Northcloud Whangarei Run/Walk Festival FAQs
BIB NUMBER & MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
The pickup location is below.
Pickup location – Sport Northland – 97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington, Whangarei
Pickup 14 September 2023 – 8.00am – 5.30pm
OR
Pickup location –Putahi Park - Town Basin
Pickup 16 September 2023 – 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Suppose you missed the collection day (above). In that case, you can collect your bib number & merchandise at the start line on race day.
Allow plenty of time, so you don't miss the start of your race!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6.30 am- Registration opens
7.45 am- Event Safety Briefing (All distances)
8.00 am- Half Marathon Start Time
8.05 am- 8.5km & 4km Start Time
12.00pm- Prize Giving (Weather Permitted)
INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY
Medals for everyone
Professionally timed/Digital Certificate
Personalized Bib (must be registered 28 days prior)
Drink stations
Entertainment
Medical support
Photos
Spot Prizes
PARKING & START/FINISH LINE
The start line will be at the amphitheater area in the new Putahi Park at the Town Basin.
We advise that you park in the council parking areas nearby.
COURSE MAPS
This event consists of three distances, the 4km, the 8.5km Run/Walk, and the Half Marathon.
See HERE for more info on the events courses.
TIMING AND RESULTS
The event will use a timing system.
All participants will have their time recorded by an electronic strip connected to the back of their event number.
You are responsible for ensuring that you wear the event number that has been registered to you.
Please do not mix these up with other participants.
Gun time will be used for official results.
PHOTOS
Photos4sale provides a robust online platform capable of handling large numbers of images. Images are identified by bib numbers (by the human eye for accuracy and flexibility) and then offered for sale directly to athletes.
"We believe in the honesty and judgment of our customers and offer images with no fixed price. Photos4sale customers pay what they want".
Keep a look out for our photographers on course; they will be waiting for you at the Te Matua a Pohe Bridge and as you cross the finish line, so be sure to give them a big smile!
AID STATIONS
Our event participants are well supported with aid stations located on the course for the 8.5km and the Half Marathon. The 4km has access to multiple water fountains around the course and the finish Aid station. All our Aid Stations will provide water, RLine Electrolyte Hydration, and basic first aid. For more information on RLine Electrolyte Hydration, click here. There will be five Aid Stations on the half marathon and one on the 8.5km course, which you pass by twice, as well as water fountains spread around the Hatea Loop.
Please refer to our course maps for Aid Stations, water fountains, and toilet locations
GEAR DROP
Participants will be able to store gear at the start/finish area while out on the course. Gear can be left at the registration tent located at the amphitheater area in Putahi Park
All gear must be clearly labeled with your event number. You will need to present your event number to collect your gear. While all reasonable care is taken of gear, Sport Northland is not responsible for lost or damaged items. Please do not leave valuables.
PRIZEGIVING
Prizegiving will be held at approx 12:00 pm at the Town Basin. We have many spot prizes up for grabs that anyone can win. Just sign up, do the event, tear off your prize tag, which can be found on your bib number and hand it to the volunteers as you cross the finish line. Stick around for prizegiving to see if you are one of the lucky winners. Participants must be present at prize giving and show their event number to claim their prize.
PLACE GETTERS
The top 3 Male and Female from each distance will be acknowledged at the prizegiving.
MEDIA PLAYERS/HEADPHONES
For your safety, the use of MEDIA PLAYERS is discouraged. Should you choose to use a music device during the event, please have the volume at a level that ensures you are aware of your surroundings and other participants.
EVENT SAFETY INFORMATION
The event is held on public roads. Always treat all roads as open at all times and expect oncoming and overtaking traffic.
Please obey all traffic laws and regulations.
Take extreme care when approaching driveways and side roads – expect vehicles.
Where there is a lane coned for participants, you are always required to remain within the cones
Marshals will be wearing high-visibility vests and are there for your safety. Always follow their instructions and those of the event organisers .
There will be a lead bike preceding the first participant and a tail marshal following the last participant. Please stop and wait for the tail marshal or notify the nearest marshal if assistance is required.
Footpaths and footbridges are to be used where available.
The Half Marathon course includes 2.5km on the Waimahanga Track. Hazards include loose metal, exposed tree roots, rocks and uneven surfaces. The track is narrow in places. Please take extreme care when passing.
An adult must accompany children under the age of 15.
You must complete the marked course on foot (considerations for wheelchairs).
You must stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted.
Your race bib must always be visible on the front of your body.
Earphones must be turned off when entering a road crossing.
If you need First Aid help on the course you must attract the attention of either a marshal, another runner or go to the nearest drink station or to the finish line.
If another competitor is in trouble, you must stop to help them.
If you withdraw from the event, report to the admin tent at the finish line. Please Do NOT leave without informing someone.
All competitors will be allowed to finish the race in their own time – within reason. Race officials can, and will, withdraw competitors from the course if required.
Use of profanity or aggression towards race officials or other competitors will result in immediate disqualification from the event. If you have a problem with the event management, speak directly to the race organiser or race director, rather than the volunteers/marshal.
Do Not Litter – Put your rubbish in the bins provided at the drink stations and the start/finish.
Pets/Dogs anywhere along the course are prohibited – this applies to competitors and volunteers.
Prams are allowed for the 8.5km and 4km.
Due to safety considerations we do not allow bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and animals (e.g. dogs).
CANCELLATION
In the unlikely event of cancellation notice will be given on Northland’s More FM 91.6 and on our Facebook Page. Where possible attempts will be made to email participants, who have supplied an email address with their entry. While we will endeavour to make a decision to cancel an event as early as possible due to the nature of such events situations can occur quickly and without warning close to the start of an event.
