Shuttle ride from SH1 (bottom of Tukino Road) to Tukino Road Aid Station 2 / Relay change over from leg 2 to leg 3

There is no private vehicle access to the Tukino Road Aid Station (end of leg 2, start of leg 3) due to the lack of room at the Aid Station location. Athletes and supporters who wish to get to the Aid Station will park just off State Highway One (The Desert Road) at the junction of the Tukino Road/SH1. They will then take a 4WD shuttle up to the Aid Station and take a shuttle to return to their vehicles. The shuttle will depart every 30 minutes from the Desert Road between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm.

This shuttle service is free for all teams relay entrants. Simply present your race number as your bus ticket.

This return trip service will cost $15 for all others and must be pre booked!

Bus ride for 24km start. 

Departs Saturday 21 March at 3:35am from the 72km start line at the Chateau, Whakapapa Village

Arrives 5:00am at the 50km start line at Turoa Ski Field, Ohakune Mountain Road

Ready for a 5:30am start time for the 50km Ultra.

Cost $20 and must be pre booked!

SQUADRUN are the trusted, affiliated coaches for The Ring of Fire. This 4-week coaching trial is only available when you enter the Ring of Fire. You can start when you want with no hidden costs or fixed term contracts.

Elsewhere as much as $69, this is trial is available for the HEAVILY discounted price of just $29 - more than 50% off!

Coaching is normally $17.25 per week. (inc GST)

Find out more about SQUADRUN 'Train to The Ring of Fire' here.

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These rapid response rescue helicopters bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient.

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter has touched the lives of thousands of patients, providing a 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year.

These rapid response rescue helicopters bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient.

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter has touched the lives of thousands of patients, providing a 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year.

These rapid response rescue helicopters bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient.

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter has touched the lives of thousands of patients, providing a 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year.

Join the Event Organisers for the official Ruapehu Ring of Fire Powhiri Friday 20th March 11am sharp at Otukou Marae, Tongariro. This traditional Maori ceremony at one of the spiritual Marae of Ngati Hikairo will take approximately 45 minutes followed by a light morning tea.