21km
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Saturday 2 MaY
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Distance: 21km
Elevation Gain: 408m Start time: From 8am Start & Finish location: Hanmer Springs Village Green Minimum Age: 12 years of age Price: From $90* Pricing info here Spectator Guide: Click Here |
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More information
Parking
Participants Parking
Event parking is located at the Hanmer Springs Sports Reserve, just 800 metres from the finish line in Hanmer Springs Village. Follow the parking signs on Argelins Road and Jacks Pass Road upon arrival
Event parking is located at the Hanmer Springs Sports Reserve, just 800 metres from the finish line in Hanmer Springs Village. Follow the parking signs on Argelins Road and Jacks Pass Road upon arrival
Start Waves
To ensure a smooth, safe, and fair experience for all participants, the 21km event will begin with a rolling start from 8:00am. Participants will start in consecutive waves based on their pre-selected start group. Please be realistic when selecting your start wave — this helps manage flow on the trails and improves everyone's experience on course. Your wave number is printed on your race bib, and signage will guide you to the correct start area on event morning. All timing is mat-to-mat, meaning your official time starts when you cross the start line.
Wave 1 8:00am Start - expected finished time under 1:30hrs
Wave 2 - expected finished time, 1:30 -1:45hrs
Wave 3 - expect finished time, 1:45 -2:00hrs
Wave 4 - expected finished time, 2:00hrs plus
Wave 5 - The party wave, expected finished time 2:30hrs plus
Wave 1 8:00am Start - expected finished time under 1:30hrs
- In this wave runners are aiming to have a great result, give it a crack and maybe try for a PB.
Wave 2 - expected finished time, 1:30 -1:45hrs
- In this wave runners are aiming to run the whole course to set a good time
Wave 3 - expect finished time, 1:45 -2:00hrs
- In this wave runners are aiming to run or jog the whole course.
Wave 4 - expected finished time, 2:00hrs plus
- In this wave runners are aiming to run and walk the course at their own pace.
Wave 5 - The party wave, expected finished time 2:30hrs plus
- This start wave is for the runners and walkers who want to have a bit of a party or dance at the entertainment sites along the course.
What to expect on course
The course is fully supported with event staff, volunteers, medics, drink stations & toilets.
Drink Stations
There will be drink stations on the course to support the participants. The drink stations will have Pure Sports Nutrition electrolytes, water and toilets. Cups are provided.
Course Check points
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on walking pace and factoring in terrain, weather, and based on the start time of the last group. Participants falling behind pace will be stopped at checkpoints and removed from the event. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse weather. The check points are listed below
Course Marking
The course is fully marked and there is very little navigation skills required. We use bright blue ribbons and Hanmer Half Branded arrows.
The course is subject to change due to trail restoration work in the Heritage Forest after the October 2025 storms.
Drink Stations
There will be drink stations on the course to support the participants. The drink stations will have Pure Sports Nutrition electrolytes, water and toilets. Cups are provided.
- DS1 - 3.95km
- DS2 - 9.65km
- DS3 - 14.94km
- DS4 - 18.36km
Course Check points
Course cut-offs are set for event safety and course management. They are based on walking pace and factoring in terrain, weather, and based on the start time of the last group. Participants falling behind pace will be stopped at checkpoints and removed from the event. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse weather. The check points are listed below
- 10.69km - Exit Helix Track 10:55am,
- Finish Line 1:30pm
Course Marking
The course is fully marked and there is very little navigation skills required. We use bright blue ribbons and Hanmer Half Branded arrows.
The course is subject to change due to trail restoration work in the Heritage Forest after the October 2025 storms.
Finisher medals & Prizes
All finishing participants will receive a finishers medal.
There is no prize giving ceremony at this event. Prizes are available for the top three male and female participants in each age group.
Prizes are available for the top three male and female participants in each age group.
Participants who are eligible for the placing prizes must collect it from the information tent located at the finish line between 11am and 1pm. Prizes will not be posted out.
There is no prize giving ceremony at this event. Prizes are available for the top three male and female participants in each age group.
Prizes are available for the top three male and female participants in each age group.
- Prize Categories Run: U20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 - 69 | 70+
- Walk: Open
Participants who are eligible for the placing prizes must collect it from the information tent located at the finish line between 11am and 1pm. Prizes will not be posted out.
