Welcome to the Blazing Hills Hub
The Event Hub is the bustling centre on race day. It's ideal for everyone to watch, cheer, find food, grab a massage from the Physio, and enjoy the onsite entertainment. Be part of the epic vibe in the Hub. We can't wait to welcome you there!
Getting to the Hub
Our epic trail and OCR event venue is 4km along the Mangaeturoa South Road, around 10kms from Raetihi, in a paddock on the left-hand side. Access to the event hub is through the gate opposite the parking. Look for the Blazing Hills and Event signage.
Parking
Plentiful parking is available in the paddock opposite the event hub. Keep an eye out for the signs and please follow the directions of any marshalls present.
Food and Beverage Onsite
Experience the range of delicious food onsite with Catie and her team. This is rural hospitality at its best. Bring cash or your card.
A selection of cold drinks, yummy hot sandwiches and more. Check out the homemade spread of jams and pickles to take home too. You'll be back for seconds!
Charm Thai Food Truck - Colin & Nithinan Barnett, serving tasty Thai delights
Sugar Cube Coffee for all your hot drinks and caffeine hits both pre and post race.
There is an onsite bar for those 18+ so please bring your I.D.
Onsite Physio
Physio Direct has been supporting rural communities for the past 13 years. They believe that everyone deserves access to quality physiotherapy services, regardless of location. Their company is built on the principles of providing exceptional care and fostering health and well-being in underserved areas. They’re proud to support Blazing Hills, bringing expertise and dedication to help participants stay fit and injury-free.
Pricing - $10 for 10 minutes or $15 for 15 minutes.
Photographers
Local photographer Glyn is back to capture the day (and your amazing moments). Joining him is Gavin Smith roaming the course with both drone and camera and Rabbit Nottage, capturing the day on GoPro.
All images are available post event free of charge for you to download.
Entertainment
We'll have giant games set up for kids of all ages. Spend time spectating along the obstacle courses, or just soak up the atmosphere with a picnic. Once the OCR race is complete, the waterslide obstacle will be open to anyone wanting to give it a go. Please remember towels and dry clothes for after the fun.
Our finish line will be a whole heap of fun, with live music from Simzy, 49 South (Steve and Pete) and a couple of special guests joining in.
Showers
Blazing Hills proudly boasts the only hot water finish line showers at any OCR event in New Zealand. This means you can give everything 100%, then rinse it off at the end. Please BYO towels and extra soap.
Spectators
Blazing Hills isn’t just for the participants. Our hub is set up to give you amazing finish line access. You can join in the excitement of cheering on runners and racers on the OCR, all centrally located at a single start/finish line.
Animals
Our event is set on a working farm so please no dogs (even on leashes).
