The Xterra Red Rocks short course is a bit special. It begins on private land in Bata Place, behind the Bata shoe factory, weaves its way up and through Te Kopahou Reserve, before peeling off from the medium and long courses....
People on the longer courses get to run the last few kilometres along the beach and it's only the short course folks who get to experience the famous "adventure option" just before the finish line.
This is where the track plunges down a canyon/scree slope in a former quarry, with the help of some intimidating-looking ropes for 'safety'.
It's important to note that the short course is usually the distance that attracts the older, beginner or less fit runners, as well as walkers and families....
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