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Needle Road Relay

August 26, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Needle Road Relay – Interclub Event –  Saturday 26 August
Hosted by WHAC 

RESULTS
Full RELAY  Here
Fastest LAPS Here 
Turkey Trot Here 

UPDATE – IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: EVENT PARKING
NO PARKING at the marina for Saturdays relay.
The council have reiterated this as part of the event permit so PLEASE respect parking request.

Key Details 
Venue/Race HQ: The Wind Needle (Zephyrometer), Corner Cobham Drive and Evans Bay Parade, Wellington.

Clubs Entry LINK 

The Races: There are three distinct events, open to both registered and social members of clubs: Relasy can be mixed teams

  1. 10.30 am Walker’s Turkey Trot 5km (2.5km out & back course) All ages 
  2. 12 noon Children’s Needle Relay 4 x 1.6km laps Ages 10-13 years 
  3. 1.00pm Needle Relay. 5 laps (5km on laps 1, 3 & 5 and 3km on laps 2 & 4) Under 20’s Open and Masters 25, 50 and 60 grades

DETAILS for the TURKEY TROT are HERE  

WHAT IS A TURKEY TROT? –  It’s an event where you estimate your time for the distance (5km) and results are decided on how close you finish to your estimate. The catch is that nobody is allowed to wear a watch, use timers on their phones or receive side line advice on their progress times!

Each event starts on the footpath by the Wind Needle. 

Entry:

Close Date: Thursday 24th August at 11.59pm. There will be no late entries
Fees: Needle Relay (Juniors, Seniors, Masters) $60; Children’s Needle Relay (10-13 years) $30; Turkey Trot Walkers $8.
Entry will be charged per team through your clubs 

Safety:
Runners and walkers remain on the footpath at ALL times.
NO headphones, earbuds are permitted while competing.

Full  Needle Relay Race Information including Entry and Rules for 2023 available HERE 

Details

Date:
August 26, 2023
Time:
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Venue

Cobham Drive
Wellington, New Zealand + Google Map