2012 Papatowai Challenge

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The 16th Papatowai Challenge will be held on Saturday 25 February 2012.  The event is a pre-season fun run and walk from a holiday home in the Catlins and is held annually. 

It is signposted at the south end of Tahakopa River Bridge, Papatowai. Runners must be 13 years & over. Papatowai is located approximately two hours from Dunedin. The Southern Scenic Route is now fully sealed.


RACE INFORMATION
The PAPATOWAI CHALLENGE is run over the measured distance of 15.5km and is over a varied scenic course of well formed bush tracks, beach running & local roads. Walkers Start Time: 12:00pm. Runners Start Time: 1:00pm. 

Fastest times over the course are: 53m 02s (2010) by Dougal Thornburn of the Ariki Club, Dunedin, and 1hr 00m 23s (2006) by Anna Frost of the Hill City Club, Dunedin. Fastest walkers: 1hr 37m 29s (2011) by Roger Leslie of East Taieri - Mosgiel, and 1hr 42m 6s (2004) by Gail Sharp of the Caversham Club, Dunedin.


ENTRIES & FEES
Entry fee is $15.00 for runners and walkers. Click here for the entry form.  Click here for the course map.


SOUTHERN COASTAL SERIESThe series is run over two events, the Papatowai Challenge and the Karetai Challenge, held at Shiel Hill, Dunedin on 18 March. By completing both events you qualify for place-getters’ medals and other awards, distributed at the Karetai prize giving.