Half Marathon Handicaps
Teams Half Marathon Handicaps
The two events are conducted concurrently over the same course.
The events will start at 9.30am. Competitors running in the teams’ marathon must wear a bib with the team name. Runners in the individual marathon must wear their Club numbers.
The meeting place for this race is Turners Beach Football Ground. The race commences on the Esplanade in front of the Turners Beach Playground and Hall. The drink station will be here for individual runners as will the change for team runners.
The course is out-and-back in both directions with the run east done first The course is mostly flat – there is one short hill in the first half at Leith. The first turn is just prior to Lillico Road. The second leg/half turn is just past the toilets on Beach Road near the overflow caravan park. Runners need to supply their own drinks in clearly marked bottles. These can be placed at the start/finish
Post-race presentations will take place in the Turners Beach Club clubrooms. There will be free soup, tea and coffee available for runners, volunteers and supporters. There are toilet and shower facilities available.
NB: at the end of the Esplanade run down the grassy lane and not around through the bush as was done in the Berry Patch race.
Run on the sea side of the Esplanade when going both directions.
Individuals must cross to the start/finish and then back again to get your drinks. The changeover for team runners is also here.
When running towards the second (western) turn) you may stay on the side of the road rather than taking the windy cement path (take care).
Take care on the Esplanade and on Beach Road. Stay on the Coastal Pathway through Leith.
Although there are marshals, take care crossing the Esplanade to the start/finish area.
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