Blackmores Half Marathon

Rise to the challenge and take on the 21km course and enjoy Sydney's most spectacular and historic landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House

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Blackmores Half Marathon Event Information
When	Sunday 22 September 2013
Distance	21.0975km
Field Limit	8,500
Entry	Available from midday Tuesday 19 March, 2013
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Start Time	6:20am
Start Line Cut-off	6:40am
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Course Information	Course map >> Drink stations >> Course cut-off & redirection points >> Street by street description >> Course profile >>
Refreshment Stations	Powerade will be available at selected drink stations along the course. A refreshment station will be located at the finish line.
Cut-off & Redirection Points	Overall cut-off time 2 hours 45 minutes >>
Training Programs	TBC - will be available from May.
Pace Makers	To assist you in achieving your personal best, pace makers will be provided by Sydney Striders. Each Pace Setter will be holding a coloured flag and will wear an identifiable singlet which will have the pace time marked on the back. There will be a pacer for the following times; 80mins, 90mins, 100mins, 110mins & 120mins
Age Categories	18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75+ *Must have parents consent if under 18 years
Age Category Prizes	Magellan will be offering a Magellan Switch fitness device to the winners in the following cateogries; 18-24, 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39. Magellan’s Switch fitness devices go beyond powerful features for runners The Magellan Switch and Switch Up include a ground-breaking Activity Pacer that not only shows you if you are on target, but also calculates what targets you need to achieve to reach your running goals. The devices also capture valuable information such as calories, distance and pace and mark locations so you can backtrack to your starting point. For those who do more than run, the Switch range features nine pre-set profiles with more activities such as swimming and cycling. For more information go to www.magellangps.com.au or Like Us on Facebook Magellan Australia.
Prize Money	Male & female prize money 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $500
Finisher Rewards	Quality commemorative medal featuring an Australian Athletic Champion.
Championships	The Blackmores Half Marathon will host the University Championships.
Event Kit Collection	The ASICS Event Expo will be held at Lower Town Hall, George Street, Sydney from 18 - 21 September (opening hours - TBC). All participants are required to attend the ASICS Event Expo to collect their event kit.
Clothing Transport	To transport your clothing from the start to finish you need to bring your plastic bag and unique clothing bag sticker provided in your event kit.
Integrated Transport Ticket	Simply show your chest bib to use public transport on event day. Please contact the Transport info line 131 500 or visit www.sydneybuses.com.au regarding early morning bus or train services. The start area is right outside Milson’s Point Station.
Accommodation	Get to the start as fresh as possible by staying at The Menzies Hotel, situated opposite Wynyard Station, and only one train stop from race start! Late check-out is included. Click here for more information >>
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