White Star Station.
2140 Colville Road, Colville, Coromandel.

Ridge Runner’s registration, start line, finish line, prizegiving, after party and camping ground are all at: White Star Station, 2140 Colville Road, Colville, Coromandel

• 7:00am - Registration opens

• 9:00am - Race start

• 3:00pm - Prizegiving

• 4:00pm - Race cut off

You can transfer your entry to another person up until midnight 10 November at no charge. After this time there will be a $20 administration charge. Transfer of entry to another person is not allowed after Sunday 3 November at midnight.

Note that proof of ID may be required at event registration.

Your refund that will be provided as outlined below

• August – Full refund, minus $15 per person

• September – 75% refund provided

• October – 50% refund provided

• November – No refund provided

Note that these estimated refund figures are minimum and the organisers will strive to be as fair and reasonable as possible with refunds if the event has to be cancelled.

Please read this policy carefully before entering
Element Events Ltd (the Organiser)organises and provides events to participants throughout New Zealand, including providing tickets for entry into those events. By purchasing a ticket for an event organised and provided by the Organiser, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

Element Events Ltd has been running quality events in NZ for over 20 years and we are committed to doing everything in our power to deliver a well organised, fun and safe event for everyone.  However there are some factors (beyond our control) that in extreme circumstances may mean that we have to cancel or modify the event.  Historically the main threat was a major storm event involving high winds, but recently Covid-19 has become an additional factor.

If the event organiser has to cancel, delay or alter the event

The Organiser will not be liable for any failure/delay/alteration of the event for which you have purchased a ticket if: The failure/delay/alteration arises directly or indirectly from an event or circumstance unforeseeable or reasonably beyond the Organiser’s control and not arising from the insolvency, or an intentional act or omission, of the Organiser (force majeure event). A force majeure event includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Act of God;

• earthquake, flood, fire, storm and adverse weather conditions or natural events for which provision could not reasonably have been made;

• interruption or failure of any utility services;

• unpredictable delays which could not reasonably be prevented in delivery of materials, equipment or services;

• sabotage, riot, civil disturbance, explosion, terrorist acts, epidemic, pandemic, national emergency, or act of war;

• governmental restraint, sanction, expropriation, prohibition, intervention, direction or embargo strike, lockout, work stoppage or other labour hindrance; and

- If the Organiser wishes to rely on clause (1) above, it will:

• give you written notice as soon as possible after becoming aware of a force majeure event or likelihood of a force majeure event;

• in that notice, provide details of the nature, expected duration and effect of the force majeure event; and

• keep you informed of any material changes in the nature of the cause and of the cessation of the force majeure event.

- Due to the committed costs of organising events, if a force majeure event occurs, the Organiser may, in its sole discretion:

• provide a partial refund for ticket(s) purchased; or

• postpone the event and transfer the tickets to an alternative date; or

• decline to provide any refund.

  Refund that will be provided

• August – Full refund, minus $15 per person

• September – 75% refund provided

• October – 50% refund provided

• November – No refund provided

Note that these estimated refund figures are minimum and the organisers will strive to be as fair and reasonable as possible with refunds if the event has to be cancelled.

If a force majeure occurs, and Element Events has to cancel the event, the following indicates the likely refund per person.

- The Organiser will not be liable for any failure/delay/alteration of the event for which you have purchased a ticket if: The failure/delay/alteration arises directly or indirectly from an event or circumstance unforeseeable or reasonably beyond the Organiser’s control and not arising from the insolvency, or an intentional act or omission, of the Organiser (force majeure event). A force majeure event includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Act of God;

• earthquake, flood, fire, storm and adverse weather conditions or natural events for which provision could not reasonably have been made;

• interruption or failure of any utility services;

• unpredictable delays which could not reasonably be prevented in delivery of materials, equipment or services;

• sabotage, riot, civil disturbance, explosion, terrorist acts, epidemic, pandemic, national emergency, or act of war;

• governmental restraint, sanction, expropriation, prohibition, intervention, direction or embargo strike, lockout, work stoppage or other labour hindrance; and

- If the Organiser wishes to rely on clause (1) above, it will:

• give you written notice as soon as possible after becoming aware of a force majeure event or likelihood of a force majeure event;

• in that notice, provide details of the nature, expected duration and effect of the force majeure event; and

• keep you informed of any material changes in the nature of the cause and of the cessation of the force majeure event.

- Due to the committed costs of organising events, if a force majeure event occurs, the Organiser may, in its sole discretion:

• provide a partial refund for ticket(s) purchased; or

• postpone the event and transfer the tickets to an alternative date; or

• decline to provide any refund.

Taken in years of age on the day of the event:

• 15-19 years
  

• 20-29
  

• 30-39

• 40-49
  

• 50-59
  

• 60-69
  

• 70 plus

Due to the off road nature of this event, all people entering any distance at Ridge Runner must be 15 years or older on race day. 
If you believe you are an exception to this rule please email the race organisers here, explaining your event history.

White Star

Coromandel Town and northern Coromandel.

Event registration will take place from 7.00am to 8.50am at White Star Station.

Entries will be accepted on the event day if capacity has not been reached. You can pay by cash or direct credit.

It is vital that you prepare well for this race. Preparation needs to include the physical training required to be fit enough to be a Ridge Runner. Trail running does place stress on the body so if you have any doubts, you should consult your health professional.

Don’t forget to bring your ‘can do attitude’ – that will get you a long way!

Do some hill training...

Prepare for the event with SQUADRUN

SQUADRUN is proudly the affiliated training partner for Ridge Runner, and a number of other top quality trail running events across Australasia. They deliver tailored training programs for hundreds of athletes of all abilities. The legends at Squadrun have given us a special intro deal for Ridge Runner participants, so you can try out their programme and see first hand why so many people use Squadrun to achieve their goals! For just $15 (+gst) per week there is no better value training partner you could choose to work with you towards our event.
The SQUADRUN team is committed to helping you achieve your goals. They’ll be there throughout your training journey and love to see you succeed on race day. Pick up a discounted 4 week coaching trial and get 4 weeks of training for $29.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Your Coaches Kerry and Ali will develop a plan based on YOUR fitness and deliver a programme with intensities specific to you and your race target. Every athlete is given 7 runs per week weighted by ‘Priority’. You then plan your week and execute your prescribed training in the same way you would were you being coached privately with the difference being it’s up to you to structure your week with the provided plan. The 7 runs supplied are tailored to your specific fitness so the right intensities are provided to ensure you achieve the correct‘ training state’ for each and every run regardless of your fitness or ability. You do not need to do all 7 runs. You set the training load (runs per week). Some weeks you might do as few as 3 or 4 runs. Fatigue will often be your guide however the plan will follow an easy-week/hard-week rhythm to help you recover, test yourself, and ultimately build your fitness.

Find out more at the SQUADRUN website or get in touch with Ali & Kerry by email.

Unlike elsewhere there is no set-up fee and you can leave at any time! Injury, change of circumstance, anything.

Rather than traditional aid stations, at Ridge Runner, you will have the opportunity to select your aid station supplies at registration. This will include electrolytes, lollies and water.
Water will be available at registration to mix your drinks. 

So yes, you will definitely need a hydration pack for this event.
Our mates from Ultimate Direction will have hydration packs on sale at discounted prices.

For environmental reasons, there will be no cups provided by the event so you will either need to refill your hydration pack or bring your own cup.

• Off road / trail running shoes.  No road shoes!

• Long sleeved thermal top

• Seam sealed jacket

• Beanie hat or buff

• Fluid storage – Hydration pack or belt

• Mobile phone (nearly the whole course has good cell coverage)

• Whistle

4.00pm at the finish line

When you have finished your event, please enjoy your free Debz gourmet burger and 0% beer!

White Star Station allows you to bring your own beersies if the 0% beer doesn’t ring your bell.

No pets allowed at this event.

Spot prizes will be given out at prize giving.  In order to win a prize, you must attend prizegiving.

All participants will receive a custom made finishers medal when they cross the finish line. This medal will be made of recycled wood gathered from White Star Station.

The male and female winners will receive a stunning natural trophy made of recycled wood to commemorate their win.

Age group winners will be recognised in the online results, but not at prizegiving.

The event may be run on an alternative course if the planned courses are not able to be used on race day.
You will be notified on the start line.

There will be toilets at the event base.

If you’re out on the course and you just can’t wait… then please do the deed away from roads and trails.  Be a tidy kiwi!

There are limited showers at the event, or you can grab yourself a refreshing dip in the creek to wash away the day!

Included in your entry fee is one night of free camping at White Star.  If you wish to stay another night you can book with White Star.

You are very welcome to join us the night before for a quiet pre event chat, or stay the night after and enjoy the after party! 
This will include music in the marquee, a big bonfire, and yarns as long as your arm. BYO food and beverages, and we will have BBQs available for you to use.