King & Queen of the Withers

Run or walk or both this popular 10k hill race in the Wither Hills farm park, Blenheim. Great views over the town across to Taylor Pass and a challenging but fun course attracts participants of all abilities, from first timers giving it a go to some of New Zealand’s top runners.

The course starts from the Rifle Range car park heading up towards the Quail stream car park on the farm track before turning right and crossing Quail stream on the small footbridge beside the car park, looping back on a track though the trees. After a short downhill a left turn leads to a steep climb up the ridge to the rotary lookout, the course then continues on the ridge, past the twin tanks, climbing along the Taylor View Track before taking a left turn and heading downhill on the Reservoir Ridge track and then forking left down the Upper Harling Park track. At the bottom of the Upper Harling track another left turn leads down a short hill back towards the Quail Stream car park, finally once more across the Quail Stream footbridge and downhill all the way back to the finish.

On the day entries from 07:00am at the Rifle Range car park on Rifle Range Place, Blenheim.
Race numbers for both online and on the day entries available at the registration desk.

Race briefing immediately before each event starts.

Start times:
07:30am - Walkers – This category is social walking all the way.
08:00am - Hybrid – Run / Walk. Those entrants who compete and finish in a time under 60 minutes, will automatically be transferred to the main running event. This rule is in for fairness to all.
08:30am - Runners

Prize Giving
At the venue following the event.
Sausage sizzle & refreshments.

Performances prize for King of the Withers plus Queen of the Withers then spot prizes open to all. You have to be at prizegiving to claim a spot prize.

The winner and titleholder for King of the Withers and Queen of the Withers will come the first male and first female home and will come from any grade in the run race.