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The Goat

Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu.

Official website: www.thegoat.co.nz

The 20 kilometre (approx.) course has over 1,000 metres of vertical ascent and covers a whole bunch of amazing terrain. Participants will experience stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands and alpine herbfields to cascading waterfalls, an alpine lake, boulder strewn rivers and amazing panoramic views, all set in a Dual World Heritage Area; the Tongariro National Park.

The Original Tongariro Goat will take place on Saturday 7th December 2019 starting from 9.30am.

There are 600 places available for this event each year.
In 2019 there are 300 additional places available for The Big Kid event.

Details

Date:
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://thegoat.co.nz/

Other

First Race Start
9:30am
Entry Notes
Enter Hamilton City Hawks using PIN, Hawks discount available

Venue

Mt Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu
Manawatu-Wanganui, 4691 New Zealand
+ Google Map

Details

Date:
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://thegoat.co.nz/

Other

First Race Start
9:30am
Entry Notes
Enter Hamilton City Hawks using PIN, Hawks discount available

Venue

Mt Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu
Manawatu-Wanganui, 4691 New Zealand
+ Google Map

For confirmation of the event times and location please refer to the event website link for full details (particularly for non-club and out of town events) and the Hawks newsletter before the event for the latest details. Cost is only a guide and typically the standard price for the main race distance. Go to the event website for postal and late entry details. Events that are listed as free are for club members and guests only.