The first 4.7k is tarsealed country road with typically moderate road verges. Last 1.2k on fine shingle with generally smooth surface but finishing on tarseal. There are several straight sections. The lap is almost flat. There may be runners in both directions at the beginning of Lap 2.
Distance: 5.7k
Difficulty: Easy. Very little elevation at 20m. See elevation profile for lap below.
Lap 2 - The Rakahuri
Lap 2 - The Rakahuri
Lap 2 Directions
Start on right hand side of Loburn Whiterock Rd just before North Loburn School. Cross road and to run on the left-hand side then turn left onto Thompsons Rd. Turn right (at 1.5k) onto Stoneyflat Rd. Turn right onto Loburn Whiterock Rd (at 2.7k). Follow Loburn Whiterock Rd firstly west and then southeast back toward start of lap. This forms a square shape.
Just before Mount Grey Rd, cross the road (at about 4.6k) to run on the left and then turn left onto Bradys Rd (shingle surface). Move to right hand side of Bradys Rd. Near the end of Bradys Rd close to Loburn Terrace Rd is the lap finish and changeover on the right. See map for more info.
