11KM - TEAM HOT LAP
NEW FOR 2027
You, your mates, and the clock
In car racing, a Hot Lap is meant to be flat and fast. But at Blazing Hills, we’ll, nothing’s really that flat… And the speed? Is totally up to you.
Grab your crew together and take on our brand new 11km Team Hot Lap. Same quad-burning loop as The Blaze, tackled by a crew of three. Bring your mates, bring your best fancy dress, and see what your combined grit can do.
The Hot Lap sends teams of three out onto the same iconic 11km loop as The Blaze, one runner at a time. Runner one heads off with the solo 11km field, runner two follows 20 minutes later, and runner three brings up the rear another 20 minutes after that. No baton, no standing round waiting at a changeover, just three legs of the same honest, hilly course.
Your team's result is the combined time all three of you spend out on the course. So while you're not running side by side, you're all chasing the same clock, together.
Expect the same undulating climbs, rewarding views and quad-burning hill that make The Blaze such a classic. It's proper Blazing Hills terrain, real, rural, and worth every step.
Bring your mates, your costumes, and your best team energy.
How it works
Teams of 3.
Each runner completes the full 11km Blaze loop, solo.
Staggered starts: runner one starts with the main 11km field, runner two starts 20 minutes later, runner three starts a further 20 minutes after that.
Team result = combined total time of all three runners on course.
Dress-ups and team spirit is strongly encouraged.
Elevation gain: 408m (431m–785m)Aid stations: 2.2km, 4.1km, 6.8km and finish line
Training Programme
Grab your free 11km training guide made just for Blazing Hills by seasoned run coach, Jason Cameron from HomeRun Coaching
Course Map
About Blazing Hills
Blazing Hills brings trail running, walking and obstacle course racing together in one unforgettable day out. Set in the heart of the Waimarino, our events are built on challenge, connection and community, with courses that reward effort and views that make it worthwhile.
Contact
Event Director - Blazing Hills
Email Donna blazinghillsevents@gmail.com
Useful links
Event Day Experience
From the shared finish line to great food, post-race drinks and space to relax, Blazing Hills is about more than just the race. Bring the family, cheer from the sidelines, or stay on site and make a weekend of it with camping available.
Community & Values
Blazing Hills is proudly rooted in its rural surroundings. We work closely with local landowners, suppliers and volunteers to deliver an event that gives back and leaves a positive footprint on the community that hosts us.

