SATURDAY 4 MAY 2019
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21KM DETAILS
21km - 8:30am start time - 16+ years
COURSE SUMMARY
Easy running on a mainly flat course, with some undulations to keep it interesting. The course offers a mix of running terrains including 14% smooth hard packed dirt roads and trails, 86% sealed road surfaces.
Starting from outside Alison Park, entrants have a fast start down towards a turn point at the end of Korora Road and Owhanaka Bay. After turning entrants then drop down onto the picturesque Oneroa Beach and head along Beach Parade. You will be well warmed up prior to your first short but steep rise which takes you up and over Oceanview Road into Blackpool. From there entrants weave their way around the headland on The Esplanade which is a dirt road surface right alongside the water. Entrants get close to Surfdale prior to heading back along The Esplande, through Blackpool and up the second and final longer hill (Ridge Road). At the top of the hill youíll skirt around the outside of Alison Park and commence a second lap which includes a new loop around Tiri Road with stunning views on both sides of the Island. At the conclusion of your second lap youíll hear the crowd cheer you in through the back entrance of Alison Park onto the finish line stage.
Easy running on a mainly flat course, with some undulations to keep it interesting. The course offers a mix of running terrains including 14% smooth hard packed dirt roads and trails, 86% sealed road surfaces.
Starting from outside Alison Park, entrants have a fast start down towards a turn point at the end of Korora Road and Owhanaka Bay. After turning entrants then drop down onto the picturesque Oneroa Beach and head along Beach Parade. You will be well warmed up prior to your first short but steep rise which takes you up and over Oceanview Road into Blackpool. From there entrants weave their way around the headland on The Esplanade which is a dirt road surface right alongside the water. Entrants get close to Surfdale prior to heading back along The Esplande, through Blackpool and up the second and final longer hill (Ridge Road). At the top of the hill youíll skirt around the outside of Alison Park and commence a second lap which includes a new loop around Tiri Road with stunning views on both sides of the Island. At the conclusion of your second lap youíll hear the crowd cheer you in through the back entrance of Alison Park onto the finish line stage.
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RACE DAY INFO
The course includes a double lap of the 10km route with the addition of the Tiri Road loop on the second lap. What this means is the best bits on this side of the Island are completed twice, and you have a course that is a lot flatter then in past years!
The half marathon will still have 5 Aid stations, so you do not need to carry a hydration pack unless you want to. 3.2km, 7.2km, 10km, 14.2km & 18.3km.
Make sure you have your timing chip attached to your shoe. Please ensure you have completed the back of your race number with your name, any medical conditions and a contact name and phone number (other than your own) in case of emergency.
Please pin your race number to the front of your T-shirt or running vest and make sure it is clearly visible. You must not use someone else’s number, nor let someone else use yours.
Walkers are welcome to enter in the 21km event. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.
AWARDS & SPOT PRIZES
All awards and major spot prizes are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 12:30pm on Saturday 4 May at Alison Park. All competitors will be eligible for spot prizes and these will be randomly drawn at the awards. 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 for Men and Women, and will be based on participants mat time. The age group categories are as follows for men and women; 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years. No awards for the walking categories.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to the terrain of the courses, wheelchairs, scooters, bikes cannot be used for all events. Accompanying animals are not allowed on all courses. Walkers are welcome to enter in the 21km. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.
The course includes a double lap of the 10km route with the addition of the Tiri Road loop on the second lap. What this means is the best bits on this side of the Island are completed twice, and you have a course that is a lot flatter then in past years!
The half marathon will still have 5 Aid stations, so you do not need to carry a hydration pack unless you want to. 3.2km, 7.2km, 10km, 14.2km & 18.3km.
Make sure you have your timing chip attached to your shoe. Please ensure you have completed the back of your race number with your name, any medical conditions and a contact name and phone number (other than your own) in case of emergency.
Please pin your race number to the front of your T-shirt or running vest and make sure it is clearly visible. You must not use someone else’s number, nor let someone else use yours.
Walkers are welcome to enter in the 21km event. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.
AWARDS & SPOT PRIZES
All awards and major spot prizes are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 12:30pm on Saturday 4 May at Alison Park. All competitors will be eligible for spot prizes and these will be randomly drawn at the awards. 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 for Men and Women, and will be based on participants mat time. The age group categories are as follows for men and women; 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years. No awards for the walking categories.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to the terrain of the courses, wheelchairs, scooters, bikes cannot be used for all events. Accompanying animals are not allowed on all courses. Walkers are welcome to enter in the 21km. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.
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1.8km & 12km
Owhanaka Bay 
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3km & 14km
Oneroa Beach 
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5km & 16km
The Esplanade 
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