Motatapu
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Motatapu Trail Marathon
The Motatapu Trail Marathon is a 42.2 km off road race through the Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe high country stations, open to the public only for the event. The course records a cumulative climb of 1050 m and reaches a highest point of 880 m, and finishes at Wilcox Green in Arrowtown.
The route starts at Motatapu Station near Glendhu Bay, Lake Wānaka. The course includes numerous river crossings, long farm tracks and sections on the Macetown Track that run above the Arrow River. The event provides four self service aid stations with water, PURE electrolyte drink and Clif Power Bars; aid stations are cup free so competitors must refill their own vessels.
All competitors must carry the event mandatory gear at all times and will not be allowed to start without it. Transport to the start line is by event bus only; there is no private vehicle access to the start. The event enforces cut off points on the course, including at roughly 9 km and 17 km and a final course cut off. Participants must be at least 18 years old on race day and are grouped into male and female age categories.
The Motatapu Trail Marathon is an official UTMB Index race. Prize money is offered to overall male and female winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
