What are the available race categories and distances?

• →Half Marathon (21.1 km): Available for runners, walkers, or a hybrid of both (Minimum age: 13)
• →1/6 Marathon (7 km): Available for runners or walkers (Minimum age: 10)
• →Kidz Dash (1.5 km): Available for children aged 7–13

What is the event schedule and start times?

• →Walkers & Hybrid (Half Marathon): 9:30 AM (Briefing at 9:25 AM)
• →Runners (Half Marathon & 7 km): 10:00 AM (Briefing at 9:50 AM)
• →Kidz Dash: 10:08 AM (Briefing at 10:05 AM)

Where is the course located and what is the terrain like?

The race is held at Lake Hood in Ashburton. The course is a flat, road-surface loop that is World Athletics / AIMS certified.

• →Half Marathon: 3 laps around Lake Hood
• →7 km: 1 lap around Lake Hood
• →Start/Finish Line: Located at the Lake House at Lake Hood

What facilities and aid stations are provided on the course?

Drink stations are located at the following points:

• →Near the start/finish area
• →Approximately every 1 km marker throughout the course
• →At the ~3.5 km mark

Are there any accessibility restrictions for the course?

• →The course is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
• →Achilles athletes are permitted to participate.
• →Because the course uses a lap format, runners will encounter walkers and slower participants; courtesy and awareness are required.

What kind of weather should I expect?

As the event is held in early August in Ashburton, participants should prepare for cool and calm conditions, which are generally favorable for maintaining endurance during a long-distance run.