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Wharf to Wharf Marathon

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12th October 2013

Multiple Events:  Marathon 42.2kms
& Half Marathon
Mountain Biking, Running, Walking

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The Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf is a unique event ideal for serious athletes as well as for families.  The course begins at Port FitzRoy wharf and finishes at Tryphena wharf.  Participants will experience rugged native bush, kauri, nikau, manuka, fern and some of the most unspoilt native forest left in New Zealand.  Reaching the heights there are expansive views over white sandy beaches and across the ocean to an undisturbed horizon as well as green farmland, and picturesque settlements dotted around beautiful harbours. 

The course follows the road overlooking the Port FitzRoy harbour and bays and down to the Kaiaraara Stream.  Continuing up and down through rugged native bush, home to many of NZ’s native birdlife, the course reaches an elevation of 180 metres.  One part of the course is described by Aaron Carter of Total Sport as “4km of unbelievable trail goodness….and views from out of this world”.  Although arduous and challenging at times this event is a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the best scenery that Great Barrier Island has to offer.

This year we will welcome a very special entrant, Winter Vinecki from Salem, Oregon, 14 years old.  Winter's ambition is to complete a marathon on seven continents before she turns 15.  Since last year she has completed marathons in North America, Africa and recently in Antarctica where she came in 3rd overall female and set the world record for becoming the youngest person to run a marathon in Antarctica.
Winter will next compete in South America and then Asia before coming to New Zealand to compete in the Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf.  She will be accompanied by her mother Dawn Estelle.  Winter runs to raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness after losing her father to an aggressive form of this cancer when she was 9 and has raised over $400,000 towards this.  You can find out more about Winter and her campaign at www.teamwinter.org

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