Methven, New Zealand – The annual Peak to Pub multisport race, now in its 15th year, continues to attract hundreds of individuals and teams anxious to get themselves as quickly as possible from the top of New Zealand’s Mt. Hutt ski area to the Blue Pub in Methven.
The race, which is on for this Saturday, is popular with contestants and spectators alike not only due to its unique combination of skiing, biking and running, but also because the relatively short length of the race, making the finish line very achievable for all.
The Peak to Pub starts at the top of Mt. Hutt with a 100-meter dash to skis or snowboard, followed by a giant slalom style race to the base building. From there competitors race 19km down the Mt. Hutt access road to the second transition, where bikes are exchanged for running shoes. The 11km run into Methven’s Blue Pub is no ordinary road run, though, as competitors can expect to be clambering across paddocks and feet could get more than a little bit wet.
“The Peak to Pub is mostly downhill, but if doing it by yourself seems a bit daunting. Grab a couple of mates and get a team together,” suggests James Urquhart, General Manager of Operations at Mt. Hutt. “There is nothing more rewarding than a beer at the Blue Pub with your teammates having knocked off the race from the top of Mt .Hutt. The spot prizes aren’t a bad incentive, either.”
Registrations are still open for Saturday’s Peak to Pub. Get all the information and download a registration form at www.peaktopub.co.nz. In the event of inclement weather a reserve day is set for Sunday.