Wairarapa Country Marathon
Half Marathon & 10km Fun Run/Walk

HALF MARATHON 

10km fun walk or run

 SUNDAY, October 11th 2009

We will again have Online Entry with Cool Running

2 lap marathon       1 lap half marathon     

Picturesque Rural Course           Excellent Spot Prizes

Entries Close 5th October 2009

To be eligible for an Earlybird Spot prize enter by 21st September 2009

Race Information & Rules

1.      Race Numbers: May be collected from Makoura College at Makora Rd, (see map) between 4-6pm on Saturday, or on Sunday from 6.30am onwards. The race number is to be worn high on the front of the singlet for the duration of the race and be clearly visible at the finish.

2.      Marathon Walk: Competitors expecting to take more than 5 hours to complete the marathon may request an early start time (6:00 am) (ph 06 378 6320). We cannot provide marshalls or drink stations before 7.00am.

3.      Late Entries will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the selected race start. A $6.00 fee will be charged on all late entries.

4.      Change of Event: Can occur provided organisers are notified 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

5.      Registered and non-registered runners: The race is open to all athletes.

6.      This event is sanctioned by and will be run under the rules of Athletics New Zealand.

7.      Changing, Showers and Toilets are available at Makoura College.

8.      Drink and Sponge Stations: Refer to course map. Special drinks will not be catered for. Make your own arrangements for other drinks. These may be handed out at drink stations but must not interfere with another competitor.

9.      Times: Only finishing times up to 12:00 noon will be recorded. (We need time to complete results before the prize giving).

10.  Traffic: Public roads are open at all times.

11.  Prize Giving: Will take place at the Makoura College from 1.00 p.m. for all Merit and Spot prizes (spot prize-winners must be present). 

12.  Refunds: Entry fees (less $5.00) will be refunded for withdrawals received in writing by the entry closing date.

13.  High quality Dri Fit T-Shirts are available for around $35.00. (Actual cost to be confirmed) Orders taken at registration will incur additional postal charges.

14.  Entry Acknowledgement: Please enclose stamped self-addressed envelope with entry if this is required.

15.  First Aid Facilities: Will be available on the course. The organisers reserve the right to withdraw any entrant they consider unsuitable to continue for medical reasons.

16.  Contact People: Any enquiries regarding the events should be made to the following, Graeme Butcher (06) 377 2356 or Julie Shakespeare (06) 378 6320.

17.  Competitors must stay within one metre of the right hand edge of the road except when passing other competitors or as directed by course officials.   This rule is for your safety.

18.  Privacy Act 1993: Entry information will be used by  Athletics Masterton for promotional and/or result purposes.

19.   Marathon results web site:   www.athleticsmasterton.org.nz

20.    Post Race Massage:  Will be  available on site following the event.  $10.00 for 10 minutes.

21.  Prize List: The following prizes will be awarded :

We are concerned about your safety out there and have a Safety Management Plan. 
Click here to see the downloadable version.  Click here for the Map

Course measured to Athletics NZ Standards.

Click Here for a copy of the course map with drink station details

We have Online entry at Cool Running.  Link to go there or cut and paste this link : TBA

Link to go here for the  full downloadable entry form. ( a big file) 
or
 here for just the entry part of the form if you really, really need to complete it.   (See Online entry link above)

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 See this web site for results, 
 http://www.trusthouse.co.nz/sport/athletics/marathon_results.htm