Please check the table below to see what wheeled vehicles are permitted at your specific event. Racing Wheelchair (self driven) Wheelchair (assisted) * Pram/Stroller * Knee Scooter Scooter, Bicycle, Skateboard, Roller Blades/Skates, etc TAURANGA MARATHON NO NO NO NO NO DEVONPORT HALF MARATHON NO NO NO NO NO RUN OREWA NO YES (5K/10K only) YES [...]
A presentation ceremony will take place after all our events where we acknowledge the best performances of the day as well as giving away some fantastic spot prizes in a random draw. Hold on to your race bib after finishing and make sure to walk it over the spot prize mats just prior to the prizegiving [...]
The course will be clearly marked and most changes of direction will include directional arrows and/or an event marshal. Running Events pride ourselves in producing high quality events with clearly marked course. Nevertheless, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the course prior to the event. You will find detailed and highly accurate course maps [...]
If you have forgotten your bib and the attached timing tag, please come to the registration tent at race site as soon as possible and a new bib and tag will be issued for you. Note that there is a $10 fee for this service so please, please remember to bring yours with you! We do [...]
The timing tag is an electronic transponder which will be attached to the back of your bib when you receive your race number. Please leave your tag on the back of your bib for the duration of the event to ensure you receive an accurate time. If attending prizegiving after the race, you will need to [...]
The safety briefing is a short announcement made by a Race Official approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of each race. It includes extremely important safety information about the event and will include any late changes to the course or other important arrangements. It is compulsory that all competitors attend the safety briefing and listen [...]
At most events we will have a designated Gear Tent where you can leave your things. The tent will be manned but items are accepted on an “all care, no responsibility” basis. There will also be a key drop for all valuables in the same tent. You can pre-label your bag before coming to site with [...]
On the event website, check under the “Race Info” tab for the “Parking” page which has full instructions.
Pop the event site location into Google Maps and follow the directions to get to the event site. On the event website, check under the “Race Info” tab for the “Parking” and “Road Closure” pages for any further instructions. Details will also be provided in the Race Guide, available on the website approximately 2 weeks prior [...]
Exact arrival times can vary from event to event. We will make available a ‘Race Guide’ handbook approximately 2 weeks prior to the event which will have specific details. In general, if you have already registered (so you have your race number and timing tag) then you should arrive at the race venue no later than [...]