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(download Event rules and information here)
DEFINITELY NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND THE FOREST, CAR PARK AND FINISH AREA
Start and Finish
| Event |
Start times |
Courses |
| Registration at Event Marquee |
From 6:00am |
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| Marathon walk |
7:00am |
2 Circuits
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| Marathon run |
9:00am |
2 Circuits |
| Half marathon walk |
9:30am |
1 Circuit |
| Half marathon run |
10:00am |
1 Circuit |
| 10k run and walk |
11:00am |
1 Circuit |
| 5k run and walk |
11:30am |
1 Circuit |
Pre Race
Gather at the Marque at least 30minutes before your race time for a pre-race briefing and to be escorted to the start area.
- The transponder issued with pre-race registration pack must be securely attached to your shoelaces.
- The race number issued with your pre-race registration pack must be unaltered and pinned high on your chest.
The Start Lines
To receive an official finish time all entrants must pass over both the Start and Finish mats
The Marathon and Half Marathon start line are approximately 800m south of the event centre
The 10k and 5k start lines are approximately 700m north of the event centre
The Start will be sign posted from the Event Marquee.
At the start line, entrants will be asked to arrange themselves somewhat in order of finish time (fastest to the front), walkers must line up toward the rear of their field so as not to impede runners.
Mats at the start and finish lines, and race timing software provided by ChampionChip will calculate your net time for the event.
Marshalls will be on hand to direct you or you can visit the Information desk for advice
Event Finish Time limit
Official timing for the marathon will cease after 7 hours 30 minutes. Entrants anticipating finishing after 7hrs 30mins must carry their own drinks or have support available toward the end of the course.
As a precaution a "Tail End Charlie" will be provided for late finishers.
The Finish
The finish is adjacent to the events centre.
After crossing the finish line, participants will proceed through the finish area. St Johns facilities are on hand if required. A final support station is positioned within this area and will have water.
Chip (transponder) return
All participants will be required to return their ChampionChip Transponder to race officials before leaving the finish area. Failure to return the chip will result in a charge of $30.00. No exceptions will be made.
Finishers will then receive their exclusive finisher’s medal. Participants will then exit this secure finish area. Public, family and friends will be excluded from within this secure finish area.
DEFINITELY NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND THE FOREST, CAR PARK AND FINISH AREA
Race Rules
(download rules here)
RACE CONDUCT: These events are conducted by the Great Forest Events Inc with the help of other local organizations and a race referee will be on the course. Any marathon or half marathon walker found to be running will NOT be eligible for the winners’ award. In all matters the decisions of race officials and race referee will be final.
AGE LIMIT: Competitors in the full marathon must be 16 years and over
REFUND POLICY: Requests for refunds must be received in writing or by e-mail by 03 April 2010. NO refunds after this date.
ON THE DAY OF THE EVENTS
COURSE LAYOUT: See maps at registration and at the Information desk in the Marquee and you can check out our website. The Events will be conducted in the forest. In the unlikely event that fire risk prevents this an alternative course over the local countryside will be used.
RACE NUMBERS AND ANKLE TIMING CHIPS: Race Numbers to be worn on the FRONT of singlets and to be clearly visible at all times and transponders to be worn as instructed on ankles.
SIGNS ON COURSE: Directional arrows will be shown
PACING: Each Km will be marked for the half marathon courses only.
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Timing System
This year's event will use the timing services of ChampionChip.
This timing system has many advantages for all participants, including:
- Fast and accurate results at the event.
- Net times; the timing Transponder will register individual start times, even when participants are at the back of the pack.
- Provisional results will be posted at the finish venue on race day.
- Results published to the web site for you, your family and friends.
Participants will be issued with a transponder when you pick up your Race Number at Registration. You will need to pick up the transponder and take responsibility for it. There will be facilities available at race registration to check the transponder is working and confirm that critical database details are correct. On Race Day, the transponder must be tied to your shoe laces before you start and be worn on your shoe throughout the race and over the finish line.
There will be timing mats at the start line and at the finish line so that when you finish, the race timing software will calculate your net time for the event.
At the finish venue, the transponders must be returned to the officials collecting them. If you do not return your transponder, you will be invoiced $30 for the non-return of the transponder.
Tie the champion chip into your shoelaces.
To post ChampionChips back simply wrap the chip in some paper and place in an envelope, using selotape to secure the envelope flap.
Then post to:
CHAMPIONCHIP RETURNS
PO BOX 8024
HOKOWHITU
PALMERSTON NORTH 4446
NEW ZEALAND
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Event Centre
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Safety Information
While the Event Organisers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure your safety, as a participant of the Great Forest Events, you are responsible for your own safety and enter this event at your own risk.
At all times please obey the instructions of marshals, they are their for to assist and direct you.
Be sure to follow the arrows and tapes to ensure you don't get mislaid in the forest.
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Aid and drink stations
We have drink station approximately every 3 kilometers, marshals and CB radio operators at strategic positions throughout the various courses.
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Prize Giving- Awards - Spot Prizes
• Spot prizes for the 5 and 10Km events will be available at the completion of each event. Major prizes for these events will be available at the formal prize giving at 1pm. Race numbers must be presented to collect a prize for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km Events.
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Full and half marathon minor spot prize winners will be notified by a notice in race packs – be sure to look for this. Race numbers must be presented to collect a prize except for the 5km prize where the winner’s name will be called..
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Major prize-giving to winners of each category for the full & half marathon will take place at 1pm.
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Full and half marathon certificates and photos will be posted. Certificates for the 10Km Event will be posted.
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Certificates for the 5Km are available on the day.
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All results will be published soon after the Events on this website: www.greatforest.org.nz
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Alternative Courses
The Events will be conducted in the forest. In the unlikely event that fire risk prevents this an alternative course over the local countryside will be used.
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Competitive Waiver
All competitors must have signed the following an agreement;
• I declare that I will be 16 years of age (for the full Marathon) or older on the 10 April, 2010.
• In the event of any “Act of God” causing a cancellation of the event, my entry fee is non-refundable.
• I agree to comply with the rules of the Great Forest Events, Waitarere 2010, and understand that road rules apply at all times.
• I intend competing at my own risk and consider I am capable of completing this event.
• I waive all claims against the organisers, promoters or sponsors.
• I agree that any information supplied or photographs/video taken may be used by Great Forest Events, Waitarere 2010 or associated sponsors for legitimate and reasonable Society purposes.
• I agree to Great Forest Events, Waitarere 2010 collecting any information on me for the purposes of event administration. This consent is given in accordance with the privacy Act 1993.
• The timing chip must be returned immediately at the end of each event. A fee of $30 will be charged for non return. There will be no exceptions.
• Refunds: Requests for refunds must be received in writing or by e-mail by 03 April 2010. NO refunds after this date.
DEFINITELY NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND THE FOREST, CAR PARK AND FINISH AREA
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