TMNZ Bay of Islands Run/Walk
Health & Safety
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Prams are allowed on the 6km & 8.7km
- No SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, BIKES or any other wheels except for prams and wheelchairs
- The event is held on public roads. Always treat all roads as open 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 (for the on-road section of the course) and a tail marshal following the last participant. If assistance is required, please stop and wait for the tail marshal or notify the nearest marshal.
- No animals (except guide dogs) are permitted to accompany participants during the event.
- Footpaths and footbridges are to be used where available.
- Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
FIRST AID
St Johns will be positioned at the start/finish area.
Please inform a marshal if you or someone else requires assistance on the course. A tail marshal will follow the event.
PRAM WALK/RUN
For the health & safety of your child and other participants, there are restrictions on this event that must be adhered to; marshals will be in place to ensure the following:
Due to uneven terrain on parts of the course, Sport Northland advises that appropriate prams/buggies should be used.
Pram walkers must remain in a single file (to allow other participants to pass safely).
Prams are only allowed on the 6km 8.7km distances.
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.
