Nelson Events. The sport event organiser

Join us for a journey around Mahana, capturing the essence of this beautiful area that takes you past the cellar doors of the highly acclaimed Woollaston Estates Vineyard.
The circuit is is breathtakingly picturesque and refreshingly rural (2 laps for Half Marathon, 1 lap for 10km).
The Woollaston Mahana Vineyard 5km takes you through the exclusive Woollaston Estates and for the kids there is the BlueBerryIT Kids Mahana Mile.

All Half, 10km and 5km finishers receive a bottle of Woollaston Wine (Under 18's will receive a bottle of sparkling grape juice)
You do need to finish to receive your bottle of specially labelled Mahana event wine.
 

Race Records

Half Run
Under 18	Tom Filmer	1.31.31	2009	Chloe Hall	1.49.58	2010
Under 40	Simon Mardon	1.13.24	2010	Paula Canning	1.24.37	2009
40 - 49	Phil Costley	1.11.25	2011	Pamela Morris	1.34.35	2009
50 - 59	Murray Hart	1.22.35	2009	Eileen Searle	1.36.07	2011
60+	Norman Carrington	1.38.44	2009	Margaret Hazelwood	1.56.22	2010
Half Walk
Under 18				Lotte Van Ginkel	3.08.52	2011
Under 40	Andy Farmer	2.37.15	2010	Wendy Healey	2.11.54	2011
40 - 49	Rob Cant	3.01.08	2009	Diane Grigg	2.26.37	2010
50 - 59	Dean Crowley	2.07.25	2009	Mary Eggers	2.36.18	2009
60+	Bevan Cook	2.17.33	2009	Jean Woolfe	2.42.47	2009
10km Run
Under 18	Andrew Read	41.24	2010	Sascha Miller	58.08	2010
Under 40	Trevor Voyce	37.43	2011	Britta Martin	40.49	2010
40 - 49	Frankie Kersten	38.30	2010	Colette Read	43.34	2011
50 - 59	Phil Barnes	40.20	2011	Ingrid Budenbender	44.56	2009
60+	Colin Wragg	46.05	2009	Eileen Bruce	54.03	2009
10km Walk
Under 18	Robyn Williams	1.24.35	2010	Jacinta Dempster	1.25.29	2010
Under 40	Daniel Newburry	1.26.11	2009	Nikki Nisbett	1.06.05	2010
40 - 49	Peter Fraser	1.24.02	2011	Sally Donkin	1.05.31	2010
50-59	Dean Crowley	59.44	2010	Clare Weyers	1.10.21	2011
60+	Bevan Cook	1.03.54	2011	Therese Keating	1.17.24	2011

 

Entry

Entry to the 2012 event is not yet open.

Please note that no entries are accepted on race day.

All adult finishers in the Half, 10km and 5km events will receive a bottle of specially labelled Woollaston Estates wine to celebrate their success.

Entry Categories

Please note that no entry category changes can be completed on event day. If you want to change your category please email us before Wednesday the 14th of November.

Half Marathon (21.1km)
Half Marathon Run
Half Marathon Walk
Half Marathon Hybrid

10km
10km Run
10km Walk
10km Hybrid

5km
Woollaston Mahana Vineyard 5km

Mile (1.6km)
BlueBerryIT Kids Mahana Mile

Age Groups (age on 25/11/12):
Under 18
Under 40
40-49
50-59
60+

The Course
All events start and finish at Woollaston Estates, Mahana.

Half Marathon (21.1km) Course

Starting at School Rd (Woollaston Estates), travel down School Rd, turn left onto Carlyon Rd to the Turnaround Cone, travel back down Carlyon Rd, left onto George Harvey Rd, through Best Rd, turn right at the Best Rd/Gardner Valley Rd intersection, travel along Gardner Valley Rd, then right turn into Old Coach Rd, with marshall assistance cross the Dominion Rd/George Harvey Rd interstection, onto the pedestrian pathway of Old Coach Rd past Woollaston Estates for completion of Lap 1.
(You do not go into Woollaston Estates for your first lap)
Lap 2 travel down School Rd, and turn right onto Carlyon Rd (no extra 'dog leg' on lap 2), complete the rest of the course as per Lap 1. Enter into the Woollaston Estates driveway from the pedestrian pathway on Old Coach Rd.
To view the course click here

10km Course

Starting at School Rd (Woollaston Estates), travel down School Rd, turn right onto Carolyon Rd, left onto George Harvey Rd, through Best Rd, turn right at the Best Rd/Gardner Valley Rd intersection, travel along Gardner Valley Rd, then right turn into Old Coach Rd, with marshall assistance cross the Dominion Rd/George Harvey Rd intersection, onto the pedestrian pathway and follow this until turning right into the Woollaston Estates driveway to the finish shute.
To view the course click here

Woollaston Mahana Vineyard 5km Course

Starting at School Rd (Woollaston Estates), turn right at Carlyon Rd, right into George Harvey Rd then through Woollaston Estates vineyard to finish at winery.
This event takes you through Woollaston Vineyard - therefore it does encompass off road, uneven terrain.
To view the course click here

BlueBerryIT Kids Mahana Mile

Approximately 1.6km through the vineyards at Woollaston Esates.  Perfect fun for the younger members of the family!  Parents/Grandparents/Caregivers etc are welcome to complete the event with their child.

Withdrawals
Withdrawals must be notified in writing to PO Box 129, Nelson, 7040 or via email to admin@nelsonevents.co.nz
No refunds for withdrawals received after November 12th.
All withdrawals prior to this date will be subject to a $15 administration fee.
If you need to withdraw during the race, please notify the nearest official and hand your race number in to the Nelson Events Crew.

Mohana
Get involved in Mohana this year. Get in the spirit and sport a moustache for the event.
You have all of November to grow one .... or take the more subtle option and go for the finger moustache and help raise awareness for Prostate Cancer.

To set up an online fundraising page for the Prostate Cancer Foundation click here

Wicked Mustaches from kevin ely on Vimeo.

Reward
All adult finishers of the Run Mahana Half Marathon, 10km and 5km events will receive an exclusive Finisher's bottle of Woollaston Estates Wine (Under 18 finishers will receive a non alcoholic substitute).

Registration, Briefing and Start Times
The following are provisional start times for the different event types - please note that these will be confirmed closer to event date as minor adjustments may be made depending on entry numbers for each event type. 

Event	Registration	Briefing	Start
Half Walk	From 7.30am	7.45am	8.00am
Half Hybrid	From 7.30am	7.45am	8.10am
Half Run	From 7.30am	8.10am	8.30am
10km Run	From 8.30am	9.15am	9.30am
10km Hybrid	From 8.30am	9.15am	9.35am
10km Walk	From 8.30am	9.15am	9.40am
5km	From 9.45am	10.15am	10.30am
Kids Mile	From 11.00am	11.50am	12.00pm

Registration Certificate
To uplift your race pack you will need to present a completed and signed Registration Certificate. This is emailed to all competitors in the week before the event.
We will also have spare copies available at Registration if you do not have access to a printer.

Pre-Event Registration
More information on location and timing of the pre-event registration (race pack pick up) will be advised soon.

Pre-Event Registration is not compulsory - you can still pick up your race pack from Woollaston Estates on event morning.

Gear/Bag Drop
At Registration there will be an area to leave any gear/bags while you complete your event. You will need to show your race number to be able to drop this off and then to collect it again.

Drink Stations
There will be drink stations on the course (water only) and at the start and finish area.
Mahana Primary School will manage one of the drink stations, Upper Moutere School another station and the Nelson branch of the Prostate Cancer Foundation will manage the other station on the course.

Half Marathon
For the Half Marathon you will have a total of five drink stops throughout the 21km (plus drink stations at the start and finish area)

10km
For the 10km you will have two drink stops on the course (plus drink stations at the start and finish area)

5km
For the 5km there will be one drink stop on the course (plus drink stations at the start and finish area)

Toilets
The outside toilets at Mahana School will be available for use along with Port-a-Loos situated within the Estates. There will also be a toilet located close to the start of the 2nd lap for Half Marathon competitors, that will be a 'in race' priority for those that are already underway with their event.

Transport & Parking
Parking will be available in the paddock next to Mahana School - off School Rd. Please follow the attendant's directions.
We encourage you to travel together and carpool, not only to more be 'eco-friendly', but also to minimise the number of cars in the area. 

Celebration Area
There will be numerous food and drink tents at the finish area at Woollaston Estates. Music will be playing on the day and you are welcome and encouraged to bring along your picnic baskets, picnic chairs and rugs, to relax post race and enjoy the festivities. The BlueBerryIT Kids Mahana Mile should also prove a enjoyable spectacle and we hope you cheer them on when they face the starter's gun at 12.00pm.
We also encourage you to bring a sun umbrella to maximise your relaxing post event in comfort.

After-Event Massage
MiMassage will be available for bookings in the Celebration Area.

Prizes
Performance and Spot Prizes will be awarded.

Please note that to claim a spot prize you must be present at prizegiving

Performance prizes will be awarded in the Half Marathon and 10km Running and Walking Events.
No performance prizes will be issued for the Hybrid categories, 5km or Mahana Mile events.

Finishers will be given an overall, gender and age category finishing position
Half Marathon: Under 18, Under 40, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Please note that to enter the Run Mahana Half Marathon the entrant must be a minimum of 16 years of age (unless prior approval is given by the Nelson Events Team)

Prizegiving
As soon as possible after the last finisher completes the course - approximately 12.30pm/12.45pm.
While you wait - why not warm down and complete the Mahana Mile with the kids - or relax on the grass in the stunning surrounds of Woollaston Estates and cheer the kids on.

Merchandise
ASICS Event T-Shirts will be available by pre-order - the design and colour is as shown (will be screenprinted with the official Run Mahana logo)
$40 (blue - male sizing only, green - female sizing only)
MEN - Small, Med, Large, XL, XXL
WOMEN - 8, 10, 12, 14, (size 16 has SOLD OUT)

                                                 
Event Running Cap: $25

Event Causal Cap:  $25

Run Mohana Pint Glass: $15

Run Mohana Charity Tee: $40
$15 of every charity tee sold will go to the Nelson branch of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Mohana Charity Fake Mo: $5 (specially made by Little Sabine)

Safety
Please note that for safety reasons use of ipod, mp3 player, walkman or similar is not permitted.
Please note that for the safety of all competitors, dogs are not permitted to take part in the event, and the use of buggies will only be allowed at the Event Director's discretion. Please contact the Nelson Events office for more information.

More Information
Please contact The Nelson Events Team
Event Director: Greg Dykzeul (03) 545 8453 or 021 833 238
or contact Averil on (03) 548 3655 or 021 303 160
Fax (03) 548 3641
Email: admin@nelsonevents.co.nz

ENTRY TO THE 2012 EVENT IS NOT YET OPEN

 

migym 10 week training plan

Click here to download the pdf migym Half Marathon Training plan

Click here to download the pdf migym 10km Training Plan

10 weeks to 10km Generic Heart Foundation Training Plan

Every Saturday morning on Radio Sport, 7am - listen out for the weeky training tips!

Weekly Radio Training Diary - Week 1

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Weekly Radio Training Diary - Week 7

Weekly Radio Training Diary - Week 8

Weekly Radio Training Diary - Week 9

 

Mahana is situated on the rolling hills between Nelson and Mouteka in the Upper Moutere area and is easily accessible via car (approximately 40 minutes drive from Nelson city)

Make a Weekend of it
If you're from out of town and are worried about how to cast your vote on Saturday, easily fixed.  You can cast a special vote in your electorate up to two weeks before the 26th, and locals you can still go to your usual voting spot in the afternoon.  

On Sunday 27th of November, a Country Occasion at Neudorf Winery will be taking place, so make the most of the region and enjoy a splendid weekend out in Nelson's renowned winery region. 

...exclusive to Run Mahana entrants and Wildside Travel

All North Island Run participants need to hook into the ferry deals:

The Interislander in conjunction with Wildside Travel are taking 10% off the best available fare for travel
21 NOVEMBER thru 04 DECEMBER

please contact Wildside Travel 
ph: 0800 874 748
E: info@wildsidetravel.co.nz

to make your booking.

Accommodation
Mahana, Nelson, Blue Door Cottage accommodation available. Self-catering, sleeps 6, (one queen bed, 2 couch-beds), linen & towels supplied, 2 acres beautiful themed garden, only 400 metres from Run Mahana start line,  30 minutes to Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park. 1-2 person(s) $130 per night, 3-4 persons $170 per night, 5-6 persons $210 per night.  E-mail young.jj@xtra.co.nz  phone 03 5432727 mobile 0274 762 008

Bookabach
Whether you’re in Nelson to give your triceps surae a workout, loll on the beaches or see where the World of Wearable Arts began, your holiday will be all the more enjoyable if you make a bach your home away from home.

From beautifully restored historic cottages to luxury waterfront apartments, you’ll find a bach that suits your style of holiday on Bookabach.

With over 5,300 baches online, Bookabach not only provides the opportunity for a relaxing break, but also champions and values the Kiwi bach culture that so many New Zealanders love.

2011 provisional results

2011 Provisional Results by Event and Age Group Order

2011 Provisional Results by Event and Overall Order

Previous Results

2010 Half and 10km Results (Overall)

2010 Half and 10km Results (By Category)

2010 5km Results

 

2009 Half Marathon Results

2009 10km Results

2009 5km Results

 

What happens at Registration?
How do I attach the timing transponder to my shoe?
What category do I enter?
I am training for the walk half marathon - is the training plan the same for a walker as opposed to a runner?
I'm not from the area and still want to vote - what can I do?

What happens at Registration?

At registration, you will collect your race pack in exchange for your Registration Certificate (this will be emailed one week prior to the event, and we will also have spare copies available on the day for those that don't have access to a printer).

Included in your race pack is your race number, this needs to be placed on your front so that it is clearly visible to all marshalls and event officials on the course (pins are provided).

Please note your race number is not the registration number provided on your entry confirmation (you do not need to know the registration number to register at the event).

Also included in your 'race pack' is a Timing Transponder - this will need to be secured to your shoe laces.

How do I attach the timing transponder to my shoe?

If you have shoe laces, then there are instructions on the front of the timing transponder envelope that show you how to attach it. If you don't have shoe laces, then Dennis will have cable ties available to secure it to your shoe by other means. He will be located in the timing tent by the finish line on event day.

What category do I enter?

In the Half Marathon and 10km events there is a choice of entering as a runner, a walker, or a hybrid. If you plan to run the entire way then enter as a runner, if you want to walk the whole way enter as a walker, or if you want to walk the course but have the option to jog when you feel like it, then consider entering the hybrid cateogry.

If you enter as a runner, you can still walk some of the distance, and entering in the running section means you also have the chance to win a performance prize (there are no performance prizes available for the hybrid category - instead, there will be special spot prizes in addition to the general spot prize pool).

I am training for the walk half marathon - is the training plan the same for a walker as opposed to a runner?

Depending on your walking speed, a good general guide may be to double the time allocated on the run training plan. For advice, contact Rachael at migym - rachael@migym.co.nz

I'm not from the area and still want to vote - what can I do?

Taken from www.elections.org.nz If you’re not going to be in your electorate or can’t get to a polling place on election day, you can vote from 9 November. Advance voting makes it easy for anyone who can’t get to a polling place on election day. This may be because of work, sickness, infirmity, disability, being away from home or for any other reason. Information about where, when and how to vote in advance is available at http://www.elections.org.nz/voting/voting-info/ Information on voting in advance will also be in your EasyVote information pack, which you will receive about a week before election day. Voting in advance in your electorate is easier than casting a special vote. More information on how to cast a special vote can be found at http://www.elections.org.nz/voting/votingsub/special-declaration-vote.html