Rodney Coast Challenge
10km forest run, 30km road cycle, 24km mountain bike, 8km kayak, and a 150m run to the finish
http://www.rcc.org.nz/
18 November 2012
Helensville and Kaukapakapa
Auckland
Multisport
The Canoe & Kayak Rodney Coast Challenge (RCC) is a multi-sport event run by the Kaukapakapa Scout group as a fund raiser consisting of a 10km forest run, 30km road cycle, 24km mountain bike, 8km kayak, and a 150m run to the finish
The event is run at the end of October or beginning of November every year and attracts 500+ participants from the Auckland area and from around New Zealand
The profits from this event go towards purchasing new equipment, hiring facilities and other activities for the Kaukapakapa Scout group
Last year's race attracted 393 participants. This year we hope to break 600
The Canoe & Kayak Rodney Coast Challenge course starts with the 10km Forest Run, from the beach to Rimmer Rd
The 30km road cycle heads out from Rimmer Rd. on to S.H. 16 through Helensville and Kaukapakapa
The 24km mountain bike stage heads up the Makarau Valley onto Tohekeroa Rd., right into Upper Waiwera then on to Noakes Hill. Right into Krippner Rd. and the descent into Puhoi
The Kayak stage is 8km down the Puhoi River starting at the back of the Puhoi Park and finishing at Wenderholm Regional Park, with a 150m sprint to the finish