42 ND ROUND RAROTONGA ROAD RACE
2019 PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK
THU, 19 SEPTEMBER: FUN RUN
Round Rarotonga Road Race 2019 foots off (starts) with dressed up 5 km FUN
RUN. The venue will once again be at the yard across from Beachcomber known as
Sinai Hall down town Avarua.
The aim of the race is to get everyone to meet and mingle and have fun before the
main race. So dare to be different turn up as Superman or Robin Hood. LETS HAVE
FUN! Everyone is encouraged to dress up for fun, anything goes!
FRI, 20 SEPTEMBER:
RARO SAFARI TOURS
FREE DAY, your opportunity to discover more of Rarotonga. Raro Safari Tours offers
an exciting day adventure into the interior of the island and visiting some of the
islands ‘hard to get to’ places. This is a must do tour towards the beginning of your
stay and is a great way to really get a feel for the lay of the land.
SAT, 21 SEPTEMBER: THE MAIN RACE DAY
The 31 km race starts at Sinai Hall (across from Beachcomber in Avarua) at 5:30 am
and the 10 km race will start in Muri at 7:30 am. Complimentary busses will be
available to pick up participants in the morning to get you to the race by 5:30 am.
Race Numbers and final check in will be conducted from the Corporate Marquees
prior to the race. At the finish line, there will be complementary coconut juice, water,
light snacks and tropical fruit for all runners & supporters after the race.
SAT, 21 SEPTEMBER:
NIGHTLIFE 42 ND CELEBRATION
Celebrate 42 years of Round Raro Road Race with fellow race participants on the
GOING TROPPO Nightlife Bus Tour. Cool down the island way with your responsible
sober driver. Cheers to a good run!!! (18 yrs+)
SUN, 22 SEPTEMBER:
CAPTAIN TAMA’S LAGOON CRUISE
Discover the Lagoon aboard the glass bottom boats. Snorkel and feed the fish before
heading to a motu (small island) where you will be entertained while the crew
prepare a Fish BBQ lunch. Special price for Road Race participants and Supporters.
SUN, 22 SEPTEMBER: PRIZE GIVING DINNER
Day of rest in the Cook Islands with limited activities available. If you missed out on the
Lagoon Cruise, we recommend you to attend the Sunday Church service where you
can enjoy the distinctive traditional hymns of the Cook Islands. The Official Prize Giving
Island Night Dinner & Show will kick off at 6:00 pm.
MON, 23 SEPTEMBER: HASH HARRIERS BIRTHDAY RUN
The local Hash House Harriers birthday promises a Costumed Run that is not to be
missed. It starts around 5.00 pm at the Spaghetti House Restaurant, Edgewater Resort.
Come as the Queen, come as the shoe maker, you name it, you wear it. Wigs and hats
supplied by Hash Harriers on the day.
This event is followed by an Island Feast at approximately $10.00 per person for those
that wish to eat and mingle with the Hash Harrier Team. Cash bar available.
TUES, 24 SEPTEMBER: NUTTERS CROSS ISLAND RUN
The Nutters Cross Island Run is approximately 8.5 km that starts at 2:00 pm from the
Inspiration of Rarotonga (opposite Vaima Restaurant) and heads over ridges across rugged
valleys and riverbeds down to the Avatiu Coastline.
The remarks from this run have been branded the most difficult in the country. It is not
recommended for the fainthearted. The record still stands unbeaten at 45 minutes, and
promises to be an exciting challenge. If you think you can beat it, give it a go!
WED, 25 SEPTEMBER: ROUND THE ROCK RELAY
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The relay will start at 2:00 pm for the walkers and 4:00 pm for the runners at the Spaghetti
House Restaurant, Edgewater Resort. This is a fun event and all teams are encouraged to
adopt a theme. Registration forms for the relay can be obtained on the day of the 5 km FUN
RUN, the day of the main 31 km and 10 km race, DMCK website at www.dmck.co.ck or
from our office at Turama House in Nikao.