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Events in Hanmer Springs Village

For a small place, Hanmer Springs Village has a lot going on!

With an annual schedule of events, ranging from the weekly summer art and craft market, to the Molesworth Muster 80km mountain bike adventure, Hanmer Springs Village is a hive of entertainment.

Whether you're looking to compete in a duathlon, mountain bike race or golf tournament, or you prefer something more sedate like a country fete or art display, keep the Hanmer Springs Village events calendar handy to see what's on, when.

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Mt Lyford Adventure Racing (Mt Lyford Challenge) Email to a friend »

Mt Lyford Challenge. Adventure running & walking at its very best. 4 adventure events to choose from (running and walking sections)including Junior Challenge section. An event for the whole family!

Vasque - Mt Terako Extreme Challenge … “New Zealand’s most challenging adventure run’. This is adventure running at its very best, in fact this is extreme adventure running!   Over a course of 20km with a 2040m climb, much of the route follows the mountain ridge. The Mt Terako Challenge is for experienced adventure racers and mountain runners only.

Mt Lyford Alpine Resort - Mt Lyford Challenge… 9km with a 863m climb. This challenge is Canterbury’s premier adventure race, designed for experienced runners or walkers and new comers to adventure mountain racing.  A good level of fitness is required for this challenge.
                
SWAZI - Farmers Challenge… Using the same route as the Mt Lyford Alpine Resort – Mt Lyford Challenge. To qualify for the SWAZI Farmers Challenge you must work on a farm that provides over 75% of your yearly income.

De Kikker Vijver Lodge - Bushline Challenge…5km with a 400m climb. The Bushline Challenge is designed for newcomers to adventure mountain racing.  Average fitness required. 

SWAZI - Junior Challenge… 3km with a 130m climb.  This is a great way to introduce 7 – 14 year olds to adventure racing. This is a cross-country challenge run on well formed tracks.

Paper Plus School Challenge…This is a great chance for your students and parents to come together, challenge themselves and have loads of fun both as a family and as a school community. It also gives your school the opportunity to win the Paper Plus School Challenge.

Paper Plus - Merivale Store - School Challenge…
What a great opportunity for your school. The school with the most people taking part in the Mt Lyford Challenge will win a $ 250, 2nd place $ 100 and 3rd place $ 50 voucher for their school from Paper Plus Merivale.  Children, parents and adults connected to your school and competing in any of the Mt Lyford Challenge Races will be counted towards your school.   Note: You must register your connection to the school before the first race starts.

Dates: 01 Apr 2011 (unconfirmed)
date TBC, likely to be sometime in April
Time: 7.30am registration / 2.15pm Prizegiving
Location: Mt Lyford
Venue: Mt Lyford Village
Category: Sports
Ticket Outlet Email: events@paardekooper.co.nz
Contact: Luke Paardekooper Luke Paardekooper
Contact Email: events@paaredekooper.co.nz
Contact Phone: 0800 263 836
Contact Fax: +64 4 568 4563
Web: http://paardekooper.co.nz/Default.aspx?page=1311
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Updated Tuesday, 7 September 2010