64th Kawerau King of The Mountain

The Kawerau King of the Mountain is an extreme race and not for the faint hearted!

The iconic mountain, Pūtauaki; is the most dramatic natural landmark throughout the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty and this race has been held since the forming of the township of Kawerau in 1955.

Some of New Zealand's greatest adventure and mountain running athletes have plied their trade in this race but equally it poses a truly remarkable lifetime achievement for any worthy weekend warrior!

Entries open on May 1st and places are strictly limited to 200 competitors.

Included as part of race day there will be school relays and the curtain raiser 'Prince & Princess' race prior.

Race Day Programme:
8.30 am - Radio 1XX School Relays Start - Waterhouse Street Reserve
9.30 am - Registrations Open - Registration Marquee
9.45 am - Safety Services Brief - Firmin Lodge
10.00 am - Safety Services to positions
10.10 am - Radio 1XX School Relays Prize Giving - On Stage
10.45 am - P&P Race Competitors - To Start Line
10.50 am - P&P Race Brief - Start Line
11.00 am - P&P Race Start - Live on Screen
11.30 am - Registrations Close
11.45 am - Main Race Competitors - To Start Line
11.50 am - Main Race Brief - Start Line
Midday - Main Race Start - Live on Screen
3.30 pm - Prize Giving - On Stage