The 100K WAI2K Ultra
The Athletics New Zealand Long-Course Trail running Championship race for 2024
Entry Link opens June 1st, 9:00am 2024
The Details
Please read this page before entering. Entry link at the bottom of page
Full event details/briefing packs will be emailed to all competitors 2 weeks out from race weekend.
The WAI2K 100km Course Starts at the Woodside train station in Greytown. Runners head along Underhill road for 4.5km before hitting the new Swingbridge along Underhill to Bucks road turn off.
You then follow Bucks road around to the camp site and first Aid Station area. Stock up here as you have around 14km until the next Aid Station.
Frith track is tough. You follow this until you hit Pylon track where you follow this until you take on Puffer Saddle - some say the hardest part of the course. 5-6km away is the next Aid Station at Kaitoke.
From here there is a private land section before you head up Norbett Creek loop track - a tough climb before a steep technical downhill to Rivendell area.
Another Aid Station here before you follow Swingbridge loop track (closed until 2024 unfortunately) around and then you hit Kaitoke Ridge track. This trail is steep and takes you along the ridge line until you get to Te Marua Aid Station.
A short road section before you take forestry trails towards the underpass of SH2 which takes you to Station Drive.
Once here, you hit a 'T' intersection where you now follow straight through along Goat Rock track until you hit the incline trail.
Follow this all of the way down to Cross creek, taking in the Summit, tunnels and swing bridge along the way. Once at the Cross Creek Aid Station, turn around and follow the same trails back until just past the Summit. You take a right and follow Back road around until it takes you back to the incline trail.
Now you simply follow the trail back to the 'T' intersection, hang a left and carry on until you can see the finish line area.
You run past the finish line area, and follow the Mangaroa tunnel around the 5km circuit which takes you up to Mt Climie. Now you climb! Once you are at the top, you turn around here once you cross the timing mat/turn point. Now it's time for the downhill for 6km to the finish line.
Compulsory Gear
Please note that if the weather is looking good, we may allow you to put some of your gear in a drop bag for later in the day/night.
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First Aid Kit including strapping tape and/or bandage (for sprains etc). Must be a fully equipped kit
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Emergency bag/blanket
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Seam-sealed Windproof/waterproof Jacket (See image below for seam-sealed example)
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Thermal long sleeved top (Insulating/Thermal/Polyprop/Baselayer etc))
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Gloves (Insulating/Thermal/Polyprop - Merino/wool type gloves)
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THIR and/or warm hat (Insulating/Thermal/Polyprop)
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Water (At least 1L capacity). Front bottles advised as we have NO CUPS at all Aid Stations
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Food/Nutrition (There will be aid stations but please do not rely on this as a main source of nutrition)
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Compass (on GPS device is fine)
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Topo Maps on your Mobile Device (NZ Topo etc)
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Whistle
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Head Torch (Night running/Tunnels) plus spare battery(s)
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Fully charged mobile device with emergency contacts including race officials.
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Hi Viz Vest for the morning road leg to Bucks Campsite (You can leave these at Bucks Aid Station, and will be brought to the finish for you)
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Recommended Items
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Add the WAI2K course to Google Maps on your phone, as it comes in handy if you go off course.
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Phone charging device/power bank
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Calf/Arm Sleeves
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A PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
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Tramping poles (Not for everyone I know, but if you wish to use them - feel free). If you wish to use them for part of the event, you will need a supporter to take them to the particular section (Mt Climie for example). I took some for the first 43km and found them handy, especially Norbert Creek Loop (around 26km mark). You'll understand when you get there.
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GPX of the course uploaded to your device.
Must be thermal/Insulating. Polypro/Base Layer. Available at all outdoors stores. Just ask!
Must be Thermal/Insulating. Base Layer/Polyprop. Available at all outdoors stores.
100k will need for night running/tunnels. Can leave at 43k Aid Station Drop bag point
MUST be thermal/insulating. Polypro/Merino/Possum. If it gets icy out, make sure they work!
Must be enough for strapping up sprains if you injure yourself and need to get to the next Aid Station.
Can be either a bag or a blanket. Avaialble from all outdoors stores
Use front flasks if you can as we have NO CUPS at our aid stations. You've been told.
In case it rains, and blows a gale you will be happy you have it. MUST be seam sealed/waterproof/windproof and have a hood
Self-explanatory
You'll need a thermal/insulating hat. Available at all outdoors stores. Must be able to keep your head warm/insulated if you get stuck on course
Comes on most race packs these days
Must have all the essentials. Available online or at all outdoors stores. Also available via your WUU registration. Limited available at race rego
Hi Viz vest for the road leg. $10 from Mitre 10
01 - Timing
This event will be timed by Onetime/Barefoot Sports NZ
You will be given a shoe tag to attach securely to your shoe. Make sure it's on PROPERLY. We need to track you over the course.
Cross all timing mats you see as you run the event. Mats will be at Aid Stations, and some select parts of the course, plus start/finish locations. Live tracking will be enabled for spectators - this can be patchy at times with signal drop-outs.
02 - Cut-Off Times
Please make a note of these times
These cut-off times are strict but also easy to hit as long as you keep moving!
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First Aid Station (9km mark): 1.5 Hours
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Aid Station #2 Kaitoke: 6 Hours
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Station Drive Aid Station (43k mark): 10 Hours
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Final Aid Station at Upper Picnic area (14km to go) by 9 p.m. 15 hours to get to this point.
If you do not meet any of these times, transport will bring you to race finish Tunnel Gully.
01 - The Course
Please review the course prior to registering
GPX DL available also
The WAI2K 100km course will take you on a journey of mental and physical challenges. There is around 4km of elevation over the course with a lot of vert in the first half of the run. There is a perfect mix of gravel road, single track, mud, river, tunnels, bridges, and open forestry trails to enjoy!
Please note that Swingbridge track at Rivendell is currently closed until 2025 (this shaves off 1km from the event)
04 - Pacers
ONLY for the 100km runners
Pacers can join your runner from Upper Picnic area for the final 14km of the event (Mt Climie leg). Pacers must register via eventplus (same as runners entry link)
Pacers must carry their own gear and only offer motivational support. They can not carry their runner's gear.
05 - Drop Bags
For fresh shoes/nutrition/headlights etc
Drop Bags can be taken to the 43km point Aid Station (Station Drive). You transition through here twice (43k/85k or so). A good place for fresh shoes/headlights. Drop bags will be provided for you at race registration day.
06 - Registration day
Friday 22nd November: Venue YET TBC for 2024
Bring your Comp Gear to be checked, a valid I.D so we know it's you, some money for race merch if you want some, and some smiles!
If you can NOT make rego day, please get there early on race day for gear checks/bib collection. Make sure you have ALL items of comp gear otherwise risk disqualification. Spot checks may be carried out on course if you're looking light.
07 - Race Briefing Packs
Your comprehensive online briefing companion
This is an online document which will be sent out 2 weeks prior to the race. It is COMPULSORY to read for all runners. It has ALL race weekend information and is pivotal to you understanding the event.
READ IT!
08 - Race day Sat 23rd Nov
A 1 hour drive from Wellington. Please car-pool if you can. Parking is available at the train station. Staying in the Wairarapa? Woodside station is an easy 5 minute drive from central Greytown.
Want to get back after your run? Ask other runners about transport options. We will also have vehicles heading back over race day, so let us know if you need a ride. From race finish back to the start is around a 30 minute drive.
09 - Training/Coaching
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L.I.M Run Club will be structuring training plans for the WUU/WAI 50k/100k events for 2024. Please contact Eve for details.
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Please make sure you are sufficiently trained for all of the WUU/WAI events!
10 - Accomodation
There are plenty of options available
Either spend the weekend in the Wairarapa and organise your own transport for race day, or stay in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt or Wellington. One good option for 50k/100k runners is to stay near the finish area in Upper Hutt, and carpool to the start in the Wairarapa.
We will have transport available if you require a ride back to race start.
11 - Prices 2024
Helps cover event fees, consents, organising, first aid etc etc
Earlybird
(First 20)
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$315 Athletics NZ Registered
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$325 Unregistered
Standard Entry
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- $365 Athletics NZ Registered
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$375 Unregistered
Late Entry
(From Nov 1st)
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$415 Athletics NZ Registered
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$425 Unregistered
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