ENLISTMENT OPENS
0900 hrs - 1 July 2026
DEPLOYMENT
0900 hrs - Saturday, 23 January 2027
ENTRY
Soldier: $150
U18 Recruit: $90 - via email request
SPOTS: Limited to 150
M*A*S*H (Mobile Athlete’s Seaside Haven) establishes camp at Queen Elizabeth Park over Wellington Anniversary Weekend.
Base is set beside the Ramaroa Centre, Mackays Crossing — approx. 45km north of Wellington City.
This operation honours the U.S. Marines stationed at QEP (1942–1944). In partnership with the Kapiti U.S. Marines Trust, proceeds support restoration of on-site WWII exhibits.
MISSION
Complete one Lap (6.71km) within the hour.
Repeat. Every hour.
Miss the time cut = OUT
Last soldier standing, completing one more Lap than the field = WINNER
TERRAIN
- Coastal edge
- Open paddocks
- Yankee Trail (historic)
- Wetlands + kahikatea remnants
- Ex-farm tracks
- Approx. 80m elevation per Lap
ORDERS
- You are self-sufficient
- Bring shelter, food, hydration, and all required gear
- Return to the start line every hour, on the hour
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
Run one Lap or run deep — your mission is your own.
