Hanmer Holiday Homes
Alpine Marathon
Race Info
3 December 2021
The Alpine Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km is back for 2021 in a new and exciting location! Supported by Hanmer Holiday Homes this is a brand new take on the Alpine Marathon. Starting and finishing from Hanmer Springs Forest Camp, the races journey through the picturesque Hanmer Forest on trails that are not normally accessible to the public. This is a truly unique race which provides expansive views of the stunning scenery and our thanks goes out to Rayonier Matariki Forests for allowing us to access Hanmer Forest.
The Courses
The courses predominantly follow gravel forestry roads with a short section on sealed road at the start/finish.
The Marathon course is not for the fainthearted and involves several steep climbs with a total elevation gain of approximately 1000m.
The Half marathon still packs a punch with nearly 700m of elevation gain and the 10km race has 300m of elevation gain
Race Categories
Marathon - Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall
Half Marathon - Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall
Walkers
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Half Marathon Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall10km Male and Female
10km - Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall
Course Maps
Full Marathon - Click here
Half Marathon - Click here
10km - Click here
Aid stations are approximately every 5km across all distances.
Registration
Race packs are to be collected on Friday 3rd December 6:30pm-7:30pm from Monteiths Brewery Bar or from Hanmer Springs Forest Camp, Saturday 4th December 6:45am - 9:00am. Please ensure you have collected your race pack prior to the race safety briefing.
On the Day
Marathon
Race Briefing: 7:45am
Race Start: 8:00am
Half Marathon
Race Briefing: 8:45am
Race Start: 9:00am
10km Run/Walk
Race Briefing: 9:15am
Race Start: 9:30am
Kit
Hanmer Springs is an alpine village and can experience a wide range of weather conditions. We recommend you consider carrying the following. Layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration pack, survival blanket, energy bar. Please do not wear headphones as this limits your ability to hear directions from marshals and hazards.
Prize giving
The Prize giving ceremony will be held at the finish line at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp at 1:00pm or when the last competitor has crossed the finish line and the timekeeper has finalised the times. There will also be spot prizes, you must be at the prize giving to receive your certificate and or prize.
Enjoy Hanmer Springs
Food and beverages will be available throughout the event for purchase. Hanmer Springs is a gorgeous alpine village, so bring your family and friends along and stay the weekend. You can find accommodation options here.
Due to liquor licensing Hanmer Events do not allow BYO to their events. Please do not bring dogs to the event unless they are assistance dogs or with our marshals.
Registration
Registrations are open for 2021
Marathon
$125
Half Marathon
$90 Adult
$70 Junior
10km
$60 Adult
$50 Junior
Refund & Transfer Policy
Online Registrations close on Wednesday 1st December, after this date you will need to register on Friday 3rd December at Monteith's Brewery Bar in Hanmer Springs. Late registrations will incur a fee of $20.00.
Changes and cancellations incur a fee of $10.00. No changes can be made to your registration after 1st November. No refunds will be given after 1st November.
Race packs are to be collected on Friday 3rd December 6.30pm-7.30pm from Monteith's Brewery Bar or from Hanmer Springs Forest Camp, 243 Jollies Pass Road, Saturday 4th December 6:45am - 9:00am.
Walkers are welcome in the Half Marathon and the 10km races. You must walk competitively. Walkers must walk, you cannot run or jog. Please respect the walkers that enter this race as a competitive race and follow the rules. If you are seen to run or jog you will be disqualified from the race. Walkers must walk to the left and allow space for runners to pass.
In the case of Force Majeure, including COVID-19, no refunds will be issued. Your entry will automatically be transferred to a rearranged date or you will be provided with a credit towards any other Hanmer Event.
For all juniors completing an indemnity form will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
Sponsor
Hanmer Holiday Homes
Hanmer Holiday Homes offers the largest range of holiday home accommodation in the wonderful alpine village of Hanmer Springs. All Hanmer Holiday Homes are fully furnished and made affordable by being self catered however you can choose to have the holiday home fully serviced including options such as linen hire, equipment hire and cleaning services. You can design a package to suit your budget!