Corporate Print 2.5km Hole in One
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Event Details
Date:
Saturday 18 July 2026
Distance:
2.5km
Start Time:
12:45pm
Start/Finish Line:
Fairlie Village Green
Race Briefing:
5 minutes before race start
Join in with the atmosphere
Enjoy your time after the race to cool down with a massage, enjoy the food vendors, dance to the music and join in with the community atmosphere!
Course Description
Starting on the Village Green beside the WW1 Statue, your adventure begins as you head towards Timaru, passing the Railway Place entrance. As you continue, keep an eye out for the concrete culvert on the grass opposite Moreh, where you'll make a fun left turn. Follow Gray Street around on the right-hand side until you reach Mackenzie Street, where you'll turn right.
At the end of Mackenzie Street, you'll cross over to the left-hand side of Talbot Road. Just a few meters ahead, a gap in the fence invites you into the Golf Course, where a tape lane will guide you along the left-hand boundary. Follow the path as it loops around and brings you back out onto Talbot Road.
With a final crossing to stay on the left side, you'll make your way back up Talbot Road, eagerly anticipating the finish. As you turn into the Village Green, the excitement reaches its peak—especially after hitting those fun lolly stations along the way! Raise your hand high and proud as you cross the finish line, knowing you've earned your very own Mackenzie Half Marathon medal!
Additional Information
Lolly Stations
There are no drink stations on the 2.5km course, but don’t worry – there are Lolly Stations scattered along the way to keep kids (and big kids!) smiling all the way to the finish line.
Prizes
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All 2.5km finishers receive a Finisher Medal.
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Non-monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall Male and Female finishers, based on mat time.
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All participants at prizegiving (2pm at the Community Hall) go in the draw for spot prizes.
Results
Preliminary results will be posted at the Village Green on race day.
Join In!
This is a day for everyone! The longer races are timed to finish before the 2.5km kicks off, so your whole crew can cheer each other on. Don’t be the one stuck holding the bags – sign up for the 2.5km and earn your own medal!
Pushchair & Balance Bike Friendly
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The 2.5km is the only course suitable for pushchairs and strollers.
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Children under 5 may use a balance bike (no pedals).
Please note: roads are not closed, and adult supervision is essential. All participants (including adults accompanying children) must be registered, as per race rules.
Children & Supervision
While we don’t set a strict age limit, we recommend that younger or less experienced runners be accompanied by a registered adult to ensure safety and support throughout the course.
