UPDATE
Although online registrations have closed, we are able to take limited late entries on Sunday at the Hatuma Half Marathon. Please see the 'check-in' schedule below to ensure you arrive on time to do your late entry!

ROAD CLOSURE NOTE: if you are travelling from north of Waipukurau, there is a State Highway 2 road closure between Waipukurau and Waipawa from 8.30am - 2.30pm. 
The closure shouldn't affect Half Marathon Walkers as you will be at the event prior to the road closure.

However ALL 10km participants AND Half Marathon runners should allow an additional 20 - 30 minutes of travel time (minimum) into your schedule due to detours in place.
Alternatively participants coming from Napier/Hastings and beyond could travel via State Highway 50 to avoid the detour altogether.
- Drivers will be detoured via Lindsay Road and Onga Onga Road in both directions during this time.
- The detour route is suitable for all vehicles.
- People are advised to plan ahead, allow additional time for their journeys and take extra care on the detour route.
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Into it's 4th decade and still going strong, the Hatuma Half Marathon is very much a highlight on the local sporting calendar.  From humble beginnings back in 1980 when a group of running enthusiast friends got together and took on the challenge to create a running event here in Central Hawke's Bay.  Since then the event has continued to grow and has built up a reputation for being a well organised event to be shared with family & friends event in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  

The Half Marathon starts and finishes at the Waipukurau Racecourse. This picturesque venue is able to accommodate ample off-street parking and has picnic areas and facilities.  The course takes in the entire circumference of Lake Whatumā, going in a clockwise direction. This mostly flat course, with a 5km stretch of undulations (around the 10-15km mark), provides for a very pleasant and scenic event that continues to attract both local and outside participants.

Enter as an individual or as a social team in either the walking or running sections for either the Half Marathon or 10km options. 
All entrants are required to check-in on arrival.  (Teams compete as a relay, each completing one or more sections of the course. Max 4 people)

Half Marathon CORPORATE TEAM sections!!   
Half Marathon Corporate Team Walk or Half Marathon Corporate Team Run

• Corporate teams MUST be comprised of 4 members each completing one 5km or 6km section each as part of a relay
• 3 out of four members MUST be employees of the same workplace
• Team must be registered in the CORPORATE section to be eligible for corporate prizes and draws
• Teams encouraged to dress-up or wear workplace apparel

FIRST 100 ENTRIES* are eligible to receive a FREE Event T-Shirt 
(*STANDARD entries only - YOUTH rate not eligible)
After this time event t-shirts will be made available for purchase - just add to your shopping cart when completing your online entry.
Last date to order - Sunday August 28th. Pick up t-shirt at the venue on event day.
Please note that t-shirt sizes will be as per your registration details and cannot be exchanged. 

TIMING

HALF MARATHON RUNNERS - Please note that this start time allows for 2.5 hours to complete the course prior to prize giving commencing at 12.30pm.  Should you (or your team) require more time please contact the Admin Team prior to event day to request an early start with the first wave at 8.30am.

PRIZE GIVING & HOSPITALITY 

Prize giving will be held at approximately 12.30pm inside the hospitality zone. 

First & second for each of the half marathon run, half marathon walk, (mens and Womens races) will be acknowledged.
First & second place-getter only for each of the 10km run, 10km walk (mens and Womens races) and ALL teams sections, will be acknowledged.
PLUS lots of giveaways and spot prizes including our Major Spot Prize draw courtesy of WAIPAWA BUTCHERY!! - more details to come.

The major spot prize draw is available to all entrants. Numbers will be randomly drawn from a finishers list provided by the Timing Team. You  be present at prize giving to claim a prize. In the event of a no-show, the prize will be redrawn.

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase from various stalls showcasing tantalizing local CHB products and produce throughout the day including barista coffee, BBQ and sweet treats.  More information will be shared on our Facebook page in the lead up to the event as vendors are confirmed.

TRANSPORT 
Hatuma Fleet vehicles will be at the venue and will be available for transportation between transition points. Team members, spectators and support crew are encouraged to use this event transport to help reduce the traffic flow around the course. Please note that partcipants will be given priority.

Additional buses will be used to transport 10km participants (only) to their official start line at 9.30am.

BAG DROP
There will be a Bag Drop service available at the 'Late Entries' room at the Racecourse and the 10km start line. All items (eg. clothing and keys) must be stored safely within a sealed bag or backpack. Please ensure your bag is clearly labeled with your Race Bib # (tags available on the day) before you drop it off at the designated bag drop areas.

Clothing or gear can also be left (tags available) at any aid station point on the course and will be returned to the venue for collection upon your return. 

PICK UP POINT - The 'New Registrations' room at the racecourse after your race, please have your race bib with you for easy identification. 
(Any unclaimed gear will be kept for 5 days, if still unclaimed it will then be donated to Charity)

COURSE MAP

EXTREME WEATHER 

The event will be on rain or shine.  However, if the weather is EXCEPTIONALLY horrendous immediate notification will posted on the Hatuma Half Marathon Facebook page, followed by updates on Central FM. Listen to 99.4, 105.2 or 106.0 – NO POSTPONEMENT DATE

HEALTH & SAFETY BASICS

•  The majority of the course is on-road with the following exceptions:

• ALL ROADS ARE OPEN to normal traffic. There are NO ROAD CLOSURES during the entirety of the event, and as such, participants will be sharing the road with other road users and LTNZ Road Rules apply at all times.
• An approved Traffic Management Plan will be in place for the entirety of the course, however participants MUST continue to be aware and take precautions to keep themselves safe at all times.  
• Children 10 years and under MUST be accompanied by a REGISTERED ADULT while out on the course.
• Headphones and personal music devices are discouraged. However should you choose wear headphones please ensure that you are able to still hear marshals and be aware of people and vehicles around you.
• Participants are to walk or run on the right hand side of the road at all times ie. in view of oncoming traffic, staying as close to the right side of the road as possible unless overtaking or use footpaths where available and do not block lanes by walking more than two abreast.
• Spectator vehicles are not to follow behind or beside participants as this is extremely dangerous for not only the participants but also all other road users.  There are Hatuma Fleet vehicles available for transporting competitors to the transition points.  We encourage teams and spectators to use this service (free of charge), however participants take priority.
• NO DOGS or other animals allowed at the event venue or to accompany participants out on the course during the event.  
• NO CYCLISTS are to accompany participants out on course.
• Be courteous to fellow participants at all times.
• Please obey instructions from race officials, volunteers and traffic management at all times.
• If you have to withdraw from the race please make your way to the next Aid Station and inform the race officials. If you are unable to continue due to a medical emergency, please ask your fellow competitors to inform the next visible race official or volunteer who will be able to inform medical services of your location.
• If for any reason you are unable to complete the course you MUST return to the racecourse and report to the Timing Team at the finish line.