Information for Walkers
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Walkers, You're Welcome
We may be "Running Events" but there are many participants at our events who come along to walk the course. In fact, a vibrant community of fellow walkers awaits at all distances. Some are super-competitive (and impressively fast!) but most are just there to enjoy the vibe and tick off their own personal fitness goals. So if you want to walk the course, you can be sure you won't be alone.
Before registering in the Competitive Walk or Hybrid Run/Walk, check out the info below on rules and etiquette ...
SIGNING UP
WALKING OPTIONS AT SPECIFIC EVENTS
REGISTERING AS A WALKER
During the normal registration process when purchasing a ticket to one of our events, you'll be prompted to answer the "Event Option" question if the event/distance has a walking category. Select either "Competitive Walk" or "Hybrid Run/Walk" to be registered in one of the two walking categories (see ahead for how to choose between them).
If you missed this question during your initial ticket purchase but want to revisit you answer now (either to join a walking option or to switch to the open/run) then you can do this by changing your answer on your Ticket Dashboard. For help with this, check out the Make Changes section of this page.
COMPETITIVE OR HYBRID?
Which should i choose?
If you are a little more serious about your walking, intend to only walk the entire course and you understand clearly the rules for competitive walking … select the Competitive Walk option. You must also select this option if you intend to compete for walking awards.
If you plan to mostly walk, but want to be able to jog or run from time-to-time … even if it is only for a short distance … select the Hybrid Run/Walk option. Hybrids should start at the back of the main runners start.
Important! A seperate category of results will be produced for the Competitive Walk which only lists those taking that option. Hybrid run/walkers will only be listed amongst the general results.
WALKING EVENTS/DISTANCES
Walking options and a Competitive Walk category and awards are available at the following events and distances ....
> Devonport Half Marathon | 21k and 10k
> Omaha Half Marathon | 21k and 10k
> Coatesville Half Marathon | 21k and 8k
> Maraetai Half Marathon | 21k and 10k
> WaterfrontHalf Marathon | 21k and 10k
> Run Orewa | 10k and 5k
> Run The Point | 10k & 5k
> Run Devonport | 10k & 5k
> Run Albany | 10k & 5k
Competitive Walk Merit Awards are also presented for series-based achievements in the Auckland Half Marathon Series and North Shore Run Series.
Important! Even if an event or distance does not have walking merit prizes, you are still welcome to walk at any of our events and distances.
COMPETITIVE WALK
MAKE SURE YOU TICK ALL THE BOXES IF YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITIVE WALK
All Must Be Satisfied ...
REGISTERING
You must be registered in the Competitive Walk - by recording Competitive Walk as your answer to the "Race Option" question - prior to starting the event.
STARTING
You must start on the designated Competitive Walk starting signal, which is normally 3 minutes after the runners set off.
WALKING
You must walk at all times whilst participating in the event and not run or jog at any time. See below for walking rules explained.
COMPETITIVE WALKING RULES
ENSURE YOU COMPLY WITH THESE RULES THROUGHOUT THE RACE
Ground Contact Rule
You must walk in such a way that - to the naked eye - one foot is in contact with the ground at all times.
Straight Knee Rule
The advancing (front) leg must be straight at all times from first contact with the ground until in the vertical upright position (i.e. as it passes under the body).
FORCE
MAJEURE