The Mount Monster
IT'S BACK - 9am SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2024!
Developed in 2012, the Mount Monster is New Zealand's most prestigious surf lifesaving endurance race.
Athletes from across NZ gather each December on Mount Maunganui's Main Beach for their chance to race on one of the most spectacular coasts. You'll be inspired by the terrain but also challenged by the running, swimming, ski paddling and board paddling, with a few fears tested by the iconic rock jump. Whether competing in a team or as an individual, lifeguards use this event to become fitter, faster and more skilled, as they hunt Mount Monster glory.
**REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2024 EVENT**
The Mini Monster event is not scheduled for 2024 event.
ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird Entry |
Standard Entry |
Late Entry(from 14th November to event day) |
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INDIVIDUAL*Limited to 100 individual entries |
$115.00 (the first 50 entries) |
$145.00 |
$205.00 |
TEAMS*Limited to 100 team entries |
$230.00 (the first 40 entries) |
$290.00 |
$400.00 |
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Withdrawals & refund policy
To withdraw, please contact us by email mountmonster@mountlifeguards.co.nz
2024 refund policy:
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100% Refund – individuals/teams withdrawing before Thursday 14th November 2024.
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75% Refund – individuals/teams withdrawing before Sunday 8th December 2024.
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No refund will be given after Monday 9th December 2024.
COURSE INFORMATION
The pre-set order of events is as follows for Individuals and Teams;
SKI 12 km
A minimum of a 50N PFD is required for the Ski discipline. There will be a PFD check on the start line.
Let the racing begin! Pick up your craft and head straight out to sea, where you will head out to North rock, then paddle down the coast towards Omanu. At Omanu paddle into shore where a flag in knee deep water will be, that you must round before making your way back to Mount Main beach.
RUN 5 km
After the 12km Ski paddle, you'll start your 5km soft sand run to the Tay St turnaround and back. Shoes and socks may be worn.
OCEAN SWIM 1.5 km
After heating up from the run leg, get ready to jump off the ‘blowhole’ on Moturiki Island into the refreshing water below.
Competitors can choose to do the traditional 6m jump or opt for a 1m jump. Exit the water in shark alley and run between the flags to complete the remaining swim component.
BOARD PADDLE 6 km
You're almost finished! Paddle around North rock, this time making your way to Motuotau Island. Round Motuotau island, left to right and make your way back to the main beach. Run through the transition to complete the 6km Board leg and THE MOUNT MONSTER!!
TEAMS
The teams event can consist of 2-4 members.
Age Categories
Individual
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Under 19's (aged 14 to 18)
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Open (aged 19 years to 34)
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Masters (aged 35 years to 49)
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Veteran (aged 49 years plus)
Team
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Under 19 Male team/Female team/Mixed team
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Open Male team/Female team/Mixed team
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Masters Mixed team
CONTACT
For further enquiries about this event, please make direct contact with the event manager:
mountmonster@mountlifeguards.co.nz.
FUNDING PARTNER
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