Key Information
The HQB Half Marathon follows two laps of the Coffs Creek Walkway along flat mixed surface paths and boardwalks.
Cost: $60 (or $70 for late entries on Saturday 7th September)
Minimum age on race day: 16 years
Course cut-off: 3 hours 20 minutes. Walkers are not permitted.
Race start: 08:10am sharp (Race briefing: 08:05am)
Event Schedule
Saturday 7th September 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm – race bib collection and late entries at Coffs Harbour Showground
4:30pm – Run Nation Film Festival at Sawtell Cinema
Sunday 8th September 2024
5:45am to 8:00am- race bib collection at Coffs Harbour Showground
8:05am – Half Marathon race briefing
8:10am – Half Marathon race start
11:15am – presentation and random draw prizes
Prizes
1st male and female overall: Names on perpetual trophy, engraved glassware, event shirt and hat or sock
2nd & 3rd male and female overall: Engraved glassware and event shirt
1st in age category: Event shirt
2nd & 3rd in age category: Event hat or sock
Age categories for both male and female: 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70-79 years and 80+ years.
Course Map
Water Stations
Thankyou to Life Education, C.ex Group, Early Connections and Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers for manning the following water stations:
- 3.9km – Botanical Gardens
- 6.3km – Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- 8.5km – Hogbin Drive Underpass
- 10.5km – Melittas Avenue
- 13.8km – Botanical Gardens
- 16.2km – Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- 18.5km – Hogbin Drive Underpass
- 20.4km – Melittas Avenue
At 11.2km, opposite the finish line, there will be an unmanned table on the track at the Showground where runners can place a special drink or gel.