Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be km markers?
Yes; there will be km markers at every 1km for the Canterbury Half Marathon, up to 20km.
Will toilets be around the Lake if needed?
Yes; there will be toilets situated every 6km, at the start /finish. There are permanent toilets situated down passed the Good Home by the playground.
Will there be a bag drop off that is secure?
Yes; we will have a bag drop, this will be at Race HQ at the start/finish.
Is there a time limit for the run and walk of the Half Marathon?
Yes; both walkers and runners must have started the last lap by 12:00pm.
What if I haven't started the last lap by 12:00pm?
Your time will not be recorded and you will have been deemed to be DNF. Drink stations will be left around the course if you do continue the walk or run and prize giving may have started when you finish. Our intention is to have everyone finished within 4 hours of the Canterbury Half Marathon Walk and 3 hours 30 minutes for the Canterbury Half Marathon Run.
Is there are prize giving?
Yes, there will be a prizegiving. Prizes will be allocated in each category for first, second and third. To receive both Category and Spot Prizes you must be present at Prizegiving.
What time is prize giving?
We anticipate prize giving to be at 12:30pm - 1:00pm.
Is there food and coffee available?
Yes; There will be coffee and snacks available.
What beverages are available after the event?
Competitors will have R-Line Electrolytes and water available at the finish.
Can I wear iPod and/or other types of technology to listen to music during the run?
Our recommendation is that you DO NOT as you can’t hear instructions from marshals during the event. And you may not hear other runners coming up behind you. Please take this recommendation onboard.
Are there any age restrictions for the Canterbury Half Marathon and 9km Event?
Yes; to do the Canterbury Half Marathon you must be 13 years of age on race day and the 9km you must be 7 years of age on the day.
Can I get a refund if I withdraw prior to the event start?
No, sorry there are no refunds but you can transfer your entry to another competitor. An administration fee of $25.00 applies or you can transfer to another one of CJM’S Events Limited’s many events, with a transfer fee of $25.00. This must be completed the Sunday before the event - seven days out. You will be issued with a code to enter the next year with your entry fee as the discount.
We do offer a Withdrawal Cover, which can be purchased at the time of entry. If you can not participate for any reason you get a full refund of your entry fee if you withdraw up to 96 hours before the event. No Merchandise is refunded under this cover.
We recommend that you purchase the Withdrawal cover.
Can I run when I am entered in the walk?
Sorry, you cannot run in the walk categories, but you can run and walk in the running categories.
Are there drink stations on the run?
Yes, drink stations will be approximately every 3km.
Should the event have to be cancelled due to force majeure, disease or pandemic there will be no refund of entry fee as all expenses have generally been spent in marketing, set up and administration.
Do finishers receive a medal?
Yes; every finisher will receive a Finishers Medal - Half Marathon 9km and Kidz Dash.
Can prams be used in the event?
No sorry, prams cannot be used in the event. Certain areas are narrow and with it being a lap course, prams can not be used.
