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

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 located in the RunNZ album for you to view and purchase.

https://runauckland.smugmug.com/Huntly-Half-Marathon-2020

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.

There will be Toilets located at the Start/finish of the event. We will also have one located at 10km for the half marathon. There are also 2 toilets located on the 10km and 5km course on lake Puketirini.

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 or by email David@runnz.co.nz

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 Monday 19th April 2020.

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 by:

1. Log into My Events web page at http://www.myevents.active.com
2. Click Transfer registration
3. Enter recipient email address in Email address field
4. Note: An invitation to claim your registration has been sent to new participant. Your registration remains in your name until the new participant claims it.
5. The new registrant opens email notification of transfer
6. Note: Email subject is: Claim your registration for {event name} from {original participant}
7. Click Claim registration within the message
8. Login by entering your email address and complete the registration form
9. Fees are automatically refunded to the original registrant upon the new registrant’s completed registration

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 the transfer please email david@runnz.co.nz and provide details and screen shots if necessary

Unfortunately Registration Fees are non refundable, if the event is postponed for any reason, your entry will automatically be moved to this date. If the event is cancelled a 12 month credit will be given.

We do offer Participant or Distance Transfers, please see the Participant and Distance Transfer FAQ.