Event Info
Sunday August 14 th
Half Marathon and 5/10 km fun run / walk
Entry Details
Late entries
Registration
The course
Start times
Facilities
Prize giving
Photographer
T-shirts
Race rules
Contact details
Postal Entries: Complete an Entry form and post your entry to Manawatu Striders Half Marathon, PO Box 1871 , Palmerston North. Please make cheques payable to "Manawatu Striders" Postal entries must be received by Monday 8th August 2011.
Online Entries: Go to www.enteronline.co.nz. Online entries close at 4:00 pm Wednesday 10th August 2011.
Enter on the day: Enter on the day at race headquarters, Massey University Recreation Centre. Entries can also be made at Stirling Sports, 41 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North on Saturday 13th August 2011 between 1.00pm and 4.30pm.
Early Bird Prize: Enter by 22nd July to go into the draw for the Early Bird prize - voucher to the value of $260 for Brooks shoes, courtesy of Stirling Sports,Palmerston North.
Entry fees:
Half marathon run/walk: $40
Half marathon run/walk (ANZ reg athletes): $35
10 km run/walk: $10
5km run/walk: $5
Family entry for the 10km OR 5km run/walk: $20 (up to 2 adults and 3 school-age children)
Entries for the Half Marathon made after the cut-off dates will attract a $10 late entry fee. No late fees apply to the 5km and 10km entries.
Registration, Race Packs & Race Numbers
Race packs with your race number can be collected from Stirling Sports, 41 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, on Saturday 13th August 2011 from 1:30 to 4.00pm. Race packs may also be collected on event day, Sunday August 14th 2011, at the Massey University Recreation Centre from 7:30am. Please note that all Half Marathon runners and walkers will wear an official timing transponder and these can be collected only on race day, Sunday 14th August 2011 at Race HQ. 5km and 10km participants will be responsible for recording their own times.
The start/finish line for all events is on Collinson Road at the entrance to the car park in front of the Massey University Recreation Centre, with both mat and gun times available to all participants in the Half Marathon events. The course is a scenic tour of Palmerston North, beginning at the Massey University campus, over the Manawatu River, through the suburb of Hokowhitu to a turnaround at the Manawatu Golf Course. The course includes the picturesque Caccia Birch Lane and the Centennial Lagoon and bridge. One lane of Centennial Drive will be closed to traffic making the event more enjoyable for competitors. 10 km competitors follow the Half Marathon course for some of the distance, leaving the Half M course at Centennial Drive to head back to the finish at Massey University. Half Marathon competitors continue through the Esplanade and suburb of Riverdale and then around the Awapuni Racecourse returning along Slacks Road. All competitors use the upstream side of the Fitzherbert Bridge both when leaving and returning to Massey University. There are 4 drink stations on the course with the 5 km at the Chalet after competitors cross the Lagoon bridge, then at 10 & 15 km, both being at the entrance to Riverdale School on either side of Slacks Road. The last drink station, at 19.5 km, is at the entrance to Massy University. Halfway for the Half Marathon is at the intersection of Maxwells Line and Totara Road.
The 5km course is entirely within the Massey University campus, with the turnaround point located close to the Rugby Institute at the entrance to the Athletics Track. The course is mainly flat, but includes a small hill approximately 300m from the start.
The course distances are certified by Pirie Consultants Limited. Every kilometre will be marked.
Time splits will be called at 1km, 5km, 10km and 15km.
Half Marathon Walk 9:00am
Half Marathon Run 10:00am
10km Run/Walk 10.10am
5km Run/walk 10:15 am
Free parking will be available adjacent to the Massey University Recreation Centre. Toilets and showers will be available at the Recreation Centre Race HQ. Massages will be available from 11:00 am - Fee: $10 for ten minutes Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
THE ENTRANCE TO REGISTRATION AND FACILTIES IN THE MASSEY RECREATION CENTRE GYMNASIUM HALL WILL BE CLEARLY SIGNPOSTED PLEASE USE THIS ENTRANCE, AND NOT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MASSEY UNIVERSITY "FUEL FITNESS" GYM
Minor spot prizes for the Half Marathon, 5km and 10km events will be available in the Massey Recreation Centre at the conclusion of these events. Major spot prizes for the Vautier Pharmacy Manawatu Striders Half Marathon will be drawn at 1:30pm in the Gymnasium. 5km and 10km competitors are not eligible for the major spot prize draws. Merit prizes will also be awarded at this time. Half Marathon competitors must be present at prize giving with their race number to be eligible for major prizes. Major Spot Prize: 2 return air fares to Brisbane plus 7 nights accommodation. Total prize package to the value of $2,500 Merit Prizes: There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the men's and women's Half Marathon run and walk. Prize details still to be advised.
Certificates for Half Marathon finishers will be available here on our website. Certificates for the 5 & 10 km events will be available at Race HQ at the conclusion of the event and also on the web site.
Photos - Click to view and order
Event T-shirts View T shirts
"Thermatech" UPF50 SpeedDri Ultrasport tee shirts in men's (black/charcoal) and women's fit (aqua/light grey/charcoal) available at a cost of $40.00. Available in the following sizes: Women's XS - XL Men's XS - 2XL Tee shirts can be ordered when you make your entry either via our downloadable entry form (available soon) or via EnterOnLine. Tee shirts ordered after Monday 1st August 2011 will be subject to stock availability and may incur a $5.00 post and packaging fee. Photographs of the tee shirts will be available on here shortly.
- Race numbers must be worn on the front and be clearly visible at all times.
- Entries are not transferable to other runners/walkers.
- Competitors must not be accompanied by cyclists, vehicles, animals, or un-entered runners/walkers.
- All competitors must follow the course as set out and adhere to the directions given by race officials, marshals or the police.
- Competitors being overtaken must give right of way to the passing runner/walker at all times.
- Runners may walk but walkers may not run. Any competitor who thinks they might run part of the way should enter as a runner.
- There will be walking referees on the course. All decisions of the referees will be final.
- The organisers reserve the right to withdraw any competitor they consider unable to continue for medical reasons.
- Competitors enter the event at they own risk.
- THERE ARE NO ROAD CLOSURES
Email: info@manawatustriders.org.nz
Website: www.manawatustriders.org.nz
Postal: PO Box 1871, Palmerston North, NZ
Alister Martin: 06 353 7175 or 027 212 1188
Trish Castle: 063269278 or 0272030306
