Event Timetable
Click the link for full details of each event, course and top tips.
Event Category / Key Dates | Category | Start Time | Race Cut Off | |||||||||||||
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Early Bird Entries Open | 21 September | 8pm | ||||||||||||||
Standard Entries | 12 January | |||||||||||||||
Late Entries | 27 February | |||||||||||||||
Merchandise orders (First drop for pre delivery) | 10 December | |||||||||||||||
Merchandise orders (Pre delivery) | 14 February | |||||||||||||||
Race check in/registration (Friday at The Centre, Raetihi) | Friday | 3.00pm | 7.00pm | |||||||||||||
Race check in/registration (Saturday, at Event site, Mangaeturoa South Rd) | Saturday | 7.30am | 8.30am | |||||||||||||
Trail Run and Walks | ||||||||||||||||
Walk | 8:00 am | 6 hours | ||||||||||||||
Run | 8:30 am | 6 hours | ||||||||||||||
Run | 8:45 am | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||
Walk | 8:50 am | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||
Run | 9:30 am | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||
Walk | 9:35 am | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||
Run/Walk | 10:00 am | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||
OCR (Obstacle Course Races) (Check out an overview of what OCR is) | ||||||||||||||||
Competitive | 7:30 am | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||
Open | 7:35 am | 4 hours | ||||||||||||||
Competitive | 10:00 am | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||
Open | 10:05 am | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||
Competitive | 12:00 pm | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||
Open | 12:05 pm | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||
Competitive/Open | 12:15pm | 1 hour | ||||||||||||||
1.5 km Mini Flames (Kids Fun Challenge up to 12 years) | Fun | 12:35 pm | 1 hour | |||||||||||||
Teams | 1:30 pm | 3 hours | ||||||||||||||
7:30 am | 6 hours | |||||||||||||||
Prize Giving (food, drink & entertainment in between) | 3:30pm | |||||||||||||||
David Sims, local musician providing live entertainment | 1.00pm 3:00pm | |||||||||||||||
All start and finish times will be recorded as competitors cross the timing mats. (except Mini Flames OCR)
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 Info
Race Day Info
FAQs
Getting there / staying there
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.
