Northland 100
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Northland 100
The Northland 100 is an ultramarathon series held in Glenbervie Forest, managed by Matariki Forests, about 10 km from Whāngarei city centre. The course is based on a 41 km figure eight loop through pine plantations and native bush. Surfaces are mainly forestry roads with a mix of maintained and older, unmaintained roads.
Distances offered:
- 320 km (200 Miler)
- 165 km (100 Miler)
- 105 km
- 82 km
- 57 km
- 15 km
Course formats and laps:
- The 165 km event uses four full 41 km laps.
- The 105 km course is two full laps plus a 20 km loop.
- The 82 km race is two full laps.
- The 57 km race is one full lap plus a 15 km loop.
- The 15 km race is a single loop.
Elevation gain is listed for several distances, for example approximately 4,400 m for the 165 km and approximately 2,800 m for the 105 km. Aid stations are located at the Lookout Junction, Marua Road, and the event base, and drop bags are placed at the Lookout Aid Station. Mandatory gear requirements include visible race bibs and headlamps for running during darkness hours, with additional compulsory gear specified by the event. The overall course cut-off is 32 hours on course; participants arriving after this will be recorded as DNF. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
