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Date |
Sunday 6 May 2012 |
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Event |
Half Marathon |
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Start Time |
7.30am |
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Location |
Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef |
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How to Enter |
Click here to enter online
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Entries Close |
Online before Thursday 3rd May 2012 at 5.00pm |
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Cost |
$55 per individual participant
$100 per team (2 person team)
$138 per team (3 person team) |
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Course |
Road, fire trail and walking trail
A number of ascents and descents
Click here to download the course map |
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Minimum Ages |
Individual Competitors must be a minimum of 16 years old as at 31 December 2012
Team Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old as at 31 December 2012 |
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Catergories |
Open
No qualification required. First 3 across the line.
Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.
Age Group
Age as at 6th May 2012.
Teams (minimum 1 female, 3 x 7km)
No qualification required. Open catergory. |
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Pre Event Participation |
You must ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness. You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the three disciplines. To not abide by these conditions can create potentially dangerous situation for your self and other competitors |
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Competitor and Team Registation |
Registration for all competitors will take place on Saturday 5 May – 3.00pm – 5.00pm at the Sports Club and Sunday 6 May – 6.30am – 7.15am at the Hesperus located on Front Street, next to Manta Ray Cafe. Please bring a printed copy of your receipt. It is compulsory for all athletes to register during this time. You must show identification (Drivers License, Passport etc).You will receive your race pack during this time which includes your Hilly half race singlet and other sponsor products. |
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Race Briefing / Race Start |
There will be a pre-race briefing at 7.15am on Sunday 6 May for all competitors directly before the start of the race. The briefing will be held at the Hesperus located on Front Street, next to Manta Ray Café |
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Rules |
Any Athlete seen to be taking a shortcut during the event will be disqualified.
All teams must have a minimum of one female and one male.
Ipod use is allowed but only one earphone is permitted to be worn to allow ease of communication with officials. |
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Withdrawals |
Withdrawals prior to the event must be in writing – email
events@hamiltonisland.com.au0
If you withdraw on race day before race start, please advise an Official.
The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out the day of the race. If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Hesperus and advise the Officials that you have withdrawn. The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out during the race |
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Changes to Entry |
Changes can be made to your race entry prior to the event day via your event website login |
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Cancellation Fee |
50% of your entry fee up until 5pm on Thursday 3 May. NO REFUND after 5pm Thursday 3 May. |
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Fantasea Ferry Transfers |
A reduced Fantasea ferry transfer rate will be provided for athletes and their families travelling from Shute Harbour (mainland). You can purchase these transfer tickets as a part of your online booking process. |
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Medical Insurance |
It is strongly advised that you take out personal medical insurance for the duration of your stay, especially for international competitors. Under the Australian Health Act, all non-Australians are not covered financially for personal injury. If you do have an accident you must pay for your own medical expenses. Therefore it is essential for you to obtain adequate personal medical insurance. |
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Results |
Race Results will be emailed to all competitors and will also be available on the website. |
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Prize Money |
Cash prizes and products for the following categories:
Open Men and Women
- 1st prize - $250 + 2 nights accommodation at the Reef View hotel for the 2013 event
- 2nd prize - $125
- 3rd prize - $75
Open Age Categories Men and Women
- 1st prize - Sponsor Product
- 2nd prize - Sponsor Product
- 3rd prize - Sponsor Product
Open Team Category
- 1st prize - $150
- 2nd prize - Sponsor Product
- 3rd prize - Sponsor Product
*Prizes subject to change without notice |
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Accommodation |
Need Accommodation on Hamilton Island? Discounted rates are available to
you as a participant of this event. Please contact Hamilton Island Reservations on 137333 and mention you are competing in this event. |
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Medal Presentations |
Presentations for the Stamford Financial Hilly Half Marathon will be held at the Hesperus, located on Front Street next to Manta Ray cafe on Sunday 6 May from 12.00pm. BBQ and refreshments available for purchase. |