Event Overview

This is a self supported run/walk around a designated 6.4km loop of the Eskdale trail. The event will be running from 9am 20/04 until 9am 21/04 – you set your own goal to complete as many laps as you want within 24hrs. Whether you want to do just one lap or push to get a new distance PB, everybody is welcome. There will be a whiteboard setup for you to mark down a line by your name for every lap you complete. We encourage everyone to start at 9am together but if you can’t make it until later you are still welcome to participate.

All typical Kauri dieback protocol will apply, A basic wash station is provided at start and spray/scrub at all permanent stations throughout the course please.

Entry is free, use the registration link above if you’re interested in taking part.

Key times
Saturday 20th April

• 7:00am Event base opens
• 8:45am Event briefing
• 9:00am Event starts

Sunday 21st April

• 9:00am Event ends

Course description
6.4km, approx. 120m elevation gain
The Eskdale trail is 100% runnable with a notable climb near the halfway point followed by an equally long downhill immediately after reaching the highest point. During winter there are sections of the trail that get quite muddy and borderline require trail shoes but in general this course can be completed with road running shoes. There will be clear course markings in place to ensure nobody gets lost.

Terrain breakdown

• 4.8km wide non-technical trail (75%)
• 1.2km footpath (19%)
• 200m gravel path (3%)
• 200m boardwalks (3%)

Event base location
Lauderdale Reserve – entrance in-between 37-39 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Public transport
From the shore the best bus is the 941, from the CBD its either the 97B or the 933 – check www.at.govt.nz to see what route best suits you.

Parking
Nearby street parking is available on Lauderdale road, Levesque Street and Ivy Place. Other roads on the route of the run are Chedworth Drive and Stephanie Close although these are roads are close to the event base please note they are about 3-4km from Lauderdale road by car.

Toilets
There will be 1x portaloo at the entrance of Lauderdale Reserve and 2x portaloos approximately 1.5km into the course by the Watercare site.

Refreshments
There will be some water available for participants but this will be very limited, if you are planning on going longer than a few hours please bring your own supplies.