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1. Minimum age for the Half Marathon is 12 years on race day. Children under 12 may enter the 5km & 10km events.
   
   
2. Entries including online entry will close midnight 25^th August 2010. Late entries will be accepted online via the website until 2^nd September, and up to 30 minutes prior to the start on race day. Late entries must include payment of additional late entry fee of $10.00 per entrant or family entry.
   
   
3. Half Marathon & 10km race starts at 8:30am. The 5km race starts at 8:45am. The course will be closed at noon.
   
   
4. We are trialling a similtaneous start for the half marathon and 10km. We ask that participants in the 10km line-up from the starting line in the following order: elite athletes (closest); recreational athletes; pram pushers (last).
   
   
5. Finishers' certificates and results will be available at www.coolrunning.co.nz. Results and certificates will NOT be posted to entrants.
   
   
6. Entry is not transferable.
   
   
7. The race number MUST be placed high on the front of your singlet or shirt where it is clearly visible. The transponder must be tied to a shoelace with the supplied twist tie.
   
   
8. Refund of the race entry fee will only be made if the Race Director is notified in writing BEFORE 25^th August 2010.
   
   
9. Race numbers etc will be available between 6pm-9pm Friday 3^rd September 2010 and from 7am Saturday 4^th September at the Whangamata Area School, Port Rd, Whangamata. Each event has a unique coloured number. Half Marathon is BLUE. 10km is YELLOW and 5km is RED.
   
   
10. The walk is a recreational walking event and is not a judged race-walk.
    
    
11. The 5km event is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the Race Director if you have any special requirements.
    
    
12. Please see the map page for important road closure and parking information.

The prize giving function will start at 12:30pm in the Whangamata Area School Gym or outdoors if fine. There will be no organised social event. All entrants who complete their event before noon on September 4^th 2010 will be eligible for spot prizes including a $2000 travel voucher, cash, or sponsored products/services. Winners must be present at the prize giving to claim any spot prizes.

Half Marathon	Open - Men & Women	Masters - Men & Women
	1st$500	1st $300
	2nd$350	2nd $150
	3rd$150	3rd $75

10km Men & Women $200

5km Men & Women $150

Photos taken during the event will be available for download from www.Marathon-Photos.com.

1. An accepted entry will not be transferred to another person.
   
   
2. In the event of an "Act of God" condition causing the cancellation of the event my total entry fee is not refundable.
   
   
3. Neither the organisers, sponsors nor other partners associated with the event shall have any responsibility for any liability, financial or otherwise, which might arise whether or not by negligence from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death which might be sustained by the entrant or any other part directly or indirectly associated with the entrant's intended or actual participation in the event or its related activities.
   
   
4. The entrant agrees to abide by the race rules and follow the directions of the race officials and NZ Police. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
   
   
5. Entrants acknowledge that part of this event will be held on public roads that are NOT closed to traffic.
   
   
6. Entrants take part entirely at their own risk and will waive all claims against the organisers or sponsors.
   
   
7. Entrants authorise their name, voice or picture and any information included in their entry form to be used without payment in any broadcast, telecast, advertising promotion or in any other way relating to this event. Pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993.
   
   
8. The Race Director's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
   
   

Whangamata is one of many pretty resorts on the Coromandel Peninsula, and its 4km of spectacular ocean beach is the jewel in its crown. It's renowned for simultaneously providing some of the best surfing breaks and some of the safest swimming in New Zealand. An added bonus for the safety conscious is that our local Surf Life Saving Club provides a high standard of patrolling during the weekends and summer school holidays from Labour Weekend until Easter. The harbour too is sought after by swimmers, water skiers, kayakers and boat enthusiasts. Fishermen, sailors, snorkelers and divers enjoy treats the majestic Pacific Ocean offers.

Whangamata's resources include: two well-manicured golf courses, tennis and squash courts, bowling greens, and mini-golf. The surrounding bush clad hills have some well-developed tracks and offer even more recreational choices such as bird-watching, visits to historical gold mining sites, tramping and mountain biking.

Our town has 7-day shopping; plenty of accommodation; arts and crafts; and some special action-oriented events:

• Whanga Week (surfboat racing, Harbour Swim, Beach Mile, an old fashioned Miss Whangamata contest; a pub to club run/swim; fun walks and runs). This family-oriented event started 25 years ago and is held from 27th December until January 2nd.
• Beach Hop's five day nostalgia festival in late March evokes 50's & 60's culture and lifestyle, and is now attracting approximately 70,000 enthusiasts.
• The inaugural Fun For Kids (12 year olds and younger) 3-day Festival was held in early July and there are plans afoot for that to continue.
• We look forward to seeing you at the annual Run Walk Festival on 4th September 2010. For more information about Whangamata www.whangamatainfo.co.nz.

Race Director: Jan Findlay

email: runwalkfestival@xtra.co.nz