The course is 21km of mainly flat terrain which is uneven underfoot, with less than 4km on sealed road.
Competitors can enter the running, hybrid (combination of running and walking) or walking section. |
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As a guideline, time taken to run and walk 21km generally range from:
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FASTEST
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SLOWEST
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RUN
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1 hr 10mins
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3 hrs mins
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HYBRID
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1 hr 55 mins
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4 hrs
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WALK
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2 hrs 20 mins
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4 hrs 30 mins
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Registration
We recommend you register on Friday 7th May at Harcourts Marlborough, 1 Scott St (next door to the Blenheim Post Office), from 9am - 7pm. You'll receive a race pack, including a drink bottle, Peak Fuel Hydration sachet, your timing transponder, race number and detailed course information.
This year we've reversed the order of start times, with runners starting first at 9am (to avoid congestion and the need to pass groups of walkers). Please see relevant times for registration, briefing and start below:
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Registration
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Briefing
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Start
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RUN
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From 8am
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8:50am
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9am
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HYBRID
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From 8:30am
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9:10am
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9:20am
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WALK
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From 9am
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9:30am
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9:40am
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Bus transport:
We recommend that you make use of the buses as parking is limited at the event. Buses will depart from Seymour Square (near the clocktower) in central Blenheim and take participants to Saint Clair and back again for $5 return per person.
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Departure Seymour Square
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Departure Saint Clair Cellar Door
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7.45am (arrive 8.00am)
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Buses will depart every 30 minutes from 11.30am-2.30pm
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8.15am (arrive 8.30am)
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8.30am (arrive 8.45am)
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8.45am (arrive 9.00am)
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Parking:
To avoid congestion and ensure the safety of participants there will no longer be parking at Makana or the paddock opposite Saint Clair Cellar Door. Parking is limited to the Road Berm on Selmes Road only (please see "course map" on the website). There will be marshals directing you from 7:30am.
Prize giving:
There is no prize giving as part of the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon. We value competing, regardless of whether you’re first or last across the finish line. Instead of winner’s trophies, we’re giving every finisher a trophy: a bottle of wine compliments of Saint Clair - one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed wineries. We encourage you to stick around after you complete the event to celebrate and enjoy the surrounds with family and friends.
After match function:
Saint Clair Family Estate invites you and your friends to a casual get-together at Clubs Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim from 5pm-9pm. Enjoy the full range of Saint Clair wines, live music, hearty hot meat sandwiches, event photos on the big screen and the buzz amongst other finishers. Entry is free.
Training Information:
We sincerely believe that anyone (in healthy physical condition) can complete a half marathon with the right training and preparation. Please find below our personalised 16 week training programmes with training advice and tips:
Training program walk 2010.pdf
Training program hybrid 2010.pdf
Training program run 2010.pdf
Other useful resources and websites:
www.coolrunning.co.nz
www.runnersworld.com
www.mapmyrun.com
Race Results:
For 2009 RACE RESULTS please click here
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