Thanks to our amazing sponsors Napier Port, Tri HB are introducing the first ever Napier Port Harbour to Hills Virtual Event - 11-13 December 2020!
Due to uncertainty around Covid 19 and potential future travel restrictions, the decision has been made to not host a Napier Port Harbour to Hills "Real" event in 2021. We know this may cause disappointment to many, so we have created a fun Virtual event that anyone can partake in. We have lots of different disciplines that would suit anyone aged 7-100 and you set your own challenge.
We all know during Covid that it has been easy to binge watch Netfilix and over nourish ourselves with treats. Some of us are dreading trying to get back in to our summer clothes. This virtual event allows you an opportunity to get out and exercise at your own pace, in your own time. Between now and 11-13 December you start walking, running, biking and/or swimming and work on increasing your speed. Then during the event weekend you aim to get your best time and you can see how everyone else did too!
So join in to challenge yourself or join with friends, workmates, family and kids - anyone from overseas can also join in! Multisport Options (15 years +) Teams or Individuals | Short Course Triathlon | Middle Course Triathlon | Long Course Triathlon |
Distances
500m Swim
20km Cycle
5km Run | Distances
1km Swim
45km Cycle
10km Run | Distances
2km Swim
90km Cycle
21km Run |
Junior Multisport Options (7-14 years)
Teams or Individuals | Short Course Triathlon | Middle Course Triathlon | Long Course Triathlon |
Distances
100m Swim
5km Cycle
1.5km Run | Distances
250m Swim
10km Cycle
3km Run | Distances
500m Swim
20km Cycle
5km Run |
Solo Distance options (15 years +) | Solo Swim | Solo Cycling | Solo Run |
Distances
500m
1km
2km | Distances
10km
45km
90km | Distances
5km
10km
21km |
Junior Solo Distance options
(7-14 years) | Solo Swim | Cycling | Solo Run |
Distances
100m
250m
500m | Distances
5km
10km
20km | Distances
1.5km
3km
5km |
"So, how does this work? I am not good at technology"
Not a problem! You register for the event online and you have 3 days (11, 12 and 13 December) to complete your chosen discipline(s). If you have chosen a 5km walk/run you can complete it any time over that weekend.
If you have chosen a triathlon, you may want to swim one day, bike on the second day and run on the third day OR you can do all three at once. The choice is yours.
Whilst exercising please take a note of your time and distance. Some people will use a smartwatch or smartphone to measure their distance and time or use a free App like Strava, Map My Ride or Map My Run that is downloaded on your phone. If all that sounds too complicated, simply take a note of your time and write it down with pen and paper!
You also need to take a photo of yourself completing or preparing for your exercise e.g whilst our walking/running somewhere scenic or leaving your house, cycling on the road or mountain biking or on your trainer and getting ready for a swim in a pool, lake, ocean or pond (preferably not a bathtub)!
Once your discipline(s) are completed, follow the instructions detailed in your receipt to upload your own results and pictures and see how you have done.
If you have any trouble at all then just email us at [email protected] and we can help your or upload it for you!
"Who can do the event?"
Virtual events have no boundaries and anyone, anywhere can do the events, even if you are in a different country. This makes for a great opportunity to challenge yourself against friends or other participants you normally wouldn't compete against due to the logistics to do so. You might have friends or family overseas that you haven't been able to visit due to Covid - challenge them to this Napier Port Harbour to Hills Virtual Event!
All registered NZ participants with uploaded results and pictures will receive a stunning Harbour to Hills 2020 Medal and drink bottle plus go in the draw for some awesome sponsored prize packs.
"When does the event start? How long have I got to do it?"
Virtual events are flexible but do have to be completed in the specified time. Allow time to upload your results.
You have from 5am Friday 11 December til 10pm Sunday 13 December 2020 to complete your Virtual event and upload results and pictures.
Because you are doing the event yourself there is no specific time for you to start, if you want a sleep in or you have to work around other commitments it is all possible.
You may choose to exercise with friends, family or work colleagues or prefer to go it alone. The choice is yours.
"What equipment do I need?"
The results platform is simple and designed for you to enter your own results for whatever discipline you are doing, it's that easy! No special equipment is needed, however downloading one of the free Apps mentioned before does allow for accurate recording of distance and time.
Please note - if you are doing a triathlon, only upload the time for each discipline you are doing, do not include the transition times. You can take as long as you want to get dressed!
Event pricing
The cost is $25 for all disciplines.
It is the same price for a 5km walk as it is for a Long Course Triathlon.
$10 for Junior events (7-14 years) if registering before 30 November 2020, then the price increases to $25. So get in quick!
Price includes registration, Napier Port Harbour to Hills Finishers Medal, Napier Port Harbour to Hills drink bottle and postage plus the chance to win amazing sponsored spot prizes.
We do have limited entries available (due to limited stock of medals and drink bottles).
Please do not be disappointed if disciplines are sold out.
All registrations are online only and close on Thursday 10 December at 5pm. All registrations incur an online booking fee of 5% + $1.
Event Times
Registration closes: Thursday 10 December at 5pm
Start time: From 5am Friday 11 December
Finish Tiime: 10pm Sunday 13 December (results to be uploaded any time during this period)
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