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| infocentre@odc.govt.nz | |
| Opotiki, North Island, New Zealand | |
| http://www.opotikinz.com/archive/150309.html | |
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This is a great route for both fun-runners and more competitive athletes. This beautiful trail meanders along the spectacular stretch of coast east of Opotiki and forms a 9.5 kilometre link to the bottom of Motu Road. The trail is a reflection of the natural beauty unique to the East Coast - unspoiled views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged hinterland of the East Cape.
The race start will be in Memorial Park with a circuit around the stop-banks to then traverse our impressive new Pakowhai ki Otutaopuku Bridge. Admire the great vistas of the East Cape along the undulating dune track. Elevation is minimal with just a few short slopes along the way.
10km participants will turn around before the Tirohanga Bluffs. Half-Marathon participants go on to the beach at the Tirohanga Bluffs, with a skip through the shallow stream, turn around at Kelly’s Beach and return.