DateExpected
Late May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite, Waterline Road, Hunua, Auckland
Franklin, Auckland
Countdown
May
The big one at Hunua Ranges: 21 km with 670 m of climbing, so expect steady hills rather than a quick jog. Come ready for changeable weather.
Key facts
01Mandatory gear: long-sleeve top, beanie, gloves, survival blanket, waterproof jacket
02Jacket must be waterproof and seam-sealed
03Children 14 and under need prior approval to enter
Create a free training plan for the Hunua Ranges 21 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Franklin
Distance21km
Total climb670m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate20.9 km
Weather
Late-May, Franklin
16°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
5°CColdest in 20 years
53%Days with rain
Highs around 16°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 5°C. Rain on 53% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the Hunua Ranges 21 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a Hunua Ranges 21 km plan targets
Typical sessions
21 km with 670 m of climbing
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long runs that build time on your feet
Tempo and threshold sessions to hold race pace
Back-to-back weekend runs for fatigue resistance
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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