SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2012

Reserve Day Sunday 11 March 2012

Start and Finish

  • Start: Motatapu Station near Glendhu Bay, Wanaka
  • End: Butlers Green, Arrowtown

Key Dates

  • Race Day: Sat 10 March 2012
  • Reserve Day: Sun 11 March 2012
  • Entries Open: 1 July 2011 @ 9am
  • Entries closed: 15 Feb 2012 @5pm
  • Entry Transfers/Changes Close: Wed 15 Feb 2012 @ 5pm

Entry Fee

  • Adult: $140

Race Day Timing

  • Free shuttle from Glendhu Bay to the start line: 6am-7am
  • Registration: 6:15am-7:45am @ the start line (Motatapu Station)
  • Briefing: 7.50am
  • Runners Start: 8am
  • Walkers Start: 8.05am
  • Cut Off at Aid Station 2: 12pm
  • Prize Giving: Approximately 3pm

Race Records

  • Male: John Winsbury 2.38.13
  • Female: Sarah Coghlan 3.19.48
  • For further records, click here.

 

FINISHING

The Motatapu Event finishes at Arrowtown, a town of 2,000, situated around 20km from Queenstown. The Finish Line is situated at Butler’s Green, situated at the end of Buckingham St, Arrowtown’s main street.

Thanks to Lakes Leisure for their support of the Motatapu event by supplying the finish chute barriers and use of Butler's Green.

Maps

  • Butler's Green Finish Line Map

Parking

With around 10,000 people coming to and from the event, parking will be at a premium. Please bring a gold coin to donate to Arrowtown local Fire Brigade in return for parking services.

Motatapu Information Tent Hours - Butlers Green

  • Friday 9 March: 5pm – 8pm
  • Saturday 10 March: 7am – 8pm

Finish Line Services

There will be a number of post-race services available including:

  • Red Cross First Aid: More serious medical issues should be directed to Queenstown Hospital, 20 Douglas Street, Frankton (near Queenstown airport)
  • Retail Services: R&R Sport
  • Massage & Physio Services
  • Culinary & Beverage Services including the following:

Speight's Summit Beer tent

Patagonia Chocolates - Serving coffee, tea, ice cream, fruit juice & smoothies

Remarkable Runners BBQ - Serving steak sandwhiches ($5), sausages ($3 or 2 for $5) & choco brownie ($3)

FINISHING THE RACE

As a Marathon competitor you will be steered LEFT into the runner's chute and onto Butler's Green. You will then run across the timing mats at the finish line and into the marquee. Be sure to cross the finish line with your race number and a smile as your photo and time are being taken!

Transponders

Once you enter the finisher’s marquee, a competitor only area, there will volunteers available to assist you in taking off your transponder. All transponders must be returned at the finish line or you will be marked as DNF (Did Not Finish) and may be subject to a $50 replacement charge.

Lost/Broken Transponders

If you lose your transponder be sure to tell the Motatapu Timing Official as soon as you can after finishing to ensure that you have an accurate time and are not marked as DNF. If your transponder falls off, and you manage to retrieve it, have it out as you cross the finish line to ensure that your time is recorded. Any lost transponders may be subject to a $50 replacement charge.

Finisher's Rewards

Everyone who completes the Motatapu event will be rewarded with an official Motatapu UDC Pink Pilates drink bottle and Yunca finisher’s key ring.

Spot Checks

Please note that you may be subject to a spot check of your compulsory marathon gear after finishing your race, especially if you are a place getter.

PRIZES, CERTIFICATES AND PHOTOS

Results and Records

Results will be posted under the Results section the day after the event. To view previous race results click here. To view the current course record holders and times, click here.

Prize Eligibility

Place Getters

All Marathon runners are eligible for placegetter prizes, walkers are ineligible for placegetter prizes. Organisers reserve the right to allocate the prize pool fairly and according to entries received in each of the categories.

Spot Prizes

All Marathon competitors are eligible for spot prizes. Major spot prizes will be drawn on the day and announced at prize giving. Others will be given out throughout the year via our monthly newsletters and Facebook page.

Prize Giving

Prize giving will be held throughout the day as competitors finish and places are confirmed. The below is a guide for the "rolling" prize giving times - all times are subject to change on the day and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • Miners Trail: 2pm
  • Marathon: 3pm
  • Mountain Bike: 4pm 
  • XTERRA Triathlon: 4.45pm
  • Adventure Run: 5pm 

Finisher's Certificates

Finisher's certificates will be available from your Iconic Profile after the event for you to view, download and print.

Competitor Photos

Photos will be taken of all competitors throughout the day on course and at the finish line by MMPro.  Photos will be available from 12pm the Tuesday after the race to view and purchase.  Your race number needs to be clearly visible from the front for the photographer to be able to identify you and take a great picture of you! Click here to view full details.