King of the Mountain - Pauanui
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King of the Mountain - Pāuanui
King of the Mountain is a short, single-day trail race held in Pāuanui as part of the local summer series and organised by No Code Events. The course is 7.7 km with approximately 410 m of ascent and follows a loop from the Pāuanui Surf Club to the summit and back via Cave Bay and the South End Reserve.
The route is described as Surf Club → Summit → Cave Bay → South End → Surf Club. Terrain is pohutukawa and bush-lined slopes that are steep, rocky and rooty in places. The course is marked with high-vis tape and arrows, and marshals are positioned at key points. Aid is minimal: water only at Event HQ, so participants should bring a bottle or hydration pack.
Event logistics include parking inside the Pāuanui Surf Club Reserve, public toilets at the Surf Club and on course at the South End Reserve, and designated cheer zones at the South End Reserve and the finish chute. Timing is provided with professional shoe chip timing. Bib and transponder pickup and a post-race prizegiving take place at local venues on race day.
Entry fees are listed as Adults $50 and Under 16 $30. Every finisher receives a medal; age-group winners receive additional awards and the overall King and Queen are presented with hand-carved native timber trophies. The event asks participants to respect the whenua, other trail users and volunteers and to pack out what they pack in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
