This is a new Oma Rapeti event idea,
After two years testing the Original Oma Rapeti idea, now is time to try something a little different to refresh, and to see if this second idea is of interest…
To be tested Easter 2013 (on Good Friday, March 29th in the morning)
This follows the law of all ‘good’ action movie sequels – simplification of the basic concept, but with a ramp up of the intensity!
So, what will remain?
- Handicapped start times based on Age and Gender
- It is still a Point to Point. (finish is many kilometres from the start)
- It will remain within the trails around the city, very little running on the roads
- And Dorothy, it ain’t flat!
And, what are the changes?
- it will be a fixed course, no “short cuts” allowed this time (there isn’t any real short cut opportunities anyhow)
- it will be longer and tougher (note we will also have an alternative courfse that is shorter (and a little easier available)
- Only start and finish locations will be announced before the day – you won’t find out the course until race morning (just prepare for running on the hills!)
Costs:
There is a slight cost involved this year to cover Angels expenses (and the Easter s Eggs and Bunny prizes) – This will be $20 payable on the morning to purchase the course map(s). This fee will also get you a rebate of the entry fee from the first official Oma Rapeti event schedule for later in 2013.
Registering your interest
Testing will be limited to 30 individuals, so first in first on the list to get the details
So if you are interested, let us know via email
I should be there… unless celine wants to go away somewhere, but hey if its early I could always do it first.! ;o)
Tony, You can be done by lunch and then have the rest of the long weekend at Celine’s beck & control!
Sounds fun. Would need to know start time and approx length/finish timeso can organise a babysitter though….
Start time will be early on Friday morning – depending on age and gender – starts will be staggered from about 8:45 to 9:30am – Should be finished by midday at latest…
Do I need a compass, a GPS, a map, flares?
Not at all!
The course is quite simple (and you are never far away from the City!
Definitely count me in – sounds fun!
Does the handicaping include the “Helen” factor?
Of course, the Helen adjustment is a given….
I would suggest taking a full first aid kit and of course a camera to record the blood!
Of course, it could just be a case of paying attention to the track ahead rather that the spectacular views! (to reduce the blood flows)
Sounds fun, put me down
We both keen for the shorter and easier version!
Brilliant – see you there this year! (email update to come Monday night for those who have expressed an interest)
Sounds great. Too late to be interested? I’d have to make a decision tomorrow night because I’m still getting over an injury.
Is the Easter bunny running ther course???I thought we might be chasing the Easter bunny……
Not sure about the Easter Bunny running, but there will be plenty of bunnies on course – will drop you an email with details for you to confirm if keen. (currently just a couple of spots left)
I have obtained an official pass out so im in! If the start and finish are kms apart…..are there pubs inbetween?
There is drinks available at the top of a hill in your journey, and if you supply your own refreshments they can be transported there and consumed by the kind volunteers on your behalf while they await your arrival…