Race Weekend July 16th - 18th 2021

Registration Day, Friday 16th July

  • WELLINGTON SKY STADIUM (YET TBC)
  • 12Pm - 7pm
  • There will be no compulsory briefings at race registration. Please make sure you read THE ENTIRE online briefing document/race pack in the week leading up to race day. This will contain ALL relevant race day information. Any last minute updates will be via the WUU2K Facebook Page, and/or via email.
  • There will be a welcome speech(es) for those that wish to come along. Time yet T.B.C
  • Please BRING YOUR COMPULSORY GEAR, for the gear checks.
  • Please be patient and enjoy the day! We will all do our best to get you through as quickly as possible.

RACE DAY - Saturday 17th July

  • 62km and starting relay runners will be starting at 6.30am. Please be at race start by 6.15am for race briefing.
  • 43km runners will be starting at 7.30am. Please be at race start by 7.15am for race briefing.
  • 21km Runners will be starting at Owhiro Bay at 8.30am. There will be a bus to take runners to Owhiro Bay from the CBD.
  • Buses for those that have booked a seat, will be leaving from 2 locations (Pictures below). Times and locations as follows:
  • 5.30am: 62km/First Leg Relay - Dixon Street Pick up (Bus pick up #1)
  • 5.35am: 62km/First Leg Relay - Train Station (Bus pick up #2)
  • 6.30am: 43km - Dixon Street (Bus pick up #1)
  • 6.35am: 43km - Train Station (Bus pick up #2)
  • 7.30am: 21km Half Marathon - Dixon Street (Bus pickup #1)
  • Bus tickets are $10, so please book online when you register. This helps us know numbers to book the bus well in advance. If you forget simply log back in, and buy a ticket. Bus tickets are NOT available on registration or race day.
  • If you are driving to the start, please be aware this is a quiet neighbourhood, so car pool if possible, and try to drop off, and move on quickly to avoid congestion. Thank you.
  • There are 2 public toilets at the start, plus there will be additional port-a-loos for your convenience.
  • Make sure your timing chip is attached correctly on your shoe, and race number attached to your front
  • Please cross over the timing mat so we know you've started.
  • Please take care of the trails, and DO NOT LITTER! If you see a gel packet on the trail, please do the right thing and pick it up, even though it may not be yours.
  • Be aware of other people, other runners, mountain bikers, cars, and have your senses switched on.
  • There will be a shuttle service doing trips to and from the CBD, if you need a ride into town at the finish. This is a complimentary service, and will be going at 15 minute intervals or depending on demand. Spectators are free to use this service also.
  • There will be a shuttle service in place for the Wind Turbine area. DO NOT DRIVE UP HAWKINS HILL ROAD. This will be to minimise traffic at the Wind Turbine area. Cars need to park along Ashton Fitchett Drive (or where suitable) and take the shuttle up. The Shuttle will be running from 9am until 1pm. Relay runners should use this service also. It is a complimentary service and open to spectators as well as runners.
  • There is limited parking at Mt Vic, although you can park close to the area and walk to the finish - please car-pool if you can to keep parks free to others!
  • There are public toilets at Mt Vic if you need after the race.
  • Please respect others around you, spectators, and the general public. Mt Vic is a very popular tourist spot so please keep this in mind.

Bus and Shuttle Pick-up Locations

Race Day Morning

The Wind Turbine Shuttle (9am - 1pm)

MT VIC SHUTTLE: Mt Vic Finish - Waitoa Hataitai - Waitoa Victoria Street (Loop)

Race Day After Party

  • Will be at the Waitoa Social Club Brewery in Hataitai (AND Vic street)- Just a walk/short drive down the hill from the finish. The Waitoa Social Club staff will also be manning one of the Aid Stations. Probably not serving beer though. Sorry.
  • A shuttle will be taking runners and spectators from Mt Vic - Hataitai - Victoria Street on rotation from 11am.
  • Waitoa Social Club will have our WUU2K IPA on sale for you all here as well. Come along and try a drop!

Spectators

  • We may be providing a shuttle service for 2021 to head around to the Aid Station locations. This is yet TBC, but I will update once confirmed. This will be in place to decrease the number of vehicles at these locations, so if we provide this service, please use it!
  • If there is no shuttle service to the Aid Stations, please car-pool and feel free to use the WUU2K FB group page to discuss.
  • Please do not use the car parks at the aid station/finish line locations. Park a short distance away if possible and walk to these points.

Prizegiving

  • Prizes will be handed out to runners as they finish the race. Spot prizes may be provided in race goodie bags for 2021 OR as you finish. Keep an eye out.

Compulsory Gear List

For this event there is a compulsory gear list (Incl 21km category)
Please note that the compulsory gear list will be checked before you run, so make sure you double check you have everything marked!
All gear needs to be brought along to registration day to get checked off prior to race day.
PLEASE NOTE: You WILL be Disqualified if you are caught running without your compulsory gear. If you are looking 'light' on gear, you will be stopped and checked by a marshal. Please understand that we are only looking out for the safety of all of you!
(Links Below for Examples of what is required) 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 the briefings.
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.

Drop Bags

There will be a van at the start to take your drop bags to the finish for you. If you require drop bags for certain aid stations along the way, please organise this yourself with your crew. We will not be taking drop bags to any other points except for the finish.
YOUR RACE/GOODIE BAGS WILL HAVE YOUR RACE NUMBER ON THEM. This means you do not have to name them. Easy!
  • Please Note: These bags are only so big, so please don't bring the kitchen sink with you! Just make sure you have something warm for the start, and to put on at the end of your race.
  • These bags can be used for your grocery shopping afterwards if you ever need!
The WUU2K takes no responsibility for lost items. Please don't leave valuables in your drop bags

Categories for 2021

For 2021 there will be 300 entries open for both the 62km, and 43km, 21km categories and 50 entries available for the 2-person teams. Once/if these spots are filled, there will be a wait list created for each category. Please note that the event has sold out the past few years.  
  • 62km Ultra
  • 43km Marathon
  • 21km Half Marathon (NEW for 2021). Start location is at Owhiro Bay/Red rocks carpark area
  • 2-person Relay Teams - 30 km pp over the Ultra route

Changing categories

  • 62km runners can downgrade at any stage although PLEASE NOTE that this will incur a $25 admin fee. Please note you will not receive any refund on your original entry fee for downgrading.
  • 43km runners can upgrade to the 62km event at any stage. You just pay the difference for the 62km event. PLEASE NOTE that this will also incur a $25 admin fee.  
  • Relay teams can change runners at any stage but PLEASE NOTE that this will incur a $25 admin fee per change. 
  • There are NO category changes during race week. Any changes must be made prior to Monday 13th July.
  • There are NO TRANSFERS to the following year.

Event Refund Policy

  • Entries refunded minus 20% admin fee prior to Thursday April 30th. After this date it incurs a 50% admin fee.
  • Entries can be transferred to another runner prior to Friday 26th June. PLEASE NOTE that this incurs a $25 admin fee. NO TRANSFERS after this date.
  • NO REFUNDS will be given after FRIDAY June 26th. If you have purchased Merchandise, feel free to come to race rego to collect these items.
  • No refunds given if the event is cancelled for reasons outside of our control (ie - extreme weather event)

Entries for 2021

  • There will be NO earlybird entries available for all categories for 2021 EXCEPT the new 21km category
  • Late entries will run from June 1st until July 1st when entries close

Aid Stations

There will be Aid Stations roughly every 10-11km apart. These will be at the following locations (All GPS Linked - just click below)
  1. Makara Hill road (Start of the Skyline Trail)
  2. Makara MB Car Park
  3. The Wind Turbine
  4. Owhiro Bay (By the Te Kopahou Visitor Centre)
  5. Tawatawa Reserve (Happy Valley Road Entrance)
  6. Mt Albert
Each Aid Station will have First Aid supplies, Water, Food, and Electrolyte (Tailwind) Sports drink. If you require your own nutrition, this is allowed on the proviso that your crew meets you at the designated aid station to get it to you. PLEASE NOTE: This event is cupless, so you will need your own receptacle/cup.   

Pacers (62km ONLY)

Pacers are allowed to run for FREE from either:
  • Owhiro Bay Aid Station (18km to the finish) OR
  • Tawatawa Aid Station (10km to the finish) to help keep you going if you require.
Pacers can in no way carry any of your runners belongings. You are only there to offer emotional support to your runner. Good banter is essential! 
All pacers need to register online, so I have full knowledge who is on the course at all times. There is no compulsory gear for pacers, but you will need to collect your pacer bib at race registrations, and get your name checked off.
Please note: Pacers are only allowed for the 62km runners

Timing

You will all be timed from kick-off, until you finish the race. If you don't finish for any reason, your time will not be listed, and you will get a DNF.
  • Your race bibs hold your timing chip.
  • There will be a screen at race finish so you can view your time at the end.
  • Times will be online as runners finish.
  • PLEASE REMEMBER TO REMOVE YOUR TIMING CHIP AT RACE FINISH. There will be a labeled container for these to go in. You can keep your bibs

Medals

  • All 43km and 62km finishers will receive a custom WUU2K necklace from Brendon Jaine Jeweler.
  • All 21km Finishers 'medals' are yet TBC for 2021.

Cut-Off times

62km Ultra/Relay runners
You must be past the top of the Tip Track (Around the 33km mark) by 12.45pm at the latest.
This means you will have 6.25 hours to get to this point at around the 33km mark.
Be advised that from 12.45pm, you will have 3 hours to get to the final cut-off from the top of the Tip-track (approx 17km, including the Tip-Track up and back).
43km runners
The only cut-off you need to think about is the 3.45pm cut-off at the last aid station (Entrance to Tawatawa Reserve). If you don't think you can make the 32km to this point in 8 hours, I would suggest not entering the event.
All Runners
You MUST be THROUGH the Happy Valley Road Aid Station (Entrance to Tawatawa Reserve) by 3.45pm. This is the final cut-off, and will be strictly enforced.
  • ALL RUNNERS MUST LEAVE THE AID STATION BEFORE THE CUT-OFF TIME. (Get there 10 minutes before if you want a 10 minute breather). 3.44pm - you're on your way!
   If you are still on the course prior to this point, please find the closest Marshal, let them know your name and number, and hand your timing chip in.

Retiring from the Race

If you need to pull out of the race for whatever reason, please DO NOT JUST WALK OFF THE COURSE! Find the nearest Marshal, give them your details, identify your problem if you have one so we can get it seen to ASAP, and if you need to leave the course, please hand in your timing chip prior to doing so.
  • Please try to stick to the trail as best you can. We understand there are parts of the course where you can straight-line as opposed to zig-zagging. You will not be disqualified for this, but note - in doing this you do so at your own risk. The trails are made for this reason!

Accommodation

  • Wellington has plentiful accommodation options in and around the city. Feel free to ask questions regarding this on the WUU2K group facebook page. The CBD is probably a safe bet as there will be a bus taking runners to race start, and a shuttle back to town afterwards.

Merchandise

  • WUU2K Compressport T-Shirts will be available to purchase when you register online. Mixed colours will be available, with some colours in limited supply. There will be limited numbers available at race registration for purchase also. All race T shirts (incl Tank Tops) are priced at $35 with $5 per transaction split between Stroke Central and NZBCF for 2021 ($2.50 per T donated to each cause)
  • WUU2K custom THIRS are $25 for WUU2K entrants, and can be purchased online when you register. There will be 2 different colours available (Original, and Black)
  • WUU2K custom Trucker Caps: $30 for entrants.
  • WUU2K Short-shorts. $25 and supplies are limited (Please note that these have a slightly irregular fit - still run-worthy though!)
All Merchandise will be available to order online via the registration page, and also at race registration. We may have some available at race finish also. 

Volunteers

If you want to register your interest to become a volunteer, or help in any way, please send an email our way with how you would like to help out. We would be happy to hear from you! Positions needed will be....
  • Race Marshals (If you have first aid training even better!)
  • Helpers for registration day
  • People to help with marking the course
  • Aid station legends (to help ply runners with goods to keep them kicking along)
  • Drivers to help with transport on the day
ALL volunteers for 2020 will receive discounted merchandise/race entries, hugs, and will be invited to partake in a social gathering following the event. Also, if volunteer hours are required for other events, your time will go towards this cause.

Please enter 'I WANT TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE WUU2K 2021!' in the subject line of the email

Prior to race day

Please train for this event!
I won't stress this enough. Even though it is an an event that anyone with a good level of fitness can partake in, don't be fooled into thinking that this is an easy run. It's a difficult slog over some (at times) fairly tough terrain. The elements in Wellington can throw anything at you at this time of the year, and I mean anything. It IS the middle of Winter, so be prepared. The cut-off times will be strictly enforced.
The race will be run in all weather, and only if I am advised not to let the race go ahead because of extreme weather conditions will I cancel the event. A notice will be posted on the Wuu2k facebook page the afternoon prior, and at registration if this is the case.

Please respect the environment!

Please DO NOT LITTER!!! Respect the local trails, and environment, as well as other people out on the trails. We keep New Zealand green, so if you are caught littering, or disrespecting the environment, you will be banned for life from all future WUU2K events. Period.

There are public toilets at:
  • The start
  • Makara Peak MB Car park (around 20km in)
  • The Wind Turbine (These will be port-a-loo toilets here)
  • Owhiro Bay (42km in)
  • The finish.