Half Marathon
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HALF MARATHON
From Narrow Neck in the north to Devonport Village in the south and from North Head in the east to the Devonport Navy Base in the west, the Harcourts Cooper & Co Devonport Half Marathon course is a stunner! Enjoy the best of this historic inner-city suburb on a scenic and challenging two-lap course, closed to traffic.
The Half Marathon course begins on fully closed King Edward Parade and follows the exact path later used by the 10k race - out to the turnaround north of Narrow Neck Beach then back via Cheltenham, North Head and the Navy Museum. After completing your first lap, you'll continue past the race site (extra cheers thrown in for free!) and out on the shell path along the seawall to the navy base.
Drink in the city skyline and then turn at the boat sheds and return to the race site (more cheers!) before looping back onto the course for your second lap. This extra 1.1km means that as you complete your second lap, you'll turn directly into Windsor Reserve and make your glorious finish.
RACE DISTANCE
21.1 km
Two Laps
START TIME
07:30 am
Walkers @ 7:33am
TIME LIMIT
3.5 hrs
AGE LIMIT
14 yrs
On Race Day
The Course
The 21.1km half marathon course comprises two full laps of the 10km course with a 1.1km out-and-back section between laps. The course is scenic and challenging. Held on mostly closed roads with some sections of pavement and grass track.
Highlights of the 10km loop include Narrow Neck Beach, the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, the Devonport foreshore and stunning North Head Historic Reserve. The 1.1km out-and-back section between laps passes the Devonport ferry terminal and follows a shell path on the sea wall with stunning views across the harbour to the city skyline.
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | HALF MARATHON |
| Race Distance | 21.1km |
| Event Date | Sunday, October 6th, 2024 |
| Start Time | 7:30am (Competitive Walkers @ 7:33am) |
| Time Limit | 3.5 Hours |
| Awards Ceremony | 11am (approx 30 mins duration) |
| Age Limit | Participants must be 14 years or older on race day |
| Tickets & Fees | See the enter page |
| Number Collection | AHMS Series Pass entrants will receive all five race numbers by courier one week prior to the first event. All other entrants must collect their race number at the Event Venue from 2-4pm on Saturday (the day before the event) or from 6am on race morning. |
| Race Rules | See our general Competition Rules here. |
Event Base |
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| Location | Windsor Reserve, Devonport [click for google pin to start line] |
| Access & Parking | See the dedicated Traffic & Transport page. |
| Refuelling Station | All race finishers will receive a can of SUPA sport drink and a banana when they cross the line. Water will be available from the Refuelling station outside of the finish chute. |
| Toilets | Portaloos will be located next to the Start Line and next to Devonport Library. Public toilets are available near the finish line on the eastern side of Windsor Reserve. |
On Course |
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| Course Map | See Course Maps & Descriptions |
| Directions | Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. These will either be a white arrow on a blue circle or - for more detailed instructions - a yellow sandwich board setup on the road. Marshals are also present at all changes of direction. |
| Pacers | Pacers will attempt to guide particpants to a achieve specified finish times in 10 minute increments from 1hr 30m to 2hr 20m. You can find out more information on them here. |
| Pedestrians & Dogs | Please be respectful of the public for those few cases where you are sharing a footpath. Friendly, well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome at the event venue however participants must not be accompanied by pets. |
| Toilets | Public toilets are available on course at Narrow Neck Beach, North Head and King Edwards Parade. Event portaloos are immediately adjacent to the start line and can be easily accessed as you begin your second lap. |
| Aid Stations | Aid Stations are located at: > 4.5km / Narrow Neck Beach > 8.5km / Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay > 11km / Windsor Reserve (near the start line as you head towards your second lap) > 15.5km / Narrow Neck Beach > 19.5km / Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay Stations will serve water and PURE Electrolyte Hydration drink. |
Awards & Results |
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| Results | 2024 results will be here and updated live throughout the event. Scan the QR code on your race number to be taken directly to your personal result page. |
| Scoring | In the spirit of athletic competition, awards will be given based on positions across the finish line (a.k.a. "gun time"). However, online results will show - and be ranked upon - the actual time taken between start and finish line (a.k.a. "net time"). |
| Merit Awards | Trophies will be awarded as follows: > Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female overall > Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female in the Competitive Walk category |
| Participation Awards | All finishers receive the 2024 Harcourts Cooper & Co Devonport Half Marathon finisher medal. A finish at this event also qualifies as part one of the five part qualification for the Auckland Half Marathon Series Grand Slam Medal. |
| Competitive Walkers | To be eligible to compete in the Competitive Walk category, you must: 1/ Be registered in the Competitive Walk category, 2/ Start on the Competitive Walk starting signal (normally 3 minutes after the main race start) 3/ Walk at all times whilst completing the race distance. Full details and information are available on our dedicated Walkers page. |
| Virtual Event | Couldn't make it to the event on race day? You can still record a finish time, earn yourself a finisher medal and continue your pursuit of the AHMS Grand Slam medal by completing the event virtually. Carefully read and adhere to the instructions on our dedicated Virtual Events page. |
Safety |
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| On Course | You must always remain fully aware of your surroundings and look out for uneven surfaces, obstacles or vehicles. Even where the road is closed, we cannot guarantee it will be traffic-free. Only proceed where you are satisfied it is safe to do so. |
| Medics | Medical services will be provide by First Aid NZ. In the case of an emergency, marshals or race crew will contact the on-site medical team in the first instance and - should there be any delay - dial 111. Important! In certain circumstances, on-site medicals may be able to respond to an emergency faster than 111. |
| Marshals | Please obey the marshals where they are acting for your safety. Marshals can make emergency calls on your behalf or contact event medical staff. |
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