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Spa World South Island Half Marathon

Terms and Conditions for the Mystery Time Prize of $5,000

for the

South Island Half Marathon

(This was for 2024 event; 2025 we will advise in the coming month if we do this again)


1. Eligibility:

  • All registered participants of the South Island Half Marathon “Half Marathon Run, Walk or Hybrid events", held on Sunday, 4 August 2024, at Lake Hood, are eligible to compete for the Mystery Time Prize.
  • Participants must be present at the prize-giving ceremony immediately following the event to claim the prize. Failure to be present will result in forfeiture of the prize.



2. Prize Details:

  • CJM'S Events Limited is offering a cash prize of $5,000 to the participant who completes the half marathon in the exact mystery time, predetermined by CJM'S Events Limited.
  • The mystery time will be between 60 minutes (1 hour) and 240 minutes (4 hours).


3. Determining the Winner:

  • The winner must complete the half marathon in the exact mystery time to the second, as recorded by the official event timing systems.
  • For clarity the official event timing will be the Gun Time.
  • In the event of a dead heat, where two or more participants record the exact same finishing time matching the mystery time, the $5,000 prize will be equally divided among the tied participants.


4. Closest Time:

  • If no participant achieves the exact mystery time, the participant whose finishing time is closest to the mystery time, within a margin of 5 seconds, will be awarded $1,000.
  • If there is more than one participant with the same closest time within the 5-second margin, the $1,000 prize will be shared equally among those participants.
  • If no participant is within 5 seconds of the exact mystery time, then there will be no winner.


5. Prize Distribution:

  • Winners must verify their identity and completion time with the official event organizers to claim their prize.
  • All prizes are awarded as is and are non-transferable. No prize substitutions or alternatives are permitted, except at the discretion of CJM'S Events Limited.
  • Prize winners are responsible for any taxes, fees, and other fiscal obligations.


6. General Conditions:

  • By participating in the South Island Half Marathon, all participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions as published.
  • CJM'S Events Limited reserves the right to modify or cancel the terms of the Mystery Time Prize without prior notice but will communicate any changes effectively to all registered participants.
  • Decisions made by CJM'S Events Limited regarding the winner and eligibility of participants are final and binding.


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