IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Hi there,

We are just days away from the 2021 Taupo Marathon and we’d like to extend a huge thanks to you for
joining us this Saturday. Whether you’re taking on the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km or kids
dash, we know you’re going to have an awesome time and love all that this iconic Taupo event has to
offer.

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
Please take 5 minutes to read through the information below to ensure you have everything you need to
know ahead of event day.
All additional information can be found at www.taupomarathon.co.nz

COVID-19 PROCEDURES
We are in the very fortunate position of being able to deliver this event under “normal” conditions.
With that said there are few things to be aware of as we continue to put on events with the ever-
present danger of COVID-19.
1. If you have any symptoms or are awaiting a COVID-19 test, please DO NOT ATTEND the event.
Symptom information can be found at https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/about-covid-
19/covid-19-symptoms/
2.There will be a contract tracing QR code posters to scan on arrival so that you can register your
attendance. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT FOR SPECTATORS.
3.Regularly clean your hands with sanitiser or soap and water. There will be a hand sanitizer station at
every aid station and in various locations around the event base. Please use these as required.
4. Your attendance information will be collected for the purpose of contact tracing and may be disclosed
to the Ministry of Health should the need arise.

PARKING
The normal Saturday time limits on street parking in town will be in place, however, there are several
free off-street public car parks where you can park for the duration of the event, stress free. Keep an
eye out for the Blue 'P' signs.

All day parking locations are:
     • 68 Te Heuheu St (behind BP)
     • 14 Taniwha St (beside Rebel Sport)
     • 72 Robert St (beside Burger King)
     • 67 Tuwharetoa St (beside Central Motor Group)

PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION
The pre-event event registration and sponsor expo will be located at the Great Lake Centre, Tongariro
St. This will take place at the following times:

 Friday 30th July                                      Saturday 31st July

 4:00pm to 9:00pm for all entrants.                    6.00am to 9.30am for all entrants.

Your number can be collected by friends or family, just make sure you arrange to meet up prior to the
start. If you have purchased merchandise online, then this will be available for pick up at these times.

Online entry closes at 12pm Thursday 29th July. Friends and family wanting to enter after this time can
do so at the Great Lake Centre during the times listed above.

SPONSOR EXPO
The sponsor expo runs in conjunction with registration and will have the following sponsors joining us
with some sweet event specials on offer.

earSHOTS - earSHOTS is a disruptive action sport headphone company, dedicated to unlocking human
potential through sound. Check them out and try their world-first Bluetooth headphone with a
magnetic clip meaning they never fall off! This means you can focus on your goal without being
distracted by annoying chords or small earbuds that fall out mid-run or bike ride.
Enter to win earSHOTS Bluetooth headphones here: https://mailchi.mp/earshots/taupom Go see them
at their stall and get yourself a second entry to win a pair worth $169.75!

Salming NZ - Salming is the new brand of technical performance shoe hitting Kiwi’s feet. Swedish
designed. Kiwi approved. Pop over to see the team at the Salming stand for some great on the day
deals or go to www.salming.nz and use the code TOTAL20 to get 20% off your purchase!

ThermaTech - Designed for the outdoors, ThermaTech offers a comprehensive technical range of
thermal regulating outdoor apparel and accessories that are functional, durable and reliable. Perfect for
performance and outdoor recreational use. Go and see the team at the ThremaTech stand for some
great event deals!

Steigen Socks - Based in Wellington, Steigen has over 30 styles of One Size Fits All Italian Lycra
Performance Socks. Steigen Socks are lightweight, durable and colourful! Perfect for running, riding and
walking. Keep your feet cool and comfortable in Steigen. Head to www.steigen.co.nz or catch them at
the event to see more.

RunEZ - Gear up for forest runs, cruisy walks, city strolls and anything active with our Hip Bags. The best
accessory for fitting your phone, keys, passport, wallet or anything small and important you may need.

START TIMES
Note: 15mins before each start (20mins for 5km participants) there will be a compulsory event briefing
at the main stage at event base, please make sure you are present. After the briefing all participants will
walk over to Redoubt St for the start.

Start area — Redoubt St, next to the tennis courts.

Your time will be taken as you cross the start line, please seed yourself appropriately at the start.

7:30am: Marathon runners followed by walkers

9:00am: Half Marathon runners followed by walkers

9:50am: 10km Runners

9:55am: 5km Runners followed by 10km and 5km walkers

12:00pm: Kids Dash – Briefing for this will be at the start line at the entrance to Riverside Park right
before the start

BAG DROP
For those who would like to leave gear at the event base, the bag storage area is open from 7am on
Saturday in the Great Lake Centre. Follow signage from Tongariro Domain into the bag drop area.

COURSES
Road closures

Please be aware that there are several road closures and detours in place for the event. The map below
shows closures and restrictions as well as times they will be in place. Please plan your journey
accordingly.

Course Maps

To see detailed course maps and descriptions including aid station locations, what will be available, as
well as toilet locations see https://www.taupomarathon.co.nz/marathon

Reusable Cups

There will be no disposable cups at aid stations. Our aid stations will be equipped to refill water
bottles/bladders and reusable cups. If you haven't already got one, you can purchase one of our nifty
silicone collapsible cups for $5.00 at registration. Mother Nature will appreciate your efforts.

SPOT PRIZES AND PRIZEGIVING
We have a huge selection of minor spot prizes that will be given out over the finish line at random.
Major spot prizes will be drawn at random at the 3pm prizegiving on Saturday on the Tongariro Domain.
You must be present at prize giving with your race bib/number to claim a major spot prize.

Our spot prizes include:

    •   The ultimate Taupo weekend – Valued at over $1000!
    •   Torpedo 7 Prize packs
    •   $1500 in Thermatech Prize Packs
    •   Salming Shoes
    •   earSHOTS headphones
    •   Steigen Socks
    •   RunEZ running belts
    •   An entry to the Poronui Passage
    •   2 Mile Bay pizza vouchers….and more!

Top run and walk placegetters in each event distance will be recognized at prizegiving. Trophies will be
awarded to the top three overall male and female in each event distance.

Every finisher will receive one of our amazing #LOVETAUPO finishers medals!

POST EVENT
Entertainment

There will be live music from Dan Sharp at the event base throughout the day, so put your feet up and
enjoy some great tunes once you have finished!

We will have a bouncy castle set up for the kids. Parents, please supervise your kids while using it.

Refreshments

Each participant who is of age can come and enjoy an ice cold beer or cider thanks to our amazing
sponsor SPEIGHT’S. Just head over to the Speights beer garden and tell the lovely staff what you would
like.

At the finish line aid station we will have Nuun Hydration, water and VISTA sparkling water available.
Keeping with tradition we will also have a classic chocolate fish for each participant.

Food

On the Tongariro Domain this year we will have Lake Taupo Hospice doing a BBQ fundraiser. They will
have an assortment of BBQ goodness on offer to fix the ‘hanger’ after your event. We want to raise as
much as we can for this amazing organization so, please come prepared with CASH and support them
however you can!

Joining them on the Domain will be the crew from Hearty as Dumplings, a local crowd pleaser with the
best dumplings in the business. As well as the Coffee Chic making sure you get that all important
caffeine fix and Mr Whippy for the sweet tooths out there! You know you’ll deserve one after your
efforts on course!

We will have a soup kitchen set up in the Great Lake Centre where hot soup and buns are available free
to all finishers.

Recovery

Massages will be available in the Great Lake Centre for a small fee. Showers are in the Super Loo
adjacent to the Great Lake Centre.

The official after match

Join us for the official after match function at 2 Mile Bay Sailing Club, the best location in Taupo for
wood fired pizzas, great drinks and Live music. Show your finishers medal and get a complimentary
SPEIGHTS with any pizza purchase, check out the details HERE

ACCOMMODATION
For the best possible experience book your accommodation with Wairakei Resort

At Wairakei Resort you will enjoy two geothermally heated swimming pools, six outdoor hot tubs, a
sauna, a well-stocked fitness center, tennis & squash courts, a 9-hole golf course and so much more!

ALL OTHER EVENT INFO
Keep in touch with the latest news by liking our Taupo Marathon Facebook Page HERE

All other event day information can be found on the event website www.taupomarathon.co.nz

That’s all from us, we hope you enjoy taper week and look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Cheers from the Taupo Marathon Team