Enter the BIG EASY MTB or Marathon before January and get a FREE pair of sun glasses.

Everyone entering Either the BIG EASY MTB ride or MOUNTAIN MARATHON before January will get a FREE pair of these in their race pack. Colour shown is ‘smoke’ but we will have ‘amber’ ones as well.

I’ve been wearing a pair for a couple of months now and they do the trick just nicely.

The BIG EASY Mountain Marathon

“The BIG EASY” Mountain Marathon 28 January 2012. (42.2km )

Highest Mountain Marathon in New Zealand

Click here to fly over the course from Snow Farm to Pisa Summit

Entry fee’s- Adult $85,

Brief Course Description: The Mountain Marathon will start at the Snow Farm and travel to the top of Mt Pisa then a big down hill to Luggate crossing under the main road (stock underpass) then heading toward the Clutha River for about 500m, from their a short climb up onto the upper terrace following a farm track to Stevensons road, turn left onto Stevensons road travel 500 then turn right over farm tracks to Halliday Rd. follow Halliday Rd. then after the crossing of the Cardrona River follow around the edge of the Clutha River to the Bridge then up to the finish at the Albert Town TavernAid stations every 10km approx (water and horleys). You will need to carry your own water between stations, you will need to carry your own snacks and compulsory gear throughout the race.

Run Start 8am

Registration and Late Entry from 11am -8pm on Friday 27th at the Albert Town Tavern.  (there will also be a late registration table at the start line for you guys travelling over on the day from the south please get there in plenty of time to avoid a rush – but if you’re staying in or close to Wanaka please register on Friday.)

Bus pick-up(must be pre-booked with registration, $10 ) LEAVING  Albert Town Tavern 6.30 am and Pembroke Park 6.45am.

Post Event meal when you arrive and prize giving at 1.30pm.

Compulsory gear - this will be checked if the weather looks at all changeable: two top layers plus a good quality water proof jacket, warm hat/hood.

“The BIG EASY” MTB

“The BIG EASY” MTB    28 January 2012. (42km TBC)

Highest Mountain Bike Race in New Zealad

Brief Course Description: Mountain Bike will start at the Snow Farm and travel to the top of Mt Pisa then a big down hill to Luggate crossing under the main road (stock underpass) then heading toward the Clutha River for about 500m, from their a short climb up onto the upper terrace following a farm track to Stevensons road, turn left onto Stevensons road travel 500 then turn right over farm tracks to Halliday Rd. follow Halliday Rd. the the crossing of the Cardrona River follow around the edge of the Clutha River to the Bridge then up to the finish at the Albert Town Tavern

Click here to fly over the course from Snow Farm to Pisa Summit
Entry fees- Adult $85,

Junior (under 19) $50,

Ride Start 10.30am

Registration and Late Entries (late fee $10 extra) from 11am -8pm on Friday 27th at the Albert Town Tavern.  (there will also be a late registration table at the start line for you guys travelling over on the day from the south please get their in plenty of time to avoid a rush – but if you’re staying in or close to Wanaka please register on Friday.)

Bus pick-up(must be pre-booked with registration, $15 extra includes bike) LEAVING  Albert Town Tavern 8.00 am  and Pembroke Park 8.45am.   There will be a truck to take your bikes up give yourself time to load your bike before hopping on the bus!

Bus back up to the Snow Farm to collect your car leaves from the Albert Town Tavern at 2.30pm (Must be pre booked with registration  – $10 extra)

Post Event meal included when you arrive at the Albi, before prize giving at 2pm.

Compulsory gear - this will be checked if the weather looks at all changeable.

Basic kit including a spare tube, two top layers plus a good quality water proof jacket, warm hat/hood you can fit under your helmet and gloves.

Bike Inspections: We are not requiring proof of bike service, however we expect that all bikes to be of a well maintained standard for this type of terrain and event, as organisers we reserve the right to have a bike mechanic to inspect bikes randomly for race worthiness. If any problems with a bike cannot be rectified by the mechanic the bike will be withdrawn from the event.

Export 33 supports Wanaka runners

 Wanaka Skyline Challenge is proud to be associated with Export 33.  

Every Runner (over 18yrs) of the Wanaka Skyline Challenge, Hillend Gutbuster  and also the half marathon (April 11th) will be given a free Export 33!!

Export 33 is brewed longer, which takes out almost all the sugars, making it
less filling. So you get all the enjoyment and taste of a smooth, satisfying
beer, but without that heavy, bloated feeling.

Horleys- Official sports nutrition of Wanaka’s new mountain race

Thanks very much to Karen and the team at Horleys for ensuring all runners will be able to Replace some hard-spent energy at Wanaka’s newest Mountain race the ‘Wanaka Skyline Challenge’.

Replace has been mine and Ed’s choice of sports drink for years now (as it is with most endurance athlets) and Horleys are awesome at supporting many events all around the country.

SELFCHARGE new sponsor of Mountain Run

I got one of these wee units for Christmas and was so impressed I rung them up to see if they’d sponsor our event and they said “Yeh no worries!!”

SELFCHARGE have a heap of differenet products (no batteries necessary you wined a handle to charge ‘em up) but the one I got was a torch, radio, alarm  and a cell phone charger (with all the various different adaptors). I can see this being so useful in emergencies or for when you’re away camping and unable to otherwise recharge your cellphone.

If you’re lucky enough you might win one at our events or get one for yourself or your mates now at SELFCHARGE.