SOLD OUT
A 'Big Away Run'. Join Hutt Valley Runners for a weekend away for the last ever Abel Tasman Coastal Classic!
We'll be staying in the idilic Secret Garden Lodge in Marahau. For a reasonable $280 we'll be arranging:
- 2 nights accommodation at Secret Garden Lodge
- Minibus transfer to/from Nelson Airport to Marahau
- Full catering whilst in Marahau
You'll need to book and pay for your:
- Race entry (including bus transfer):
- Standard entry $275
- Choose bus transfer to start $20
- Travel to Nelson. We recommend:
- NZ5311 WLG>NSN Departs 2.35pm approx $101
- NZ5312 NSN>WLG Departs 2:45pm approx $101
Due to the size of our accommodation, spaces are very limited. If you'd like to come, don't hesitate. You'll need to do all of the following to secure a spot:
- Register and pay $280 with us
- Enter the event (including bus transfer option) $295
- Book your return flights (or other preferred transport) to Nelson Airport.
Itinerary
Friday 11 October
13:30 Check-in Wellington Airport
14:35 NZ5311 departs for Nelson Airport
15:15 Arrive at Nelson Airpot
15:45 Depart Nelson Airport
17:30 Arrive Marahau (via supermarket)
18:00 Dinner at Secret Garden Lodge
Saturday
05:30 Breakfast
06:30 Check in for pre-booked optional event bus to take us from Marahau to Kaiteriteri.
07:00 Registration opens (race packs given and gear checks done)
07:45 Boats begin departing for Awaroa Start Line
09:30 Event start
12:30-14:30 Finish in Marahau
16:30 Prize giving function and meal in Kaiterteri
Sunday
08:00 Breakfast
12:00 Depart Marahau
13:30 Check-in Nelson Airpot
14:45 NZ5312 departs Nelson Airport
15:30 Arrive at Wellington Airpot
Starting from the Chocolate Fish Cafe in Shelly Bay at 8:30am, we'll loop the coast road, through Miramar and out to Moa Point, before looping back to the beginning. and Meet at Huia at 8:00am to car share.
Join Hutt Valley Runners for a away run trip to the Waitārere Forest Run on 14 April and save 20%. Pick a distance that suits and enter yourself in either the: half marathon, 10km. 5km or 2km fun run. Meet at Huia Pool+Fitness at 6:30am to car share.
You can receive 20% off your own race entry by joining the 'Hutt Valley Runners' team (Code: huttvalleyrunners). Click here.
The forest provides the perfect mix of running terrain while you enjoy the scenic experience of running through the pines. Finish in the beautiful seaside town of Waitārere and celebrate your efforts with friends in the event village.
Bus to the Wairarapa and run back to Kaitoke. From Cross Creek it is steady 7km climb to the summit tunnel (a head torch is a good idea), then a gentle 10km all the way down to the car park at Kaitoke for a BBQ breakfast. Book now to secure your place on the bus.
Meet 8am at Huia Pool to catch a shuttle bus to start. But spaces are limited, so book your place here now to avoid disappointment. The run finishes back at Huia Pool. Followed by coffee and cake at the Tūtaki Cafe.
Meet at Huia Pool at 8:00am to car share. Run from Ngaio at 8:30am to Johnsonville and up and along the Skyline ridge track. Spectacular views to the coast on both sides. 10.2km, 15.9km or 20.9km options.