The Salmon Run
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About the race
The Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Multisport event in Rakaia is a multisport race combining cycling, running and kayaking on a course routed through local roads, river and trails. The event uses a mass start for multisport athletes at Rakaia Domain and proceeds along a road bike leg that totals about 45.5 km on Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road and a triangle of River Road and Barkers Road.
Competitors transition at Lowes Cutting, then complete a 1.7 km run down to the river where kayaks are checked before the paddle section. The kayak leg is extended to approximately 19.8 km along the river, and participants must hold a Grade 2 kayak certificate to take part in this section. After the river section athletes depart on foot for a trail out-and-back run finishing back at Rakaia Domain with a final lap of the rugby field and a short run up the center line to the finish.
The organisers note that distances are approximate and provide Strava route links for course details. Short course points are included on the bike and run to allow some competitors to continue past cut off times; short coursed participants are not eligible for prizes. Course assistance and transitions are supported by local helpers and an external river-running provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
