| Time |
Activity |
| 7:15am |
Race Venue Opens |
| 8:50am |
Huntly Half Marathon – Race Safety Briefing |
| 9:00am |
Huntly Half Marathon – Run Start |
| 9:03am |
Huntly Half Marathon – Walk Start |
| 9:50am |
10km – Race Safety Briefing |
| 10:00am |
10km – Run Start |
| 10:03am |
10km – Walk Start |
| 11:00am |
5km – Race Safety Briefing |
| 11:15am |
5km – Run Start |
| 11:18am |
5km – Walk Start |
| 11:40am |
Run Kids – Race Safety Briefing |
| 11:45am |
Run Kids – 2km Start |
| 12:30pm |
Prizegiving |
Please note these times are subject to change
You can update your details online by either:
You are responsible for your own safety and enter this event at your own risk. It is important that you read the event rules and follow each of the safety guidelines of the event:
- All participants must be present at the Event Safety Briefing for each and every race.
- First Aid is located at the Race Headquarters.
- No Spectators or supporters are allowed to follow participants at any stage of the event.
- ALL New Zealand Road Rules Apply.
- You must run on the dedicated track at all times and within the safety cones.
- Do not cut any corners.
- Knowing the course is your responsibility, please double check the course map.
- You must listen to and obey any instructions given by Race Officials.
- If you are walking or running in a group please do not walk or run more than two abreast.
- Please be aware of participants passing you from behind and keep to the left.
- Please seed yourself accordingly at the start.
- Please ensure you have adequate and suitable clothing, footwear must be worn, no bare torsos.
- Please ensure you are physically fit and healthy enough to complete your chosen distance. If you are unsure please seek advice from a medical professional.
- If you feel unwell or unfit to compete in the event we strongly advise you to withdraw immediately and seek assistance or professional advice.
- If another participant is in distress, immediately offer assistance and inform a Race Official.
- You may not compete under another person’s identity as we need to know exactly who is on course in the event medical attention is required.
- Please report any accidents or incidents to a Race Official as soon as possible.
- No pets are allowed to accompany participants on course.
- Race Numbers must be worn on the front of your top at all times.
- Timing is a service provided by the event organisers but there is no guarantee that your time will be recorded and published in the results.
- Due to the risk to the individual, the use of any and all portable audio devices (including but not limited to iPods, MP3 players, cellphones, and Walkman devices) is discouraged.
- The walking categories will not be judged and it would be appreciated if all walkers, walk the entire event if in the walker category. No jogging or running.
- All participants under the age of 18 must have the consent of their parent or guardian.
Based on Athletics NZ Guidelines the following Minimum Age restrictions apply:
- Half Marathon – 16 years
- 10km – 13 years
Drink stations will be available at the following distances in the below event distances:
| Half Marathon |
10km |
5km |
| 3km |
5km |
1km |
| 4.5km |
8km |
4km |
| 7.5km |
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| 10km |
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| 13.5km |
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| 16.5km |
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| 18.0km |
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Parking is at Huntly Rugby Park off Riverview Road for a $5 fee.
This is directly beside the Start/Finish area. Please follow the parking signs and have your donation ready. Please carpool where possible.
All funds raised go directly to the Huntly Rugby Club.
Photographs will be placed on our Facebook page after the event, please feel free to tag yourself and your family and friends!
Medical Assistance will be available at the finish and we will have medical teams on the course.
Thank you to Hamilton based Ambulance EMT.
There will be a number of food and drink stalls along with product tents with specials at the event.
If you would like to book a stall site please contact us via email – david@runnz.co.nz
Prams and Nordic Poles are permitted due to the changes in course.
Nordic walkers will be asked to start at the back of the walking event.
Showers are available at the Huntly Rugby Clubrooms, directly beside the Start/Finish area for a Gold Coin Donation.
All funds raised go directly to the Huntly Rugby Club.
Toilets and urinals are located at the Start/Finish line of the event.
As per Huntly Half Marathon Event Rules, you may not compete under another person’s name. We need to know exactly who are on our courses for Health & Safety and incase medical treatment is required. We take participant safety seriously so please adhere to our rules.
It is also unfair on other participants if they are competing against someone from a different gender or age group.
To ensure that the results are fair for all participants, if you are in the walking event you must walk the entire distance.
If you you would like to change your entry to a “run”, you can do this online before 11:59pm Friday 24 May 2019.
Alternatively, if you entered the run but need to walk, you are able to run and/or walk in this category.
Address updates, participant transfers, and distance transfers must be completed online before 1 May 2019.
As per Event Rules, you may not compete under another person’s name as we need to know exactly who is on course for Health & Safety reasons and incase medical treatment is required.
You can complete transfers or update details Online by either:
- Clicking on the links contained in your Confirmation Email; or
- By simply logging into your ACTIVE.com Account up until the 5th March.
If you do not have an ACTIVE.com Account, you will need to create one first. Visit My Events and enter your registration ID in the “Claim your registration” box.
If you have any problems with your ACTIVE.com Account or Transfers please email APAC-Support@ActiveNetwork.com or view the ACTIVE.com User Support Page.
Unfortunately Registration Fees are non refundable.
We do offer Participant or Distance Transfers, please see the Participant and Distance Transfer FAQ.
