Stage 1: SKI / BOARD

Mass start from high on Mt Hutt.
Run to skis/boards.
Distance – 2km | Vertical Drop – 460m

Stage 2: MT BIKE

From the top of the Mt Hutt access road to the ‘Crossroads’.
Distance – 18km | Vertical Drop – 1200m

Stage 3: RUN

From the ‘Crossroads’ to the Blue Pub Methven
Distance – 12km

INDIVIDUALS:
Open Women
Open Men
Vet Women (40+)
Vet Men (40+)

TEAMS:
Mens
Womens
Mixed
Vet Team (45+)
Corporate

(NB: at least 3 entries are required to form a category)

Age Limit
The minimum age of competitors for the event is 14 years of age at 20th September 2018. Competitors aged less than 18 years must have parents’ consent to participate in The Peak to Pub event.

SKI SECTION

• The Ski/Board course will be set on the morning of the event, the location will depend on snow and weather conditions.
• Helmets are mandatory.
• Assemble skis/board at start of course then proceed to the marshals ready for the start of the run section to your gear.
• You must ski/board the course i.e.: red then blue then red then blue gates etc. to the ski/bike transition.
• If you miss a gate, you will be disqualified.
• Take off your skis/board and run through the chute carrying your skis/board.

Individuals will change into their bike gear and put their transponders on their ANKLE only. (We suggest you place your transponder inside your bike shoe…)
Then run over the timing mat where you will get your first time. Bikes will be located after the timing mat.

Teams – your mt biker should already be wearing your transponder on their ANKLE only.
The skier/boarder will pass the bib (in the transition area) to their team mate who will run over the timing mat and mount their bikes to begin the mt biking section.

ALL TRANSPONDERS MUST BE WORN ON THE ANKLE ONLY.
TRANSPONDERS DO NOT NEED TO BE WORN FOR THE SKI SECTION

MT BIKE SECTION

• The Mt Hutt road will be closed (1:00pm for Uphill traffic from the Information Booth & 1:15pm for Downhill traffic from the Carpark) and cleared by Road Patrol for the bike section.
• Helmets are mandatory.
• There will be several stationary safety vehicles on the road.
• In the event of an accident – a Medical Vehicle with flashing lights will travel down hill to the accident.  Please respect this and give way at all times.
• Finish for the Big Al’s bike/run transition is just before The Crossroads – dismount and run through the chute where you will get your 2nd elapsed time.

Teams – again must remove bib or transponder to hand to team mate before the timing mat.

RUN SECTION

• At the transition you must follow race marshal’s direction to enter farm land where marked. The Dry Creek bed will be marked with fluoro paint at intervals to direct you.
• There will be race signs and marker cones out to notify road traffic however please give way to all traffic once back on the road.
• Please travel on the right hand side of the road and stay to the right of any marker cones.  Race marshals will be directing you.
• Marshals will also be present at any point where a road is crossed. They will direct you to stop if there is any traffic coming, direct you to turn as you cross the RDR and direct you to turn onto the Methven walkway following the fluoro paint until you emerge onto the main road. Please respect their instructions as they are looking out for your safety.
• This year there will be 2 options before you enter the trees track:
  a)  8 meter swim across the RDR
  b)  Road bridge crossing for a slower (but dry) crossing
• As you enter Methven, continue down Main Street and turn left at the Mobil Station.
• The Finish line is outside the Blue Pub where you will receive your final time and placing.
• Please note that any finish line challenges will be AFTER you have crossed over the timing mat so we can record your final time.

GENERAL RULES

• Failure to follow the Race Rules will result in disqualification
• All transponders must be worn on the ankle only
• All bibs and transponders to be returned to the marshals at the Finish line please
• A team member may withdraw but he/she must notify a marshal at the next transition area. Any remaining team members may continue the race and receive times but the team will not place.

1. Race Day – Is the race on?
The Mt Hutt Snow Report will tell you if the race is on or not. Please check out their website, or phone for the report on (03) 308 5074. This report is generally updated by 6:30am. You can also check our P2P FB page for the latest updated information.

*If we are unable to hold the race on the Saturday – the weather contingency day will be the next day (Sunday). Please note there are no refunds if you cannot make the contingency day.

2. Road Closures – Support Crews
The Mt Hutt Access Road will be closed to:
Uphill traffic from 1:00pm
Downhill traffic from 1:15pm

The road will re-open at approximately 3:00pm.
This means if your support crew drops you off at the Ski Area and wants to get to the transition areas before you, they need to have left BEFORE 1:15pm.

3. Race number and Lift Pass collection:  
Pre registration: save yourself time and stress on Race day and pick up your race pack Friday evening from The Blue Pub Methven from 5pm-7pm.
Race day Registration: 8:15am – 11:45am – Information Booth at the bottom of the access road.
Please bring ID.
Teams – it’s fine for one person to collect the race pack, you do not all have to be there.

4. Race Briefing (Compulsory)
12:30pm at Ski/Bike transition (outside Admin), you must attend. Runners in the team event that do not come up the mountain will be briefed at the Crossroads just before 2:00pm.

5. Race Start Times
2:00pm    Individual Men Race Start

2:10pm     Individual Women Race Start

2:20pm    Teams Race Start

5:00pm (approx)
The Awards presentation and party will be held at the Blue Pub Methven (Samuel’s Bar if wet). Lots of great prizes for winners as well as spot prizes thanks to our wonderful sponsors. Up for grabs will be jetboat trips, nzski.com season passes and a Coast to Coast entry to name a few. DO NOT miss the prizegiving…

LATER:
 Make a weekend of it and stay the night in Methven.
$69 Special at The Blue and Brown Pubs
Includes Dinner + Beer + Accommodation
(To book go to www.methvenpubs.co.nz)

Live Music @ The Blue from 9:30pm

Note:
* Ski section and Mt bike section: every skier/boarder/biker must organise a support person to take care of skis/board/bike at the Transition area.
If you cannot find someone there is a shuttle option with Hutt Shuttles for competitors and they will pick up your gear at the transitions for you (only $40)
Call Hutt Shuttles to book on (0274) 547 822

* You must ensure Transition area is kept clear of gear for other competitors as they arrive.

* Mt Hutt Ski Area will not be responsible for any gear left at a Transition area.
Be prepared to get wet if you choose the swim option during the run section.

Short and long sleeved men’s and women’s branded tops. Very limited numbers available – SORRY SOLD OUT!

PEAK 2 PUB – Short Sleeve Razor Top Mens – $45

PEAK 2 PUB – Long Sleeve Razor Top Mens

PEAK 2 PUB – Short Sleeve Claw Top Womens – $45

PEAK 2 PUB – Long Sleeve Claw Top Womens – $55

2018 Prices as follows:
Individuals – $75 (early bird) and $85 (late bird)
Teams – $150 (early bird) and $165 (late bird)

Earlybird Rate is until September 1
Late Bird is from September 2 – September 20 @ 5pm (last opportunity to register)

2 lift rides are included in your race entry, one to inspect the course and another to race.
There is also an optional half day pass available to competitors only, which will allow you to ski/ride in the morning before the race for $52.00