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Intermediate & Secondary Schools BEAST
Friday, July 31, 2026 · Ōhaeawai, New Zealand
Distances
7km
About this race
Private farmland around the Bay of Islands gives this school race its character: paddocks, hills, fences, swamps, rivers, rocks, and uneven ground, all combined into an off-road cross-country adventure. The Intermediate & Secondary Schools BEAST is designed for years 7 to 13, offering a rugged farm challenge rather than a manicured park event. Its draw is the "raw and physical running experience" over "natural terrain rather than formed tracks."
Expect mud on your legs early and a lack of consistent rhythm, as the course includes "mud, water crossings, and steep climbs." This is the type of run where secondary and intermediate students arrive in school groups, support each other through difficult sections, and finish with that exhausted-but-satisfied look unique to genuine off-road running. Cold rain would not detract from the day; it would likely enhance the race's intended character.
Start location
Ōhaeawai