ON ARRIVAL
Park in the designated parking area, filling the area by Racecourse Road first. Please follow instructions from the Event Team if required.
If you require Accessible Parking, please do so close to the Start/Finish Line.
Once parked, go to the Registration Check-In in the Members Stand. It will be well sign posted or ask the Event Team.
CHECK IN
Pre registered participants are to CHECK IN inside the Members Stand during the specific race distance's time slot. ALL team members must check in.
Those wanting to enter on the day must do so at the 'Late Entries' area in the Members Stand by completing a hard copy entry form and make payment by cash or direct credit.
You will receive your race bib and timing band, a transport identification wristband if necessary and event t shirt if it has been pre-ordered.
TEAMS - Only the final team member is to wear the race bib.
T shirts are not available to purchase on event day however there will be some up for grabs at the prize giving.
BAG DROP
A bag drop service is available in the CHECK IN area of the Members Stand and at the 10km start line.
All items (eg. clothing and keys) must be stored safely within a sealed bag or backpack. Please ensure your bag is clearly labeled with your race bib number before you drop it off at the designated bag drop areas. Tags are available at the bag drop desk.
Clothing or gear can also be left (tags available) at any aid station point on the course and will be returned to the venue for collection upon your return.
PICK UP POINT - Please collect your gear from the CHECK IN area inside the Members Stand at the Racecourse after your race. Ensure you have your race bib with you for easy identification.
(Any unclaimed gear will be kept for 5 days, if still unclaimed it will then be donated to charity).
TIMING
Electronic Timing Tags must to be worn on your ankle. To ensure the accurate timing of your splits times please ensure that you run over the timing mats at each transition station (6/11/16km).
TEAMS - It is the responsibility of each team member to take the tag off in the designated Team zone and hand it over to the next team member when doing the team change. Split times will be taken. The timing band must be worn on the ankle when crossing over the timing mat to record the run. The final team member must return the Tag at the finish line.
No tag, no time!! Failure to return your tag will result in a $50 charge.
EVENT TRANSPORT
Hatuma fleet vehicles are available to transport participants between the Racecourse and team transition points throughout the event on a rolling system. Leaving the venue en-mass at the conclusion of each safety briefing. The pick-up point will be located near the Start/Finish line and will be cordoned off and clearly signposted.
At 9.30am at the completion of the 10km sections safety briefing, Brun’s Charter Buses will transport all 10km participants to their official start line at Transition 2.
Once you have completed your section please notify the marshals at the transition area that you need transport to return to the venue.
Spectators are welcome to use this service however participants will be given priority at all times.
HOSPITALITY
At the venue
- CHB College will be on the BBQ once again, this time with local Waipawa Butchery sausages.
- Barista coffee will be on site from 7am.
- Music and FREE activities will keep everyone amused while waiting for competitors to return.
Out on course
- Water and banana’s are provided at all transition stations, the additional water station and at the finish line.
AMENITIES
Mens and Womens toilets are available at Waipukurau Racecourse as well as four (4) Unisex Portaloos on the course:
- One portaloo at Transition Station #1 (approx. 6km)
- Two portaloo’s at Transition Station #2 /10km Start at Hatuma Road/Hobson Road intersection. (approx. 11km)
- One portaloo at Transition Station #3 (approx. 16km)
ASSISTANCE
Event volunteers are positioned all around the course and at the venue to assist participants and can organise for transport vehicles for pick up at transition points.
There will also be a Sport Hawke’s Bay roving vehicle travelling the course throughout the day which you can flag down if needed.
PHOTOS
There will be an official photographer roving the course taking photo’s which will be posted to the Hatuma Half Marathon facebook page as soon as they become available. Make sure you smile and wave to catch the photographer's attention!!
FIRST AID
First aid kits for minor injuries (sprains, strains, blisters, cuts, grazes) located at:
- Start/Finish line
- Transition stations
- Water station
- Event transport vehicles
- Roving vehicle
A qualified first aider will be located at the Start/Finish Line.
For a minor injury notify an event volunteer for assistance and to administer basic first-aid. For a serious injury beyond first-aid capabilities or in an emergency an ambulance will be called.
All injuries or incidents must be recorded - please contact an event volunteer for assistance.
PRIZE GIVING
The prize giving will commence at 12.30pm and will be held in the hospitality area.
Placing prizes will be given to 1st and 2nd place getters in all categories.
Two major spot prizes will be drawn at the prize giving. The winners must be present to claim their prize of a Waipawa Butchery prize pack. If the winner is not present, the prize will be given to the next person on the list.
The MC will be giving a variety of other minor spot prizes away to randomly selected participants throughout the day. Check the list at the MC booth to see if you are a winner.
