2026 RANGITIKEI RIVER RACE

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm UTC+13:00

Toe Toe Road, Manawatū-Whanganui Region 4794 | Mangaweka

Palmerston North Canoe Club
Publisher/HostPalmerston North Canoe Club
2026 RANGITIKEI RIVER RACE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Come along and paddle a beaut stretch of water and get some good kms in on the river!
The race is held on a grade 1-2 rapids on the scenic Rangitikei River and is ideal preparation for the Coast to Coast.
Approved Buoyancy Aid (6.2kg) and Helmets MUST be worn
Competitors must be competent Grade II Certificate paddlers
ACCOMMODATION– Camping grounds are available at Mangaweka and Vinegar Hill (finish) or also options at Awastone Riverside Haven https://www.mangaweka.co.nz/
SHUTTLE SERVICE (Before the Race)
A shuttle bus will run from Vinegar Hill at 9am back to the start (with a pick up at Ohingaiti on the way for any short course paddlers). Drop your kayak off at the start (Utiku) and drive your car to the finish (Vinegar Hill or Ohingaiti), the bus will return you to the start. Cost $20 (pay bus driver). Please contact ‘Mangaweka Adventure Company’ to book this service. Ph 06-3825744, email: [email protected]
Allow at least 1 hour for this.
REGISTRATION -Entry Fee $40
Direct deposit to Palmerston North Canoe Club account 03-0718-0392381-00 with your
name as reference.
Entries close midnight Friday January 9th (Lates accepted on the day up to 9.00am, at $40 extra cost)
Registration will be from 8.00am, Utiku Gravel Pit, Toe Toe Road, off State Highway One.
Race briefing 9.45am approx
RACE START
First class leaves 10.15am approx (Recreational, DRR, Sprinters, Innovative etc), short course paddlers will start five minutes after last class of long course racers.
PRIZE GIVING & BBQ
Vinegar Hill Domain, approx 3pm
Email: [email protected] for an entry link or phone Anne Cairns 0211586706 for any details
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Toe Toe Road, Manawatū-Whanganui Region 4794, 506 Toe Toe Rd, Mangaweka 4794, New Zealand, Mangaweka

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