ATHLETE INFORMATION
Read on for the Event Schedule, Pre-Race Information, Event Day Information and Post-Race Information.
Date | Time | Event |
Wednesday 5 October | 5.00pm | Online entries close |
Saturday 8 October | 1pm-4pm | Athlete Check-in at Invercargill Athletics clubrooms, Surrey Park, Invercargill |
4.00pm | Manual Entries close | |
Sunday 9 October | 7.50am | Briefing for Marathon |
8.00am | Marathon starts | |
9.35am | Briefing for 10 Miler | |
9.45am | 10 Miler starts | |
9.50am | Briefing for 10km | |
10.00am | 10km starts | |
10.05am | Briefing for 5km | |
10.15am | 5km starts | |
1.00pm | Prizegiving; Stead Street wharf |
Pre-Race Information
Race Day
All events start and finish at the Stead Street wharf, Invercargill.
Please ensure you have your race number visibly attached to your front using safety pins supplied, and your transponder timing chip tag attached to your shoe via the lace. Transponders do not have to be returned.
Your official race time will be taken using the transponder timing chip.
Fitness and Training
You should ensure you are fit enough and have trained well for your chosen event. If you are unsure please check with your medical practioner. A 10 week training guide will be available on our Training page courtesy of Lance Smith.
Parking
Parking is available along Bond Street and surrounding side streets, then it's a short walk to the start area. Please don't park on any grass areas.
Road Closures
There are no road closures on the course, therefore all participants must obey all road safety rules and follow instructions from marshals at all times.
This event takes place on a public walkway/cycleway which is part of the Te Araroa trail. Please be mindful of cyclists and other runners coming behind you. Treat all other users with kindness and courtesy, they also have a right to enjoy the pathway.
Event Day Information
Race Rules
Safety is paramount. The long-term viability of the event hinges on a good safety record. Organisers have taken all possible steps to ensure safety of competitors and the public but we need your help!
All entrants must abide by the following rules:
Bag Drop
We care for our environments so we ask that you please supply your own gear bag to be left at the start/finish line. These bags should be clearly labelled with your name and race number.
Aid Stations
The following is a list of the aid stations on the course. Water will be available at all aid stations. Electrolyte fluid will be available at some aid stations.
Marathon
10 Miler
10km
Marathon entrants who wish to have their own special drinks/food left at aid stations, please bring them to the start line by 7.30am. They must be clearly marked with your name and race number and the aid station you want them placed at.
Toilets
Toilets/portaloos will be available at the start/finish line and at the aid stations along the course:
Finish
This is an out and back course. Entrants in the 5km, 10km and 10 miler will complete one lap of their respective course.
Marathon runners will complete two laps of their course. At the halfway point (which is near the finish line) you will be directed where to turn to start the second lap.
Post-Race Info
Prize Giving
Prize giving will be held at the Stead Street wharf. Refreshments will be served from 12.00pm. Prize giving will start at 1.00pm.
Prizes & Trophies
Prize money will be awarded to the first three place getters in the Open and Masters Categories (Male and Female) for the Marathon and 10 Miler events.
Marathon and 10 Miler
All marathon and 10 Miler finishers will receive a medal upon completing the race.
Spot Prizes
All competitors will be eligible for spot prizes, and these will be predrawn and available after you cross the finish line. For the major spot prizes you must be at the prize giving to receive your prize.
Results and Photos
Results will be posted within 24 hours of the event. Photos will be available in the week following the event.