Great Forest Event
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When:
| Sat 14 Apr, 7:00am–3:00pm |
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Where: Matariki Forest, Waitarere Beach Rd, Waiterere Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- 5km event: $10.00
- 10km event: $15.00
- 21km event: $35.00
- 42km event: $50.00
- Booking fees may apply
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A 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km run and walk.
The events are run on forest roads with absolutely no vehicles to worry about.
For the 2012 event we have a half marathon circuit and a two circuit marathon course giving views of the scenic Manawatu River. 10km and 5km events are fun run/walks and we encourage families and schools to enter.
The Great Forest Event has been a very popular sporting event in the Horowhenua and 2012 will be the 16th consecutive year it has taken place.
In 2011 there were over 2200 entrants, with an estimated 4000 people attending the venue on the day.
The marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km events have been successful in attracting many of New Zealand’s elite sports people to Waitarere. As well as this many competitors from other countries have taken part. These events encourage the competitive as well as attracting the strictly recreational runners/walkers. Family groups and schools participating increase each year, particularly in the 10km and 5km events.
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