21KM INFORMATION

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TIMETABLE

SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Registration Packet Pick Up

SUNDAY 17TH JANUARY
5:30am - 8:30am: Registration Packet Pick Up
7:00am - 21km Half Marathon Start
8:00am - 10km Start
9:00am - 5km Start
11:00am - Awards & Spot Prizes

VENUE

Villa Maria Estate, Auckland - view here
Google Maps: ​​https://goo.gl/maps/h9TEq4k8jw92

TIMING

Live timing mats will be located at the start line and at the finish line.  All timing results will be available live online by age group category and will be based on participant's mat time.

AGE

You must be 16 years of age or older to take part in the 21km half marathon event.

LAPS

The full 21km course is made up of 2 laps each 10.5km in length.

AID STATIONS

The event will be well supported with 6 aid stations located along the courses.  Aid stations will be at the following km marks and will be stocked with the below:
2.7km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies
5.3km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies
8.5km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies
10.5km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies
13.2km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies
15.8km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies
19km   Water, R-Line Sports drink and lollies

BAG CHECK

There will be a bag check service available at the start/finish area.  Any gear left at the start line or discarded and left at any point on the course will be collected and donated to Charity.  You must NOT drop any gear at aid stations or anywhere on the course for later retrieval.  Please collect your bag by 1:00pm Sunday 17 January before you leave the event finish area.  Any remaining gear will be taken back to our event warehouse until Monday 1 February, and if not collected by this time will be donated to Charity.

AWARDS & PRIZES

All awards and spot prizes are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 11:00am on Sunday 17 January at Villa Maria.  All competitors will be eligible for spot prizes and these will be randomly drawn at the awards.  You must be in attendance to claim your prize.  All half marathon finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.  Non-monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd placing in each age group category, and will be based on participants mat time.   The age group categories are as follows; 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years.

LATE ENTRIES

Late entries will be accepted at Villa Maria on Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and on Sunday from 5:30am to 8:30am.  All late entries will incur a $10 late fee.  No eftpos available, cash or cheque.

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the terrain of the courses, wheelchairs, scooters, bikes cannot be used.  Accompanying animals are not allowed on course.  Walkers are welcome to enter. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the side at all times.