FAQS
ENTRIES & REGISTRATION
WHEN DO ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE?
Online registration will close at midday on Thursday 8th December - UNLESS SOLD OUT PRIOR!
WHAT ARE THE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR CHILDREN?
21km Run/Walk
Children aged 14 and under are not able to participate in these events without prior approval.11.5km Run/Walk
Children aged 11 and under are not able to participate in this event without prior approval.6km Run/Walk
It is suggested children 11 and under run/walk with a parent or guardian.
I PLAN ON WALKING MOST OF THE COURSE, AND JOGGING SOME BITS WHEN I FEEL GOOD - DO I ENTER AS A WALKER OR RUNNER?
You enter as a runner. The walking category is for people that are going to walk 100% of the course, and these people want to gauge themselves against other people that walk only.
I AM INJURED AND CANNOT DO THE EVENT, WHAT CAN I DO?
Get an event credit
As per our T&C’s there are no refunds if you withdraw from this event. We do offer credits which last for 12 months and can be used towards any Total Sport owned event in that time minus a $20 admin fee. Please email Registrations no later than 48hrs before the event.
Change your distance
You can change distances prior to online registrations closing. Open your confirmation email and click to amend. This will take you to your online registration page. If you can’t locate your registration confirmation email Registrations and we'll resend it for you. Note: There are no partial refunds if downgrading.
CHANGES AND TRANSFERS WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE ON THE DAY.
EVENT TRANSPORT
WHERE IS THE EVENT BASE?
The street address for Google Maps, is 280 Bethells Road, Waitakere. The drive time is approx. 45 mins (from Auckland CBD) but give yourself a little extra time if you’re not familiar with the area.
The event base is on the private property located at 280-282 Bethells Rd, Bethells Beach. This is a 1km stroll up the driveway from the parking area, follow event signage. Please bring all gear you will require for the day and leave it with us in the gear tent while you’re on the trail.
AT THE EVENT
DO YOU HAVE A GEAR TENT TO LOOK AFTER MY STUFF WHILE I’M OUT FOR MY WALK/RUN?
Yes, you can leave your gear at the event base which will be tagged with your race number. Leave it with us and collect it after your event.
DO I NEED CLEAN SHOES?
YES, we’re very privileged to have access to some wonderful tracks through some amazing native bush on the West Coast. Kauri Dieback Disease is thought to be a soil-borne disease that kills Kauri tress. So please follow these steps below:
Make sure shoes and equipment are clean of dirt before and after the event
You will be required to walk over the Sterigene-filled mats before you start your event
Clean shoes and any other equipment that comes into contact with soil after every visit, especially if moving between bush areas
Keep to defined park tracks at all times. Any movement of soil around the roots of a tree has the potential to spread the disease
Note: dogs are NOT allowed at the SPEIGHT’S West Coaster. Dogs can inadvertently spread the disease if they disturb the soil around the trees.
ARE THERE AID STATIONS ON THE COURSE?
Yes, please see below individual course descriptions on the Event Info page.
WHERE AND WHEN IS THE PRIZE GIVING?
We are going to have prize giving at the event base. Trophies will be awarded to the over-all race winners, male and female, for each of the race options.
12:30pm at Event Base
All distance options will also receive finisher medals at the finish line.
WILL THERE BE FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?
Yes, as always, we will have the Total Sport BBQ fired up and the SPEIGHT’S will be on ice. So once you have sufficiently recovered after your run/walk head over to the big blue SPEIGHT’S tent and grab a nice cold beer and a hot sausage. We will also have water and electrolyte drink to rehydrate.
IS THERE A MASSAGE TENT AT THE FINISH LINE?
Yes, Sports Lab will be on hand at the event base to give you that well deserved massage after your race. Please bring cash for your massage as there is no signal at event base for eftpos.
