| Date | SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020 |
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DISTANCE |
47km |
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START LINE |
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FINISH LINE |
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Start Times |
8:45am: Elites 8:50am: Teams 9:15am - 9:30am: Competitive (2:45 - 3:00hrs) 9:30am - 9:45am: Speedy (3:00 - 3:30hrs) 9:45am - 10:00am: Going For It (3:30 - 4:00hrs) 10:00am - 10:15am: Weekend Warrior (4:00 - 4:15hrs) 10:15am - 10:30am: Cruising (4:15hrs+) 12:00pm: E-Bike |
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Start procedure |
The Mountain Bike race start will take place over a 90min period in a self-seeding, controlled rolling start format (with exception to Elite, Teams & E-Bike categories who will start in waves). The rolling start allows for a slow release of athletes over the start line - 2 riders at approximate 5 second intervals. It is essential that you start in the chute relevant to your capability. We encourage you to arrive early if you are in the Elite/ Teams/ Competitive/Speedy start chutes as there is a limited capacity in each chute. Please see here for how the start chute procedure will operate. |
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Elite Start Wave |
The Elite start wave is limited to the first 180 riders to enter and qualify. To qualify for the Elite start wave you must have a previous Motatapu time that fits the below criteria. If you are a first timer, then email us at motatapu@ironman.com with previous results. - Elite Male - previous time under 2:45:00 - Elite Female - previous time under 3:15:00 |
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RACE CATEGORIES |
Elite: Junior (16-19yrs), Elite (20+ yrs) Open: 16-18yrs, 19-29yrs, 30-39yrs, 40-49yrs, 50-59yrs, 60+ yrs Teams: Open Men (both riders are male), Open Women (both riders are female), Open Mixed (one male and one female rider), Masters Men (both riders are male and 40 years or older on race day), Masters Women (both riders are female and 40 years or older on race day), Grand Masters (both riders are male and 50 years or older on race day). Category determined by the age of the youngest rider. E-Bike: All E-Bikers. See E-Bike Standards here. |
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MINIMUM AGE |
Must be 16 years of age on race day to compete |
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Prize Giving |
Prize Giving will take place at 2:00pm, Saturday 14 March at Wilcox Green. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each individual and team race category (except E-Bikes). |
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Prize Money |
Overall Male and Female individual winners will be awarded NZD$500.00. |
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Mandatory Gear List & Bike Check |
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Cut-off Times |
Cut off at Aid Station 1 (14km from start line) - 12:45pm Cut off at Aid Station 2 (22km from start line) - 2:15pm Course cut off - 6:00pm
For E-Bikes the following cut off times apply: Cut off at Aid Station 1 (14km from start line) - 2:00pm Cut off at Aid Station 2 (22km from start line) - 3:30pm Course cut off - 6:30pm |
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RACE BRIEFING |
Please ensure you have read through this race briefing before race day. There will be a 10 minute race briefing before you start. |
This event takes you on an iconic off road course through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations. There is only one chance to bike this course each year and it’s by riding The Motatapu! Set in the spectacular Southern high country of New Zealand, there are many rivers to cross, hills to climb and a few steep descents thrown into the mix.
The ride starts on the shore of Lake Wanaka and finishes at historic Arrowtown. Your journey follows a route early Maori used for hunting and gathering, and to move Pounamu (Greenstone). The valley was not discovered by European explorers until around 1862 during the gold rush.
This event can be as challenging or as laid back as you want it to be with pros, amateurs, and newbies all racing the same 47km track. Top NZ Mountain Bikers have set records, celebs such as Bill English, Steve Gurney and Hamish Carter have added character, but it’s the everyday recreational rider that is the backbone of this event.
Mountain bikers from NZ and beyond have been racing the Motatapu for over a decade, some returning year after year to relive the glory. It’s time for you to experience it for yourself. Bring it on!
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Category |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Late |
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Price |
Price |
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ADULT INDIVIDUAL (19 yrs+) |
$132.87 |
$143.50 |
$154.50 |
$166.86 |
$174.07 |
$188.00 |
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JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL (16 - 19 yrs+) |
$92.70 |
$100.12 |
$92.70 |
$100.12 |
$112.27 |
$121.25 |
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E-BIKE (16 yrs+) |
$132.87 |
$143.50 |
$154.50 |
$166.86 |
$174.07 |
$188.00 |
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TEAM (16 yrs+) |
$245.14 |
$264.75 |
$288.40 |
$311.47 |
$327.54 |
$353.74 |
Please note: All entry fees are shown in New Zealand dollars and include GST.
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Location |
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Individual / Team MOUNTAIN Bikers |
Wilcox Green, Arrowtown |
Friday 13 March 2020 |
4:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Glendhu Bay, Wanaka |
Saturday 14 March 2020 |
7:30am - 10:00am |
Diversion Route to Glendhu Bay |
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E-BIKERS
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Wilcox Green, Arrowtown |
Friday 13 March 2020 |
4:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Glendhu Bay, Wanaka |
Saturday 14 March 2020 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Diversion Route to Glendhu Bay |
Please note, you can book this while entering, or at a later date under the merchandise section of your Active account, subject to availability. If you have not previously created an Active account click here. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
*All Mountain Bike transport options include bike transport
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PRE-RACE TRANSPORT |
COST |
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FROM QUEENSTOWN |
- Departing 6:30am from Athol St bus stop - Arriving approx. 8:15am |
$50.00 |
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FROM QUEENSTOWN |
- Departing 7:15am from Athol St bus stop - Arriving approx. 9:00am |
$50.00 |
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FROM ARROWTOWN |
- Departing 6:45am from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St (beside public toilets) - Arriving approx. 8:15am |
$50.00 |
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FROM ARROWTOWN |
- Departing 7:30am from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St (beside public toilets) - Arriving approx. 9:00am |
$50.00 |
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FROM WANAKA |
- Departing 7:45am from Mt Aspiring College - Arriving approx. 8:15am |
$40.00 |
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From Arrowtown |
- Departing 9:45am from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St (beside public toilets) - Arriving approx. 11:15am (E-BIKES ONLY) |
$50.00 |
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POST-RACE TRANSPORT |
COST |
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OPTION A TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY
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- Departing 3:00pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 4:30pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
$50.00 |
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OPTION B TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY
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- Departing 4:30pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 6:00pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
$50.00 |
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OPTION C TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY
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- Departing 5:30pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 7:00pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
$50.00 |
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OPTION D TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY |
- Departing 7:00pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 8:30pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
$50.00 |
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TO QUEENSTOWN |
Please call Queenstown Taxis on 03 450 3000 to book. When calling mention it is for Macpac Motatapu. - Booking is for up to 3 people and bikes per van |
Price on enquiry |
* Please note: all arrival times are approximate.