Ruapuna

Schedule: the exact schedule will be confirmed when we have certainty around what COVID-19 Alert level the event is likely to operate under. Under the current guidelines we have limits on the number of entries we can accept so enter ASAP.

Some key points for 2020

  • Participant numbers: Under level 2 restrictions we are limited to 85 participants in the open race and 45 in the youth, junior, kids and novice event. No spectators will be allowed and children can only be accompanied by 1 adult for transportation purposes. This will enable us to stay under the 100 limit on gatherings. If we operate at level 1 we expect there to be an increase in numbers allowed at gatherings.

  • Race number pick up: will be from “The Frontrunner Colombo” during the week. This is mandatory except for out of town athletes to enhance social distancing.

  • Briefing: there will be no race briefing on site. All athletes must watch the online briefing which will be live at least a week before the event

  • Start times: if still at COVID-19 Alert level 2

    • 9:15am open race

    • 10:45am Novice, juniors, youth and kids (kids race will be 11am)

    • If we are at Level 1 the junior, youth, novice and kids start times will be brought forward.

 Ruapuna Race Details

For 2020 the event will be run in a time trial format to enhance athletes ability to maintain social distancing. The aim is for athletes to still be able to race hard whilst maintaining a 4m gap on the run and not be drafting on the bike. Athletes will be started in groups of 4-5 with 30 seconds between groups.

  • Open & Teams: Run 2.8km (3 laps) / Bike 17km (5 laps) / Run 2.8km (3 laps)

  • Novice & Junior (13-19 year olds) Run 1.9km (2 laps) / Bike 10.2km (3 laps) / Run 1.9km (2 laps)

  • Youth (10-12 year olds) Run 1.1km (1 lap) / Bike 6.8km (2 laps) / Run 1.9km (2 laps)

  • Kids duathlon – a short run/bike/run for 5-9 year olds

Other points in the new COVID-19 world

  • All athletes must read the event COVID-19 health and safely plan and comply with the guidelines. The plan can be found here

  • All athletes are required to complete the pre race medical screening form found here http://www.jdevents.co.nz/pre-event-covid19-medical-screening-form

  • No spectators will be allowed on site (unless government guidelines allow)

BIKE & RUN COURSE

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TRANSITION

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Kids Race (5-9 years)

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