Frequently asked questions

Start locations

Southern Crossing, DOC Kaitoke Regional Park Car Park Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 5018 https://g.co/kgs/CSed7k8

Kime Climb and Field Dash, Otaki Forks Boielles Campsite https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGiWiaJriaSLAn8M7

Finish location

Otaki Forks Boielles Campsite

Start waves for the Southern Crossing

6.30am

7.30am

8.30am

Start time for Kime Climb and Field Dash

10am

Registration 9.30am

Prizing giving

Approx 3.30pm

Water

There should be water at the three huts on the route, we will update you on the day before the race

Alpha Hut, Kime Hut and Field

Pre Race Information

Transport

If you need transport login to https://eventplus.net/TMT26 go to the shop and purchase the shuttles you need

We offer a shuttle from the finish to the start at 5pm and a shuttle from the finish to the Waikane Train station.

To get to the start line you can catch the train to Upper Hutt station, which arrives at 6.50am and then taxi for 15mins

Change start wave

login to https://eventplus.net/TMT26 go to update registration and edit details

Wave guide

6.30am est race time 9 hours

7.30am est race time 7-8 hours

8.30am est race time 6 hours

Didymo / Freshwater Pests

You are required to have clean and dry shoes to start the event, stay away from the muddy puddles until after registration

On the Course

GPS Tracking

Event GPS tracking: follow the instructions on this link  (you can't start the race until this has been completed)

Mandatory Gear - we have a list of mandatory gear you need to carry with you on the race. This is for your safety so we won't make exceptions. https://tmr.org.nz/gear

We recommend you carry a PLB or Garmin inReach. If you don’t have one now could be the time to buy one or borrow from a friend.

Maps vs GPS - we do require you to carry map and compass. We do not allow cellphones and GPS in leiu of this.

There is a map link you can download and print on the Mandatory Gear page

Food & water - you need to be self-sufficient for the duration of the race. We will have water stations at Alpha and Kime Huts, but you will need to carry water with you on the course.

2 litres of water is normally enough for the longest section from Kaitoke to Alpha Hut

Please, if you use gels etc, be careful not to let the packets drop on the track.

Marshals - there are 2 marshal stations. Alpha Hut and Kime Hut. They will need to see your race number on your front at both check-ins so we can track your progress. Wellington LandSAR are also on the course to assist with safety. They will also be at the huts and around Atkins.

Competitor safety & support - this is an authentic mountain race so we do expect runners to support fellow competitors if needed. Call on the assistance of others if required and head to the closest marshal station or send a message through for SAR to come to you.

Alpha cut-off time - 11.30am is the cut-off time for your arrival at Alpha Hut for the 6.30am wave and 12noon for the later waves. If you haven't arrived by then, you will be turned around at Alpha to make your way back to Kaitoke start.

Registration for the Southern Crossing

Registration is at Aaron's Place 145 Marchant Rd. It will be sign-posted from the SH2 turnoff to Kiwi Ranch.

Parking is available in the paddock. Please don't come into the house gate as we need to keep this clear.

You can leave your car here during the day and overnight if required.

Registration and gear check will occur here. Note: Portaloos are located here, not at the start line.

We recommend you arrive about 45 mins before your race start so you can get registered in time.

The actual race start is 1km up the road. Note there is limited temporary parking on the roadside at the start. It is your responsibility to get yourself to the start line for your start time.

A pre-race briefing will occur about 5 mins before your start time.

Small Spare gear bag - we will have a drop off point at registration where you can leave your clean dry gear and we'll take it to the road end at Otaki.

Start time - Start times have been allocated as requested when you signed up.

Turnaround/withdrawal - There are limited options for withdrawing from the race. If you have to withdraw from the race before you reach Alpha Hut, please ensure you advise the Tail End Charlie team and also check back in at Aaron's place and advise race communications. If you need to turn around after Alpha, please advise the Tail End Charlie team and Alpha marshals. We don't want to send out a search team for you!

Registration for the Kime Climb and Field Dash

Registration is at Otaki Forks Boielles Campsite.

Parking is available.

We recommend you arrive about 45mins before your race start so you can get registered in time.

A pre-race briefing will occur about 5 mins before your start time.

Registration 9.30am

Start time - 10am

Finish

The finish is at the Otaki Forks. Its a great place for the family to meet you when you finish. Family, kids, dogs are all OK.

A BBQ, coffee cart and food truck will be at the finish area.

Prize giving will be approximately 4 pm.

Refunds and Transfers

We don't offer transfers

Cancellations made at least 3 weeks before the event will receive a refund minus a 20% administration fee.

No refunds for cancellations made after that period.

If we have to cancel the event due to severe weather, no refunds will be given, but we do have a backup date.

Race T-shirts

The iconic event t-shirt, buy and collect at the race or pickup from central Wellington after the event. The T itself is a mid weight 180gsm cotton tee.

Body Width (cm) x Body Length (cm)

XS - 43 x 68

S - 47 x 71

M - 52 x 75

L - 56.5 x 78.5

XL - 61 x 82

Purchase at https://eventplus.net/TMT26/shop