Jumbo-Holdsworth loop - trail run

 a run around the Holdsworth–Jumbo Loop in the Tararua Ranges. It's a 24 km loop that includes a solid mix of forest track, open tops, and ridge travel. We'll aim for a reasonable pace (running the flats and the downhills, walking the ups), with stops to eat and enjoy the views. good gauge of fitness is ability to jog 30ishk on the flat

Plan:

• We'll start at the Holdsworth Road end, running up via Atiwhakatu Track and climbing to Jumbo Hut, then we'll head across the tops to Mt Holdsworth and descend via the Powell Hut/gentle annie track.

• The loop is exposed along the tops, and there may be ice depending on weather – microspikes are optional but worth considering.

MUST HAVE

• Trail shoes you can run in

•  warm layers ie polyprops/thermal top AND bottoms  (no cotton)

• waterproof jacket

• emergency blanket

• running vest or bag you can run in

• food and water

• plb if u have one

• Details:

• Distance: ~24 km loop

• Duration: 4–6 hours depending on pace and weather

• leaving uni at 7AM and drive 2 ish hours to the carpark.

•  we'll postpone if conditions aren’t safe

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