SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2012

Reserve Day Sunday 11 March 2012

Start and Finish

  • Start: Butlers Green, Arrowtown
  • 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 @ 5pm
  • Entry Transfers/Changes Close: Wed 15 Feb 2011 @ 5pm
  • Pre-Race Registration: Fri 9 March 2012 5.30-8pm @ Butlers Green, Arrowtown

Entry Fee

  • Adult: $95

Race Day Timing

  • Registration: 7.30-8.30am
  • Briefing: 8.50am 
  • Race Start: 9am
  • Prize Giving: 2-3pm

Race Stats

  • Course Record Male: Alan Funnell - 1:21:42
  • Course Record Female: Louisa Andrew - 1:30:46
  • Oldest Competitor: Max McDermid - 82
  • Average Competitor Age: 42
  • Average Walk time: 3:31:39
  • Average Run time: 2:43:08

For further stats, click here

FINISHING

The Motatapu Miners Trail, being a looped trail, ends where it begins - at Butler’s Green, Arrowtown, a town of 2,000, situated around 20km from Queenstown.

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

Maps & Parking

  • Butler Green Finish Line Map

Motatapu Butlers Green Information Tent Hours

  • 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 finishing Miners Trail competitor you will be steered LEFT into the runner's chute and onto Butler 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 else 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 placegetter.

PRIZES, CERTIFICATES & PHOTOS

Results & Records

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

Prize Eligibility

Place Getters

All Miners Trail Running competitors are eligible for place getterprizes. Miners Trail Walker competitors will be 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 Miners Trail 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 our Facebook page.

Prize Giving

Prize giving will be held throughout the day as competitors finish & 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
  • Off Road Triathlon: 4.45pm
  • Adventure Run: 5pm 

Finisher's Certificates

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

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.