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.

 

STARTING

GETTING TO THE START LINE

Glendhu Bay, 12km outside of Wanaka, is the drop off and parking area for the Marathon event. The only facility at Glendhu Bay is a campground, so any last minute purchases should be made from Wanaka. For full information on pre-purchased competitor transport click here.

Click here to download a map of the Glendhu Bay parking and shuttle bus collection point.

Driving There

Note that there will be heavy traffic flows heading towards Glendhu Bay on event day - please factor this into your travel time and take extreme care, watching for sudden stops in traffic. The Wanaka A&P show is the same weekend as the Motatapu so there will be a road closure in Wanaka on McDougall St between Brownston and Ardmore Streets. To download a map which includes driving times, distances, and recommended routes click here.

Parking/Drop Offs

Please follow the directions of traffic marshalls as to where to drop off competitors and/or park all day, as the set up often changes each year. If you arrive at Glendhu Bay before marshalls are in place, please follow signs, and try to keep noise to a minimum.

Toilets

Toilets will be available at Glendhu Bay and at the Motatapu Marathon start line.

Shuttle Bus to Start Line

Your Marathon entry fee includes a free shuttle bus from Glendhu Bay to the Motatapu Station start line.  The shuttle operates from 6am and the last bus departs at 7am, please arrive early for this service as there are a number of competitors that need to be transported to the start line. There will be toilets located near the bus collection point and also plenty at the start line. To read more about the other Competitor Transport services that we offer to get you to Glendhu Bay at an extra charge, click here.

Excess Gear Trailer

A covered gear trailer will be waiting at the start line for you to put any excess clothing/gear into. This trailer will then be driven to the Butler's Green finish line area to await your arrival. We take all care but have no responsibility for anything put into the gear trailer. Please put it in a bag clearly labelled with your name and cellphone number.

Warming Tent

There will be a warming tent available near the start line for you to keep warm in until the race begins. Feel free to use it!

REGISTRATION

Registration will take place at the start line at Motatapu Station between 6:15am and 7:45am.

Entrant List

Click here to view the 2012 Motatapu entrant list.

No Race Packs

We no do not send out race packs. Our main method of communicating important race information, prize giveaways etc to you will be via email newsletters, so it's important to keep your email address up-to-date via your Iconic Profile.

Race Numbers

Race numbers are allocated one to two weeks before the event - you will then be able to view your race number against your entry in your Iconic Profile. You will be given your race number at registration - it should be firmly attached to the front of your top using the safety pins provided.

RACE BRIEFING

Click here to view a preview video of your race briefing - you must login to your Iconic Profie to view.

A compulsory Race Director’s briefing will be given at 7.50am on race day near the start line. It will include up-to-date course and weather conditions. The briefing will be based on you having read all the information posted in our email newsletters and on the Motatapu Marathon section of the website and having viewed the race briefing video.

TIMING

The Motatapu event timing is outsourced to Time-IT who use Times-7's patented ShoeTag technology, allowing us to provide you with the most reliable and accurate results possible.

Timing Transponders

You will be given a ShoeTag timing transponder at registration which will detect when you cross the finish line timing mats, you will be allocated a gun start time. Your transponder should be firmly attached to your shoe using either your shoes laces. Click here to view instructions on how to fit your transponder.

Error Margins

The timing system has an error margin of 1%, meaning up to 1% of transponders do not record a finish time. In these cases there is a manual back up.