ENTRY | Pirongia Trail Run

EVENT ENTRY

TRAINING

Entry Fees

THE IMPORTANT BITS

RACE DATE: 6 December 2025

RACE DISTANCES: Runter 3km, Punter 8km, Grunter 13.5km, Munter 36.8km

RACE START: Munter 7am, Grunter 10:15am, Punter 11:15am, Runter 12:15pm

ENTRIES OPEN: 1 May 2025

ENTRIES CLOSE: 21 November 2025

REFUND DATES: 100% 8 Nov, 50% 8 Nov - 21 Nov, 0% 21 Nov - 6 Dec

ENTRY FEES

This is what it's going to cost you. If you don't see a price below, then we currently don't offer that course to your age group, unless there are special circumstances. Get in touch with us if you think you're special.

COURSE	KIDS	YOUTH	EARLY BIRD (before 1 Aug)	ADULT (1 AUG-14 Nov)	ADULT (after 14 Nov)
	<12	12+	18	18	18
THE RUNTER	5	10	20	25	30
THE PUNTER		15	45	50	55
THE GRUNTER		30 (R15)	80	90	95
THE MUNTER			120	130	140

SCHEDULE

Schedule

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
0530	Registration opens	Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
0630	Munter race briefing	Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
0700	Munter race start	Start of Mahaukura track
1000	Grunter race brief	Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
1015	Grunter race start	Start of Mangaakara track
1100	Punter race brief	Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
1115	Punter race start	Start of Mangaakara track
1200	Runter race brief	Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
1215	Runter race start	Start of Mangaakara track
1800	All athletes off course	Pirongia Forest Park Lodge

We run a bus shuttle from Te Pahu School up to the Pirongia Forest Park Lodge. This is for both athletes and spectators. We've employed some ace drivers and their trusty chariots (we've only blown up one bus, so far) to safely get you up and down from the maunga.

There is NO PARKING for event competitors/supporters up the maunga.

This is strictly for the public, ONLY.

The schedule for the shuttle is below. Please make sure you've left enough time to register before your event starts. Being late is not an excuse to forgo the shuttle and park in the carpark. If you are late to you start, it's all good, let us know and we'll help you out.

Depart Te Pahu	Depart Lodge	Depart Te Pahu	Depart Lodge

0530 (Munters only)	0545 (Munters only)	1300 - BUS BREAK	1315 - BUS BREAK
0600 (Munters only)	0615 (Munters only)	1330	1345
0630 (Munters only)	0645 (Munters only)	1400	1415
0700	0715	1430	1445
0730 - BUS BREAK	0745 BUS BREAK	1500	1515
0800	0815	1530	1545
0830	0845	1600	1615
0900	0915	1630	1645
0930	0945	1700	1715
1000	1015	1730	1745
1030	1045	1800	1815
1100	1115	1830	1845
1200	1215 - BUS BREAK

RACE RULES

As an athlete on the mountain, your safety is our priority. For this reason, we ask that you please read and understand the race rules and event waiver. Don't do what Dave does by assuming the best and willfully agreeing without reading anything. Dave is bad. Bad Dave.

By registering for the race, you agree to abide by these conditions.

For the Munter we require compulsory gear to be carried. Our other courses may also require a minimum gear component depending on the weather.

Race Rules

Compulsory ger

COMPULSORY GEAR

To take part in our event you'll need to carry some minimum equipment.

Munter: Gear Level A

Grunter: Gear Level A or B (depending on weather)

Punter: Gear Level B or C (depending on weather)

Runter: No gear requirement

For those of you with drop bags, we'll transport them where they need to go. Just leave them at Race HQ. Also, don't be surprised if there is a snack tax...

If you need some inspiration/information on gear, look at this.

Gear	A	B	C
Cellphone (with waterproof case)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Whistle	Yes	Yes	No
Thermal beanie	Yes	No	No
Waterproof jacket (seam-sealed)	Yes	Yes	No
Thermal long sleeve top	Yes	No	No
Thermal long sleeve bottom	Yes	No	No
Emergency/Survival bag	Yes	Yes	No

Safety

SAFETY

There will be marshals stationed around the course with first aid.

1. Wharauroa

2. Mahaukura - Pirongia summit track junction

3. Pahautea Hut

4. Central Clearing campsite

6. Kaniwhaniwha campsite

6. Ruapane

INJURY DURING EVENT

If you sustain an injury barring you completing the event, or for whatever reason cannot finish, in the first instance you need to let event staff know.

Stay calm.
Contact event staff through the numbers listed on your race bib, or let your nearest race marshal know.
Apply first aid to yourself if needed.
Retain your body heat and put on clothing.
Seek shelter if in exposed section – do not make yourself invisible from the track!
Wait for communication.

If you cannot move or get hold of event staff, rest assured we will find you. Our tail end Charlie will come across you as they follow the last competitor.

GETTING LOST ON THE TRAIL

If you get lost on the trail it is important that you stay calm and remain in one location. All trails are marked with DOC orange triangles and have had decent foot traffic.

If you can retrace your steps back to the last track marker, do so.
If not, stay in your position and contact event staff.
Blow your whistle
Retain your body heat and put on clothing.
Seek shelter if in exposed section – do not make yourself invisible from the track!
Wait for communication.

We have missing person protocol and will find you, however depending on where and when you get lost this may take some time. Please be patient and remain calm.

REFUND POLICY

If you decide to make a terrible decision and withdraw from the PTR, then the following applies:

Up to 28 October full refund minus $5
28 October - 09 November 50% refund given
09 November - 16 November no refund given

There will be no refund given on merchandise or community entries.

Transfers of entry to another person is allowed until 09 November. The following applies:

There will be no transfer of entry to the following year's event
Transfers will occur at the discretion of PTR staff, please get in contact before changing anything to do with your entry

Changes in event category is allowed up until 09 November. The following applies:

If you are taking on a larger distance you will need to pay the difference in entry fee
If you are reducing your distance, there will be no partial refund given

If you need to make any changes to your entry or your situation changes please get in touch with info@pirongiatrailrun.com.

Refun Policy

TRAINING

Training

We're pretty sure that you'll need to put in some mahi on the training front, Pirongia maunga takes no prisoners, just ask Chad.

Luckily, we've got your sorted, or rather Wild Things has. If you haven't stumbled across Wild Things yet, you're missing out! It's NZ's one stop shop of trail running information, maps, gear and so much more. We particularly love the database of training trails in your local. Check it out here.