On The Day
Timetable
Marathon
Race Briefing: 7:30 am South Bay Racecourse
Race Start: 7:45 am
Half Marathon Run or Walk
Race Briefing: 7:45 am at South Bay Racecourse
Race Start: 8:00am
10km Run or Walk
Race Briefing: 8:15 am at South Bay Racecourse
Race Start: 8.30am
5km Run or Walk
Race Briefing: 8:30 am minivans will be available from South Bay, 8.45am briefing at Seal Colony (North Side of Peninsula),
Race Start: 9.00 am
Water Stations
There will be water stations on all courses except the 5km run/walk. If you want your own water mix available please make sure you make this known to organizers prior to race day. Drink containers must be clearly labelled with your name and the aid station to be left at.
Bib Colours
Your bib colours are important! Some of our directional signage will correspond to your bib colour (which is different for each distance). If you see an arrow with your bib colour on it - follow it! If in doubt, we have plenty of marshals on the course to help you.
42km - Blue
21km - Black
10km - Red
5km - Green
Suggested Kit
As you are running across the peninsula the weather can be a mix of extremes at this time of year – from intense heat to freezing southerly. We recommend you consider carrying the following: Layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration pack, survival blanket, energy bar. Please do not wear headphones as this limits your ability to hear directions from marshals and hazards.
Prize Giving
The Prize giving ceremony will be held at M2S HQ.
The amount of prizes per grade will be determined by the number of entries to the grade( if there are less than 3 per category then no prize will be awarded).
There will be one overall walker prize for the Half Marathon, 10km and 5km, there are no age categories for walkers.
Spot Prizes are only awarded if you are present. They will not be sent on.
Every finisher will receive a medal as they cross the finish line.
Start/Finish Line
At the start/finish line there will be a food cart, water, bananas and R-Line electrolyte (for runners/walkers)
Every runner/walker receives a medal.
In 2024, our medal has been designed by a year 8 student at Kaikoura High School.