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SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2012

Reserve Day Sunday 11 March 2012

Start and Finish

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

Key Dates

Race Day: Sat 10 March 2012
Reserve Day: Sun 11 March 2012
Entries Open: 1 July 2011 @ 9am
Entries Closed: 15 Feb @ 5pm
Entry Transfers/Changes Close: Wed 15 Feb 2011 @ 5pm
Pre-Race Registration: Fri 9 March 2012 5.30-8pm @ Butlers Green, Arrowtown

Entry Fee

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

For further stats, click here

SUPPORTING

Supporters are more than welcome at the start and finish line at Butler's Green in Arrowtown, or as an event volunteer. For further details about volunteering for the Motatapu in return for a free Icebreaker t-shirt and other goodies, click here. Only registered competitors are allowed on the course, as it is privately owned land.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Arrowtown - Finish line for the Motatapu event

There is something to keep everyone occupied in Arrowtown, from gold panning, to perfecting your drive on one of Arrowtown's world class golf courses, a wide variety of culinary and accommoation options. For more information about Arrowtown check out the official website - www.arrowtown.com or Click Here to download a walking map of the area.

Glendhu Bay - Marathon shuttle to the startline collection point

The Glendhu Bay Lakeside Motor Camp is surrounded by the magestic Southern Alps, check their website for further information - www.glendhumotorcamp.co.nz

Wanaka - 12km from Glendhu Bay

Physiotherapy/Athletic Strapping - If you require any form of sports taping/strapping for the Motatapu please contact the local Wanaka One on One clinic, call 0800 422 252 for an appointment - www.queenstownhealth.com

Radio Station - Listen to MORE FM Wanaka 99.4 for event day postponements. - www.morefm.co.nz

Check the Lake Wanaka website for full details about Wanaka and all it has to offer - www.lakewanaka.co.nz

Queenstown - 22km from the Motatapu finish line

Hot Pools - What better way to relax that to soak at the Onsen Hot Pools and take in the magnificent views over the Shotover River, halfway between Queenstown & Arrowtown. Reward your bosy and your with a visit to the Onsen Hot Pools - www.onsen.co.nz

Jet Boating - Kawarau Jet offers an exhilarating jet boat experience on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers - www.kjet.co.nz

Massage - Body Sanctum will be at the finish line of the Motatapu offering post race massage. For any pre race requirements please contact Body Sanctum www.bodysanctum.co.nz

Mountain Bike Club - The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club have a great trail map available for purchase so you can experience the trails of the Wakatipu - www.qmtbc.co.nz

Physiotherapy/Athletic Strapping - If you require any form of sports taping/strapping for the Motatapu please contact the local Queenstown One on One clinic, call 0800 422 252 for an appointment - www.queenstownhealth.com

Radio Station - Listen to MORE FM Queenstown 99.2 for event day postponements - www.morefm.co.nz

Sports Store - R&R Sport are located on Shotover Street, Queenstown for any of your sporting needs - www.rrsport.co.nz

Sky Diving - If you need a bigger adrenaline rush than what you get from mountain biking or running you need to talk to the crew at NZONE the Ultimate Jump. The Southern Lakes region has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and what better way to see it that from 15,000ft! www.nzone.biz

For general information about Queenstown, check out Destination Queenstown www.queenstown-nz.co.nz