Race Guide

Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday, 2-4pm	Race Number Collection at Event HQ
Race Day
06:00 AM	OPENEvent HQ opens at Coatesville Reserve
07:30 AM1	RACE STARTHalf Marathon Runners
07:33 AM	RACE STARTHalf Marathon Competitive Walk
08:30 AM1	RACE START8K Classic Runners
08:33 AM	RACE START8K Competitive Walk
09:30 AM1	RACE START4K Fun Run & Walk
10:30 AM1	RACE START2K Kids Dash
10:45 AM	Spot prize registration mats open (approx - listen for PA announcments)
11:00 AM	Awards ceremony and spot prizes
11:30 AM	CLOSEEvent Close (approx.)

1. A compulsory safety briefing will take place at the START LINE five minutes prior to each race start. Please ensure you are in position to hear the important information - which may include last minute changes - during this briefing.

Participating
Race Number	A valid race number - issued in your name - with timing tag attached, must be worn on the front of your shirt whenever taking part in any of our events. Find out more about the race number & timing tag here.
Toilets	A large number of dedicated event portaloos will be located in the Coatesville Play Centre car park, which is about 50 metres along Mahoenui Valley Rd past the start arch. Limited event portaloos are available on course. Check out the race page for your chosen race for details.
Aid Stations	Aid stations are spaced approximately every 4-5km on course. Check each individual race information page for details. All on course aid stations will serve water at the first table and PURE sport drink at the second table.
Directions	Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. These will either be a white arrow on a blue circle or - for more detailed instructions - a yellow sandwich board setup on the road. Marshals are also present at all changes of direction.
Marshals	Event marshals will be assigned to each change of direction and intersection. They are there for your safety and to keep you on course.
Emergencies	If you see a competitor in distress, stay with them and send a message to the next marshal. If it is a life-threatening emergency, ask someone to call 111.

When You Finish
Finisher Medal	All officially registered participants in the event will receive a beautiful commemorative finisher medal when they cross the line. Running Events are renowned for the quality of our finisher medals and you can expect a weighty and beautiful keepsake which prominently identifies the event and year and recognises you as a FINISHER!
Refuelling Station	When you finish, you'll be handed a banana and a can of SUPA sport drink prior to exiting the finish chute. Once outside the chute, a dedicated water tent will be nearby for you to continue rehydrating.
Results	Results will be updated in real-time throughout the race. Scan the QR code on the front of your race number to be taken directly to your dedicated result page to see how you did. Alternatively, a link to this year's race results will appear here.
Awards & Spot Prizes	The Awards Ceremony will kick off at 11am sharp and should last no more than 30 minutes. We hope you can stick around to celebrate some of the great achievements of the day. A list of awards to be presented for each race appears on the race info pages. Each participant also has a chance to share in up to $5,000 of spot prizes which will be randomly drawn during the ceremony. To be eligible for the Spot Prize draw, you must be present in person and you must walk your race number over the special spot prize registration mats near the stage when they are activated. Listen for announcements on the PA 10-15 minutes prior to the Awards Ceremony for instructions.