Everything you need to know about race weekend for this years Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon.
Where:
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Gazley Volkswagen, 38 Kent Tce, Wellington City. Click Here for Map.
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When:
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Saturday 18th June - 9am to 5pm.
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What:
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Picking up race essentials such as programme, race number & timing chip.
Picking up any Tshirts & Stadium parking tickets you purchased. |
Bring:
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The email confirmation we emailed you.
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Expo:
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Sponsors are onsite with special promotions, including Mizuno & Thermatech apparel at 50%.
Official merchandise will be available, but to be sure of availability, order when you enter. |
Sunday 19th June
The recent easing of covid-19 restrictions mean the event can go ahead under any covid-19 restrictions and participants will not need to show vaccination passes. However, we suggest that you protect yourself and others in the following ways:
At 1:00pm, the course controls will cease. The finish will remain open, but participants are on the course at their own risk and must run/walk on footpaths (see course info).
Kids' Magic Mile:
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11:00am
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Sky Stadium Members Gallery
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Main Event:
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1:30pm
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Sky Stadium Members Gallery
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(The Sky Stadium Members Gallery is accessed through the Pavilion Bar and up the escalators. Beverages and light snacks will be available from 11:30pm).
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On race day we provide a free bus between the CBD and Sky Stadium... More Here.
Sky Stadium will have food and beverage outlets open throughout the day, at Aisle 13 and the Prize Giving.
Spectators cannot drive on the course due to road closures. But they can drive to the following spectators points for the Half & Full Marathon only.
In conjunction with Runner's World and Wellington Scottish Athletic Club, half marathon participants can join a Pace Team led by experienced runners. Pace Team time goals are listed below. Pace Leaders have a flag with their time on it. On race day, Pace Teams will assemble beside the start, in their respective time zones, from 8:15am. At Race Pack Pick Up you can pick up a Pace Band to help pace yourself.
Pace Team Goals
1hr 25min / 1hr 30min / 1hr 40min / 1hr 45min / 1hr 50min / 2hrs 00min / 2hrs 15min.