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Start of the inaugural Otago Central Rail Trail Duathlon, a running and cycling race over two days from Clyde to Middlemarch, with an overnight stop at Ranfurly. |
| 11.30pm-5.00pm | Governor-General, Sir Michael Hardie Boys will be hosted by DOC and the OCRT Trust during a tour of the Rail Trail. |
| 8.00pm | Barn Dance at Ranfurly Stadium for visitors, locals and race competitors. Tickets $15 per person. Live music by the Pog 'n' Scroggin Bush Band with a light supper provided. |
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| 9.00am | Hyde to Middlemarch Horse Enduro - An endurance race for horse and rider along the section of Rail Trail from Hyde Station to Middlemarch Station. |
| 9.30am-12 noon | Ranfurly Gala Day with food and craft stalls and live entertainment by Pog 'n' Scroggin Bush Band. |
| 11.30am | Official speeches from the Ranfurly Railway Station platform, and official opening of the Rail Trail and plaque unveiling by the Governor-General. |
| 12.30pm | Day Two of the Rail Trail Duathlon starts on the street in front of the Ranfurly Railway Station. |
| 2.00-6.00pm | Entertainment in the Middlemarch Railway Reserve: Calder Prescott Jazz Quartet, refreshments available, activities for children, hotel open. |
| 4.15pm |
Governor-General, with the Mayor of Dunedin, present major prizes for the Rail Trail Duathlon. |
| 5.40pm | Governor-General and DOC and OCRT officials depart Middlemarch on the Taieri Gorge Railway for Dunedin. |
Unveiling of a commemorative plaque
at Clyde railhead by Nora Calvert, original Rail Trail benefactor.
Governor-General arrives by stage
coach via the Otago Rail Trail and jigger to unveil a commemorative
plaque at Middlemarch.Go toHorse Enduro // Duathlon Information