TEAM RELAY INFORMATION

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SATURDAY 19TH JANUARY
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Registration Packet Pick Up

SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY
6:30am - 8:30am: Registration Packet Pick Up
8:00am - 21km Half Marathon Start
8:00am - 10km Start
8:00am - Team Relay Start
9:00am - 5km Start
12noon - Awards & Spot Prizes

VENUE

Villa Maria Estate, Auckland - view here
Google Maps: ​​https://goo.gl/maps/h9TEq4k8jw92

TIMING

Live timing mats will be located at the start line, tag zone and at the finish line.  All timing results will be available live online by team name.  Each relay member will have the same bib number, but will record separate times. You’re welcome to run in whichever order you choose. We will place a timing chip on the back of your bib to associate each runner with a lap of the course. 

AGE

You must be 12 years of age or older to take part in the team relay event.

LAPS

The full 21km course is made up of 2 laps each lap is 10.5km in length.  Team member 1 completes a lap then tags team member 2 who completes their lap.

AID STATIONS

The event will be well supported with 6 aid stations located along the courses.  Aid stations will be at the following km marks and will be stocked with the below:
Team Member 1
2.7km   Water & Sports drink
5.3km   Water & Sports drink
8.5km   Water & Sports drink
Team Member 2
2.7km   Water & Sports drink
5.3km   Water & Sports drink
8.5km   Water and Sports drink

BAG CHECK

There will be a bag check service available at the start/finish area.  Any gear left at the start line or discarded and left at any point on the course will be collected and donated to Charity.  You must NOT drop any gear at aid stations or anywhere on the course for later retrieval.  Please collect your bag by 1:00pm Sunday 20 January 2019 before you leave the event finish area.  Any remaining gear will be taken back to our event warehouse until Monday 4 February, and if not collected by this time will be donated to Charity.

AWARDS & PRIZES

All awards and spot prizes are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 12noon on Sunday 20 January at Villa Maria.  All team members will be eligible for spot prizes and these will be randomly drawn at the awards.  You must be in attendance to claim your prize.  We will be giving non-monetary prizes to the top 3 teams.  Both team relay members will receive a Finishers Medal.

LATE ENTRIES

Late entries will be accepted at Villa Maria on Saturday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and on Sunday from 6:00am to 8:30am.  All late entries will incur a $10 late fee.  No eftpos available, cash or cheque.

HOW THE TAG/EXCHANGE WORKS

Relay exchange zone is located beside the start/finish line and is identifiable with Team Relay fencing, and a “relay exchange zone” arch. When you arrive to the relay exchange zone you will wait for your runner to arrive to “tag” you to start running. There’s no special trick to the tag, a high-five or sweaty hug will do.  We can track the exchange using nearby timing systems.

FINISHING AS A TEAM

We strongly encourage our teams to cross the finish line together. 50meters before the finish line chute is a “relay meet up zone” This is marked with Team relay flags. In this area relay members can wait for their team member and cross the line together.  Each relay member will be given a medal in the finish line chute.

CHANGING A RELAY MEMBER

If you have a relay member on your team that are unable to compete you are able to change relay team members. This must be done on Saturday, during packet pick-up at Villa Maria from 1pm-5pm.  Just talk to our timer at the information desk who will change you in our database.

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the terrain of the courses, strollers/prams, wheelchairs, scooters, bikes cannot be used.  Accompanying animals are not allowed on course.  Walkers are welcome to enter. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the side at all times.