WAI2K

About the race

The WAI2K 50 km is an established trail ultra that runs from the Wairarapa to Upper Hutt. The course combines gravel road, single track, mud, river crossings, tunnels, bridges and forestry trails with an estimated 2600 m of ascent. The route passes multiple aid stations at approximately 9 km, 24 km, 30 km, 38 km, 43 km and 46 km, and there are public toilets at several key locations.

All finishers receive a custom finishers medal. Aid stations stock nutrition and drink items such as sports nutrition, Coke, water, sweets, chips, biscuits, mixed sandwiches, oranges, bananas and basic first aid supplies; sanitiser and menstrual items are also available. The event uses chip timing at the start and finish and enforces cut-off times at key aid stations; competitors who miss cut-offs are transported to the finish. Organisers list compulsory gear that includes a fully equipped first aid kit, emergency bag or blanket, seam-sealed windproof/waterproof jacket, thermal long sleeve top, insulating gloves and hat, race vest or pack with at least 1 L water capacity, food, compass or GPS, topo maps on a mobile device, whistle, a fully charged mobile device with emergency contacts and a hi-vis vest for the morning road section. Drop bags are available and can be transported to the finish.

Transport options are provided for return to the start area and a race briefing pack with full details is distributed to competitors before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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