Coast, South Island, New
checks at registration but avoid the queues and get it
Zealand.
done prior to the race if possible. Refer to the
Thursday compulsory check lists for what is being checked. Make
3-7pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open at Kumara sure to bring any gear not pre checked to registration
Racecourse. with you.
5pm Race Briefing NOTE – all kayak equipment is scrutinized on the
Saturday morning
During registration competitors will be provided with
the following; Cycle crews will be in attendance for repairs at
registration on Thursday. Repairs are at the cost of the
Kathmandu race bag (doubles as your gear bag
competitor, please note they will be busy with bike
for the start line)
checks.
Race bib
Race numbers for bikes & kayaks. These must be The Kumara Community are offering a meal on
applied before starting the race. Competitors Thursday from 4.30pm, tickets are $25 per person and
must remove all old stickers and event numbers can be pre-purchased on the event website. Please
from their kayaks. support the community and their efforts. Limited on
the day meal tickets will be available, make sure you
16 | P a g ebring cash. The meal will be served from 4.30pm until what to expect during the course of the race and to ask
7pm or when the meals run out. We highly recommend any questions. The safety briefing will be held at the
you pre-purchase a meal ticket. Kumara racecourse at the main marquee. There is not
Assistants and competitors can set up camp at the enough room for everyone in the Marquee. The PA
Kumara Racecourse. Campervans may stay overnight at system will broadcast outside to the assistants – if the
the Kumara racecourse. There are no powered sites. It weather is clear we will hold this outside.
is not compulsory to stay at Kumara Racecourse. There Medical
is a fee of $10 per person, which is collected by the SportsMed will tape/strap ankles at the Kumara
racecourse staff for overnight stays. There is a free registration from mid afternoon on Thursday. No
short term parking area. This is a fundraising activity for bookings are taken. The price is $15 for one ankle or
the Kumara Racing club. $20 for two ankles.
Registration – Checklist The SportsMed Massage Team will work at Klondyke
Download Event App (search Coast to Coast)) Corner on Friday and New Brighton Beach on Saturday.
Vehicle fuelled up Massages are $35 for 20 minutes (no double bookings).
Fill water containers Pre bookings can be made by phoning SportsMed on 03
Sticker on cycle 366 0620 or 0800 INJURY from 18th December.
Sticker on cycle helmet Fuel & Supplies
Stickers on kayak
The Kumara Service station is closed, and has been
Sticker on kayak helmet
replaced by a self-service credit card or eftpos fuel
Number attached to backpack used for Mountain facility. You can also fuel up at Arthurs Pass (no LPG),
Run Hokitika or Greymouth. The Kumara Store will be open
Timing transponder until 8pm on Thursday night and re-open at 7am on
Gear check Friday.
Bike check
Kumara Racecourse Facilities
Ankle strapping
Purchase merchandise Campsite - no bookings required ($10 pp cash)
Collect GPS if ordered Showers
Water
Thursday - Safety Briefing, 5-5:30pm
Toilets
A copy of this will be emailed prior and available to Camp kitchen
download from the website prior to the event. The Friendly neighbours
briefing will be split into two parts – the first will cover
all of the safety related information and key times, it is Friday Morning Pre Race - Kumara Junction
compulsory to attend this portion of the race briefing. 5:45am – Two Day competitors
The second part is optional and will run through the
Arrive at the cycle transition at Kumara Junction and
race from start to finish and be an opportunity for
place cycle in numerical order in the cycle stands in the
participants & crew to get more information about
Total Span yard area. The area is well lit – make sure
17 | P a g eyou remember which row you need to run down to get run from the beach to the start of the cycling. Leave
to your bike. All racks are numbered - flagpoles are NOT them at the cycle racks - they will be collected and can
allowed on the cycle stands and you must place your be reclaimed at the finish in New Brighton. Make sure
bike in the position marked for your number. they are numbered.
Competitors can be driven by car to the cycle stands All assistants
from Kumara but you must continue past the transition
and turn around at the roundabout and along the side Once you have dropped your competitor off drive to
of road opposite transition. NO PARKING on the the end of the first cycling stage at Aickens and park in
transition side of the road. If you are staying in the designated car park at, not on the roadside. Please
Greymouth or Hokitika, it is okay to stop near the do not park in the Taramakau Valley Department of
transition to unload the cycle and competitor – there is Conservation car park. Do not delay - leave early! No
good parking near the roundabout, check it out on the stopping on the side of the track to the car park.
Thursday. Assistants arriving from Hokitika and Assistants cannot follow their competitor or offer
Greymouth may enter the roundabout only when there assistance on any cycle stage.
is room for them on State Highway 73. NOTE: There is a road closure on the Friday from the
Kumara roundabout through to Jacksons, officially this
Assistants are not allowed in the cycle transition –
competitors only. Remember if you are walking to the starts at 6am but you will be able to drop your
transition with your competitor you must also have competitor off an continue through this route as long as
reflective clothing and a light. Assistants should wear you leave the Transition Area prior to 6:30am. The
bright reflective clothing if working around vehicles and transitions closes for bike racking at 6:30am.
unloading cycles in the dark. All competitors must have Start Times Standard Course
front and rear lights on their cycles. Competitors must
Plan B bad weather alternate route start times may
wear the timing transponder, reflective ankle bands
vary
(competitors must supply their own) and cycling helmet
for the 2.2km walk to the beach and the run to the Friday – Two Day event 5:30am Bike Transition opens
cycles. for Bike racking
Competitors should bring their gear bag supplied in 6:30am Bike transition closes for Bike racking
their race pack with them to put their warm up clothes 6:45am Pre start race briefing at Kumara Beach
in prior to the start. This gear will be taken to Klondyke
7am Two Day RACE START (all two day categories
Corner and will be available for athletes to collect in the
start at the same time)
recovery area at the end of the Mountain Run Stage.
Minimise the amount of extra gear you take to the 2pm Cut-off at Big Boulders for Mountain Run Stage
beach. Make sure it all fits in your supplied gear bag. No (competitors will be turned back to Deception
extra bags please, we have limited space. Footbridge if cut-off missed)
Please wear reflective gear and lights for the walk down 4pm Cut-off at Goat Pass for Mountain Run Stage
– it is still dark while you’ll be walking to the beach. 7:30pm Cut-off at Klondyke Corner for Mountain Run
Competitors should use a pair of running shoes for the Stage
18 | P a g eSTAGE 1a - Run 2.2km Kumara Beach (start line) to cycle stands
Team Cyclist - The same competitor that does this stage
also completes the next cycle stage (1b)*
*You can also have the kayaker do the first run and tag
teammates at the bike. It is NOT POSSIBLE for the
Mountain Runner to do the first run and still make the
Transition at Aicken’s in time due to road closures.
*Note if you have a dedicated runner doing this short
run they DO NOT need to wear a helmet on the run.
Team cyclist and runner transition at bike stands.
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 3 hours on the
ride don’t start at the front, you will get run over!
You will 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. You will 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.
K
19 | P a g eSTAGE 1b - Cycle 55km
Cycle stands to Aickens Corner
No assistants on the cycle course the centre line under any circumstances – if we see you
No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by do this we will disqualify you. There will also be media
competitors on the course and race staff vehicles on the road and it is highly likely
Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line and you will also encounter local traffic. KEEP TO THE LEFT!
obey the road code The transition is about 2km after the railway crossing
Stop for trains, and obey instructions from officials and is on the left hand side. You will see a gravel run off
heading into a paddock and the bike transition. You
The cycle stage is 55km following the Taramakau River
must follow the signage and instructions from officials.
east towards the main divide. The route is flat or
Dismount where indicated, then run with your bike
undulating and has a net elevation gain of 250m. There
through as far as possible and rack your bike. Exit the
is one railway crossing and several one-lane bridges –
racking area to the far left of the transition and run
please indicate to cyclists behind if in a bunch of
down the chute to your Teammate and crew. All Team
approaching bridges or hazards. There are several very
crews will be set up on your right hand side as you run
fast downhills. Large bunches sometimes form on this
down the chute. Keep an eye out for them and make
ride, please be very careful in bunches – this is probably
sure you swap your bib and transponder to your Runner
the most dangerous part of the race. There is a road
before they depart onto the Mountain Run stage. The
closure from Kumara Junction until just before Jacksons
timing point is after the transition under the inflatable
(10km to go). Do not count on it working. You MUST
arch as you head onto the course.
obey all road rules and keep to the left, DO NOT cross
20 | P a g eAickens Transition transition under the inflatable arch as your head onto
course.
Assistants are asked to keep chilly bins and deck chairs
away from the main transition chute area but can set
these up behind the main change over area. Assistants
cannot enter the running chute – competitors must go
to their crew. Team transition area is on the
competitors right hand side as they run through the
chutes (Individuals only on left). Once your cycle
competitor has transitioned to the Mountain Run
competitor and they have left on the run Assistants or
the Cycle competitor can collect their cycle via 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.
NOTE: You will need your assistant or competitor
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 competitors’
compulsory mountain safety equipment at anytime. Do
Assistants
not discard any equipment, they could be spot checked
On arrival at Aickens, turn left and take the vehicle track at any time.
to the car park. Park in the Aickens car park, not on the
There is a compulsory check of gear at Goat Pass for
roadside. No stopping on the side of the track to the
EVERYONE. Penalties or disqualifications will be given to
car park. Prepare your competitors compulsory
all competitors not carrying correct equipment - make
mountain stage equipment well before the event.
sure your competitor is organised and has everything.
Please do not bring any flags on sticks or sharp objects
to the transition area to attract your competitor’s Assistants cannot leave the Aickens car park until after
attention. Assistants or Teammates are not allowed to 9am. Don’t panic, there is plenty of time!
offer assistance or enter any part of the running stage Assistants must not stop at the Otira footbridge and
except at transitions. Competitors will finish cycling, must not use the Otira Footbridge (by DoC request).
(the last 100m is gravel), dismount before the farm gate
Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the
run under the transition banner and rack bikes before
Aickens transition – whitebait patties, bacon, eggs,
running through to the transition change over area,
Blackball sausages, omelettes, hash browns, coffee, tea
keep an eye out for them and make sure to swap bib
and milo. These meals are not included in the entry fee,
and transponder before your runner departs onto the
bring cash.
Mountain Run stage. The timing point is after the
21 | P a g eSTAGE 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km
Aickens to Klondyke Corner REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
Mountain Run teammate Sufficient food for the run
Drink – many competitors chose to drink directly
Stage cut-off times:
out of the rivers, the water is generally very good
2pm Big Boulders and safe to drink but we cannot guarantee this,
4pm Goat Pass once you are approaching the stock-bank towards
7:30pm Klondyke Corner the end of the run you will cross the Bealey river –
there is Giardia present in this river so do not drink
water directly from the river
Sun protection
No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by
competitors on the course (phones Ok to use for
photos – there is no cell coverage on majority of
run course)
No walking poles
There is some race specific mountain run course
marking during the event but competitors are still
responsible for their own navigation over the course,
and should familiarise themselves with the terrain.
Competitors who have not been across the course
should consider carrying a map & compass or GPS to
use as a reference during the Kathmandu Coast to
Coast. Get a topographical map of the mountain run
stage Topo50 Map BV20-Otira and email
info@coasttocoast.co.nz for a downloadable GPS file of
the route. The course marking is a mix of DoC marking
and race specific marking – it is a fast efficient route but
is not compulsory to follow, you may self navigate if
wanted – you are solely responsible for your course
through the Mountain run section.
WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are
many places where the majority of people simply can
not run. If you haven’t been over the course be
prepared by doing a lot of training on the roughest
ground you can find. See the race YouTube channel for
22 | P a g esome footage from the running section. Expect A LOT of the roughest riverbed to run in, when you reach the running on rocks with no track. stock-bank you get some respite for about a km then Competitors head out of the Aickens transition chute the final 1500m is real ankle twisting stuff, especially as and through the timing point. They then follow a farm you will be tired. Concentrate and focus on getting track for approximately 2.5km until they reach the safely to the cheering crowds waiting at the finish of the Deception footbridge. Competitors continue straight Day 1. ahead for about 15m before turning left down the bank and into the river. From here they cross to the far side and start up the Deception Valley. Competitors don’t have to follow a set route but generally follow a mix of rough tracks and the main riverbed up the valley – there are multiple river crossings. After about 13.5km competitors enter several bush tracks that mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley steepens significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass take even the quickest athletes close to 40 minutes. This is one of the most stunning sections of the run and has many routes – follow the wet foot prints is usually a safe bet. About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller creek and scramble and wade you way up the final part of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will have climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about 17.5km from Aickens transition to this point. There is a compulsory gear check at this point and you will have to show a set number of items that will be displayed on a sign at the bottom of the final climb. This is the same for everyone. Missing gear will attract major penalties or disqualification. Remember there are cut-off times at Big Boulders (2pm), Goat Pass (4pm) and Klondyke Corner (7:30pm). From Goat Pass it is around 13km to the transition at Klondyke Corner, the track is generally much more formed and includes some board walks over fragile ecosystems. It is also mainly downhill with the exception of a few short sharp climbs, the largest being Dudley’s Knob where you will also see the photographers. The final 5-6km is flat but often some of 23 | P a g e
Klondyke Corner No camping at Mt White Bridge. There is no charge to
camp at Klondyke Corner.
Giardia is present in the Bealey River. Don’t drink water
from the Bealey River. We recommend that you fill up
water containers at Kumara. Drinking and cooking
water is available from the water tanker at Klondyke
Corner. Unfortunately there isn’t enough available to
replenish campervan showers and toilet flushing. Please
don’t fill water containers from the tanker yourself as
hygiene is important, let the staff do it.
Competitors / support crew must supply their own
tents and refreshments. Sheffield School will have
lunch, dinner and breakfast for sale to competitors,
assistants and friends at Klondyke Corner. These meals
are not included in the entry fee, have cash available.
Klondyke Corner is within a National Park so take all
rubbish away with you and remember no dogs are
allowed in the National Park.
Competitors running shoes from the Kumara cycle
Assistants stands will be delivered to Klondyke Corner where they
On arrival at Klondyke Corner assistants turn right off can be collected near the turnoff to the camping
the State Highway to the camping area. Camp where ground. Make sure running shoes are labelled with the
directed No camping between the shingle road and the competitors race number.
bush because of the fire danger. Do not park in long Assistants / Teammates must not run down the
grass, as hot exhausts can start fires. Park your vehicle riverbed with competitors or take equipment from
in the designated mown areas and where directed by them or assist them in any way. Spot checks of
the officials. Limited amounts of mobility and disabled competitor’s compulsory equipment may be made after
parking are available near the finish line. All they finish the running section at Klondyke Corner.
competitors and assistants, even if you are not
There is a race expo with sponsor stands, information
camping, are asked to park in the camping area. Keep
point and a big screen for assistants to watch the
emergency access ways (4m wide lane) clear. For the
progress of their competitor through the Mountain Run.
safety of all please do not exceed 5kph within the
There will be approximately four live feed cameras and
camping area or on gravel roads.
timing points on the mountain section. There is also 3G
DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE coverage (Vodafone & Spark).
HIGHWAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Competitors TA bags from the start line will be available
at the competitor recovery area. There will also be
24 | P a g emedical, Physio and massage services available at Klondyke Corner on Friday afternoon. Assistant’s notes for Klondyke Corner Insect repellent Assistants 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 and camp 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 EXTREME CAUTION when crossing the State Highway from the campsite to the finish line and cross at the designated crossing point. Campsite (no bookings required, campsites cannot be reserved) Portable toilets available Catering, bar and fresh coffee Big screen with live coverage 3G phone coverage (Vodafone & Spark) Information point Bike mechanics Sponsor expo and retail 25 | P a g e
Start Times Standard Course STAGE 3-Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km
Plan B bad weather alternate route start times may vary Klondyke Corner to Mt White
Saturday -Two Day Event 3 Person team can have a dedicated cyclist and runner
4:30am Car Parking starts at Mt White Bridge for this stage (transition at the top of Mt White road
by cycle racks)
5am All Support crews must have departed Klondyke
Corner for Mt White Kayak Transition No assistants allowed to stop on the cycle course
6:45am Pre race safety briefing (early group) No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by
7am RACE START – early group competitors on the course
Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line and
7:15am Pre race safety briefing (main group and
obey the road code
Tandems)
Stop for trains, and obey instructions from officials
7.30am RACE START – main group then Tandems
Saturday - Assistants
7pm All Kayakers must have passed Woodstock
Check point Two day assistants / team members must leave
Klondyke Corner by 5am on Saturday and drive to Mt
8:15pm All kayakers must be off the river at Gorge
White Bridge with the kayak. They must leave behind
Bridge
their competitor, bib, cycle, cycle helmet and timing
Midnight Course closes
transponder – Competitors should have warm-up
26 | P a g eclothing while waiting to start the cycle from Klondyke NOTE: Individuals and relay teams will all start together
Corner. in order of finishing from day 1. All TANDEM TEAMS will
If you don’t need to be at Mt White Bridge don’t drive start in groups of 5 (10 competitors) at 1-minute
down. Some assistants choose to leave a vehicle at intervals 5 minutes after the last wave of individuals
Klondyke Corner so their competitor can stay warm. and teams and will go in fastest to slowest order from
Vehicles left at Klondyke Corner must wait until the last day 1.
two day competitor reaches Mt White (its about a 40 There will be a short briefing with any updated
min ride) before they leave Klondyke Corner to drive information prior to the start, then competitors start
directly to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge. behind the Arch and roll forward across the timing mat
Saturday – Competitors as each wave is called, they then turn left and cycle
along the main road for 15km down to the Mt White
There will be some shelter available at Klondyke Corner, turn off.
including Kathmandu hubs and a marquee - Please do
not take cycles inside the marquee, or lean them The riding is undulating with several very fast down hills
against marquee walls or poles or block access ways. – please take extra care if it is wet, windy or you are in a
These can be racked in the cycle racks near the start bunch. Also be aware the steep downhill once you have
line. climbed past the bluffs is often in poor condition and
should be treated with extra caution. The one lane
Leave your warm-up clothing in your numbered and bridge is marshalled please follow their instructions.
named TA bag with the officials at Klondyke Corner
before you line up to start. Don’t leave valuables in it. Once you reach the road end you turn left onto the
This bag will be taken to the finish line at New Brighton gravel road and run with your bike 1km down to the
and will be available as soon as you finish. All care, no river UNLESS you have a dedicated team runner for this
responsibility. run. If you have a runner transition the bib and
transponder to them at the top of Mt White road – they
NO WARM UP CYCLING ON THE ROAD DP NOT need to take the cycle or wear a helmet. It is
There will be a start at 7am for the competitors who highly recommended you carry some running shoes to
anticipate being the slowest. This will be limited to 50 put on or use mountain bike shoes for this stage – it is
competitors and will also include some team not a pleasant run in socks, bare feet or road cycle
competitors. Competitors in this group must report to cleats! Cyclist with a runner must make their own way
the start at 6:40am. down to the river to connect with their assistants –
The remaining competitors must report to the Klondyke please be aware of other competitors and don’t get in
Corner start line by 7:05am and all competitors must be the wat of others racing.
in their start group by 7:15am. No exceptions (you can The two day kayak transition is often further down the
keep you’re warm up gear on till the last minute – the river bank than people expect – usually around 300m
bag drop is very near the start line. once you finishing crossing the bridge – this is assessed
Competitors (except for early start) will start in order each year and situated where it is most practical for the
from Day 1 with the fastest competitors off first in large number of kayaks and competitors that leave
groups of 10, at intervals of 1 minute. from here.
27 | P a g eAt the bottom of the road is a railway crossing – you Bank. No parking on the roadside. Please follow car
must obey the marshals here, if a train is coming STOP. parking official’s instructions. Do not delay - leave
Failure to obey marshals will result in disqualification. early!
Once it is clear you cross the bridge and rack your bike If you don’t need to be at Mt White Bridge don’t drive
on the left hand side of the road where your crew can down. Parking will begin at Mt White Bridge from
also meet you. You then continue running to the right 4.30am. First cars in will be parked closest to the
along the road to the kayak put in area. This area transition. No Two day assistants are to walk from the
changes yearly depending on the path of the river, it is Highway to Mt White Bridge. Assistants are not allowed
possible you will still have up to 300m to run until you to offer assistance or enter any part of the kayaking
reach your kayaker. Team kayakers will have a staging stage except at transitions.
area on the river bank and once their runner crosses
the bridge can make their way to the kayak transition No stopping of vehicles to unload kayaks until you are
area and wait ready to the transition at their boat. They parked. Assistants must walk with their kayaks on the
cannot be waiting in their boat. riverside of the gravel road to the scrutineering area.
Assistants must present their competitor’s kayak and all
Mt White Bridge compulsory equipment for scrutineering at Mt White
Bridge before 7.00am. Once checked by scrutineers,
assistants will then place their competitor’s kayak and
all compulsory equipment in numerical order on the
north bank of the river. All kayaks arriving after 7.00am
will be put in a holding area until numbers on the
riverbank have been recorded.
The scrutineering area must be cleared of assistants by
7am. This is to ensure an accurate check of all kayaks on
the riverbank. Any cars departing Mt White bridge with
a kayak (either a spare or withdrawn competitor) must
stop and be cleared by a kayak official. Do not pack the
equipment into the boat before scrutineering. Officials
need to check it is all there. Have it on display, and then
pack it in dry bags once scrutineering has occurred. 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 leg – it
Assistants can be extremely cold on the river especially if you have
Assistants must leave Klondyke Corner by 5am on a swim. Do not underestimate the river and remember
Saturday morning and drive to Mt White Bridge. All all compulsory thermal gear is in addition to what is
vehicles must be parked across the bridge on the North
28 | P a g ebeing worn by the competitor when they leave Mt soon as you are allowed. Do not delay your departure! White. Leave ASAP! At the Mt White Bridge turn-off on Highway 73, Two Springfield School will have breakfast and lunch for sale day team competitors dismount and carry or run their at Mt White Bridge from 5am on Saturday until midday. cycles* 1km down to the river and across Mt White These meals are not included in the entry fee. Have Bridge where they rack their cycle on the left hand side cash available. of the road after crossing the bridge and where their Kayakers practicing the Waimakariri River should wear assistant must collect their cycle afterwards. (*unless highly visible clothing to be obvious to jet boats, they have a dedicated runner). especially in low light conditions Competitors may use running shoes for the cycle and/or run to Mt White Bridge – in this case they must carry their shoes with them from Klondyke Corner – no assistance is allowed at the top of Mt White road. If a competitor or assistant is asked by an official to stop for a train, you must do so. No Two Day assistants are to wait at the highway for their competitor. No assistants are to wait on the railway side of Mt White Bridge or on Mt White Bridge. Assistants line up and wait for their competitor’s number to be called. Competitors are not to take their bib off until they have reached their kayak. Dedicated team runner will have a staging point at the top of Mt White road – they must walk up to this point once all the cars have been parked and it is daylight. The team kayaker will be held in a staging area off the beach and is only permitted to go to their boat once they have exchanged the bib and transponder from their team mate at the completion of the short run down Mt White road, team kayakers cannot wait beside their kayak to complete the team ‘tag’. Assistants may help their competitor with the kayaking equipment and launch them into the river. Competitors must have their bib over the top of their buoyancy vest. Kayaking helmets must be worn. All assistants must remain at the river until the last Two day competitor has reached their kayak. Once your competitor has left, pack up and prepare to leave as 29 | P a g e
30 | P a g e
STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km
Mt White Bridge to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge The River Section is generally classified as Grade 2. You
Stage Cut-off times: are likely to encounter wave trains, strong eddy lines,
bluff turns, braid options, midstream rock hazards and
7pm You must be past the Woodstock Checkpoint
tree hazards. If you are expecting to swim you should
8:15pmYou must be off the river be paddling a more stable boat or getting more Grade 2
Have compulsory gear ready for scrutineering before mileage. There is a significant amount of river safety on
packing in kayak the course especially at recognised trouble spots but
Race Bib (must be outer most garment and worn they cannot be everywhere and are there first and
over top of buoyancy vest/PFD) foremost to deal with emergencies – you need to
Food & Drink anticipate having to self-rescue if you swim. If you see
Topo 50 Maps BV21 Cass, BW21 Springfield and someone in trouble on the river you must help them
BW22 Oxford (for assistants) and GPS route but ensure you don’t put yourself in danger while
programmed in phone or device to get to Gorge doing so.
Bridge transition
31 | P a g eCompetitors enter the river and paddle downstream on significant landmark to look for is the Red Bridge and
a section of generally easy grade 1 riffles and multiple this is about 12km from the exit of the Gorge. As you
braids. Good river reading skills will help you take the exit the Gorge you will pass the Woodstock Checkpoint
most efficient and fastest lines. The river is typically low and you will have about 15km down to the kayak exit at
around the race dates so expect it to be somewhere in Gorge Bridge. Make sure you go between the 2 buoys
the vicinity of 35-70 cumec, measured at the Otarama so that the timing picks up your transponder and your
Gauge - which is after the main Gorge so the top section support crew will know you’ve been passed here. This
is significantly less volume than this. The river level cut- section is also braided and requires some good
off for the paddle section is no higher than 180 cumec navigation at times. There are also often sections with
but depends on a lot of other factors as it approaches Willow trees on them, stay away from the trees!
this level. After about 30min of paddling you will reach During the section you may see some signage directing
the first significant rapids, commonly referred to as the you in a particular direction – if you see signage or are
rock gardens, these change yearly and are usually a mix directed by an official to take a particular route you
of easy manoeuvring around boulders and often some MUST do so – failure to follow instructions could put
of the larger wave trains on the section. you outside of the safety managed area.
Soon after this you pass the first timing Checkpoint The kayak exit is on the river right; you paddle under
Gooseberry stream. At all the Checkpoints you must the bridge and turn in towards the bank shortly after –
move to the left of the river and paddle between the look for all the people.
two buoys which record your timing chip – also shout
out your number to the manual timing crew. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge
Continuing on down the river gradually increases in size At Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge assistants vehicles
though maintains multiple braids in places, keep your with kayak racks, campervans and trailers will be turned
wits about you. right at the milk shed about 1500m prior to Gorge
Bridge and will be directed to parking areas – there may
You will then pass the Esk River confluence and shortly be the opportunity to drive down and park in the river
after the Esk Checkpoint, once you pass here you head bed, (conditions dependent) for cars picking up kayaks
into the main Gorge section. It is approximately 25km only. Spectator and other support vehicles follow
to the start of the Gorge. The main Gorge is through the 30kph area and will be directed to park in
approximately 30km long and the river is narrower and the paddock on the left hand side of the road. Please
the flow swifter through this section with larger wave follow the directions of the marshals. Please make sure
trains. Good skills to be prepared with for the Gorge are if you are crossing the road you use a designated
picking lines suitable for your ability, bluff turns and crossing and follow directions from officials. After
dealing with strong eddies. If the river is higher there parking their vehicles, assistants must place their
are more options and often “chicken routes” but as the competitor’s cycle in the cycle racks (first in first served
river drops the options are less and the river is a little and not in numerical order). Flagpoles are NOT allowed
more technical, but with much less power. The Gorge is on the cycle stands. Don’t delay, but also don’t panic,
absolutely stunning and if you are comfortable in your the first kayaker will not appear until around midday.
boat it will be one of the highlights of the race. A
32 | P a g ePlease be on the riverbank when your competitor their cycling gear before loading the kayak, make sure arrives – there will be a timing display with a list of the kayak is carried well away from the beach and competitors as they pass through the various outside the transition area. You may have a non-banded Checkpoints on the river. This information will also be supporter remove the kayak from the transition area as on the App. There is also 3G coverage (networks to be long as they don’t have any other involvement in the confirmed). Note: Mobile coverage is patchy down in transition process. Please help out crews who are flying the riverbed at Gorge Bridge. solo. When competitors arrive help them out of their kayak Competitors finish kayaking under the Waimakariri and take the kayak and gear to your vehicle Gorge Bridge on the south bank of the Waimakariri immediately. If you wish to help your competitor into River, exit their kayak and leave it with their assistant. 33 | P a g e
Assistants and team cyclists are not to cross over the timing mat. Competitors cross over the timing mat and then exchange the bib and timing transponder with the team cyclist (or dedicated runner) who then runs up the small track that starts near the bottom of the gravel road on the right by the permanent toilets, and run around the outside of the trees in the centre of the Transition area and collect their cycles from the cycle stands. Assistants are NOT ALLOWED to assist their competitor to run up the track, help them on their cycle or push them up the road. Please limit the number of people running up the small track with competitors – especially if there is a bunch of them. 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. 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 the competitor has had to pull out and where to collect the competitor. 34 | P a g e
STAGE 5 –Cycle 69.5 km
Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge to New Brighton Helmet mounted lights may be used in addition to
the cycle mounted lights
No assistants on the cycle course
Keep to the left, don’t cross the centre line and
No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by
obey the road code
competitors on the course
Stop for trains, and obey instructions from officials
Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line and
No drafting of cyclist not in the Coast to Coast. No
obey the road code
drafting off vehicles.
Stop for trains, and obey instructions from officials
Cycle support may be available for competitors
Approved reflective high visibility safety vest if
during the last cycling stage from the back up cycle
leaving from Waimakariri Gorge Bridge on the
crew.
cycle leg after 6pm, you will not be permitted to
leave the transition without these items after Once competitors have collected their cycle gear they
6pm. proceed to the south-western corner of the transition
Reflective ankle bands if cycling after 6pm from (will be sign posted) where they use a small track that
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge. takes them out onto the sealed road. Competitors then
Front and rear lights must be attached to the cycle, turn right and cross the one lane bridge and proceed up
and must be visible from 100m if leaving Gorge the small climb which is the only climb on the whole
bridge after 6pm final cycle. Stay on the main road for 8.8 km before you
will be directed right down South Eyre road and
35 | P a g econtinue down here for 41.2 km (including 26km competitors during any cycle stage or give splits to their
without a turn). or other athletes – please help keep a level playing field
Turn right onto Tram road and follow the road over the for everyone. Assistants/teamates must not wait at
bridge that crosses State Highway 1 for 2.75km. Then sites along the cycle course through Christchurch.
you will turn right onto the Main north road and follow
New Brighton Finish
this across the Waimakariri River and into Christchurch.
You follow this for 7.75km from the turn off until you Welcome to Christchurch!
reach Prestons Road where you turn left and follow for The police have warned competitors and assistants to
2.5km and then turn left into Mairehau Road. Follow for be vigilant with security of their cars and equipment.
2.2km then turn left into Beach road and follow for
There will be a finish festival at New Brighton with a big
1.75km. You follow the road round to the right and it
screen, entertainment and a variety of food and
becomes Marine parade and the finish is within site.
beverage stalls. Event sponsors will also have an expo
You will ride 2.3km down Marine parade before set up where you can purchase event merchandise.
dismounting directly in front of the New Brighton Pier, There will be a fireworks display at 10:30pm that
hand you cycle to the waiting marshal and run across usually coincides with the last finishers in the one day
the sand and up the steps to the finish. NOTE some event.
major intersections are controlled by Police, if they are
Competitors dismount their bikes just to the south of
called away you will need to follow road rules and give
the New Brighton Pier, an official will rack their bike for
way to other traffic.
them and they run through the finishing chute (mix of
There is an athlete recovery area, food, drink, massage tar seal and then sand).
and medical as well as your transitions bags with warm
New Brighton’s Market
clothes in them. Your crew (with wristbands) will be
able to meet you behind the finish line and you will also New Brighton’s Market is a true community affair
have direct access to the beach so you can walk down, offering a great variety of stalls including handmade
touch the water and complete your journey from Coast crafts, vintage, local produce, live entertainment and
to Coast. There are also showers available a short walk delicious food options. Situated in the New Brighton
from the finish line. Pedestrian Mall. February 10th the market will run from
10am to 7pm.
Assistants / Teammates
New Brighton Beach Finish - Assistants
After assistants/team mates have loaded the kayak
onto their vehicle at Gorge Bridge, they must proceed Collect cycle from transition
immediately to the finish at New Brighton Beach. Remind your competitor to exchange the timing
Assistants/teammates must travel from Waimakariri transponder for a finishers medal
River Gorge Bridge to the New Brighton finish by SH73 – Food and drinks available
this will be sign posted. SportsMed massage
Assistants/teammates must not follow any competitor Showers available follow the signs
on the course through to New Brighton. Sleep!
Assistants/teammates cannot offer assistance to the
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