2010 Specsavers Hastings Half Marathon and Tumu ITM 10km fun run/walk

COURSE: We offer an interesting, picturesque measured and certified course of 21.1km, starting and finishing at the Havelock North Rugby Clubrooms at Anderson Park on Te Aute Rd with the half marathon winding its way out into the country and back.
There are no road closures and normal road rules apply at all times.  Participants are also reminded to walk/run no more than two abreast and walk/run inside the marker cones at all times for safety reasons. The 21.1km course will be unmarked and unmarshalled after 11.30am. 

10KM FUN RUN/WALK: There will be no place prizes in this event. However, each entrant will be eligible for spot prizes.

ENTRIES: Entries close on 11 April 2010.  Cheques should be made payable to Run Walk Hawke’s Bay. Photocopies of the entry form will be accepted. Entries will also be accepted on line at www.runwalkhb.org.nz

LATE ENTRIES: Half marathon entries dated after 11 April 2010 will be subject to an additional admin fee of $10.00. Late entries accepted on 17 April from 2.30pm and 18 April from 6:30am.

REFUNDS: Refund of entry fee (less a handling fee of $10) will be made on withdrawals notified up to 4 April 2010.  NO REFUNDS will be made after this date.

RACE PACKS: The race packs will be available for collection from the Race Headquarters situated in the Havelock North Domain Pavilion (behind the Village Pool) from 2.30pm–6.00pm on Saturday (17 April) or at Anderson Park, Te Aute Rd, Havelock North from 6.30am on race day (18 April).

RACE NUMBERS:  Must be worn on the front of the participant’s T-shirt or singlet and be visible at all times.

START: The start is from the car park at Anderson Park off Te Aute Road with half marathon walkers commencing at 7.30am, half marathon runners 8.30am and 10k run/walk 9.00am.
There will be a compulsory race briefing 10 minutes prior to each start time at the Park entry.

DRINK STATIONS: There will be manned water stations around the half marathon course.  Individual drinks will not be catered for.

TIME CALLS: There will be times called at 5km and 10km for the half marathon and 5km for the 10km event. All participants in the 10km will have their time recorded.

HALF MARATHON WALK:  This is for walkers only.  If you intend to walk and run the event please enter as a runner.  All forms of walking are permitted including recreational and power walking.  However, those with a style that resembles jogging will be ‘promoted’ to the running section and will be eligible for spot prizes only. Nordic walking is not permitted.

10KM EVENT: Any form of walking/running is permitted.  However, in the interest of safety bicycles, in-line skates and skateboards are not permitted.  Wheelchairs or pushchairs may be used at your own risk.  Competitors must stay to the right hand side unless instructed by an official.  There are no road closures and normal road rules apply at all times.  Participants are also reminded to walk/run no more than two abreast and walk/run inside the marker cones at all times for safety reasons. The 10km course will be unmarked and unmarshalled after 11.30am. 

RESULTS: Half marathon and 10km run/walk finishers will have results posted on our website. No certificates will be issued.

EVENT SHIRTS: Quality Quick Dry T-shirts are available for purchase.  These must be ordered before 7 April 2010 and collected at registration.

PRIZE GIVING: This will take place in the Havelock North Rugby Clubrooms, Anderson Park on Te Aute Road beginning at approx. 11.30am.  Place prizes will be awarded in each category in the HALF MARATHON ONLY pro rata the number of entries. All finishers of the half marathon and 10 km events will be eligible for spot prizes.  You must be present to claim your spot prize. Minor spot prizes will be pre-drawn and available for collection in the finish area prior to prize giving.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Will be placed on our website www.runwalkhb.org.nz or email us at hastingshalf@runwalkhb.org.nz
Race Director: Craig Burns