Run Info

All competitors must make themselves aware of event rules and information listed on the website and/or race instructions that will be emailed/posted out 1 week before event date.

Entries

All entries close Monday 26th September 2011

Online entries will be available until midnight Thursday 29th September 2011. Late entry fee applies. Late entries will be accepted up to 30 mins prior to the event start. Late entry fee of $15.00 applies and will be strictly adhered to. There are no refunds but entries can be transferred to another person/event. Contact the Half Marathon Office on 0800 426 425 or email admin@hamiltonhalfmarathon.org.nz Online entries will receive an e-confirmation. Confirmation for manual entries will be posted out with race instructions a week before event date.

Competitor lists will be published on the website.

Corporate Team Competition

The FAIRVIEW TROPHIES for the Half Marathon and 10km will be awarded to the first placed team in these events. The trophy will be based on the aggregate times of the team members. Corporate teams in both events must consist of four participants in each event, male or female, walkers or runners and must include three employees of the Company and the Company name must appear in their team name. Select the Team tab where you will be able to enter all the team at once. When you enter your team there is an option for you to indicate if you require your race numbers and packs to be collated and to name the team member who will pick them up from registration.

NZ Police Championships

For the first time this year we will be running NZ Police Championships in the Half Marathon and 10km Run events. Trophies will be awarded to 1st male and female in each event. If you are a NZ Police employee please tick the relevant box when entering.

Race Numbers & Race Packs

Flagstaff Club will be open from Friday 30th September from 5 to 7pm, Saturday 1st October from 12 noon to 5pm and Sunday 2nd October from 7am for collection of race numbers, race packs and timing transponders. Late entries will also be taken.

Pace Runners

We will be having Pace Runners again for the Half Marathon to assist competitors to reach their goal. Each pace runner will be wearing a special T Shirt with the goal time printed on the back and will run with a helium balloon at all times so they can be seen. Pace runners times will be 1hr 30, 1hr 40, 1hr 50, 2hrs, 2hrs 10 and 2hrs 20.

If any of you wish to achieve one of the above times look out for our pace runners on race day.

Walkers

The 1st - 3rd male and female walkers in the Half and 10km events will be recognised in the Merit Prize List. Participants in all events MUST walk the entire event distance. We rely on your honesty - please. If you wish to run and walk please enter the running events.

Aid Stations

Water will be provided at approximately 5km intervals and at the start/finish. Each competitor will receive a bottle of Mizone, compliments of our official race drink suppliers Frucor.

Prize Giving

Prize giving will take place at 12.30pm at the race finish. You must be present to collect any of the spot prizes. All spot prizes are randomly selected. Major spot prizes will be announced at prize giving. Randomly selected finishers will be handed a letter for minor spot prizes on the finish line. These can be redeemed from the spot prize table in Flagstaff Club. In the event of adverse weather the prize giving will be cancelled and all prizes will be posted out.

Merit Prize List / Half Marathon & 10km RUN Men & Women

The following prizes will be awarded on stage.

1st - 3rd        Open
1st - 3rd        Master 35 - 44
1st - 3rd        Master 45 - 54
1st - 3rd        Master 55 - 64
1st - 3rd        Master 65+

Trophies awarded to:
1st                U16 and U20 Male and Female in 10km
1st                U20 Male and Female in Half Marathon

Merit Prize List for Half Marathon & 10km WALK Men & Women

1st - 3rd        Male Walker
1st - 3rd        Female Walker

Masters age group winners who finish in the top 3 open men or open women in the Half Marathon & 10km events will be awarded ONE PRIZE ONLY, that being the prize of the greatest value.

Merit prizes total $8000

SPOT PRIZES TO BE WON TOTAL $15,000

Timekeeping & Results

Overall finish time will be recorded by Timing Sports via a transponder attached to your shoe. You MUST hand in your transponder before leaving the finish area. Failure to hand in your transponder will result in a charge of $50.00. Official timekeeping ends 3hrs 30 after race start. Results will be posted on the website shortly after the event.

Parking

Parking is available in the field adjacent to Flagstaff Shops - enter off Endeavour Avenue and follow the instructions from parking marshalls. Parking is also available in streets surrounding Flagstaff Park. Refer to location maps on website. We also ask that consideration be given to local residents when parking.

Road Closures

There will be some partial road closures in place, but this does not give entrants sole use of any part of the course. Road closures give entrants the legal right to run/walk on the roads, but do not mean that vehicles will not be present on the course. We have to allow for emergency and resident access. Entrants should obey all road rules and watch for traffic at all times.

Food & Refreshments

Food & refreshments will be available.

Accommodation

SBS Bank Hamilton Half Marathon is proudly supported by:

Novotel Tainui and Ibis Tainui who are the event official accommodation providers.
For enquiries
email h2159-re02@accor.com
website www.novotel.com
phone 07-838-1366