Four Square
Hanmer Half
Race Info
Saturday 3 May, 2025
The Hanmer Half Marathon takes competitors on a unique journey through Hanmer Forest amongst amazing mountain scenery.
Course
After an initial 2km climb the route follows forest roads to a split at Jollies Pass Road. Here the half marathon takes participants through the main block of forest before linking up with the 10km route to run through the flat Heritage forest and a final sprint down the road to finish at Hanmer School.
The final 5km course follows Jollies Pass Road for 2km where it joins the 10km and half marathon for the finish.
Walkers
Walkers are welcome on each distance, however due to marshal constraints the marshals will move from their positions in the half marathon once the last runner has passed.
Walkers must keep to the left to allow runners to pass and must not block the course. You must walk if entered as a walker, if you are seen to be running or jogging you will be disqualified.
Race Categories
Half Marathon - Male and Female
Junior (14-17), Senior (18-39), Veteran (40-49), Masters (50-59), Classic (60+)
Walkers
Overall Half Marathon Male and Female
Overall 10km Male and Female
10km - Male and Female
Junior (12-17), Senior (18-39), Veteran (40-49), Masters (50-59), Classic (60+)
On the Day
Half Marathon
Race Briefing: 10.00am
Race Start: 10.20am
10km
Race Briefing: 10.00am
Race Start: 10.30am
5km
Race Briefing: 10.30am
Race Start: 10.45am
Water Stations
There will be water stations approx every 5km for the half marathon and 10km. Please ensure you are carrying enough water as these stations are not designed to fill camel packs.
Suggested Kit
Hanmer Springs is an alpine village and can experience a wide range of weather conditions. We recommend you consider carrying the following. Layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration pack, survival blanket, energy bar. Please do not wear headphones as this limits your ability to hear directions from marshals and hazards.
Prize giving
The Prize giving ceremony will be held at the finish area at Hanmer School at approx 2.30pm or when the final results are received. Prizes will be awarded to the first three Male & Female finishers in the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events. As well as this there is a large amount of spot prizes to be won.
Enjoy Hanmer Springs
Food and beverages will be available throughout the event for purchase. Hanmer Springs is a gorgeous alpine village, so bring your family and friends along and stay the weekend. You can find accommodation options here.
Due to liquor licensing Hanmer Events do not allow BYO to their events. Please do not bring dogs to the event unless they are assistance dogs or with our marshals.
Registration
(Earlybird / Saver / Standard)
Half Marathon
Senior: $60 / $75 / $90
Junior: $45 / $60 / $75
10km
Senior: $40 / $55 / $70
Junior: $20 / $35 / $50
5km
Senior: $20 / $35 / $50
Junior: $10 / $25 / $40
Earlybird Entries: Feb 1 until 11.59pm Fri 28 Feb
Saver Entries: from 1 March until 11.59pm Monday 31 March
Standard Entries: from 1 April
Please enter before Wednesday 23 April to ensure your name is on your bib. Online Registrations close on Wednesday 30th April 2025, after this date you will need to register on Friday 5th May at The Domain in Hanmer Springs from 6.30pm-8.30pm or on Saturday 4th May from 7.30am-9.30am at The Domain. Late registrations will incur a fee of $20.00 and are subject to availability.
Changes and cancellations incur a fee of $10.00. No changes can be made to your registration after 4th April . No refunds will be given after 4th April 2025.
You must register for the race on Friday 2nd May at The Domain in Hanmer Springs from 6.30pm-8.30pm or on Saturday morning 7.30am-9am at The Domain.
In the case of Force Majeure, including COVID-19, no refunds will be issued. Your entry will automatically be transferred to a rearranged date or you will be provided with a credit towards any other Hanmer Event.
For all juniors completing an indemnity form will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
Sponsor
Four Square Hanmer Springs
Situated in New Zealand’s premier alpine spa destination, we offer a full range of grocery, butchery, produce, beer and wine plus lotto and the great service you expect from a Four Square Supermarket.