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SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2013

Reserve Day Sunday 10 March 2013

Start and Finish

Start: Butlers Green, Arrowtown
End: Butlers Green, Arrowtown

Key Dates

Race Day: Sat 9 March 2013
Reserve Day: Sun 10 March 2013
Entries Open: 1 July 2012 @ 9am
Entries Close: 13 Feb 2013 @ 5pm
Entry Transfers/Changes Close: Wed 13 Feb 2013 @ 5pm
Pre-Race Registration: Fri 8 March 2013 5.30-8pm @ Butlers Green, Arrowtown

Entry Fee - 2013 Prices TBC

Adult: $95

Race Day Timing

Registration: 7.30-8.30am
Briefing: 8.50am
Race Start: 9am
Prize Giving: 2-3pm

Race Stats

Course Record Male: Alan Funnell - 1:21:42
Course Record Female: Louisa Andrew - 1:30:46
Oldest Competitor: Max McDermid - 82
Average Competitor Age: 42
Average Walk time: 3:31:39
Average Run time: 2:43:08

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MINER'S TRAIL GEAR CHECK

DOWNLOADABLE CHECK LIST

Compulsory Items

Please bring the following items to one of our Motatapu Gear Check stores to be checked off by qualified staff:

Base Torso Layer

We recommend a technical t-shirt made of quick-drying fabric such as Icebreaker Superfine 150 or polypropylene. We do not recommend cotton fabrics.

Thermal Torso Layer

We recommend a long sleeved top made from a warm quick-drying fabric such as Icebreaker Superfine 200 or polypropylene. We do not recommend cotton fabrics.

Waterproof Jacket/Shell

We recommend a breathable jacket with a minimum of 10,000mm waterproofing. No ponchos! Jackets do not need to be seam sealed, although they will be more effective if they are.

Warm Hat

This is only complusory if your jacket has no hood.

Personal First Aid Kit

Including bandages, plasters, tape, gauze, whistle and survival blanket. We also recommend carrying pain relief medication (e.g. Panadol) for headaches, sunscreen and electrolyte replacement powder (e.g. Gastrolyte) for cramps, along with other medications you might need (e.g. prescription or hay fever drugs).