Race Information

Event Head Quarters will be in the event marquee at Ngamotu beach situated to the right of the Start /Finish gantry on Oceanview Parade, this will be the Information Hub for all events on Saturday 9 February 2013.

Both the Half Marathon and the 7K events have the option of entering as a walker or runner. These events start from Ocean View Parade as follows: 7.00am Half Marathon Walkers. 7.05am Half Marathon Runners. 7.10am Runners 7.15am 7K Walkers. Minimum age for the 7K events is 13 years and 16 years for the Half marathon.

Entries now open

Entries close 1st February 2013.

Safety

Safety is of prime importance with the Police, Taranaki District Health Board and St Johns all involved helping to make this a safe event. On the day of the event we will have support stations along the route of the course at approx 3 km intervals Support stations will have electrolyte and water. St Johns will be in attendance. To avoid disqualification please obey all course marshal instructions.

Pre Race

Please make allowance for possible traffic congestion and queues by arriving at Ngamotu beach at least 45 minutes before your pre-race briefing and start time. The transponder issued with pre-race registration pack must be securely attached to your ankle. Race numbers should be attached to the front.

Rules

  • If you are forced to withdraw at any stage you must report to the timing tent at the finish line as soon as possible and return the transponder.
  • Good sportsman-like conduct is expected of all competitors.
  • Competitors may not wear headsets or headphones at any time during the event.
  • Competitors should write on the reverse of their race number any important medical and emergency contact information for use in the case of emergency.
  • The responsibility for knowing and keeping on the correct course rests entirely with the competitor.
  • The Race Director shall have the authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death.
  • Please read Walking Rules if you are entering as a walker

Prizegiving

Prize giving will take place on the grass area beside the start/finish gantry at 2.00pm.To be eligible for major prizes, you must have participated in the event and be present at prize giving if your number is drawn.

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