THE HILLARY

ter Sir Edmund Hillary and opened in 2010. According to the Auckland Council, it sums up the sense of adventure and personal achievement that Sir Ed himself championed and was renowned for. Both the 34km and 80km events are part of the Oceania Skyrunning Series so points are up for grabs for the more serious, but for the less serious, all distances present a personal challenge rewarded with one of our famous fridge magnet finishers plaques. The trail follows a variety of terrain and scenery – many claim a magical pull of the trail and keep coming back for more. Stunning views throughout the trail, rugged West coast beaches, magnificent native bush including the hundreds of year old native Kauri trees. Past large waterfalls and sand dunes, along cliff tops or through marshlands – there is something for everyone. Come along and Knock The Bu**er off! Check out this video from last year as a teaser for what you are in for http://youtu.be/--zwl7fCgNA or once that has piqued your interest check out the extended full version https://vimeo.com/95785269 It's stunning footage and well worth a watch!! For more information and to enter go to http://thehillary.co.nz/

The full distance 80km event would start at Arataki and finish in Muriwai (at the Village Green) which is at the back of Muriwai. The extra 5km on top of the official trail is an extra portion at the start and end. Associated events would include a 36km event starting at Piha and a 16km event starting at Bethells.