WHANGAREI RUN/WALK FESTIVAL
27 SEPTEMBER, 2020
Whangarei Half Marathon
Whangarei 9km Run Event
Whangarei 4km Run Walk Race
Fun Run Whangarei
Walking Race Whangarei
Whangarei Run Walk Event Prices
Northland Half Marathon Course
Family Running Race Northland
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PRICING STRUCTURE
The Whangarei Run/Walk Festival offers a competitive Half Marathon, an 8.5km course as well as a fun-run 4km event.
Each distance covers a different course around the beautiful Whangarei central area.
Start times
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The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 am, and the 8.5km and 4km will begin at 8:05 am
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To increase safety on course the start times will be staggered by order of category entered, i.e. runners, then fast walkers, then casual walkers.
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Before the start, you will be directed into the start chute.
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Please listen carefully to officials for instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Start times
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The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 am, and the 9km and 4km will begin at 8:05 am -
To increase safety on course the start times will be staggered by order of category entered, i.e. runners, then fast walkers, then casual walkers. -
Before the start, you will be directed into the start chute. -
Please listen carefully to officials for instructions.
Start line
Parking
- There is paid parking located at the Town Basin or free parking in the surrounding streets.

Drink stations and toilets
Event timing
- All three distances are electronically timed.
Gear drop off
Race number collection
Due to the uncertainty on whether or not the event was going ahead, we held off ordering your bibs as any sensible event organiser would do given the current climate. Bibs; especially ones with timing strips attached to them are worth quite a bit.
Bib numbers will not be posted therefore they will need to be picked up from the below locations:
When & Where:
- Northland Sports House, Sport Northland, 97 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei.
- Thursday, 24th of September 2020 @ 8.00 am - 5.30 pm
- Saturday, 26th of September 2020 @ 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
If you registered late your bib will be ready for collection the morning of the event from the canopy bridge (start/finish area)
- Sunday, 27th of September 2020 @ 6:30am - 7:30am
We advise not leaving your race number until the last minute. Your bib number is supplied with pins; please attach this high on the front of your t-shirt or singlet.
Bib numbers will have different strip colours; these strip colours define the category entered (Half Marathon, 8.5km and 4km Run/Walk).
St John
- St John 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.
Wheeled movements
- Due to Health and Safety planning and the nature of the course the half marathon prohibits wheeled movements (e.g. baby buggies, rollerblades or skateboards) are not permitted..
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Prams are permitted on the 4km and 9km loop
Photos
Photos taken at the event will be available to view on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/sportnorthlandevents/
PaknSave leaderboard
- The first five Half Marathon men and women finishers will earn points towards their total score on the Pak’nSave Leader board.
Prizegiving
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Place getters are acknowledged at the finish area at approximately 10:10 am -
There will be a spot prize tent at the finish area. All participants can go to the spot prize tent to try their luck and see if they have won a spot prize. Check to see if your number is showing on the spot prize board, if it is then you are a winner. -
Entrants for all events are eligible for spot prizes. -
For full terms and conditions for all prize draws can be found online at www.sportnorthlandevents.co.nz
Cancellations
Health and Safety information
- The event is held on public roads. Always treat all roads as open and expect oncoming and overtaking traffic.
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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 cyclist preceding the first participant 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. -
The Half Marathon course includes 2.5km on the Waimahanga Track. This is on loose metal and is narrow in places with exposed tree roots under foot - take extreme care. -
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. -
For your safety the use of iPods/MP3 players is discouraged. Should you choose to use an iPod/MP3 player during the event, please have the volume at a level that ensures you are aware of your surroundings and other participants
Refunds
Refunds for this event have closed.
Series Pass Refunds
How can I purchase merchandise?
Merchandise
All pre-ordered Merchandise can be collected the morning of the event. Sorry for any inconvenience.
- Sunday, 27th of September 2020 @ 6:30am - 7:30am