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Diamonds on Seddon in Waihi
Diamonds on Seddon in Waihi
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Half Marathon is a classic and it’s a great course to set your off-road PB.
Run or walk from Paeroa to Waihi on the most scenic and varied section of the Hauraki Rail Trail. The course runs along-side the Ohinemuri River, crossing bridges and passing through a 1km long train tunnel in the spectacular Karangahake Gorge. You’ll soon arrive at the halfway point at Victoria Battery, Waikino then follow the beautiful river-side trail all the way upstream to the finish line at Waihi Station.
The course only rises 100m over its entire length, with the first half being essentially flat and the second half a bit more rolling with a couple of short pinches to challenge your average pace.
COURSE MEASUREMENT
The Half Marathon course has been measured in accordance with the accepted measurement standards of AIMS and the IAAF and is supported by the NZ 100 Marathon Club.
Note: Your gps may produce a different result due to passing through the narrow Karangahake Gorge and other built-in gps inaccuracies.
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Distance
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21.1km — The course has been measured in accordance with the accepted standards of AIMS and the IAAF.
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Structure
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Run or Walk for individuals only, sorry no teams for the K'hake Half event.
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Event Cost
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See Event Informtion
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Registration
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From 7.30am to 8.45am at the start line, 8 Rotokohu Road, Paeroa.
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Late Registration
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At the start line, by arrangement, cash only.
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Race Start Location
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8 Rotokohu Road, Paeroa.
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Be at the Start Line
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9.15am for pre-race briefing.
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Race Briefing
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9.15am at race start line, 8 Rotokohu Road, Paeroa.
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Race Start Time
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9.30am
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Prizegiving
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1.30pm at Waihi Train Station. Wrigley Street.
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Toilets
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There are toilets at the start line and at the finish at Race HQ.
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Parking
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There is good parking near the start line.
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MORE ABOUT YOUR RACE
AID STATIONS
There are 3 aid stations on the Half Marathon course. They are at Karangahake Hall (7km), Victoria Battery - Waikino (13km) and with 5km to go. They will provide water and Hammer Endurolytes Fizz. (see course map)
GEAR BAG DROP
If you have some gear you'd like to discard and leave at the start line, then pick up again at the finish line, that's cool. We'll have a gear drop area at the start line and we'll happily transport your stuff to the finish line/event HQ for you so you can wrap up warm again after your race. Be sure to clearly mark your gear bag so it doesn't get picked up by somebody else by mistake.
BUSES
There won't be buses taking competitors to the start line, you must make your own arrangements. Please try and car-pool where possible. You can do this via our Facebook page.
21k RUN/WALK TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Thanks to Bularangi Motorbikes, we’re able to offering a mini-van service from the finish in Waihi, back to the 21k start line in Paeroa after your event. It's just $10 per seat and the van will run hourly throughout the day. Book your seat at the time of entry by just checking the tick boxes. There only 11 seats per trip so bookings are essential.
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