Karapoti is Postponed to May 2nd
Government Covid-19 restrictions during late February have forced postponement of the 2021 Karapoti Classic from March 6th to Sunday May 2nd.
Thanks for your patience in these unique times, and for the influx of emails and messages we’ve received in support of the event. This is our fifth cancelled or postponed event in the last 12 months. See you on May 2nd. Two more months to train! In the meantime, for definitive COVID-19 updates... Click Here.
When: Saturday 1st May - 10am to 5pm.
Where: Gazley ŠKODA, 38 Kent Terrace, Wgtn. Click Here for Map.
What: Race Packs include: programme, numberplate, timing tag, any merchandise purchased, lunch ticket.
Bring: The email confirmation that you received after entering.
Sunday May 2nd
All participants must read this !
Race Day is based at Karapoti Park on Akatarawa Road in Upper Hutt... Click for Google Map.
In more than three and half decades, the Karapoti Classic has never been cancelled and has been postponed twice. In 2012 for extreme rain, wind and flooding, and in 2021 due to government covid-19 restrictions. In the case of any issues whereby the event is not allowed to proceed or deemed grossly unsafe to proceed - the following contingencies are in place:
Weather Postponement: Any decision would be based on forecasts and made no later than 24hrs prior to the start, and posted on the Website Home Page our Karapoti Facebook Page and emailed to participants. A new date would be decided upon within seven days.
Government or Council Restrictions: If it was deemed unsafe by decree to hold the event, participants would be advised within 24hrs. A new date would be decided within seven days. This decision would be posted on the Website Home Page, our Karapoti Facebook Page and emailed to participants.
Refunds Policy: In the unlikely event of postponement or cancellation, entry fees are non-refundable.
All participants must read this !
The Karapoti Classic is run according to the universal logic of fair play and decency. Any form of protest should be lodged in writing to the organisers within 30min of finishing. In all matters the organiser's decision will be final.
The Karapoti Classic is a very demanding and technically challenging course and carries with it an element of risk ranging from exhaustion to accident. Where possible organisers reduce the element of risk via adequate signage and support from the Upper Hutt Community Rescue.
Warning: To assist in the safety of riders and officials, there will be a legal closure of Karapoti Road and Akatarawa Forest Park between 9am and 4pm on race day. However, organisers must allow for emergency access and resident access, and also have no control over members of the public who ignore the road closure. Riders must obey road rules, keep left & give way to any traffic at all times.