Hutt 5 Bridges Marathon

The Five Bridges has five distances to suit everyone 42km, 21km, 10km or 5km for families and for the kids aged 5-11 years we have added a kilometre run. All distances are open to runners and walkers and we would also like to see families out on the 5km course.

The aim of this event is to have fun and enjoy yourselves on an off road course that has a good flat running surface, no traffic and a nice river to run alongside.

All finishers get a medal and a certificate

Marathon. Run Start 8:00 am Walk Start 7:00 am

The Marathon or 42.2 km leaves Udy Road outside the Petone Workingmens Club and picks up the Hutt River trail. Down to the Estuary Bridge, cross to the East side of the river and then go up to Moonshine turn and come back the same way. This way we miss the busy Melling Bridge and Block Road. The running surface is good, as competitors run off road following the winding river. This event is open to runners and walkers over the age of 18 years. Everybody that completes the marathon will be given a certificate.

Half Marathon. Start 8:30 am
The half marathon starts 30 minutes after the marathon and follows the same course but turns earlier.

10 km. Start 8:40 am
The 10km starts 40 minutes after the Marathon and follows the same course. It will turn at 5km which is near to the back of Hutt High School.

5km. Start 8:50am
The 5km is nice and easy ideal for families who want to walk it or jog with the youngsters. If you want to run the 5km then go for it. Again this is an out and back course and will turn at 2.5km which is just passed the Estuary Bridge.

The Kids Kilometre Start 9 am
The junior kilometre will be around the park opposite the Club premises.

Entries/Late Entries
Entries received before 30 May 2010 will go into the draw for a chance to win one of 5 entry refunds. You can enter online by clicking here, by sending in a paper entry or by down loading an entry form at the bottom of the "Race Entry Information Page". Proof of entry is either by confirmation email for online entrants or debit of your bank account or the race entry fee for postal entries. Late entries will be accepted online till midnight on Friday 16 July. We will also accept late entries at registration on Saturday 17 July between 1pm and 3pm.

Race Day Entry
On race day any registrations and race administration will take place at Race HQ. Late entries will be accepted up to 30 minutes before the start of the relevant race. A late entry fee of $15 will apply to all race day entrants.

Race Number Collection
Race numbers are to be collected between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 17 July at Race HQ which is the Petone Workingmen's Club, Udy Street, Lowert Hutt. Late entries will also be taken at this time.

Race Numbers
Race numbers are to be worn on the front and are to be clearly visible at all times. Remember to bring race numbers to the presentation.

Race Refunds
There will be a $10 administration fee on all refunds requested before 11 July. After 11 July refunds will only be given on presentation of a medical certificate.

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Course Maps
Just click on the interactive map. You can play on the map to get distances and aerial view. The maps are for reference on race day the course may vary from the map. The course is out and ba

Drink Stations.
Because this is an out and back course, with 4 distances in the event, there will be drink stations at 2.5km,5km,10.05km ,21km, 31km, 36km.

2.5km is the 5k turn, 5k is the 10k turn, 10.05km is the half turn and 21.1km is the marathon turn so you will also hit the same

water stations on the way back, apart from the 5k turn which will have been stood down

Eligibility
10km and 5km events are open to all entrants. Half Marathon is open only to those 16 years and over and the Marathon is open to those aged 18 years and over. No dogs allowed on the course. No smoking on the course.

We will make all efforts to let the event go ahead but not at the expense of safety. So as event organisers we reserve the right to change or alter any of the courses at any time in the interest of competitor or public safety. If the event has to be postponed through no fault of the organisers there will be no race entry refund.

Preferred Hotel
For those of you who are travelling from out of town we can recommend the City Life Hotel in the centre of Wellington. If travelling in a group the hotel prices are really good when booking a unit.

Safety
While we are on the subject here are some points for your safety.

Times and Medals
Times will be taken and posted on the web site by Tuesday. If possible we will have provisional times at the presentation. Medals will be given to all finishers.

Prizegiving
The prize giving will be held at the Petone Workingmens Club where the registration took place. It will be held at some time between 1pm and 2:30pm. So be there at 1pm to make sure you do not miss it. All entrants are eligible for spot prizes. Race numbers must be shown to claim prize. You must be present to collect your prize. Prizes not claimed will be redrawn.

Facilities
Tea, coffee, cold drinks, and food will also be available for purchase. This location has some showers but be prepared you may have to queue. The presentation will be in the downstairs conservatory which is light, roomy and close to the bar.

Parking & Personal Kit.
There is some parking available near to the start. When that is full you will have to park in the surrounding residential area. Please be responsible where you park and have consideration for the local residents. We will not take responsibility for any of your personal kit so please make arrangements to put it in a car or have a friend take possesion of it.

Photos
Ross De Rouffignac and Graeme Bowden will be on hand to record the day's activities. They are also available for group photo's on the day.

Charity
For 2010 we will be supporting a local charity which will be disclosed in February. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to the charity and you wish you may make a donation by adding an amount to your entry. This donation will be passed on to the Charity.