EVENT OPTIONS
EVENT OPTIONS
DISTANCE: 9 km
START: Waikino Station
FINISH: Waihi Station
DISTANCE: 9 km
START: Waikino Station
FINISH: Waihi Station
Includes a free train ride to the start line.
Individuals only. Run or Walk.
This is a great event for families. Your day starts with a free train ride from Waihi Station to your start line at Waikino. When you hear the Goldfields Railway train's whistle, that's your signal to 'Race the Train' back to Waihi. The course meanders along-side the Ohinemuri River back to the finish line and if you're fast enough you'll see the train along the way. The train takes about 40 minutes station to station.
Diamonds on Seddon K'hake Half
Diamonds on Seddon K'hake Half
DISTANCE: 21.1 km
START: Paeroa
FINISH: Waihi Station
DISTANCE: 21.1 km
START: Paeroa
FINISH: Waihi Station
Individuals only. Run or Walk.
This Half Marathon is a great course to set your off-road personal best time.
Run or walk from Paeroa to Waihi over the most scenic section of the Hauraki Rail Trail. The course runs along-side the Ohinemuri River, crossing bridges and passing through a 1km long train tunnel in the spectacular Karangahake Gorge.
Salming K'hake Marathon
Salming K'hake Marathon
DISTANCE: 42.2 km
START: Te Aroha Station
FINISH: Waihi Station
DISTANCE: 42.2 km
START: Te Aroha Station
FINISH: Waihi Station
Individuals and teams. Run only.
The full Marathon course is fast and furious. There will be records broken and lots of PBs on this 100% off-road course.
The first two-thirds of the marathon are essentially flat (maybe even downhill), and the last third is slightly rolling with a couple of short pinches to test your average pace. You'll love the Karangahake Gorge section, and then you're not far from the finish.
Hauraki 50Five Intro Ultra
Hauraki 50Five Intro Ultra
DISTANCE: 55 km
START: Grahamstown Station, Thames
FINISH: Waihi Station
DISTANCE: 55 km
START: Grahamstown Station, Thames
FINISH: Waihi Station
Individuals and teams. Run only.
Are you looking to do your first Ultra-Marathon? This 100% off-road course offers a great opportunity to test yourself over an ultra distance, without hills, cars or tarmac.
The first three quarters of the course are essentially flat and the last third is slightly rolling with a couple of short pinches to test your endurance. You'll love the Karangahake Gorge section, and then you're not far from the finish.
Hauraki Hundee Ultra Marathon
Hauraki Hundee Ultra Marathon
DISTANCE: 100 km
START: Waihi Station (turn around at Kopu)
FINISH: Waihi Station
DISTANCE: 100 km
START: Waihi Station (turn around at Kopu)
FINISH: Waihi Station
Individuals and teams. Run only.
A brilliant event for teams — grab some running mates or workmates and see if you can run the fastest 100 km ever, or challenge your corporate rivals for the ultimate workplace team-building experience.
If you're looking to tackle a 100 km Ultra-Marathon, then this off-road course offers a great opportunity to test yourself over that distance, without hills and traffic. We would never suggest it will be easy, but it is flat!