The WUU2K 21km Half-Marathon
Please read the following details prior to entering at the bottom of this page
The 21km WUU Half marathon begins at Red Rocks Carpark and takes runners on a challenging journey along Red Rocks to Devils gate. Here they head back up Red Rocks track to Spooky Gully trail which in turn takes them to the Tip Track.
Here they head down to Happy Valley road, then along to Tawatawa reserve. Up the trails here and through Berhampore Golf Course with a climb back up Mt Albert to follow.
As we head along the Southern trail towards Mt Vic finish, runners get to head through the winding trails of Mt Vic before finishing at the Velodrome for 2024 (new update!)
Compulsory Gear 21k
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First-Aid Kit (AIDE VOID kits have strapping tape included FYI) - WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AS YOU REGISTER. Please note that there will only be a limited amount for sale at Rego day. ORDER BEFORE RACE WEEKEND IF YOU NEED ONE!
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Strapping tape/Bandage: Suitable roll/length for strapping a sprained ankle if needed.
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Seam-Sealed waterproof, and wind-proof jacket. Your jacket must also have a hood.
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Thermal long-sleeved top.
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Thermal leggings (SKINS don't count. THERMAL or BASE LAYER please)
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Beanie/warm hat (Must be insulating - Polypro/Merino etc)
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Whistle
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Thermal/Polypro Gloves (Must be insulating)
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Emergency Bag/Blanket
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Water (1-2 L carrying capacity - DO NOT need to bring water to gear check). There are NO CUPS AT ALL AID STATIONS. Make sure you have a vessel to drink out of!
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Food/snacks (There will be food and snacks at all aid stations also, so more for back up/your own nutritional needs - not required to show for gear check.
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Waterproof pants are recommended but not compulsory. If it's wet, you may want them especially those on the longer courses!
PLEASE NOTE: If the weather is looking good on race day, we MAY minimise the compulsory gear. Please still bring everything to gear check though. We will advise you at rego day.
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: Headphones, AND Portable speakers are not allowed on course. This is for your own safety and the safety of others, plus we have multiple road crossings where you need to be able to hear marshal instructions.
NOTE: Bone-conducting headphones are ALLOWED as these allow you to hear what's going on around you
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.
May not need for 45km but some will do! Use for the first part, or hold on if you may need it later in the day. It gets dark EARLY!
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
01 - Registration Day
Friday 12th July, Wellington High School 12-7pm
Where: Wellington High School
249 Taranaki Street, Mt Cook
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!
DROP BAGS - Will be provided for you at race rego day, colour-matched to your chosen category. These will be collected race day morning, and taken to race finish for you.
02 - Race Briefing
Your online race briefing document
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!
03 - Race Day: Sat 13th July
21km Start time: 9am
Race Briefing: 8:45am
Rain-Day Back-up: Sunday 14th
Make sure you are at your start line on time please. If you can not make race registration day Friday, you can arrive early to sign in, and gear check race day. This is ONLY if you can not get to Rego day due to travel issues.
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04 - Cut-Off Times
There are no real cut-offs for the 21k event, as long as you move at walking pace.
Generally there are NO cut-offs for the 21k event, as we will be awaiting the longer course runners at Base HQ. If you fast-walk the 21k course it will take you around 5-6 hours either way (3pm finish at the very latest). We have a longer course cut-off of 3.45pm at Tawatawa Aid Station, but you'll be finished by then!
05 - Accommodation
Stay near the CBD if possible
Coming from out of town? Please make sure you pre-book accommodation. Central Wellington is a good bet. Victoria Court Motel is close to Waitoa after party venue FYI
06 - Training/Coaching Plans
Life in motion run club will be structuring training plans for the WUU/WAI events for 2024. Please contact Eve @L.I.M for details.
Please make sure you are sufficiently trained for all of the WUU/WAI events!
07 - Fundraise as you train
We've partnered up once more with Grassrootz NZ to help you raise funds as you train! It's a great way to get friends and Whanau to support you in your running goals!
08 - Pricing 2024
Entry Fees help cover consents, event costs, park user fees, first aid, insurance, traffic management (to name a few)
Earlybird
(First 50)
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$90
Standard
Entry
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$100
Late Entry
(From June 1st)
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$110