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

• 7:00am - Registration opens

• 9:00am - 24km Race start

• 10:00am - 10km Race Start

• TBC - Prizegiving

• 3.30pm - Race cut off

Then it’s time for live music from Scotty Stone at 5.30pm - 8.30pm and the bonfire burning at the Ridge Runner after party.

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 live 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.

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

• 12 - 19years (12km only) 15-19 years
  

• 20-29
  

• 30-39

• 40-49
  

• 50-59
  

• 60-69
  

• 70 plus

Due to the off road nature of this event, 24km entrants must be 15 years or older on race day, and 12km entrants must be 12 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.

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

There will be (cup less) water stations on course at 3km, 6km, and 9km.

And with 5.5km to go, the popular Cookie Run returns with a tasty homemade treat along with a place to refresh your water.

So yes, you will definitely need a hydration pack for this event.

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.

White Star

Coromandel Town and northern Coromandel.

Included in your entry is one nights stay at White Star Station at an unpowered site on either the Friday or Saturday night.

Please book your night when registering for the event.

You are very welcome to stay longer &/or bring supporters.
Additional camping: $25 per extra night pp, and $25 per night for any supporters.  

Need help, contact our team here

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.

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

• March to September  – Full refund, minus $15 per person

• October – 75% refund provided

• November – 50% refund provided

• December – 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.

Kauri Dieback is a fatal and incurable disease that infects and kills Kauri Trees. It spreads through soil movement.

All participants MUST clean their footwear before travelling to the event. 

Footwear will be checked at event registration with cleaning products be available should these not be up to standard.

• 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 (24km only)

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

• Whistle

If the weather on the day is looking good we may decrease the compulsory gear requirements.

The event is cup less.  i.e. runners must take their own cup or hydration pack to fill up with water at HQ and at 5.5km to go.

When you have finished your event, please enjoy your free Debz gourmet burger - you can choose between Beef or Falafel (pre ordered when you register).

Extra burgers can also be pre ordered during online registration at $15 each.

White Star Station allows you to bring your own alcoholic beverages.

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

No pets allowed at this event.

Please take the time to read our full participation agreement here.

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... Check out our blog for hill training tips.

Prizegiving will be held at event HQ TBA.

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

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.

Age group winners will be recognised in the online results.

Check out the race results from 2024 here.

Check out the race results from 2025 here.

Event registration will take place from 7.00am to 9.45am at White Star Station.

You must be reigistered no later than 15min prior to your star.

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

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 hot showers at the event.

You can transfer your entry to another person up until midnight 25 October with a $10 administration Fee. After this time up until 6th November, there will be a $20 administration charge.

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

Your refund that will be provided as outlined below

• May to August  – Full refund, minus $20 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.

Transferring distances? No problem!

Transferring from 12km to 24km:
Email sandra@elementevents.co.nz and you will need to pay the difference to bring you up to current entry fee.

Transferring from 24km to 12km:
Email sandra@elementevents.co.nz but please be aware that no refund will apply.

To do our bit for the environment, we are encouraging all entrants to car pool to the event.

Jump in a car with mates or family, grab some snacks and crank the tunes.

Please drive safely on the Coromandel roads.