Smooth tarseal surface with moderate to wide verges. Gentle turns. No significant climbs or descents. There may be runners in both directions on Dixons Rd. One bridge to cross so no verge on the bridge. Final 400m is on grass field. Very similar to lap 4.
Distance: 6.7k
Difficulty: Easy. Total climb is 50m. Gentle undulating climb. See elevation profile of lap below.
Lap 8 - The Waimak
Lap 8 - The Waimak
Lap 8 Directions
Start on right hand side of Dixons Rd running west. Run down Dixons Rd past Boundary Rd.
Turn left onto Cones Rd (at 2k) staying on right hand side of road. Shortly after, turn right onto Dixons Rd (continuation).
Run over Makerikeri River bridge (4.5k) and veer right into Loburn Whiterock Rd.
Run along Loburn Whiterock Rd on the right-hand side to turning right into Loburn Domain (6.2k) and veering right, run around Loburn Domain on the field to finish. See map of lap here.
