Dunedin Marathon: The Star Race Guide

Race Information

RACE PACK PICK UP
Race packs will be available for collection at the following times, from Otago Polytechnic at the Sargood Centre, 40 Logan Park Dr:
4.30pm-7pm, Friday, August 30.
10am-4pm, Saturday, August 31.
6am until race start, Sunday, September 1.
Please note: The Dunedin Marathon will only be operating from this venue at the times stated above — outside of these times this is an educational facility.
For inquiries outside of these times, please contact info@dunedinmarathon.co.nz or message our Facebook page.

TRANSPORT
Free transport will be provided to take full marathon runners to the starting line at the Albatross Colony; leaving from the Sargood Centre, Logan Park Dr. Buses depart at 6am and 6.15am sharp.

RACE RULES
★ Registered runners must wear their club uniforms. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification.
★ Runners and walkers must not be accompanied by cyclists, vehicles or persons not entered in the event. Those who are followed in this way will be disqualified.
★ Only runners and walkers wearing official race numbers on their front will be allowed to enter the stadium, and finish.
★ Marathon runners will be wearing a red ribbon pinned on their backs, which will make it easier for other participants to recognise which race runners are competing.
★ All competitors must follow the instructions of the course marshals.
★ Race referees will be on the course to enforce the race rules.

GEAR BAGS
★ Please use the Frontrunner gear bags provided — no other bags will be accepted.
★ Organisers will not be responsible for the loss of any items placed in gear bags, or for any items discarded during the event.
★ Gear bag drop-off and pickup will both be inside Forsyth Barr Stadium, except for the marathon, where bags will be transported from the starting line to the stadium.

ROAD RULES
★ Please keep to the side of the road or footpath at all times.
★ When on the Portobello and Ravensbourne Rds, please run as close as possible to the righthand side of the road.
★ Walkers should at all times (where possible) use the righthand footpaths and allow runners to pass on their lefthand side.
★ Race officials’ instructions must be obeyed at all times.
★ Participants are asked to be aware of pedestrians and spectators along the way.
★ Those taking part in the event are prohibited from including pets, or using buggies, prams, skateboards, scooters, handcycles, in-line skates or skates.
Warning: Race referees will be on the course at all times to enforce the above rules.

PRIZEGIVING
Prizegiving will be held inside Forsyth Barr Stadium, beginning at 1pm with formal prizes. Your spot prize entry will be on the bottom of your race number — please fill this in and place in the spot prize box before prizegiving. You must be present in order to receive a spot prize.

ELECTRONIC TIMING
★ Electronic timing will be used to record all race times. Race packs will include a transponder and ankle band, which competitors must wear on their ankle during the event and which will be removed by officials after competitors cross the finishing line. Full instructions will be included in your race pack.
★ Transponders still in your possession after the event must be returned by post to Dunedin Marathon, PO Box 5378, Dunedin 9058, or handed in at The Frontrunner, 374 George St, Dunedin. Failure to do so will incur a $50 fee.

SPECIAL DRINKS
Special drinks for full marathon runners only should be clearly labelled with your race number and the drink station you wish to collect it from. These can be placed in the containers during race pack pick up at the Sargood Centre. They will be placed on the first table at each drink station, to be uplifted by the marathon runner.

DRINK STATIONS
★ There will be 10 drink stations at 5km intervals, with both PURE Sports Nutrition drink, and water.
★ A drink station will be at the finish at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

TOILETS/SHOWERS
★ Toilets will be available at the start of all events and at other locations along the course.
★ Showers and changing facilities will be available at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

PARKING
Parking will be available in the areas surrounding Forsyth Barr Stadium — limited access before 9am, due to race starts in the car park. Please be cautious of runners at all times.

WARNING
Refrain from using headphones. It is recommended that competitors refrain from using headphones or any type of listening device during the Dunedin Marathon. You need to be aware of what is going on around you with traffic, other competitors and instructions from the course marshals.

DINNER
Parcels Restaurant at the Distinction Dunedin Hotel is offering a pasta and pinot noir menu for dinner on Saturday, August 31. There will be the choice of three pasta dishes, with a glass of Gibbston Valley Gold River pinot noir — for just $30 per person.
Bookings are recommended.

Full Marathon Course Map

Full Marathon
Start: 8am.

Please refer to the maps when following these directions.
Start at the Royal Albatross Colony car park.
Follow Harington Point Rd staying on the right.
Right into Tidewater Dr, right into Harwood Rd to turn around.
Left into Tidewater Dr, right on to Harington Point Rd, continue on to Portobello Rd.
Right on to footpath on Portsmouth Dr, continue into Wharf St.
Right into Birch St, left on to Steamer Basin wharf (top side), around restaurant, right on to Fryatt St.
Cross to left side of Fryatt St.
Left into Wickliffe St, cross to right-hand side, over rail overpass, past Emerson’s out on to SH88.
Right cross Neptune St on to right-hand footpath of Parry St, right on to Ravensbourne Rd (SH88).
Right down path at Athol Pl, right on to cycleway.
At Magnet St stay right and use footpaths where available.
Cross Neptune St using footpath at controlled crossing, continue on footpath to cycle bridge.
Over cycle bridge (stay right), right on to walkway to Minerva St, right on to Anzac Ave footpath, around Forsyth Barr Stadium, right into car park, right into Gate E, loop of ground to finish.

Half Marathon Course Map

Half marathon
Run start: 8.30am.

Recreational walk start: 8.33am.

Please refer to the maps when following these directions.

Start Forsyth Barr Stadium car park.

Head towards Ravensbourne Rd.

Left into Ravensbourne Rd, right into Butts Rd.

After Logan Park High School move to right-hand side, continue up right-hand footpath of Dundas St.

Right into Lovelock Ave, left into Gardens path.

Steep uphill to clearing, right on to upper gardens track.

Left down to lower gardens track, continue out to Gore Pl, left into Dundas St (coned lane).

Right on to left-hand footpath of Harbour Tce, left into Union St, left into Logan Park Dr.

Right on to footpath of Butts Rd, right into Union St, left into Anzac Ave (coned lane).

Cross Minerva St to Anzac Ave footpath, left at Hocken Library, left on to right-hand footpath of Parry St.

Right on to ramp to SH88 bridge, cross bridge, hard left then left again to go under bridge.

Right on to cycle bridge (first time stay left), left on to walkway to Wickliffe St.

Left into Wickliffe St, right into Fryatt St (stay on left).

Left into Monarch car park, left on to Steamer Basin wharf, left into Birch St, into Kitchener St.

Left at Watercooled Sports on to walkway, right at Harbour Mouth Molars on to Wharf St footpath. Right into Birch St, left on to Steamer Basin wharf (top side), around restaurant, right on to Fryatt St.

Cross to left side of Fryatt St.

Left into Wickliffe St, cross to right-hand side, over rail overpass, past Emerson’s out to SH88.

Right cross Neptune St on to right-hand footpath of Parry St, right on to Ravensbourne Rd (SH88).

Right down path at Athol Pl, right on to cycleway.

At Magnet St stay right and use footpaths where available.

Cross Neptune St using footpath at controlled crossing, continue on footpath to cycle bridge.

Over cycle bridge (second time stay right), right on to walkway to Minerva St, right on to Anzac Ave footpath, around stadium, right into car park, right into Gate E, loop of ground to finish.

10km Course Map

10km course
Run start: 8.40am.
Recreational walk start: 8.44 am.

Please refer to the maps when following these directions.

Start Forsyth Barr Stadium car park. Head towards Ravensbourne Rd.

Left into Ravensbourne Rd, right into Butts Rd, left on to footpath of Harbour Tce, left into Union St.

Left into Logan Park Dr, right on to footpath of Butts Rd, right into Union St.

Left into Anzac Ave (coned lane), cross Minerva St to Anzac Ave footpath, left at Hocken Library.

Follow path around to right-hand footpath of Parry St.

Right on to ramp to SH88 bridge, cross bridge, hard left then left again to go under bridge.

Right on to cycle bridge (first time stay left), left on to walkway to Wickliffe St.

Left into Wickliffe St, right into Fryatt St (stay on left).

Left into Monarch car park, left on to Steamer Basin wharf, left into Birch St, into Kitchener St.

Left at Watercooled Sports on to walkway, right at Harbour Mouth Molars on to Wharf St footpath.

Right into Birch St, left on to Steamer Basin wharf (topside), around restaurant, right on to Fryatt St.

Cross to left side of Fryatt St.

Left into Wickliffe St, cross to Right hand side, over rail overpass, past Emerson’s out SH88.

On to left footpath of Neptune St. Cross Neptune St at walkway, follow Magnet St to cycle bridge.

Over cycle bridge (second time stay right), right on to walkway to Minerva St, right on to Anzac Ave footpath, around stadium, right into car park, right into Gate E, loop of ground to finish.