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Saturday 5th May 2012

The Hanmer Springs Four Square Half Marathon and 10 km Run is held annually, in the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs, 130km NW of Christchurch.

The race, which is organised by Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club as a community fundraiser, takes competitors on a unique journey through Hanmer Forest amongst some amazing mountain scenery.

 

 
 

 

Race Date: Saturday 5th May 2012

Enquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone Graham Frith - 03 315 5009 between 8am and 9.30pm.

Entries: must be on the official entry form, with your entry fee, (cheques, cash or online) and received prior to the closing date of Monday 30th of April 2012. Please allow 2 days for post to reach Hanmer Springs.

Entry forms can be downloaded from this web site, you can enter online on this website, or collect an entry form from selected sporting outlets.

Entry fee for the ½ marathon is $35 for seniors or $20 for juniors, for the 10km is $30 seniors and $10 for juniors. A late entry fee of $10 will be added for all entries on the day. Please enter by 2nd of Mayand save yourself $10.

Refunds will be given up to the closing date of 30th April, minus $5 admin fee. No refunds will be given after this date.

Walkers are welcome to compete on both courses, and there will be a separate category for these competitors.

Registration will be at the Domain in the Hanmer Springs Sports Pavilion, Jacks Pass Rd from 7.00-9.30pm on Friday 4th and from 8.00-9.50am on Sat 6th May 2012. You will receive your race number and final details then. Please register early and do not attempt to do so while the race brief is taking place! The Domain will be signposted from the main road. Please park as directed.

Race brief will take place on the netball courts at the Domain at 10.00 am. All competitors must be present at this.

Start time for the Half Marathon will be at 10.30, and the 10km will be at 10.45am at the Domain.

Prize giving at finish area @ Hanmer school at approx. 2pm.

Accommodation: See hanmerholidayhomes for details or check out other accommodation options here

Extreme weather conditions i.e. fire danger or strong winds can cause the forest to be closed at short notice. Should this happen the organisers reserve the right to hold entry fees and offer an alternative date.

 

Acknowledgements:
 We wish to thank Hanmer Springs Four Square, and many other local businesses for their continued and valued sponsorship of this race. We also thank Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, The Frontrunner for providing other major prizes, and Matariki Forests for permission to use their forest tracks. This race is organised by the Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club and funds raised will be distributed to all local community groups who help in any way.

 

 

 

Half Marathon:


Bike route 797332 - powered by Bikemap 

10k Run:


Bike route 797333 - powered by Bikemap 
 

Our Sponsors

    Alpine Holiday HomesMonteiths Brewery Bar Hanmer Springs Extra Joss 
 

To contact us, you can either fill in a form here or send an email to graham@hanmerevents.co.nz

 

Hanmer Events

PO Box 103, Hanmer Springs 7334

New Zealand

Ph. 03 315 5009 - Mob. 021 168 1545

In association with Grum's Adventure Tours

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