Race Rules 42k

42k’s of Somers Marathon

Start time: 0700 hours
Cut off time Woolshed Creek Carpark: 1130 hours

The Mt Somers Marathon run will commence at Staveley Store, departing from outside the store runners will initially go west 1.8km up Boyds road before entering private property where athletes will follow private tracks to Sharplin Falls carpark. Runners will enter South Face track on left after shelter. A steep climb through Beech forest and then open country to Staveley hill at 1085m. At the junction of South Face route and Summit route runners will continue left as to follow the South Face route. Runners will follow the South Face route track past the Acland Shelter to the junction for the Bus Stop route and the Rhyolite Ridge track, runners will veer left and follow the Rhyolite Ridge on a steep descent to the Woolshed Creek carpark. NB Steep descent to carpark, caution needed!. At the carpark there will be a first aid and first drink station. There is also a drop box facility here, Competitors should carry adequate water and food for the run. Drinking water from back-country streams carries the risk of contracting Giardia or Cryptosporidium, competitors drinking water from the streams during the run do so at their own risk.

Athletes will then follow the 21km half marathon course from this point. There is a brief climb up to the coalmine. Following the track go over the stile then turn left following a fence line until reaching a four wheel drive track leading to Woolshed Creek hut. There will be a drink station at this hut. From Woolshed Creek Hut, there is a steady climb on the track to the 1170m summit (don’t forget to have a look around). It is mostly downhill from here. Descending down from the tussock, you will pass the Pinnacles Hut. Shortly afterward you will enter the Beech Forest which you will be in for the rest of the run. There is a crossing of Bowyers stream in this section. After reaching Dukes Knob where your number will be taken the track descends quickly down to the stream bed. Follow the track to Sharplin Fall carpark where there is another 5km or mostly off-road running, up a small hill and then its all downhill past the historic Staveley lime kilns and back to Staveley store for some well-deserved country fare!

There will be a number of marshalls on the course at key junction points, however runners should carry enough food and water for the duration of an entire mountain marathon. It is to be noted that this is a mountain marathon and changeable weather, steep ascents and descents, rocky technical running terrain, cold and hot conditions should be expected.

Please review the cut off times for this course above.

Rules and regulations:

  • Race cut off times will be strictly enforced.
  • Shoes and Gear should be treated for Didymo, Please check www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo
  • Bowyers Stream and Morgan Stream bridges have a loading limit of one person at a time, take the river crossing if you can’t wait. 
  • Runners must follow the marked track and as directed by officials. 
  • Do not drop rubbish. Dropping of rubbish is likely to prejudice the running of this event in the future and will be cause for instant disqualification. If you take it in please take it out! 
  • Runners are asked to respect the rights of other track users and show common courtesy. 
  • All runners must carry a day pack with the following compulsory equipment: (clothing must fit the competitor) 
  • Spare polypropylene/wool top and hat (unless worn), Waterproof jacket (unless being worn), Food and drink, First aid kit which must contain: a roll of 5cm width crepe bandage, a roll of 2cm strapping tape, 10 band aid strips, a triangular bandage, small scissors, a survival blanket and a map or screenshot of the area if they have not been through the run before. 
  • There will be spot checks to ensure compliance, no equipment, no race. 
  • Please note sections of this course will not be able to be run prior to the event as it is on private property.
It is strongly advised that you familiarize yourself with the run course before the race.

General Rules

  1. Athletes under 18 years must have a parent or guardian to sign entry form with/for them.
  2. All competitors with existing medical conditions that may affect them during the event must notify officials in writing before the event begins. The official doctor and any other official shall have the absolute right to withdraw any competitor they consider unfit to continue. Participation in the event constitutes consent by each competitor to receiving any medical attention that officials may consider necessary. 
  3. Race officials reserve the right to withdraw competitors from the course at any time, if in their opinion, personal welfare, or safety standards are at risk. Officials are there for your safety. Any instructions to competitors and support persons must be followed. 
  4. Race cut off times will be strictly enforced. 
  5. Race rules and instructions may be changed at any stage prior to the race. Athletes will be asked to confirm their agreement on race day during final registration. 

Late Registrations

Early Bird prices finish at 11:55pm on the 11th October 2024. After this date a $20 entry fee will be added to the entry.
Entries close on the 30th October 2024.

Refunds will not be given after 1 October 2024. All refunds prior to this date will incur a $20 administration fee. 

Registration on the day: There will be no entries taken on the day.  
        
Any competitor under the age of 18 must have their parent’s signature on the Race Waiver. This can be printed off the website or forms will be available to fill in at registration. 

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