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Programme 2019 ADVENTURE IS WAITING He Waka Eke Noa We are all in this together Event Programme 2019 ADVENTURE IS WAITING. CATCH UP. DEFY THE DARK OUTFIT YOURSELF FOR ADVENTURE Our Ref: 712569 File: M35-0029 22 March 2019 Tēnā Koutou Nau mai, haere mai Welcome to Ruapehu, New Zealand On behalf of the Ruapehu District and its people, I welcome you to our region for the second Ring of Fire Volcanic Ultra, 50km, 24km & Relay. The Tongariro National Park is without doubt one of the most iconic National Parks in New Zealand. This event will take you into this majestic environment and give you real and authentic connections with the maunga. Ruapehu has a growing reputation for its adventure events, including The Goat Adventure Run, Tussock Traverse, the Ruapehu Express and the Old Coach Road Run. In just one year the Ring of Fire Volcanic Ultra has become our pinnacle event which this year has attracted a record field of over 650 competitors, including over 100 visiting international athletes from 1512 countries. We wish you well with your race and trust you will have a rewarding and memorable experience. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui Don Cameron JP MAYOR Kia ora koutou, Nau mai, haere mai, Welcome to the Ring of Fire. Congratulations one and all for stepping up to the start line. I am sure for all of you just getting this far has taken commitment, conviction and courage. But now the real challenge starts. The Ring of Fire was born over a humble cup of coffee and has already blossomed into something pretty special. A fusion of the spirit of man, woman and the Maunga (mountain). We know you have a huge choice of ultra runs in New Zealand and around the world and feel honoured that you have chosen Ring of Fire. You only have to drive past these magnificent mountains to feel their power and their time enduring gulleys, valleys and peaks that will be here long after we are not. So to take on a circumnavigation of the entire mountain (or part thereof) in just a 20 hour period is always going to be an experience well beyond the ordinary! You might be taking on your very first trail run or be a seasoned campaigner looking for a blazing time or personal best like some we have spoken to. Rest assured you will all share a very special journey through tussock, beech forest single track, crystal mountain streams and the odd up and down….be prepared this is no flat run around the local park. The organising team have done a power of work over the last 4 years to create the event. But that work is rewarded when we see the emotion and euphoria of those people who sprint, jog, walk or stagger their way into the finish chute outside and inside the Chateau. That’s our greatest satisfaction and the opportunity to create epic outdoor experiences for runners and walkers alike. OK and we also quite enjoy the after party so make sure you grab a mask and get your best Masquerade ensemble on! Our advice to you is run/walk your own race. Make peace with the terrain early on, it is too technical and stubborn to fight. Look up occasionally to check out where in the world you are and treasure it (for some of you this might take a while until day breaks). Embrace nature and breathe in the fresh alpine air, far away from vehicles, lap tops, smart phones and the expectations of modern life. If you can, stay one extra night in the region. Recover and reflect on your experience and achievement in this special place before you begin your journey home again. Haere tū atu, hoki tū mai Go well and return in good health, have a safe trip Nick Reader, Jason Cameron, Tim Day The Event Collective Acknowledgements The Event Collective extends its sincere gratitude to the following organisations for their support of the Ring of Fire: Ngāti Hikairo | Ngāti Rangi | Ngāti Uenuku | Ruapehu District Council Visit Ruapehu | Department of Conservation | Project Tongariro Rotoaira Forest Trust | Landcorp Taurewa Station The Event Collective extends its sincere gratitude to the following sponsors for their support of the Ring of Fire: Photographers & Videographers: Kurt Matthews, Allan Ure, Photos4Sale and Martyn Davies HOW IT STARTED It was over a coffee in a Taupo café between As the area is of huge cultural significance, Jason and Nick sought the blessing of local Iwi before putting forward the two fellow event organisers which formed proposal to stage the event. Another significant challenge the catalyst for the creation of The Ring of was the changeable weather conditions in the area. The international component of the race meant a reserve Fire Volcanic Ultra. day and multiple contingency courses were set up to ensure the event runs in most circumstances. Victory Events owner Jason Cameron and colleague, It was no easy task; however, on April 7 the inaugural event Nick Reader of Element Events had met at the – which took place over distances of 72km, 50km solo and appropriately named Eruption Café for a chat about as a team 72km relay – successfully took place with future projects back in late 2015. Cameron branding the maiden event the highlight of his time as an event organiser. When both put forward the same proposal for an iconic race that would circumnavigate Mt Ruapehu - it was “We strive to provide a real and authentic experience in a green for go on the ambitious project. place that is so special,” he explains of the first event which attracted 620 entrants. “Competing in the race is a total “Many of the Ultra offerings are about going further and physical, mental and spiritual experience from start to longer but we saw the 72km distance around the mountain finish.” as a challenging yet achievable goal,” explains co-creator Cameron, who since 2004 has organised the annual The Twelve months on from the maiden ROF, we are all set for Goat and Tussock Traverse races in Tongariro National the second edition of an event which has attracted more Park. than 650 racers including more than 100 international athletes from over twelve countries across four continents “We wanted to create that flagship event for the region – a figure nearly triple last year’s number. which would attract people from around the world. “Chapter two is about building on the successes and “We have The Goat (which would become much of the first learnings, achieving some carefully managed growth, leg of the Ring of Fire) and Tussock Traverse (leg three) that widening our media scope and strengthening our are popular regional events. The challenge was to create a reputation as a gold standard endurance alpine race leg two, which we called The Missing Link, to connect the with global appeal,” adds Cameron. whole mountain into one event.” “We have so far managed to create an experience far Cameron and Reader than connected with Tim Day and beyond the physical challenge of a run in the mountains. Paul Charteris, the brains trust behind the Tarawera Ultra Our goal has always been to fill minds and hearts with Marathon, to form The Event Collective (TEC) to plan the indelible memories connecting racers and supporters inaugural event which took place in April last year. with this special environment and its people.” Left to Right: Paul Charteris, Tim Day, Jason Cameron, Nick Reader COURSECOURSE MAP MAP CHATEAU TONGARIRO WHAKAPAPA VILLAGE to Turangi EVENT VILLAGE and Taupo 72KM (SOLO & RELAY) START/FINISH 50KM SOLO FINISH 24KM SOLO FINISH Tongariro River LEG THREE ‘THE TRAVERSE’ 23.5KM EASIEST LEG LEG ONE ‘THE GOAT’ 24KM TECHNICAL TUKINO ROAD 24KM SOLO START RELAY CHANGE AID STATION OHAKUNE MOUNTAIN ROAD LEG TWO 50KM SOLO START ‘THE MISSING LINK’ RELAY CHANGE 25.5KM TECHNICAL AID STATION Elevation profile The Goat The Missing Link The Traverse EVENT SCHEDULE Friday 22 March 2019 11AM Official Event Welcome Powhiri & morning tea at Otukou Marae, Otukou Road off SH 47. 1.00PM TO 8.00PM Event registration & compulsory gear check in Tongariro Room, Chateau Tongariro, Whakapapa Village, State Highway 48, Mt Ruapehu 3951. At the registration, we will check all of your entry details, check that you have the compulsory gear required and issue you with a race number and transponder for timing purposes. Note: all individual 72k, 50k, 24km ultra runners need to register and show their compulsory gear and ID in person. Relay teams have the option of registering with one team member showing the compulsory gear & ID for each team member. There will be TWO compulsory to attend race briefings the day before the event in the Chateau Ballroom. The times for these are 5pm and 8pm. Choose ONE to attend. The briefing will go for approximately 30-40mins maximum. Only one team member from relay teams needs to attend briefing. You must label your dropbags (we provide individualised stickers at registration) and leave your dropbags with us at registration by 8pm on Friday. EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY 23 March 2019 3:35am 50km Ultra Bus leaves Chateau for 50km Ultra Start, stopping at National Park and Ohakune to pick up entrants. Buy your Bus Ticket now at Registration if you have not purchased already. 3:50am to 4:00am 72km Ultra and relay start from the Chateau (in self seeded waves). 5:30am 50km Ultra start from the Turoa Ski field. 8:00am 24km Solo bus departs from Chateau to Tukino Road. 9:30 am - 10:00am 24km Solo starts from Tukino Road.* 11:00am Cut off time for 72km Ultra and Relay starting leg 2 at Ohakune Road.
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