COVID-19

The information on this page is intend to provide all participants and supporters with the latest event information
regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand

COVID-19 EVENT STATUS
EVENT STATUS: 🟢

EVENT AT ALERT LEVELS

Last updated 1 October 2021, Next update due 1 December 2021
How will different Alert Level affect the Volcanic Epic in the run up to the event?
Depending on Alert Levels as we enter the final approach to the event, we will make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 7th of March 2022. We will keep you in the loop by email so be sure you're subscribed to our updates.

Level 1 🟢 Event will go ahead – minor changes
The event will go ahead as planned if Rotorua, Taupo and Tokoroa is at level one. The event does not require the whole country to be at level one, level two regions are permitted to travel to a level one event to participate. There may some changes to the event minor events due to the impact of restrictions. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.

Level 2 🟠 Event will go ahead – Significant changes
The event will go ahead, additional hygiene measure will be implemented including participants required to wear a face mask when not on course, touch points reduced, social chill zone removed, no venue gathering. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.

Level 3 🔴 Reschedule or Cancelled

Pre Event - The will be rescheduled
During the event- The event will be cancelled

Level 4 🔴 Pre Event - The will be rescheduled

Pre Event - The will be rescheduled
During the event- The event will be cancelled

COVID-19 POLICY
What if COVID-19 prevents the event going ahead as scheduled?
PRE EVENT - Where possible, the Volcanic Epic will be rescheduled within 2022. If this happens all participants will have their entry moved to the new date. If the new event date is not suitable to the participant, an event credit will be provided which can be used at any event in the Nduro Event portfolio or deferral to the Volcanic Epic 2023.

DURING THE EVENT - In the event that the Government moves Rotorua, Taupo or Tokoroa into level 3 or 4 during the event on or after 9am on Wednesday 23rd of March 2022, the event will be cancelled. No refunds will given.

If you become sick with COVID like symptoms
If you experience COVID like symptoms in the period between 19-23 March 2022, please stay home. We will organise an entry transfer free of charge to next years event or to another event within the next 11 months provided you have a medical certificate that must outline that you must self isolate due to COVID-19 like symptoms .

Regional COVID restrictions (NZ)
Any participant in a region that has been restricted from travelling to other parts of New Zealand at the exact time of the event will be able to organise an entry transfer to another event in the Nduro Events portfolio within the next 11 months. Participants affected must provide a utility bill header with their address on it, date within the month of February or March 2022.

International participants
All international participants that cannot attended the event due to the COVID-19 border restrictions will have their entries rolled over to 2023 event at no additional charge.

COVID-19 Event Credits
Event credit from another NDuro Event that was postponed due to COVID-19 cannot be refunded or deferred.

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