11KM - THE BLAZE

The Blaze is an 11km loop designed for runners and walkers who enjoy time on their feet, big landscapes and a solid hill workout.

The course opens with a steady 4km climb, rising from 431m to 785m as you make your way to the high point of the farm. At the top, the effort is rewarded with sweeping views across the mountains, the Waimarino Plateau and the surrounding hill country. Much of this section follows a metal surface.

From there, the course loops and drops away across farm tracks before adding one final push. A short but grunty 800m climb lifts you again, followed by a long downhill run back to the finish on the main track.

This is a course that suits those who are comfortable with hills and keen to show off their grit. 

Elevation gain: 408m (431m–785m)
Aid stations: 2.2km, 4.1km, 6.8km and finish line