Course
A repeated 6.71km loop starting and finishing at the corral at 166 Coates Road, Alexandra, with about 50m of climb per lap. Surface is hardpacked mountain bike singletrack, 4WD track and a section of pine forest. One lap starts on the hour, every hour, and runners must be back in the corral before the next bell. There are no on-course aid stations; runners are self-supported.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedFri 12 Jun 2026
- !Entries closeThu 8 Apr 2027 · in 24 weeks
- ★Race daySat 10 Apr 2027
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