Partners Life Dual

Motutapu Island, New Zealand
06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Event size: 100 - 999 participants (Max 2000 participants)

Trail running

6 km, 10 km, 21.097 km, 42.195 km

Triathlon

1 km, 10 km, 26 km

Mountain biking

26 km, 42 km

About the event

This sporting event is staged on one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand - the Hauraki Gulf islands of Motutapu and Rangitoto. The Partners Life DUAL is a participant event offering trail run and walk, off-road triathlon and mountain bike options and is produced and managed by sports event management company Total Sport.

The Partners Life DUAL is a once a year opportunity. At no other time throughout the year will people be able to participate in an event of this nature, and at no other time are mountain bikes allowed to be taken over to the island and ridden.

The Partners Life DUAL offers the opportunity for event goers and adventure seekers to experience the dual islands of Motutapu and Rangitoto by foot, on mountain bike or both including a swim in the spectacular Home Bay! The entry numbers for the 2017 Partners Life DUAL Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse WILL be limited due to the nature of these two protected islands, so make sure you get your Partners Life DUAL entry in early!

Event options include:
6km Run / Walk
10km Run / Walk
21km Half Marathon
42.2km Marathon
26km Mountain Bike
42km Mountain Bike
Off-Road Triathlon (1km Ocean Swim | 26km MTB | 10km Run)

Races offered by this event

You have 1 weeks to prepare

42 km MTB

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Mountain biking
42 km
Solo
On site
Trail
Island

26 km MTB

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Mountain biking
26 km
Solo
On site
Trail
Island

42.2km Trail Marathon

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
42.195 km
Race size: 250 - 499 participants
Starting at Home Bay, Motutapu Island the Marathon course gets straight into the good stuff. An honest climb to warm up the legs and lungs, with magical sea views out over Auckland City, the viaduct basin and the multitude of other Hauraki Gulf islands. The following section leads you across farm land, around the southern-most tip of Motutapu Island, Emu Point.

Over the causeway and onto the basalt surrounded gravel roads of Rangitoto Island; here you'll start the slow but steady grind to the top of the 600 year old volcano. On the climb you will divert onto a beaut little single track that takes you on a loop past the Lava Caves and around the edge of the crater; you'll then stride out down the direct route through the awesome Pohutukawa Forest to the Rangitoto Wharf. Once you're back on deck at sea level it's into the coastal track. This 6km "jungle" like section will keep you on your toes with its technical contours as you follow the historical trail through the lava fields along the coast line. It's magic!

Ticking off the halfway mark and it's back to the flowing farm trails of Motutapu. Making your way clockwise around the North-West of the Island you'll have ocean vistas making your way past a number of old World War Two gun emplacements. The Northern Junction turnaround point sees you descending back down to Home Bay through some lush native bush - thanks Motutapu Restoration Trust!

As you pass by Home Bay you have 8km to go, phew - soak up that atmosphere, but don't look at the Speight's tent! Following the gravel road you now make your way back over the hill towards the causeway before finishing via a soaring downhill with some inspiring views down to the event base.

The total ascent (ie. vertical metres gained) over the course is 1103 metres.

Course terrain breakdown:
Gravel road
Single track (forest & volcanic / lava)
Grass track & trail
Solo
On site
Trail
Island

21.1km Trail Half Marathon

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
21.097 km
Solo
On site
Trail
Island

10 km Run / Walk

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
10 km
Solo
On site
Trail
Island

6 km Run / Walk

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
6 km
Solo
On site
Trail
Island

Off-Road Triathlon

06 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Triathlon
Solo
On site
  • Swimming
    1 km
    Sea/ocean
  • Cycling
    26 km
    Trail
  • Trail running
    10 km
    Trail

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