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Pure South Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon - Race Details

Shotover Moonlight Marathon group

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION

EVENT DATE: Saturday 23rd February 2013 (Reserve Day: Sunday 24th February 2013)

EVENT VENUE:
START - Pipeline Bungy, Skippers Canyon, Queenstown

FINISH - Moke Lake, Queenstown

EVENTS / ENTRY FEES:

OUTSIDE SPORTS MTN MARATHON * $170 (+18yrs inc Transport to the Start)
WANAKA BEER WORKS ½ Marathon $45 (+16yrs)
QUEENSTOWN RAFTING 10km Adults $20 Under 16 $15
SKIPPERS CANYON JET 5km Adults $15 Under 16 $10

*Marathon Entry Fee inc FREE Race T-Shirt worth $60, 4WD Transport to the Race Start and a Wanaka Beer Works ‘Ale’ at the Finish!

START TIMES:

  • Mountain Marathon Run (+18yrs) 8.00am
  • ½ Marathon Run / Walk (+16yrs) 10.00am
  • 10km Run / Walk 10.00am
  • 5km Run / Walk 10.00am

RACE BRIEFINGS:

  • Marathon 7.50am Race START Line – Pipeline Bungy (follow marshals directions)
  • ½ Marathon 9.50am Race START Line – Moke Lake (follow marshals directions)
  • 10km 9.50am Race START Line – Moke Lake (follow marshals directions)
  • 5km 9.50am Race START Line – Moke Lake (follow marshals directions)

TRANSPORT TO THE START OF THE MARATHON (included in Entry Fee)

OPTION 1. Pick Up: Moke Lake

*Please note – you cannot drive yourself or be dropped off at the Marathon Start Line. All participants must travel on the Race Transport provided.

Transport by coach will be provided by QT Rafting and Skippers Canyon Jet on the morning of the race - departing from the Race Finish at Moke Lake.

If you choose this option you will need to drive a short distance from Queenstown (approx 13km / allow 20 mins drive time) to the Race Finish at Moke Lake where parking facilities will be available for you to leave your car near the finish line – so that when you complete the marathon your vehicle / personal items will be on site.

  • Board Coaches 6.00am
  • Transfer to Start 6.10am
  • Arrive at Start 7.15am
  • Race Start 8.00am

OPTION 2. Pick up in Queenstown

If you are staying in Queenstown the night before the race and have somebody to collect you from the Finish at Moke Lake - you needn’t travel to Moke Lake on the morning of the race to meet the coaches to transport you to the start – you can simply be picked up outside the Queenstown Rafting store on Shotover Street, Queenstown (main high street). Transport again will be provided by Queenstown Rafting and Skippers Canyon Jet.

  • Board Coaches 6.15am
  • Transfer to Start 6.25am
  • Arrive at Start 7.15am
  • Race Start 8.00am

*When entering the MARATHON please select which Transport OPTION you require

DIRECTIONS FROM QUEENSTOWN – MOKE LAKE – (APPROX 13KM)

  • From Shotover St (Main High Street in Queenstown)
  • Continue on to Lake Esplanade 700m
  • At the roundabout, take the 1st EXIT on to Glenorchy Road 5.4km
  • Turn ‘RIGHT’ on to Moke Lake Road 2.5km
  • Drive straight on to a 4WD Road and follow this road for approx 5km until you reach the Ben Lomond Woolshed. Follow the signs and instructions of Race Officials

PERSONAL BELONGINGS:

*Marathon - A Luggage Truck will be located near to the Start Line to transport personal belongings to the Finish Line.

REGISTRATIONS:

ONLINE Marathon Entries CLOSE AT 12pm Midnight on Sunday 17th February 2013 unless the MAX number of Marathon entries (400) have been reached beforehand.

Manual Race Entries for the Marathon will be available at Outside Sports up until 8.00pm on Sunday 17th February 2013.
NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES FOR THE MARATHON

ENTRIES ON THE DAY: 5km, 10km & ½ Marathon

Entries available ONLINE, at Outside Sports - Queenstown and at the Ben Lomond Woolshed - Moke Lake on Race Day.

Race Day registrations will be available between 8am – 9.30am

RACE NUMBERS / RACE PACKS:

Marathon Race Packs to be collected at Outside Sports, Queenstown on Thursday 21st February and Friday 22nd February 2013 between 9am –8pm.

5km, 10km and ½ Marathon Race Packs to be collected at the Race Registration area located in the Ben Lomond Woolshed, Moke Lake on Race Day.

COMPULSORY GEAR CHECKS *MARATHON ONLY

Gear Checks are compulsory and will be available / carried out at Outside Sports in Queenstown on Thursday 21st February and Friday 22nd February 2013 between 9am – 9pm.

COMPULSORY GEAR REQUIRED FOR THE MARATHON

Short Sleeve Thermal Top, Long Sleeve Thermal Top, Full length tights, Seam Sealed Waterproof Jacket, Thermal Beanie & Gloves. The above gear must be worn or carried for the duration of the Event.

First Aid Kit which must contain the following - 1.5m long (un-stretched) roll of 5cm wide crepe bandage, a 5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape, 10 band aid strips, a triangular bandage and small scissors, survival bag.

OFFICIALS: All participants to follow Markers (RED ARROWS) on course/s and follow instructions of Race Officials

CHECKPOINTS: MARATHON
Please make sure your race numbers are clearly visible when passing through all checkpoints along the course. Random spot checks will take place on race day so please make sure you are carrying all compulsory gear required for the Marathon to avoid disqualification. NO EXCEPTIONS. This enforcement is for your own safety.

DRINK STATIONS: MARATHON

Participants are responsible to carry their own Food & Drinks – however Water and HIGH5 will be available at the START, CHECKPOINTS and at FINISH area - PLEASE SEE MAP

DRINK STATIONS: 5km, 10km and ½ Marathon

Water and HIGH5 will be available at approx half way in each of the 5km, 10km and ½ Marathon events as well as at the Start / Finish areas

CHANGING FACILITIES & TOILETS:

All amenities available Race Start / Finish Areas

PRIZE GIVINGS:

5km, 10km & ½ Marathon 1.00pm

Marathon 4.00pm

AFTER RACE FUNCTION:

Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket or deck chair to relax after the race whilst waiting for the prize giving. ‘Wanaka Beer Works’ will have a mobile bar set up in the Ben Lomond Woolshed to purchase Ale at your leisure but also provide ONE FREE Ale to all competitors – over the age of 18 of course! There will be entertainment to while the time away and keep you amused… if the scenery hasn’t captured your attention already!

CAR PARKING:

There is plentiful car parking in the grounds surrounding the Ben Lomond Woolshed – please follow Marshals Directions and signs

REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments will be available at the Ben Lomond Woolshed

WASTE: Please dispose of any waste in the rubbish bins provided

FIRST AID: First Aid Facilities will be on hand and located at the START / FINISH area

MASSAGE: Massage will be available near the FINISH area for a minimal fee