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Registration & Expo

Registration

You must pick up your race pack and race items at the Registration & Expo prior to race day. A Sports Expo will be held in conjunction with Registration and exhibitors include sponsors, suppliers and official merchandise.

Race Pack Pick Up

Participants must bring their eTicket and photo ID with them to collect their Race Number and Race Pack from Race Headquarters, Registration & Expo, Viaduct Event Centre, 161 Halsey Street, Auckland City, between the following hours:

• Thursday 27 October 12:00pm to 7:00pm
• Friday 28 October 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Saturday 29 October 10:00am - 5:30pm

Race packs include your race number, IPICO timing chip (which is loaned to you), any ferry/bus tickets you have purchased, exclusive adidas Climalite race T-Shirt and gear bag.

Note: The KIDS MARATHON event will be timed this year therefore KIDS MARATHON participants will receive a timing chip with their race packs.

Participants may collect other participants race packs provided they bring their own photo ID and the eTicket of the other participant with them. Please note if you are collecting on behalf of someone else you will cause delays for yourself, other participants and registration staff. The organisers do not encourage the collection of multiple race packs.

If you forget your eTicket, you can still collect your race pack from Registration. Staff at the Registration Help Desk will assist you, but you must bring some form of photo identification with you. Please be aware the registration process will take longer.

Race Numbers

A different coloured race number will be provided at Registration for entrants in each event for ease of identification. The Race Number must be worn on the front of your singlet/shirt and be visible at all times. Failure to do so will result in disqualification or you being removed from the course during the event.

Please complete the section on the back of your race number with your name, any medical conditions and importantly a contact name and number (other than your own) in case of emergency.

IPICO Timing Chip

At registration, all participants will be issued with an IPICO timing chip. The timing chip is loaned to you to allow the timing provider to time you and provide your result to you. You must tie it to your shoe laces as shown below before you start and wear it on your shoe throughout the race and over the finish line. Please ensure you run over (and not beside) the timing mats at the start, on the course and the finish to give the technology the best chance of capturing your times. You must return your timing chip at the end of the finish chute. There is a facility (Chip Check) at the Registration & Expo to check your timing chip.

If you do not finish the event, please ensure you return the timing chip to the Timing Chip Collection officials at the end of the finish chute or mail it back to us as soon as possible at adidas Auckland Marathon, M129 Private Bag 300987, Albany, Auckland.

adidas Climalite T-Shirts

adidas Climalite T-Shirts will be distributed with your Race Pack at Registration prior to the event to all entrants in the Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon events. Entrants in the 5km Run & Walk will not receive a T-Shirt but will receive a Heart Foundation cap instead (limited to the first 400 participants who collect their race packs).

Please ensure you identify your correct T-Shirt size on the entry form (due to T-Shirts being printed to order, a change of size once ordered, will not be possible). The T-Shirts are designed to be a smaller fit for the Climalite technology fabric to work effectively, if you prefer a looser or longer fitting t-shirt then select the next size up to what you would normally wear.

Please note: T-shirt sizes cannot be swapped or changed at Registration.

Ferry and Bus Tickets

Ferry and North Shore Bus tickets MUST be purchased when completing your online entry/paper entry form. Ferry Tickets are limited to 7,000 passengers traveling from Auckland City across to Devonport for the Marathon and Half Marathon starts, as well as from Devonport to Auckland City for the Quarter Marathon start. Return supporters tickets for the Marathon and Half Marathon starts are also available. All tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Please refer to the Entry Information for further information on these services. There is also 2 sailing Birkenhead/ Bayswater/ Devonport services available.

Participants can purchase a $7.00 one-way ferry ticket when registering.

Ferry and Bus tickets will be available for purchase at the Registration & Expo ONLY if stocks are not sold out prior. Ferry and Bus tickets will not be available for purchase on event day. 

Race Pack Gear Bags

Marathon & Half Marathon

At Race Headquarters, you will be supplied with a Race Pack Gear Bag and bag tag (please ensure your bag tag is marked with your race number and name with a pen). This bag is for you to leave any surplus gear that you have at the start in Devonport (Marathon & Half Marathon). This will then be transported to the finish for collection, once you have completed your event. Only this gear bag will be accepted for storage.

Gear Trucks will be provided by Courier Post for Marathon and Half Marathon participants, to leave excess clothing in the supplied gear bag, at the start. Please place your gear bag in the Cage with the number range that corresponds to your Race Number. All clothing is to be placed in the Gear Bag provided at Registration (NOT A SPORTS BAG OR ANY OTHER BAG) and clearly marked with your Race Number and name on the bag tag. Gear bags can be collected from the Gear Trucks located by the Motorway Flyover at the finish venue, Victoria Park.

Quarter Marathon and 5km Run & Walk

A Gear Bag facility is provided for the Quarter Marathon and 5km Run & Walk at the northern end of Victoria Park by the Victoria Park flyover bridge. You can leave your gear bag there prior to your race (please ensure your bag tag is marked with your race number and name with a pen).

Late Entries at Registration

Late entries will be accepted at the Registration Help Desk during Registration up until 5:30pm Saturday 29 October if the event field is not sold out. NB: Quarter Marathon, 5km Run & Walk and Kids Marathon do not have an entry limit.

Entry Transfers at Registration

Entry transfers can be made at the Registration Help Desk during Registration up until 5:30pm Saturday 29 October. You need to bring the e-ticket of the entrant with you, a completed hard copy of the entry form, along with your own personal photo identification e.g. drivers licence. The organisers recommend that entry transfers are completed in advance of the Registration Expo where possible. To find out how to transfer prior to Registration, click here.

Minor Spot Prizes

Spot prizes for all events will be drawn randomly and a list of all winners will be available at the Registration & Expo at the Spot Prize area. Spot prizes must be collected prior to 5:30pm Saturday 29 October. Prizes not collected by that time will be deemed forfeited by the winner. To claim your minor spot prize you must present your valid race number.

Sports Expo

New Venue

This year's registration and expo will be held at the newly built Viaduct Event Centre situated on Halsey Street extension Wharf, at the Viaduct Harbour. The centre provides a professional, five-star environmental standard, creating an impressive experience for all. The 6000m2 exhibition and hospitality centre offers spectacular views of the Waitamata Harbour.

Exhibitor Opportunities

If you would like the opportunity to promote, sample or sell your product at this year's Sports Expo please contact Saskia@aucklandmarathon.co.nz.

Exhibitors

The following exhibitors have been confirmed for the 2010 adidas Auckland Marathon Expo.

adidas
Visit the adidas Auckland Marathon Store for the latest running apparel and footwear plus lots more. adidas eyewear – Support Your Vision Sports frames by adidas eyewear offer an unobstructed view of clear objectives.

adidas Eyewear -Support Your Vision
Sports frames by adidas eyewear offer an unobstructed view of clear objectives.

adidas Watches
A full range of adidas watches will be available at special marathon prices.


Powerade
Rehydrate with Powerade, a proud sponsor of the adidas Auckland Marathon

Millennium, Copthorne and Kingsgate Hotels
Hotels located in 19 holiday destinations nationwide from the Bay of Islands to Queenstown. Check out www.millenniumhotels.co.nz for the latest deals backed by our Best Rate Guarantee. Find a cheaper rate for one of our hotels on another website, and we'll match it - PLUS give you an additional 15% off the price that you found.


Pace
When it comes to urgent courier services, Pace are the experts. For rapid response times 24/7, excellent value and an outstanding commitment to service, call 0800 501 502 or visit www.pace.co.nz

Marathon-Photos
Marathon-Photos.com specialises in photographing distance running events around the world, with images displayed on the Internet within days, for viewing and ordering.

Unitec
Unitec are a proud sponsor of the adidas Auckland Marathon. For more information on Unitec's sport, osteopathy and other health sciences programmes, please visit www.unitec.ac.nz


Panadol Rapid

Pain shouldn't get in the way of living life to the fullest. Panadol Rapid is absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol tablets, helping you to get back to the things you enjoy, more quickly. Panadol Rapid, a proud sponsor of the adidas Auckland Marathon.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. For the temporary relief of pain and fever.  Incorrect use could be harmful. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

PANADOL® is a registered trade mark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. Auckland, New Zealand.  TAPS PP1433

Steinlager Edge

Through Steinlager’s uncompromising drive to create the best beer in the world, comes Steinlager Edge, the beer for people not prepared to compromise on any aspect of their full lives. Steinlager Edge is New Zealand’s first full-flavoured mid-strength lager with the premium taste that Steinlager is famous for. You must be 18 to purchase Steinlager Edge.


Heart Foundation
Become a Heart Racer in any of the adidas Auckland Marathon events, fundraise $500 or more online by race day and you will receive a FREE pair of adidas sports glasses valued at $225*. Brilliant for training as the weather warms up. Sign up at www.heartracer.org.nz and become part of the team. Read more (link through to Heart Foundation page on the marathon website)
*Terms and conditions apply. See www.heartracer.org.nz for details.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon
30 June – 1 July 2012 Featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10km run, 5km run /walk and junior dash races over 4km and 2km. Visit www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au


Les Mills
With 10 clubs nationwide, Les Mills offers you the world's best group fitness programmes. Train at Les Mills today, www.lesmills.co.nz

Shuzi
Shuzi for those looking for the edge ! "Vitality through Technolgy" giving you more balance , energy, focus, flexability, recovery and strength . Check out www.shuziqi.co.nz for more information !

Runner’s World Australia & New Zealand
The world’s leading running magazine, informs, advises, and motivates runners of all ages and abilities. Every issue we offer advice on training, nutrition, injury prevention and the latest gear. Find running events near you, and be inspired by the incredible stories of runners who make their aspirations a reality. www.runnersworldonline.com.au

Contact Tri Series
A 7 Event National Triathlon Series. There is an event for EVERYONE at a Contact Tri Series; from the 1:2:1 for kids right through to the elite. Enter Online now at www.triseries.co.nz

Contact TriWoman Series
The TriWoman Series is all about the doing, not the winning, the fun, not the competition and women across the country take part to achieve all sorts of goals. Entries are now open so sign up to achieve your dreams today at www.tri.co.nz

Calder & Lawson Marathon Tours
Run the World with Calder & Lawson Marathon Tours. Call 0800 225 337 or visit www.marathontours.co.nz

Auckland Council
Auckland Tourism, Events and Econonic Development (ATEED) are a proud sponsor of the adidas Auckland Marathon. Visit us at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz



Herbalife
Herbalife is the proud nutritional sponsor of world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including the LA Galaxy and FC Barcelona soccer clubs, as well as champions in more than 15 other sports

Sculpt Womens 6K
The Sculpt Women’s 6k is a new event for us and will debut December 4th, 2011. The distance is 6km and women have a choice between walking or running. Location for the event is Downtown Auckland. The event is based around providing women with an achievable event, for all ages and abilities, that inspires them to be active while leading a naturally healthy lifestyle.


CRAMP-STOP
If the cramp monster gets you during the addidas Auckland Marathon this year – be prepared to beat it by having a bottle of Cramp-Stop with you. Fast acting and easy to use, Cramp-Stop relieves the muscle spasm and keeps you on course to achieve your hard earned goal. Line up at the start knowing you have something on board that will help get you to the finish line. Check your race pack for a voucher to save on your next bottle and go to our website for info on Cramp-Stop and our other race products before the race www.cramp-stop.co.nz Good Luck!


The Orthotic Group
New to NZ! Established in 1985, The Orthotic Group is one of North America’s leading orthotic manufacturers. What makes the TOG Orthotic different is that their orthotic shell is a polymer of plastics with an amazing 100% memory. Therefore they rebound to stimulate proprioception and the mechanoreceptors during the dynamics of the gait cycle.

TOG’s “GaitScan™”, is the most technologically advanced gait analysis system on the market. GaitScan™ collects the gait data dynamically, and then uses that data to generate the prescriptive orthotic device. GaitScan™ is the professionals system, and is available around New Zealand via experienced Healthcare Practitioners.

To have your gait dynamically evaluated, or to enjoy the support and comfort of the highest quality orthotics on the market, visit our Marathon Trade Stand or contact us on:

TOG-NZ Head Office: 09 889 2880
Email: tog@xtra.co.nz
www.theorthoticgroup.com

TOG is proud to be part of the 2011 Auckland Marathon.


Event Promotions
Event Promotions run nine major events across the North Island including the Taupo Great Lake Relay, the Rotorua Marathon and associated events, the popular Tough Guy & Gal Challenge and the Tauranga City to Surf fun run. Join the Event Promotions database at our expo site and be in to win $500 worth of Event Promotion entry fees. Also, enter the Rotorua Marathon or any associated event at our expo site and be in the draw to win a Rotorua Marathon accommodation package.


Physio Rehab on Apollo -Last minute advice for race day!!

Exclusive Physiotherapy Provider
We will be at the adidas Auckland Marathon expo with lots of specials on preparation, survival and post recovery products so bring MasterCard, Visa or Cash
We will also be on hand to discuss any last minute strategies and talk over any niggles or concerns
Contact PhysioRehab @ Apollo, Apollo Health and Wellness Centre, 119 Apollo Drive, Albany. 09 477 3750. phyiso@apollohealth.co.nz. www.apollohealth.co.nz


Southern Cross Health Society
Southern Cross health insurance gives you peace of mind that you can get the medical treatment you need, when you need it. We look after the health and wellbeing of more New Zealanders and pay more claims than any other health insurer. Click here to get your free online health insurance quote. (Try selecting our popular Wellbeing 2 plan.)