MT Outdoors Southern Lakes Half Marathon and 10km
MT Outdoors Southern Lakes Half Marathon and 10km EXTRA INFORMATION
Welcome to the MT Outdoors Southern Lakes Half Marathon & 10km - once again this year we are producing medals for all finishers in the Half Marathon and 10km. We cannot guarantee medals to runners that enter when the late fee kicks in.
The Southern Lakes Half Marathon & 10km Run starts from just below the Cardorna Ski Field entrance, 3km down the valley from the Cardrona Hotel. The route follows the Cardrona Valley Road to Pembroke Park in the middle of Wanaka. This event has been running since 2008 and now has a capacity field of 500 from all over NZ and many overseas competitors.
If you are wanting a personal best, this is the ideal event. This may well be the fastest and most scenic Half Marathon in the country. The last kilometre opens up to the dramatic scenery of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountainous sky scape, often snow capped this time of year.
MT Outdoors is the major sponsor for this event, providing many great prizes for the worthy, and the lucky. There is a cash prize of $250 for first, in the male and female 21km event. There's also a cash bonus for anyone who breaks the event standard (Male 1:04:50, Female 1:16:30).
10km is open to social walkers. This is a fun festive event to be enjoyed by all.
Please read the What You Need To Know and Terms and Conditions before entering this Event.
What You Need To Know
Event Location and Time
Southern Lakes Half Marathon starts at 9:00AM on the Cardrona Valley Road, 3km down the valley from the Cardrona Hotel, below the Cardrona Ski Field entrance. Parking available in the field adjacent to the start.
The 10K Run/Walk starts at 10:00AM 600m down from Spots Creek (DOC car park), 10k up the Cardrona Valley Road from Ardmore Street. Parking available in the field adjacent to the start.
Buses
Bus tickets must be pre-purchased, they will be in your race pack. If you can't make Friday registration to pick up your bus ticket, don't worry - we will send you an e-ticket on Friday to present to the bus driver.
Gear:
There will be a trailer at both start lines that will bring your extra clothing/gear down to the finish line. Make sure you clearly label your gear bag. Please don't leave your gear on the bus.
Drink Stations
Drink Station 1. – 5km at James Rd.
Drink Station 2. – Half way point
Drink Station 3. – 5km to go just before Riverbank Rd.
There will be plastic cup of water and Tailwind electrolyte at each drink station and at the start and finish lines.
Kilometre Markers
Each kilometre is marked on the road in fluoro and numbered. Up to half way they're marked as kms going up. After halfway, they're marked as kms to go.
Road Caution
The road verge is quite narrow in many places on both the Half Marathon course and the 10K Run. It is very important to keep as close as possible to the extreme right of the road and be very careful when passing other runners. Groups of runners please stay in single file. **We highly encourage runners to not wear listening devices of any description.
Merchandise
For all those who have pre-ordered merchandise you will be able to pick it up at Pembroke Park on Friday between 4pm and 7pm. There will be a limited number of extras that can be purchased on Friday. We do not post merchandise that has not been picked up either at Registration or at the end of the race
Race Packs
Your race pack will have your race number, timing chip, pre-purchased bus ticket and some goodies.
Portaloos: There will be portaloos at both starts and the finish line.
Event Parking: 10k parking is in the paddock. You will see portaloos on the left hand side of the road coming from Wanaka. Half parking is just below Boundary Creek All parking areas will be easy to find they will have event signage at the appropriate gateways. Please follow the orders of the parking marshals.
SCHEDULE
Friday:
4pm-7pm -Race pack pick-up, Wanaka. Buses must be booked by 8pm, Limited numbers of bus tickets for Friday purchase.
Saturday - Day Of The Event:
8.15 AM Half Marathon buses leaves promptly from corner of McDougall and Brownston Streets, by the Showground parking area. 8:15am for the 21k and 9:15am for the 10k
8:00AM to 8:30AM Late race pack pick-up for SLHM at the Event Starting Point. We recommend registering Friday. NO EVENT ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.
8:45AM Final briefing for SLHM. All competitors must attend.
9:00AM SLHM starts.
9:15AM 10km Run bus leaves promptly from corner of McDougall and Brownston Streets, by the Showground parking area - taking competitors to the start line.
9:00AM to 9:30AM Late race pack pick-up for the 10km Run at the Event Starting Point. We recommend registering Friday.
NO ENTRIES FOR THE 10KM ON RACE DAY.
9:45AM Final briefing for the 10km Run. All competitors must attend.
10:00AM 10km Run starts.
1:00PM Prizegiving, at Finish-line
Prizes:
There will be cash prizes for the fastest Male and the fastest Female ($250) in the Half Marathon plus a $500 bonus for breaking the course standard. Male- 1:04:50 Female 1:16:30. Performance prizes for all age groups. This is depending on the number of competitors in each category. There are heaps of spot prizes, you need to be at the Prizegiving to be eligible.
Registration and Fees
Online entries close at 8pm Wednesday before the race or when we have reached our maximum allowed of 500 participants.
This event typically sells out so you will need to enter ONLINE.
Entry Fees - entry fees are refundable up until 2 weeks prior to the event, less a 20% admin fee .
Bus Fee $10 - Purchase Bus ticket during entry process. There may be limited tickets available on Friday at Race-Pack-Pick-up, Wanaka.
Transport
Notes: There will be transport to both the Half Marathon and 10km. There is NO transport back to get your vehicles at the end of the race so bus tickets are recommended. Buses can be booked during the entry process. For those who can't make Friday Race-Pack-Pick-up and have bought a bus ticket you just need to check your email on Friday night to receive your e-ticket for Saturday morning.
Cost: $10pp
Half Marathon Bus: leave the corner of Brownston and McDougall Streets at 8.20am, by the Showground parking taking you to the start line. You must have a bus ticket that has been bought online (included in your race pack) or purchased at Event Check in on the Friday at Pembroke Park between 4pm-7pm.
10km Bus: leaves the corner of Brownston and McDougal Streets at 9:20am by the Showground parking taking you to the start line. You must have a bus ticket that has been bought online (included in your race pack) or purchased at Event Check in on the Friday between 4pm-7pm.