BASED IN WAIHI - NEW ZEALAND'S HEART OF GOLD | ON THE HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL | RUN OR WALK | FOR INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS
BASED IN WAIHI - NEW ZEALAND'S HEART OF GOLD | ON THE HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL | RUN OR WALK | FOR INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS
2023 EVENT CANCELLED — ENTRIES CLOSED
2023 Trail Trilogy Cancellation Notice
You may be aware that the Department of Conservation recently announced that the Kauri disease pathogen has been found in the Kaimai Ranges. (https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2023-media-releases/kauri-disease-pathogen-found-in-kaimai-ranges). Yesterday we were notified of the possibility that our DoC Concession for the Trail Trilogy could be revoked as their investigations regarding the spread of the pathogen continue. The event passes through DoC managed land in the Karangahake/Waikino area, for which we need a Concession.
Our team held an urgent meeting to discuss the ramifications for the 2023 Trail Trilogy, and we are of the belief that by September 24th there is a high degree of risk that access to these areas for events will be unavailable. The areas are essential for us to run a successful event.
Given this level of risk and uncertainty over the next few months, we have deemed that it will not be possible for us to run a successful event in 2023. It would also be wrong of us to continue to accept entries knowing that there is a high likelihood that the event would not be able to go ahead. Sadly, this has lead us to have to make the tough decision to cancel this year’s race.
Please note that everyone who has already entered will have their entries rolled over to the next event, which will be held on Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
We can assure you that we looked at all alternatives to avoid this cancellation, but none were workable, viable or able to offer the uncompromised, quality event that you would expect.
We would like to say a special thanks to those of you who have already entered; we really do appreciate you supporting our event. We were looking forward to a great one this year. We also acknowledge that you have been putting in the hard yards to get yourself fit and ready to race, and it's such a shame to not be able to use it at the Trail Trilogy.
We offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience that this decision creates, and we look forward to an uncompromised event in 2024. Until then, stay safe and keep on running.
Nga mihi nui.
Your hosts
Mark, Ali, Buttz, and the Trail Trilogy Team
OUR NEXT RACE DAY IS SUNDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2024
The OceanaGold Trail Trilogy event includes all the popular running distances and utilises most of the wonderful Hauraki Rail Trail.
We cater to runners and walkers, individuals and teams, so If you're looking for a great experience with a group of friends, family, or workmates, grab a solo entry or get a team together for a day of “Flat-out Fun on the Hauraki Rail Trail”.
ABOUT THE OCEANAGOLD WAIHI TRAIL TRILOGY
5 TOWNS — Thames | Te Aroha | Paeroa | Waikino | Waihi
5 START LINES — Waihi | Thames | Te Aroha | Paeroa | Waikino
1 FINISH LINE — Waihi's Historic Train Station
5 EVENTS — 9 km Fun Run/Walk | Half Marathon | Marathon | 55 km Intro Ultra | 100 km Ultramarathon
AID STATIONS - WE'RE A CUPLESS EVENT
You should prepare to be self-sufficient for the duration of your race or leg(s). Our Aid Stations will have some fruit, water, and electrolyte drink available to help with your race nutrition, however this should be considered a top-up only, and you shouldn't rely on it for your full race energy or hydration needs.
Cups will not be provided at any aid stations. Please BYO cup/bottle or carry your own nutrition/hydration requirements to help us reduce our event waste.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE RACE DISTANCE?
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE RACE DISTANCE?
9 km Fun Run
9 km Fun Run
RUN/WALK: WAIKINO TO WAIHI
(Individuals only)
21.1 km Half Marathon
21.1 km Half Marathon
RUN/WALK: PAEROA TO WAIHI
(Individuals only)
42.2 km Marathon
42.2 km Marathon
RUN ONLY: TE AROHA TO WAIHI
(Teams or Individuals)
55 km Intro Ultra-Marathon
55 km Intro Ultra-Marathon
RUN: THAMES TO WAIHI
(Teams or Individuals)
100 km Ultra-Marathon
100 km Ultra-Marathon
RUN: WAIHI TO KOPU TO WAIHI
(Teams or Individuals)
Course Maps
Course Maps
For all Courses
EVENT FINISHER MEDALS, MERIT AWARDS & SPOT PRIZES
Yes, we have finisher medals! If you'd like a finisher medal as a souvenir of your race, these are available for purchase, you just tick the appropriate box when you enter online. Merit prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place-getters. See RACE INFO for details.
We always have a generous amount of amazing spot prizes kindly donated by local businesses who support our event.
BUY A TREE INITIATIVE
BUY A TREE INITIATIVE
As part of our partnership with the HRT, we've introduced the "Trail Trilogy Buy a Tree" initiative. It works like this; when you enter, you simply tick the box to purchase your tree (or as many trees as you like, they're only $5 each) and your donation will be matched so we can all help fund Trail Trilogy tree planting projects on the trail.
Our vision is that over the years as the event grows, we can make a significant contribution to the beautification of the trail and that you'll be able to run/walk or ride the trail with your families and friends and watch your trees grow over time.
PAST RESULTS
NB: 2020 & 2021 Events Cancelled
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