MEGAwalk for The Acorn Project Hawke's Bay

This social event, now in its 14th successful year and is all about getting people out for a walk to enjoy the fabulous scenery that makes Hawke’s Bay so special. As with previous years there will be four events, to cater to all fitness levels and physical abilities. We have a varied array of participants from the very young to the young at heart and the finely tuned athletes to those with physical challenges who each year inspire us and show great determination in completing the event.
Over the past 14 years MEGAwalk has raised over $230,000 that has gone directly to young people and their families in Hawkes Bay living with cancer. We are very pleased to announce again that all proceeds raised will be donated to The Acorn Project Hawke’s Bay.

All funds raised will stay locally in Hawke’s Bay, being donated to The Acorn Project – Hawke’s Bay. The Acorn Project provides a wraparound support service for young people 12 - 24 years and their families living with cancer in Hawkes Bay. Support is tailored to the individual needs of the member and will include 1-1 face to face Youth Worker support, peer to peer support with other local members and monthly activities. The Acorn Project believes that 12 - 24 year old young people living in Hawkes Bay deserve the opportunity to access the type of cancer support that best suits their needs, which makes them feel visible, empowers them to make decisions and choices about their future and to be given the support needed to share those thoughts and express them.

FOUR EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM

• MEGAwalk is a 28km run or walk. The event starts at Mitre 10 MEGA Hastings at 7.00am. Participants will follow a clearly defined route through Hastings to the Showgrounds. The course then heads towards Whakatu before joining the Rotary Pathway at Pakowhai Park, adjacent to the Chesterhope Bridge. From here it follows the Pathway to Ahuriri. The finish line is at Mitre 10 MEGA Napier. Average time to complete is 5 hours. Due to course management, there is a cut-off point at the 15km point at Awatoto and participants should have passed this point by 9.35am. The course and finish line will officially close at 1.00pm.
• Dunlop Half Mega is a 15km run or walk that starts at Awatoto - opposite the southern end of the Fertiliser Works - at 8.30am. This event also follows the Pathway and finishes at Mitre 10 MEGA Napier. Average time to complete is 2.5 hours.
•  Langley Twigg Short Mega is a 6.5km walk or run which starts behind Ocean Spa on the Marine Parade at 10.00am. Average time to complete is 1.5hours
• The Harcourts Meander is a 3.5km walk or meander starting at 10.30am at Perfume Point Ahuriri. Average time to complete is 1 hour.

ENTRY FEES

• Adult (16+) $20
• Child (<15), Senior (65+) $10
• Family (2 adults & 2 Children) $40
• Team of 4 $60
• Under 5s Free
• Pre purchased Bus passes are available at $5 per person. If there is room on the bus a pass can be purchased on the day which you will pay directly to the bus driver. We can not guarentee on the day that there may be space avaible on the bus. 

All proceeds go directly to The Acorn Project Hawke's Bay

COVID-19: MEGAwalk can proceed under Orange or Green COVID-19 Protection Framework settings. The organisers reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event if the organisers feel that the participants safety or the integrity of the event will be impacted in anyway due to covid-19. If the event is postponed you will be refunded your registration fee minus any booking fees, event organisers hold no liability for any accommodation or travel arrangements you have booked or paid for in the event of postponement or cancellation.

RACE PACKS

As part of the entry fee all entrants receive an event pack containing a Hi-Vis vest and other goodies that have been provided by local businesses (subject to availability). You should bring along your own drink bottle. There will be refreshment stops with water filling facilities and toilets at regular intervals (see course map). Race packs will be given out at the time of registration in-store. For online registrations, you can collect your race pack and/or bus pass from in-store anytime up until the event or on the morning of. Please bring your Onetime email confirmation receipt along for collection. 

TRANSPORT

Tranzit Coachlines Hawke’s Bay kindly subsidise buses for the day to get participants between start points and Mitre 10 MEGA.  Bus passes are $5 each which is payable when registering.

To the start points:

• Pre-Event departing 6.25am Napier to Hastings – MEGA WALK starting point
• Pre-Event departing 7.50am Napier to Awatoto – HALF MEGA starting point
• Pre-Event departing 9.30am Napier to Ocean Spa - SHORT MEGA starting point

• Mitre 10 Napier Carpark to Hastings Mitre 10
• Mitre 10 Napier to Ocean Spa & Awatoto

• Mitre 10 Napier Carpark to Hastings Mitre 10

GET EVERYONE INVOLVED

We want everyone involved in this awesome event and we don't care how you do it, so bring along the kids with their scooters or bikes, Grandma on her mobility scooter and even the dog (if he is good on the leash and doesn't mind crowds). One year we even had a pony come along!

THE FINISH LINE

Join in the fun at the finish line. There will be a lot going on! For the kids there will be face painting, pot painting, balloon twisting, big bubble fun. There will be spot prizes galore to be given out! The girls from Bay Cheer will be cheering you as you cross the finish line. Chill out listening to live music, grab a drink, ice cream and sausage or two and enjoy the satisfaction of completing your event as well as supporting a great local charity. Finish Line activities will run from 9.00-1.00pm.

COMPETITIONS

To add a bit more fun to the event we are running some extra competitions on the day. We will be adding to these as we get closer to the event. All prizes are still to be confirmed. Prizes will be presented at the Prize Giving at 11.50am at the finish line.

·       1^st male and female over the finish line to complete the 28km.
·       Fancy dress - Prize for the wackiest costume worn on the course, you will need to be at prize giving to enter. 
·       Largest whanau team - The family who has the largest number of family members participating on the day. 
·       Largest corporate team - The local business with the largest number of participants on the day will also be rewarded.

Plus, we will be throwing out 100s of random spot prizes at the finish line. Along the track keep your eyes peeled as you may find something worth picking up!

TERMS & CONDITIONS

We want you, your family and friends to have an amazing day and to keep you safe. There a few important rules you need to know that will help all of us to do that. Please visit www.megawalk.co.nz for full terms & conditions.