Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail Events
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About the race
The Ian Priest Memorial Hutt River Trail Events run off-road from the Remutaka Mountains to Wellington Harbour, finishing at McEwan Park, Petone, with music and a foreshore celebration. The programme offers multiple distance options and varied trail experiences.
Distances:
- Ultra Marathon 60 km via the Remutaka Rail Trail and marathon course
- Marathon 42.2 km along riverside trails and historic tracks
- Half Marathon 21.1 km from Moonshine Park to Petone
- 10K Fun Run/Walk around McEwan Park and Hutt River estuary
Course and logistics: The routes use bush tracks, riverbanks, estuary paths, gravel, sealed footpaths and some unsealed vehicle tracks. The first 18 km of the Ultra follows the historic Remutaka Incline Rail Trail and begins with about 7 km of uphill. The Marathon course includes roughly 5 km of public road early on and descends about 200–300 metres overall. Many sections are flat; some areas have tunnels, stiles, gateways, zigzags and one flight of steps. Courses are shared with other users including cyclists and vehicles in places. Aid stations are available from 23 km on the Ultra and regularly on the Marathon, Half and 10K. Trails are well marked with marshals and support crew. Shuttles are available from the finish to start locations. Trail shoes are recommended but not required. The official cut off for all events is 3pm. Note courses may change due to River Trail works. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
