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The Hanmer Springs 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. Enter using the registration form at the bottom of this page or download an entry form HERE
Race Date: Saturday 7th May 2011 Enquiries: email 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 26th April 2010. 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 $30, for the 10km is $25 seniors and $10 for juniors. A late entry fee of $10 will be added for all entries on the day. Please enter by 26th April and save yourself $10. Refunds will be given up to the closing date of 26th April, minus $5 admin fee. No refunds will be given after this date. Walkers are welcome to compete on both courses, and for the first time 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 6th and from 8.00-9.50am on Sat 7th May 2010. 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. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in all senior categories once all competitors have finished, at approx 2pm. This will take place at the Finish area at the Hanmer Springs School, along with the distribution of junior and spot prizes. 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 for their sponsorship in providing the cash prize pool, 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. |