“See Huntly from the entirely new perspective of a run/walk course offering variety and challenge. The course, which has been changed slightly from 2010, crosses the Waikato River, and takes in the riverside wetlands path, a circuit of the picturesque lake Hakanoa Walkway and the Huntly East coal mine, before finishing at the spacious lakeside Huntly Domain.”
Sports Expo and carnival atmosphereHamilton City hawks joins with sponsors Solid Energy and 2XU to host an event accessible and enjoyable for every particpant, from the recreational walker to the competitive runner. The relaxed carnival atmosphere at the Huntly Domain is a signature, post-race feature. Stay and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment, and catch the race day specials on health and sports products, Mizuno shoes, and 2XU quality apparel.
Prizegiving
Prizegiving will be at 1:30pm, at the conclusion of the race.
Note that official timekeeping concludes 3hrs 30m after race
start. Masters 40-49 and 50+ age group prize winners who
finish in the top 5 open men or open women will be awarded
one prize only, that being the prize of the greatest value.
Spot prizes
All finishers present at the prize giving are eligible for one of
our many spot prizes, including the major prizes. Major spot
prizes will be drawn from the timing transponders collected at
the finish. Minor spot prize vouchers will be handed out in the
finish chute. Total prize pool in excess of $15,000.
After race packs
After-race packs for all finishers, sponsored by Jack Link’s will
be handed out to all finishers in the half marathon and 10k.
Race results and certificates
A time clock will be situated at the finish and the 10km point.
Race results will be posted to www.huntlyhalf.co.nz shortly
after the event. Electronic certificates will be emailed to all
finishers who supply an email address.
Race numbers and timing transponders
Entry confirmation details and race numbers (including IPICO
timing transponder) will be posted to all entrants in the week
before the race to the address entered in the entry form.
Numbers are to be pinned on the front of your singlet. Transponders
are to be tied to your shoe. Hamilton City Hawks have
invested in an IPICO timing system to speed up production of
race results. Please return the timing transponder at the finish.
Results will include both gun time and mat times. Category
placings will be awarded on gun times only. All non-returned
timing chips will be charged to you at $50.
Walkers
Entrants taking part in the Solid Energy Half marathon Walk will
start in a designated area behind the runners. Walkers must
walk the entire event. Entrants intending to walk/run must enter
the Half Marathon Run.We rely on entrants’ integrity in this
please. The first three male and female walkers will receive merit
prizes (this will be unjudged). Results will include age group
placings for entrants in the walk.
Wheelchairs
Unfortunately, there will be no wheelchair section in this year’s event as the course is not suitable.
T-shirts
A quality 2XU performance t-shirt can be ordered with your
entry. These will be distributed on race day. A limited number
of t-shirts will be sold on race day, so be in early.
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Late Entries
Entries received after 11th May 2011 will pay a late fee.
Race numbers will not be posted to late entrants. Late
entries will be taken up to 10.00am on race day.
Parking
Please follow the signage from SH1. Parking is available at Huntly Primary School.
Drink stations
Drink stations will be situated at the 5km, 9km, 12km,
14km, 16km, 19km, and finish. Water and Vitasport
products will be available at drink stops and the finish.
Traffic Management
Traffic management services provided by STMS Traffic
Control. There are no dogs allowed on the course.
Finish photographs
Marathon Photos will be taking photos and videos of all finishers at the finish line and on course. These photos will be available for viewing on their web site shortly after the event on: www.marathon-photos.com
Start area
Solid Energy Half Marathon and 2XU 10k will start on Wight Street, Huntly near the Huntly Domain.
Start times:
Solid Energy Half Marathon Walk : 10:00 am
Solid Energy Half Marathon Run : 10:00 am
Kids' 2km fun run : 10:30 am
2XU 10km : 11:10 am
All events will finish on the sports field outside race HQ at the Huntly Thistle Soccer Club.
SPECIAL OFFER!
Join the Hamilton City Hawks and run this year's Huntly Half Marathon for FREE! (conditions apply)
Check our website www.hamiltoncityhawks.co.nz or visit us at our stand on race day.
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