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KATHMANDU
COAST TO COAST Mountain Run
COMPULSORY Handbook 2020
COMPETITOR GEAR Version 8 – October 2019
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Thank you to all sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Service Partners
Contents
Pre-race preparations 4
Important times – Mountain Run 4
Compulsory competitor gear 5
General notes 9
Registration, Greymouth 11
Aickens Corner 13
Mountain Run 30.5km 14
Klondyke Corner - Support crew 16
Lost Property 17
Plan B - Bad weather alternatives 18
Railway Lines & Crossing Safety 19
3
Pre-race preparations
Competitors must read and understand the event rules – Sunday
located on the website. 8-9:30am Post-event breakfast
Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington
Competitors must understand the running stage – see Tickets $27 per person, purchase online
description in this Handbook. 10-11:30am Prizegiving
Addington Raceway
Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race –
make sure you have the latest version because it could be This prizegiving is specific to the multisport events but Moun-
updated during the year. tain Runners are welcome to attend.
12pm Monteith’s post-event yarn
Morrell and Co. 280 Lincoln Road, Addington
Important times – Mountain Run
Thursday
12pm Registration & Sponsor Expo open
Westland Recreation Centre, 83 High Street, Greymouth
4pm Registration closes
Westland Recreation Centre
5:30pm Kumara Community meal open
Kumara Racecourse, Otira Highway, Kumara
Tickets $28.75 per person, purchase online
Friday
6am Bus departs Klondyke Corner for Aickens Corner
(start area). This MUST BE PRE-BOOKED ONLINE.
6am Registration open
Aickens Corner (start area), Otira Highway, West Coast
7:45am Race briefing
Aickens Corner
8am Race Start
Aickens Corner
2pm Cut-off at Doreen Creek
4pm Cut-off at Goat Pass
4:30pm Prizegiving for Mountain Run
Klondyke Corner, West Coast Road, Arthur’s Pass
7:30pm Cut-off at Klondyke Corner, course closes
7:30pm Day 1 video highlights
Klondyke Corner
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Compulsory
competitor gear
Compulsory
competitor gear
Use this checklist when packing for the event to ensure you have
all the compulsory items.
This gear is the minimum requirement while competing. If you
have a bad injury and need to remain in one place, especially in
poor conditions, or for an extended period of time you will need
ALL of these items.
Take into account your speed and the conditions when choosing gear.
If you are aiming to be 3-4 hours through the mountain run your
requirements may be different than if you are planning on taking 8+ hours.
The lightest gear will not be as robust or as warm as some other options
so choose based on your ability and if in doubt ask us!
For easy guidance we have also provided some items on a scale using the
following recommendations:
1/ The lightest option for experienced and quickest competitors or
use on a hot day / stable forecast. These options will leave you very
uncomfortable in an emergency situation.
2/ A mid option, a little heavier, thicker or warmer, suitable for many
competitors in a range of conditions.
3/ A heavier, versatile option for the competitor wanting extra comfort
and /or not as concerned with their finishing time.
On race day there will be specialist support on course. During training,
however, you need to be self-sufficient and your gear needs to be suitable
for all conditions.
Please note: Every year we see companies not associated with the event
KATHMANDU selling first aid kits or other items that do not meet all the requirements.
COAST TO COAST It is your responsibility to check your gear to ensure it complies with event
rules. If in doubt contact info@coasttocoast.co.nz
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
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Mountain run
Compulsory gear list
All gear must be correctly sized for the competitor. You can
complete gear check at Kathmandu stores around the country.
Checks open three weeks prior to the event. You can also
complete the gear checks at event registration.
The compulsory gear clothing is in addition to what is being worn
by the competitor when entering the mountain run stage. We
allow synthetic, natural or composite thermal products. Cotton is
unacceptable. A compression garment is not a thermal garment.
Competitors should experiment with what best suits their needs
for the activities and level of exercise they engage in.
Long sleeve thermal Waterproof pants
base layer top Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed
of durable material).
No specific weight requirement.
This is your next to skin layer. PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU POCKET-IT RAIN PANTS1
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDMOTION ULTRACORE LONG
SLEEVE TOP
2/ KATHMANDU POLYPRO LONG SLEEVE Full length thermal
base layer pants
No specific weight requirement.
This is your next to skin layer.
Long sleeved
mid layer top PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDMOTION LEGGINGS
Fabric must have insulation properties i.e 2/ KMDCORE UNISEX POLYPRO LONG
fleece or similar. Garment weight approx. JOHNS
220gsm or greater.
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KMDASCENT LONG SLEEVE TOP
1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE HYBRID TOP
Thermal gloves
2/ KATHMANDU RIDGE FLEECE PULLOVER No specific weight requirement.
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES
KATHMANDU ADVECTION GLOVES V3
Waterproof jacket
with hood
Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed of
durable material) with hood.
Thermal hat or
balaclava
KATHMANDU PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE JACKET V2
No specific weight requirement.
COAST TO COAST 1/ KATHMANDU ZEOLITE SHAKEDRY PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU
JACKET
COMPULSORY LIGHTWEIGHT VECTRON BEANIE
COMPETITOR GEAR
This model is water resistant due to non-waterproof pockets – acceptable for C2C.
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Mountain run
Compulsory gear list
There will be a compulsory gear check at Goat Pass during the
mountain run stage - gear may also be spot checked at any time
during the run or at the finish.
Running shoes Whistle
The run is rocky and you will cross the river Attached to outside of pack or bib.
numerous times. Choose a shoe with lots of
contact surface - soles with high knobs can be PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
very slippery on the rocks. There are not many KATHMANDU WHISTLE KEYRING
muddy areas. Good drainage is a must. Socks
are highly recommended also.
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: Survival bag
1/ SALOMON SENSE RIDGE
2/ SAUCONY PEREGRINE Foil survival BAG – blankets are NOT accepted.
PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
KATHMANDU EMERGENCY BAG V2
Backpack
Must be large enough to fit all compulsory
gear and food.
First aid kit
– recommended volume 12L+ Minimum requirements:
– recommend putting clothing into - 1.5m long (unstretched) roll of 5cm wide
Ziploc bags to keep dry crepe bandage
– do not vacuum pack it, there is a - 5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape
gear check at Goat Pass. - 10 Band-Aid strips
- Triangular bandage
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: - Scissors
KATHMANDU ZEOLITE RUN VEST - 4 x pain relief tablets
(that can be used to treat pain in case of injury
while help arrives - always follow the directions
for taking medications).
Drink bottles - Any competitor specific medication
(this must also be recorded in your entry
Something to carry water on the run, form so race medical staff are aware
bottle, bladder or cup. of any potential conditions or issues).
KATHMANDU PRODUCT SUGGESTION: PRODUCT SUGGESTION:
CHOOSE FROM THE KATHMANDU RANGE KATHMANDU FIRST AID KIT 2 PERSON
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
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Camping
Suggested items
Tent
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM Extra items
THE KATHMANDU RANGE
– Drinks
– Food
– Cash
Sleeping bag – Rubbish bags
Suggest comfort of around 0˚C. – Toilet paper
– Cellphone & car charger
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM – Torch/headlamp
THE KATHMANDU RANGE
– Keep cup for coffee
– Water containers
Camping gear – Sand-fly repellent
– Sunscreen
Check out all your camping gear and clothing – Sun hat
at Kathmandu online or instore
- Towels
- Camp chair
– Down jacket
- Cooking equipment
– Rain jacket
- Sleeping mat
– Crew notes
PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM
THE KATHMANDU RANGE
KATHMANDU
COAST TO COAST
COMPULSORY
COMPETITOR GEAR
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General notes Medical Services
One competitor bib and timing transponder will be SportsMed and ProMed will be available at every transi-
provided per individual. Bibs must not be altered in any tion of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast for general medi-
way and must be worn throughout the event and in the cal support and emergency response. Providing specialist
finish chute. The bib must be your outermost garment at paramedic staff and equipment, they integrate with, and
all times (i.e. over the top of any thermals, jackets, etc.) complement our mountain safety team.
Bibs can be worn under your running backpack, but you
must attach the supplied number to the rear of your run- Pre-race transport
ning pack so officials can see your number from behind. There is a transport option from Klondyke Corner (finish
Failure to clearly show your number when asked will lead area) to the start at Aickens Corner. Numbers are limited,
to you being stopped until officials can accurately de- you must book this service in advance, either through the
termine your bib number. Calling out the number is not entry system or by contacting us at info@coasttocoast.
sufficient; as a number of competitors call out the wrong co.nz
number each year.
Competitors are not allowed any help from support crew, Support Crew
friends or family on the Mountain Run. If competitors You do not require support crew for the Mountain Run
have support crew, friends or family monitoring their own if you catch the pre-race transport (must be booked in
or another competitor’s behaviour they will be deemed to advance), but you are welcome to bring a driver and as
be assisting their competitor and their competitor will be many supporters as you want to cheer you on.
disqualified.
The start at Aickens Corner has a long walk (about 1km)
Any competitor or support crew who wishes to make a from the car park to the start area and is rough in places
complaint about another competitor must do so in writ- - support crew should wear sturdy footwear and may
ing to a race official within an hour of the complainant need a torch or headlight if arriving early.
finishing. The Race Director’s decision regarding the Make sure you know where to go – if you are not famil-
complaint is final. iar with the course and area please make sure that you
No responsibility is taken by the Race Director or sponsors have a good map of Canterbury and Christchurch and
for any loss of or damage to property of competitors, program the locations into your GPS or check out the
assistants, or friends during the Kathmandu Coast to locations prior to the race – remember to obey all officials
Coast. Competitors and support crews should have their instructions in terms of parking and so on at the different
own personal property insurance. areas.
Ensure your competitor does not over-train. Keep a
Support crew must provide names and NZ cellphone
balance between training and family, social, and work
numbers in case they or their competitor needs to be
relationships.
contacted in case of emergency during the event (re-
quired during entry process). Try to remain cheerful. Remember that your competitor
will become “possessed of the devil” during the event,
Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast totally irrational, and if things get really bad may even
to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to com- blame support crew for their mistakes. Humour them
petitors and support crew must be followed. Failure to do at the time – then make their lives pure hell while they’re
so will result in heavy time penalties or disqualification. recovering.
Lost property will be available at Klondyke Corner on Fri- Be nice to officials. Many of them are volunteers, so a nice
day, the New Brighton multisport finish line on Saturday smile makes their day a lot happier.
and the multisport prizegiving at Addington Raceway on
Sunday. Make sure all items are named and numbered.
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Toilets Temporary Traffic Management
Portable toilets for competitors, support crew and offi- An extensive approved traffic management plan is in op-
cials are located along the course at various venues. We eration and is updated annually. A variety of signs are used
try and position them to meet demand, but at times along the course. Some that you need to know for parking
we’ll never have enough and you may have to queue. areas are:
The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean, fra-
grant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If you
Site access 150m - entrance to a car park
find that toilets need servicing or are short of supplies,
on your right, approximately 150m ahead,
please let the service staff know. Toilets do not have light-
followed by ...
ing, so if you’re using them at night, take a torch. While
we endeavour to keep them stocked with toilet paper it is
highly recommended you bring a back up supply!
Site access - entrance to a car park on
Toilets are located at: your right, approximately 75m ahead
Kumara Racecourse - permanent toilets, adjacent to
the kitchen.
No stopping or waiting even for just a
Kumara Town - permanent toilets located at the rugby minute! Do not park between the signs
field. or on the road shoulder or grass verge
Aickens Corner transition - portable toilets. You pass behind the signs.
them on your left as you drive to the car park. There are
also toilets in the car park. Please do not ‘go’ in the trees
Aickens Corner transition competitors only – there is a
toilet reserved for competitors only, located between the
cycle finish and the timing point.
Klondyke corner - portable toilets located across the
shingle road on the grass (south of the finish chute) as
well as a permanent Department of Conservation toilet
on the edge of the bush.
Klondyke Corner camping - portable toilets placed
around the camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The
towable toilets will remain on site until the last Two Day
competitor has departed for Mt White on Saturday.
10Registration, Greymouth Meals at Kumara Racecouse
Welcome to Greymouth, West Coast, South Island, New The Kumara Community offers a meal on Thursday from
Zealand. 5.30pm at the Kumara Racecourse, tickets are $28.75 per
person and can be purchased online. Please support the
Thursday community and their efforts. Limited on-the-day meal
tickets will be available, make sure you bring cash. The
12-4pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open. Mountain meal will be served from 5.30pm until 7pm or when the
Runners can also register from 6am Friday at the meals run out. We highly recommend you purchase a
start area - Aickens corner. meal ticket in advance.
Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth.
Registration pack Camping at Kumara Racecouse
During registration competitors will be provided with the Support crew and competitors can set up camp at the
following: Kumara Racecourse (including Campervans). There are no
• Kathmandu race bag (doubles as the gear bag for powered sites. Pre-bookings can be made online up to 1
the start line) week in advance for $12.50 per person, after that $15 per
• Race bib person paid in cash on arrival to the Racecourse. This is a
• Timing transponder fundraising activity for the Kumara Racing Club.
• Run number to be attached to the back of the back-
pack for the Mountain Run stage Kumara Racecourse facilities
• Kathmandu Coast to Coast t-shirt
• Campsite
• Meal tickets (if ordered)
• If a GPS tracker was ordered, collect it at registration • Showers
• Water
Compulsory checks • Toilets
You can complete your compulsory gear checks at Kath- • Camp kitchen
mandu stores. These checks open 3 weeks before race • Friendly neighbours
dates. You can also do these checks at registration but
avoid the queues and get them done prior to the race, if
possible. Refer to the compulsory check lists for what will
be checked. Make sure to bring any gear not pre-checked
to registration with you.
Strapping
SportsMed will tape/strap ankles at registration. No
pre-bookings are taken. The price is $15 for one ankle or
$20 for two ankles.
Massage
The Hands On Clinic Massage Team will work at Klondyke
Corner on Friday and New Brighton on Saturday. Massag-
es are $35 for 20 minutes (no double bookings). Bookings
can be made by phoning (03) 366-0620 or 0800 INJURY
from Monday 16 December.
Race Briefing
The Mountain Run race briefing will be held on Friday
7:45am at Aickens Corner (start area).
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Reception
Mountain Gear Check Zone
Swimming Pool
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Changing Rooms
Stadium
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SPONSOR EXPO
Rego & Sponsors Med
Staff & Sponsors
car park
Shakespeare Street
Car entrance
12be taken to Klondyke Corner for you to collect post run. Make
sure your gear fits in your supplied bag. No extra bags, we
Aickens Corner have limited space. NOTE: It can be very cold before the race
at Aickens so have plenty of warm gear with you. There will be
Friday limited shelter available. Bring some cash for pre-race coffee
6am Registration open or snacks.
Aickens Corner On arrival at Aickens Corner, turn left and take the vehicle
6:30am All vehicles must be through the road closure track to the riverbed car park. Park in the car park, not on the
at Kumara Junction if using State Highway 73 roadside. Support Crew are not allowed to offer assistance or
from the West Coast. enter any part of the Run stage except at the start and finish.
7:45am Registration closes Officials can make spot checks of competitor’s compulsory
7:45am Race briefing mountain safety equipment at any time. Do not discard any
Aickens Corner
equipment, it could be spot checked at any time. There is a
compulsory gear check at Goat Pass for EVERYONE. Penal-
8am Race start ties or disqualifications will be given to all competitors not
Aickens Corner carrying correct equipment - make sure your competitors are
If you are travelling from the West Coast you must have organised and have everything.
passed the multisport transition at Kumara Junction be- Support crew cannot leave the Aickens car park until after
fore 6:30am to avoid the road closure between Kumara 9am. Don’t panic, there is plenty of time! Support crew must
Junction and Jacksons (State Highway 73). Alternatively, not stop at the Otira Footbridge and must not use the Otira
you can travel via Lake Brunner. Footbridge (by DoC request).
If you are traveling from the east you can leave your
car at the finish at Klondyke Corner (please park in the Breakfast
designated area) and catch the bus to the start. Must be
booked in advance. Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the
Aickens transition – whitebait patties, bacon, eggs, Blackball
Bring your gear bag supplied with you race pack, to put sausages, omeletes, hash browns, coffee, tea and milo. These
your warm-up clothes in before the start. This gear will meals are not included in the entry fee, bring cash.
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Athletes
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Entry
Assistant areas – not allowed in
NOTE: No supporters
actual chute (must stay in designated access through field
area, athletes run to crew)
Map shows 2 Day layout, 1 Day to carpark.
assistants are allowed on both sides
of the chute
Assistants
walking route
Athlete flow
13Mountain Run 30.5km The course
Aickens Corner to Klondyke Corner It is a wilderness run. There are only two ways out, on
foot or in a helicopter (which can only fly during day-
8am Mountain Run Race start time and in good weather). There are potential charges
2pm Doreen Creek cut-off (competitors will be turned for non-emergency helicopter extractions of $500 per
back to Deception Footbridge) person.
4pm Goat Pass cut-off It is the competitor’s responsibility to have adequate
skills to negotiate and avoid the hazards on the moun-
7:30pmKlondyke Corner cut-off tain running stage. The Otira, Deception, Mingha and
Bealey Rivers are steep and bouldery and can change
conditions rapidly. Competitors must acquire adequate
REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: river crossing skills before they compete in the Coast to
• Take sufficient food for the run, and a little bit Coast.
extra
Head out of the Aickens Corner transition chute and
• Drink – many competitors choose to drink directly through the timing point under the arch. Follow a farm
out of the rivers. The water is generally very good track for about 2.5km until you reach the Deception
and safe to drink but we cannot guarantee this, Footbridge. Continue straight ahead for about 15m
however, when you get close to the stopbank and before turning left through the trees, down the bank
power lines towards the end of the run you will and into the river. Cross to the far side and start up the
cross the Bealey River – there is Giardia in the river Deception Valley. You don’t have to follow a set route
so do not drink water directly from the Bealey but generally follow a mix of rough tracks and the main
River riverbed up the valley – there are multiple river crossings.
• Wear sun protection After about 13.5km, there is a succession of bush tracks
• No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by that mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley
competitors on the course (phones are OK to use steepens significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass
for photos – there is no cellphone coverage on the take even the quickest athletes close to 40 minutes. This
majority of the run stage is one of the most stunning sections of the run and has
• No walking poles many routes – following the wet footprints is usually a
safe bet.
There is some race-specific course marking during the
event, but competitors are still responsible for their own About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller
navigation over the course and should familiarise them- creek and scramble and wade your way up the final part
selves with the terrain. Competitors who have not been of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will
over the course should consider carrying a map and com- have climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about
pass or GPS to use as a reference during the event. Get 17.5km from Aickens transition to this point. There is a
a topographical map of the mountain run stage Topo50 compulsory gear check at this point and you will have
Map BV20-Otira or email info@coasttocoast.co.nz for a to show a set number of items that will be displayed on
downloadable GPS file of the route. a sign at the bottom of the final climb. This is the same
for everyone. Missing gear will result in major penalties or
The course marking is a mix of DoC marking and disqualification.
race-specific marking – it is a fast, efficient route but is
not compulsory to follow, you may self-navigate if you From Goat Pass it is around 13km to the transition at
think you know a better route – you are solely responsible Klondyke Corner, the track is generally much better
for your course through the Mountain Run stage. formed and includes some boardwalks over fragile
ground. It is also mainly downhill with the exception of a
WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are few short, sharp climbs, the largest being Dudley Knob
many places where most people simply cannot run. If you where you will often find photographers. The final 5-6km
haven’t been over the course, prepare yourself by doing is flat but is some of the roughest riverbed to run over.
a lot of training on the roughest ground you can find. When you reach the stopbank you get some respite for
See the race YouTube channel for some footage from the about a kilometre, then the final 1.5km is real ankle-roll-
running section. Expect A LOT of running on rocks with ing stuff, especially if you are tired. Concentrate and
no track. focus on getting safely to the cheering crowds waiting at
the finish of the run.
14MOUNTAIN RUN 30.5KM
START
Aickens Corner
NOTE: No training
prior to race day
2.75km Deception Foot Bridge between Aickens and
Deception foot bridge
as this is Private
Property
14.25km Dorreen Creek
17.5km Goat Pass
22.5km Dudley knob
Klondyke Corner
FINISH
PROFILE
1071
1150
KATHMANDU 950
HEIGHT (METRES)
COAST TO COAST 700
COMPULSORY 450
COMPETITOR GEAR 200
0 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 27.5 30
DISTANCE (KILOMETRES)
15Finish area of Mountain Run
Klondyke Corner - Support crew Support crew must not run down the riverbed with competi-
Parking tors or take equipment from them or assist them in any way.
On arrival at Klondyke Corner turn right off the State Spot checks of competitor’s compulsory equipment may be
Highway to the parking area. Park your vehicle in the made after they finish the Run stage at Klondyke Corner.
designated mown areas and where directed by the offi- Sponsor expo
cials. Limited mobility and disabled parking spaces are There is a sponsor expo, information point and a big screen
available. All competitors and support crew, even if you for people to watch the progress of their competitor through
are not camping, are required to park in the camping the Mountain Run. There will be live-feed cameras and timing
area. Keep emergency access ways (4m wide lane) clear. points on the Mountain Run stage. There is also 3G coverage
Please do not exceed 5kph within the parking area or on (Vodafone & Spark). At 7:30pm there will be a highlights
gravel roads. video of Day 1 on the big screen.
DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE HIGH- Medical services
WAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
There will also be medical, physio and massage services avail-
Drinking water able at Klondyke Corner on Friday afternoon.
There is Giardia in the Bealey River. Water is available
Mountain Run Prizegiving
from a water tanker at Klondyke Corner, but we recom-
mend that you fill up water containers prior to arrival at The prizegiving for the Mountain Run event will be near the
Klondyke Corner. There isn’t enough water at Klondyke finish line at Klondyke Corner at 4:30pm. We appreciate that
Corner to replenish campervan showers and toilets. some competitors may still be on course at this time but in
general most if not all competitors have finished by this time
Meals
and we want those returning to Christchurch to get back at
Competitors /support crew must supply their own tents a reasonable hour. Late finishers will still get a finishers medal
and refreshments. Sheffield School will have lunch, dinner and a great reception. You must be present at the prize giv-
and breakfast for sale at Klondyke Corner. These meals ing to collect any spot prizes.
are not included in the entry fee, have cash available.
Klondyke Corner is inside a National Park so take all rub-
bish away with you.
Gear bags
Competitor’s gear bags from the start line will be avail- Notes:
able at Klondyke Corner for collection.
• Bring insect repellent – the sandflies are
ferocious, and relentless
• Bring rubbish bags and take all rubbish
Friday (2 day) away with you
To C • No open fires or solid fuel barbeques
& A ampin
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(not even in your car)
• Do not park in long grass, as hot exhausts
Tandem Kayak Set Up
can start fires
Recovery • Pedestrians must take GREAT CARE when
Massage,
Spectator
Day 2 Start Arch Ice Baths
& Medical
crossing the State Highway and cross at the
Crossing
Point Day 2 Athlete start
designated cross- ing point.No bookings
gathering point
Finish Arch are required for the campsite, campsites
Big Screen
cannot be reserved)
Fin
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Exp Timing • Portable toilets available
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• Limited catering, bar and fresh coffee avail-
able
• Big screen with live race coverage
• 3G phone coverage (Vodafone & Spark)
• Information point
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Saturday (1 day)Photos Weather forecasts
The crew from Marathon-Photos.com will be photo- Check the following websites for weather information.
graphing the race. Your photos will be available online www.arthurspass.com
with 24 hours of the race and include a range of options.
www.metservice.com
You can also pre-purchase your photos, add to your bas-
www.metvuw.com
ket when signing up for the race.
www.ecan.govt.nz
Withdrawals & non-completion www.wcrc.govt.nz
Any competitor withdrawing from the Mountain Run If you want to phone the Department of Conservation
must report to an official, hand in their timing transpon- Waimakariri Area office for weather and track information,
der and fill in a withdrawal form. This is critical because please ring after 9:30am. The office is open 7 days per week,
a search and rescue operation will be triggered if you are opening at 8am and closing at 5pm until Christmas and
unaccounted-for! then closing at 6pm after Christmas.
If you are evacuated from any part of the course by
helicopter, you must report to an official immediately on
disembarking. Do not try to find your support crew, team
member or family until our officials have checked you off
the course. This is very important.
If you seek independent medical attention for any
incident in relation to the Coast to Coast please
inform the race medical team or post-race through
info@coasttocoast.co.nz It is very important for us
to know what medical issues people are encounter-
ing so we can assess and monitor these, and put
preventive measures in place, if required, for future
events.
Lost Property
Any lost property gathered up or handed in will be locat-
ed:
• Saturday – Information Tent, finish line, New Brighton.
• Sunday between 8-10am - at Addington Raceway.
• Sunday between 10.15am-1pm – at Southfuels 1 Ed-
monton Road, Hornby.
• Wednesday after race between 5-6pm – at Southfu-
els 1 Edmonton Road, Hornby.
If none of the above options are suitable for you, please
contact info@coasttocoast.co.nz Lost property will be
kept for one month and then either disposed of or given
to charity.
17Plan B - Bad weather alternatives
Mountain Run Alternative Course
If the Mountain Run is affected by bad weather and/or high riv-
er flows, then a running stage (31 km) will follow the farm track
from Aickens to Deception Footbridge, then follow the State
Highway from Deception Footbridge to Klondyke Corner, on a
mix of tracks and road. There are major roadworks through this
area, so the alternative course route may be subject to changes
based on these works. Full details will be supplied closer to the
event but the route will follow the main state highway 73 route
in general, with tracks and detours used as needed.
18Railway Lines & Crossing Safety
There are railway line crossings on the cycle and run YOU CAN’T OUTRUN A TRAIN
stages. If alarm bells are sounding or the Official requests
that you stop, you must stop. If a competitor does not NEVER walk on a rail bridge or through a rail tunnel. You
stop they will be disqualified from the race immediately. can’t outrun a train, and tunnels and bridges are only wide
enough for trains. You will have nowhere safe to go.
TRACKS ARE FOR TRAINS
SHOCKING RESULTS IN STORE
NEVER walk down tracks or close by tracks. Only cross a
railway track at a place set aside for crossing. Tracks are SOME trains are powered by electricity, sent through power
for trains! lines above the tracks. It is dangerous to go near these lines
TRAINS ARE QUIET or let any object like a ball or kite go near them. These lines
carry huge amounts of electricity and you will get an electric
ALTHOUGH trains are noisy up close they are hard to shock.
hear from a distance. Trains can surprise car drivers and
people walking near tracks. Make sure you look both ways STONES CAN FLY LIKE BULLETS
as well as listen for trains.
NEVER leave things on railway tracks or throw stones at
TRAINS TAKE A LONG TIME TO STOP trains. You could derail the train and look out if you’re close
EVEN if a driver can see you, they cannot stop a train by! Those stones can fly like bullets and could really hurt you!
quickly. Trains are heavy and can weigh up to 1,500
KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
tonnes, the same as 1,000 cars. They can also travel at
high speeds. Even a small train can take four rugby fields YOU NEED to keep yourself safe. No matter what your
to stop! Trains take a long time to stop. friends say you need to be very careful around trains, tracks
LEVEL CROSSINGS RULES and crossings. Stand up, be smart and stay safe!
A TRAIN driver is on full alert when approaching a lev- REMEMBER: TRACKS ARE FOR TRAINS
el crossing. Make the driver’s job easier by obeying the
signal and level crossing rules. Look for signs, barrier arms
and flashing red lights and listen for the warning bells. If
you are in a car be sure to tell the driver to stay well back
from the tracks, behind the marked lines.
STAND WELL CLEAR
If YOU see a train coming stand well away from the
tracks. Be aware and stand well clear.
DON’T JUMP ONTO TRAINS
TRAINS are fun to ride but only as a ticketed passenger
inside a carriage. Even when a train is traveling slowly you
should never try and jump onto a moving train. Always
wait until a train has stopped before getting on or off.
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LEAVE NO TRACE
PRINCIPLES
Leave No Trace is a global movement whose mission
is to protect the outdoors by teaching people how to
enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Follow these principles
to minimise your effect on the environment.
1 PLAN AHEAD • Know the route well • Plan for worst-case • Check the weather
or have appropriate scenarios. forecast and ensure it’s
AND PREPARE maps, compass or GPS. suitable for your trip.
2 TRAVEL AND CAMP ON • Camp on durable • Reduce your impact • Stick to the marked
ground or stay in huts. on soil and vegetation. track through Goat
DURABLE GROUND Pass (where it exists).
3 DISPOSE OF WASTE • Carry all rubbish out • Try to minimise • Separate recycling
and bury toilet waste. packaging. and waste with bins
PROPERLY provided.
4 LEAVE WHAT • Familiarise yourself • Don’t mark the • Leave didymo
with the course route. course with cairns or by behind! Clean all kayak
YOU FIND marking vegetation. equipment and shoes.
5 MINIMISE THE • No open fires or solid • Do not park in long • Never leave your
fuel barbeques. grass - hot exhausts stove unattended.
EFFECTS OF FIRE can start fires.
6 RESPECT WILDLIFE • Never feed the kea. • Never leave your • No dogs in Arthur’s
stove unattended. Pass National Park or
AND FARM ANIMALS on private land.
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COAST
BETO COAST
CONSIDERATE • Respect other
trampers on the
• Try to kepp noise to
a minimum.
• Respect private
property.
COMPULSORY
TO OTHERS Mingha Deception
route.
COMPETITOR GEAR
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