Event information
Here is everything you need to know ahead of your event day. You will be sent participant notes relating to your specific event one week out from the event day. The participant notes will include specific information on event parking, course information and any details that relate directly to your event location. trail event, trail walk, trail run, trails, trail running trail walking
Event Schedule
7:00am: Event check in opens
8:30am: Event check in closes
8:45am: Participant briefing at start line
9:00am-9:15am: Event start
Please seed yourself accordingly at the start line. We will do wave starts every 3 minutes in this order:
- Long Course runners
- Mid Course runners
- Short Course runners
- Long Course walkers
- Mid Course walkers
- Short Course walkers
If you would like to do your event check in and receive your timing chip on the Friday (day before event), you can do so by coming to the event venue between 2pm and 4pm.
Upon check in you will be issued with a wristband, associated with your distance:
Long Course = Pink Wristband
Mid Course = Blue Wristband
Short Course = Yellow Wristband
Pit Stops
On each course, there are a number of pitstops to keep you fuelled and hydrated on your walk or run. Please check your participant notes the week of the event to see which of these pit stops are on your course. Each course has a minimum of two pit stops for the short course, and three for the long course.
On Course Pitstops stops include:
Cookie Time Pitstop: Cookie Time Cookies and water
Haribo pitstop: Haribo lollies and water
Jaffas Pit Stop: Jaffas and water
Ems Power Cookies: Ems Power Bites, water & PURE Nutrition Electrolytes
Please note that this is a cup less event. Please come with your own cup or vessel.
Post event village refreshments include:
Premier Beehive BBQ: Premier Beehive Sausages + bread & Tomato Sauce
Alchemy & Tonic Soda Bar: Four delicious soda’s made in NZ and ice cold
realCOCO Coconut water stand: Still or sparkling coconut water
Athena Protein Bars: in three delicious flavours
Pure Sports Nutrition Electrolytes
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Participant Check in
On event morning, you will need to allow time to check in for the event. This requires you to head to the registration tent from 7:00 – 8:30am on to collect your timing chip and confirm you have arrived at the event.
Please allow extra time in case of queues
Event Changes
You can change your distance anytime before entries close prior to the event, or on race morning during the registration. You will be required to pay the price increase to upgrade your distance and there are no refunds to move down a distance.
If you would like to change your entry, please email the team at info@smcevents.co.nz
On the day entries
If you missed online entries, on the day entries are available in the event village from 7:00 – 8:30am if not sold out prior. Just head to the Registration Tent in the event village. There will be eftpos and cash available.
You can find the on-site entry prices under our ‘Pricing’ tab
Medals
All finishers of the event will receive a medal to celebrate your efforts.
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Health and Safety
There will be a full safety briefing at the start line before you start your walk or run
Knowing the course is your responsibility, please double check the course map – there will be printed version for you at the info tent if you would like to take a map with you. There will be plenty of marshals and signage on the course.
Please listen to and obey any instructions given by Race Officials and Marshals
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Trail Blazers VIP Club
To reward those who support the series across multiple events, the Trail Blazers VIP Club has goodies up for grabs to those who complete multiple events each year!
Our entry system automatically keeps track of how many events you have entered, and you will automatically be added once you’ve ticked off your milestone event.
Events accumulate over multiple event seasons and count back from the first-ever Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series event in Queenstown 2021.trail event, trail walk, trailrun,trails, trail running trail walking
10+ Events
| Name | Events Completed |
| Amelia Hooper | 16 |
| Rose Elmer | 15 |
| Aimee Findon | 14 |
| Mary Moore | 13 |
| John Batt | 12 |
| Michelle Batt | 12 |
| Ross Dennison | 12 |
| Lyn Robb | 12 |
| Jess Stratton-Tresidder | 12 |
| Clare Watene | 11 |
| Cherryl Bradshaw | 10 |
| Doug Kerr | 10 |
| Rose Kerr | 10 |
10+ events
When you first enter the category:
- 1 free event entry
- Thank you goodie bag
- Merchandise item
At every event:
- Priority check-in at registration
20+ events
When you first enter the category:
- 2 free event entries
- Thank you goodie bag
- Special VIP branded t shirt
At every event:
- Priority check-in at registration
30+ events
When you first enter the category:
- 3 free event entries
- Thank you goodie bag
- Special VIP branded event hoodie
At every event:
- Priority check-in at registration
40+ events
When you first enter the category:
- 4 free event entries
- Thank you goodie bag
- Event Merchandise item backpack
At every event:
- Priority check-in at registration
- Permanent event bib number
50+ events
When you first enter the category:
- 5 free event entries
- Thank you goodie bag
- Bespoke Event Merchandise item
At every event:
- Priority check-in at registration
- Permanent event bib number
- Name on the info board
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