Race Information

Entry Fees

2012 Fees to be confirmed

2011 Fees

Half Ironman Entry Fee - Individual $190

Half Ironman Entry Fee - Team $190

Sprint  Distance Entry Fee - Individual $60

Sprint Distance Entry Fee - Team $60

 

Entries close

2012 to be confirmed

 

 

Event Registration - Race Pack Pick up

2012 to be confirmed

 

 

Race Distance

How far will you go?

Options for individuals/teams

Half Ironman Distance - 1900m Swim > 90km Cycle > 21km Run )
Sprint Distance - 950m Swim > 30km Cycle > 6km Run

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Race Venue

Location: Lake Hood, Ashburton. Take a left of the Main South Rd into Grahams Road at Tinwad, straight onto Strangers Road then left into Lake Hood Drive.

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Course Description


Transition and Finish area

 

2012 to be confirmed

Swim Course

2012 to be confirmed

Cycle Course Description

Half Ironman 90km. 3 lap 30k loop

Sprint Course 30km  1 lap 30k

Run Course Description

Half Ironman   21km - 3 Lap course

Sprint             7 km - 1 lap course

Cycle Course Aid Stations 3 x 30km laps
The aid station on the 90km cycle course is at the turn around 30km from start back in the village. stocked with - water and electrolyte drink.
Slow down when entering pickup zone; don't stop!
Discard bidons in designated area prior to pick up zone. Do not discard on any other part of course.  You are required to start the event with all bidon cages on your cycle full.

Run Course Aid Stations
There are a total of six aid stations, maximum 2.5k apart.

Recovery
Water, electrolyte drink and fruit will be available after you cross the finish line.

Massage
Massages are available Sunday.  The massage tent will be located onsite near the recovery area.  There is a charge for this service. 

 

First Aid
St Johns First Aid will be available throughout the race and on the course.  Please ask for medical help if you have any hint that you may need it.  Conditions on the day may be hot, humid and windy.

Please ensure you hydrate well before, during and after the race.

Food

2012 to be confirmed

Parking
Parking for athletes and spectators will be to the left of the road opposite the Lake House. All spectators please have your car parked by the race start time of 8.30am.

Toilets

Race Rules

Triathlon NZ rules will apply for this event.  A full set can be found at www.triathlon.org.nz

General:

  • TRINZ race rules will apply to this event.
  • It is the competitor's responsibility to know the course and remain on the correct course.
  • Race numbers must be worn front and back. Those wearing race belts need to ensure that your race number is on your back during the bike and on your front during the run so that the time keepers at the finish can record your correct time.
  • The team cyclist needs to wear the number of their back and the team runner needs to wear the number on the front.
  • Please remember that New Zealand road code rules must be obeyed at all times. (You must keep left of the centre line at all times)
  • All Road Code rules must be obeyed
  • No Ipods allowed while racing
  • Helmets must be worn with straps correctly fastened in order to proceed into transition.

Swim

  • Wetsuits will be permitted and recommended. The water temperature is on average between 16-19 degrees.

Cycle

  • Road code rules apply.
  • Keep left on all roads and do not cross the centre line. Penalty is Disqualification.
  • Cycle helmets must be on your head and securely fastened before you remove your cycle from the bike rack. You must leave your helmet securely fastened until you have completed racking your cycle back in the bike rack.
  • This is a rural area so please be aware farm vehicles may come onto the road from farming properties, so be alert.
  • Drafting is not permitted.  This event is a non drafting event. Marshals will be out on the course. (The gap between the rear edge of the back wheel of the bike in front and the front edge of your wheel must be 5 meters. Put more simply there needs to be a gap large enough to park a large car in then a bit of room front and back). If a competitor is caught drafting a 2 minet stop/go penalty will be enforced immediately. This will be taken on the side of the road. On completion of the penalty to the satisfaction of the drafting official the competitor may continue the race.

Run:

  • You must remain on the course at all times.  If you leave the course you must return where you left it to carry on.
  • Run towards oncoming traffic where foot path is not available.
  • If you decide to withdraw from the event you must tell a marshal at the finish area.
  • NZTA race rules apply and will be those published as at race day. Knowledge of the course and rules is the responsibility of the competitor.


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Programme


Race Day 

2012 to be confirmed

6.30am Registration Opens
6.30 am Lake Hood, Transition area opens
6.30 am Body numbering - note Body numbering stops at 7.45am
8:15 am Briefing for Half Ironman competitors at swim start
8.30 am All Half Ironman competitors start
8.30 am Transition area closes to all short course competitors
8.45 am Briefing for Sprint Course competitors at swim start
9.00 am All Sprint Course competitors start
3.30 pm Course closes (7 hour cut off)
4.00 pm Prize Giving, Presentations, prizes and spot prizes

 

 

Prize giving

We will have the Short course Triathlon Prizegiving around midday. This is to avoid athletes waiting until 4.00pm for the prizegiving.

Prize giving for Half Ironman will be held at 4.00pm Venue 2012 to be confirmed

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Spot Prizes

Spot prizes will be given out following the awards presentation by a random race number draw. To be in the draw on completion of your race place your race number in the container provided. You must be present to collect any spot prize.


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Categories for Half Ironman and Sprint Distance


Categories are:

  • A Under 20
  • B - 20-29
  • C - 30-39
  • D - 40-49
  • E - 50-59
  • F - 60+
  • MT Male Team
  • FT Female Team
  • XT Mixed Team

 

 

Nutrition

 

2012 to be confirmed

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Race Results

Race Results will be posted as soon as possible after the race in the registraion area.  Race Results will also be available on this website.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy


Refunds will only be given for Half Ironman athletes who withdraw prior to 31 October 2011 less a $50 administration fee. There will be refunds less expenses incurred to date in the event of the race being cancelled due to bad weather or any other conditions that would be deemed to be unsafe for the race to proceed.

No refunds will be given for olympic, or Half Marathon cancellations.

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Contact Us

If you have any queries in relation to your entry please email Pete O'Brien, peter@cisport.co.nz