Air NZ Hawke's Bay International Marathon 2020

Run away to Hawke's Bay for an exciting running festival incorporating 42km, 21km and 10km. Take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, vineyards, olive groves, quiet country roads - all finishing at the impressive Sileni Estates Winery where you can celebrate your efforts in style. Napier is known as the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand boasting incredible and inspiring architecture built throughout the 1930s after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 1931. Tremains Art Deco weekend is held every February attracting enthusiasts from around the world to the region to celebrate with their cars, costumes and other condiments. Art, culture, exhibitions and shows are all well embraced in this area. The region boasts thousands of acres of vineyards, orchards and farms, providing a picturesque backdrop, and making the region well known for its wine and food production. Soak up the tastes and views while wine and cheese tasting at one of the well-known vineyards. The Hawke's Bay International Marathon showcases the region and takes you through a scenic tour of one of the most spectacular regions of New Zealand. Course The event courses are flat, easy running. They each offer a unique mix of running terrain, with a combination of running on-road, bike trails and through vineyards. The courses take in the highlights of the Hawke's Bay region which overall include running along the waterfront in Napier, Hawke's Bay cycle trails and quiet country roads, with the last 10km of the courses running through private vineyards and olive groves. The finish area, at the stunning Elephant Hill Estate and Winery, offers New Zealand's best finish line festival where you can relax, soak up the atmosphere, refuel and enjoy celebrating your achievement with friends and family.  The Hawke's Bay International Marathon takes in the highlights of Hawke’s Bay, including the waterfront, cycle trains, quite country roads and private vineyards. Expo Race packs must be collected from the expo.                 Location:     Napier Soundshell, 60 Marine Parade                 Time:            Friday 9:00am-7:00pm (check in desk open until 9:00pm)                                       Saturday from 8:00am, info desk Start Time Marathon              8:15am at West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier Half Marathon      8:00am , start line TBC 10km                     7:45am, start line TBC Cut off Runners must reach the Brookfield's Bridge (15km) by 10:45am. Runners who do not make the cutoff time will not be permitted to continue due to the need to reopen the roads. The course is officially closed at 4:00pm. Aid Stations Aid stations will provide water, Isotonic sports drink, toilet facilities and first aid. Results Results are based on net (mat) times. Age group place getters will be recognised, based on net times. Prizes Awarded to the first three place getters in the Marathon, based on gun time. All marathon finishers receive a medal. Transport Race day transport to be advised. Baggage Service There will be a bag drop service available at the start area of each race. Only event Race bags can be used and must be accompanied by the race number bag tag given at the athlete check in. Bags will be transported to the finish line.