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Final Details

The final route is dependant on forestry work at the time of the race.The route may alter from that which is described. We try to get the distances as close to 10km and 21km as possible, but they are not to be relied on for exact measurements. Training on the race route is prohibited in those areas which are not public access. This is between Main Rd and Swamp Rd on the Half Marathon route.

10 km race. (See Map below).

Race starts from the pavilion on Jacks Pass Rd, goes uphill for 2km on Clarence Valley Rd, turns right onto Pawsons Rd, and follows this to Camp Track. (check point 1, water, approx 5km) Left along Camp Track, right onto McIntyre Rd to Jollies Pass Rd. Turn right and left onto Fowler Lane, then right onto Alder Lane. Left down Phillips Lane, right along Mansfield Rd, right up Herdmans Ave to bring you back to Jollies Pass Rd. Turn left and run along the side of Jollies Pass Rd to the finish on the school field.

Half marathon race. (See map bellow).

The course initially follows same route as 10km race till. At Jollies Pass Rd turn left, and then right to enter the Matariki Forest on Main Rd. (check point 2, water, approx 7km). Follow this to turn left onto Forty Acre Rd, right onto Rippingale Rd, left onto Montgomery Rd, right on Hunter Rd, to turn right down Scop Rd. (check point 3, water, approx 11km). Turn right along Jubilee Rd, left on Rippingale Rd, right on Morrison Rd, left on Main Rd, and right into Swamp Rd. This will bring you to the forest edge at Fowlers Lane (check point 4, water, approx 16 km). Here you turn right and follow the lane through 2 fords (yes wet feet!) to rejoin the 10 km route, where you will turn left onto Alder Lane.

Water will be provided at the 4 check points. (1 on the 10km route)

If you think you will be out for a long time please carry your own fluids and do not rely totally on the water stations. Water will be in cups and is not for replenishing your bottles etc.

 

Conditions of Entry

1. All competitors compete at their own risk, and the organisers will not accept liability for any personal injury or mishap during the race.
2. All competitors must be of sufficient fitness to complete the course that they enter.
3. Organisers reserve the right to withdraw from the race any competitor who shows signs of severe fatigue or injury during the race.
4. All competitors must dress sufficiently for the conditions and weather likely to be experienced during the race. Remember Hanmer Springs is an alpine village and weather changes very rapidly.
5. The event will be held in all weather conditions unless these are so extreme that the forest is closed. In this instance the organisers will offer an alternative date, and reserve the right to retain all entry fees.
6. Competitors must obey all course marshals, and follow the route as described and marked by the organisers, visiting the 3 check points (1 for the 10km) in the correct order.
7. Competitors must obey any conditions imposed by Matariki Forests. These will be displayed at registration and announced at the race brief.
8. Competitors must wear their race number on their chest, to be visible at all times, and ensure it is recorded at the finish.
9. All competitors must attend the race brief.
10. All competitors must sign the indemnity on the entry form, which states that you have read, understood, and agree to these conditions of entry.