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Wellington Harrier Athletic Club invites all walkers to participate in the “Turkey Trot” walked in conjunction with the Bays Relay, next Saturday (11 August).

What is a “Turkey Trot”?

It’s an event where you estimate your time for the distance (5 km) and results are decided on how close you finish to your estimate. The catch is that nobody is allowed to wear a watch or receive sideline advice on their progress times!

The event is great fun for competitive and recreational walkers. We’ll even admit “Nordic Walkers” if they want to try and all finishers receive the traditional walker’s peanut slab!

We try to finish the event before the runners start, so that the keenest of you can join a relay team as well; or at least get out and support them!

Entry: Register at the caravan at Island Bay, by recording your name and estimated time (and arranging the entry fee), from 10.00 onwards.

Entry Fee: $8. If you’re a registered member of your club, we’ll invoice the Club direct. If you don’t belong to a Club, or are a “Social Member” please pay when you register.

Start Time: 10.30 a.m.

Judging: Walkers will not be judged, but the race manager will be watching for “running”. He will also be happy to offer any comments on style (if asked).

Prizegiving: At the finish line (opposite Warehouse on Lyall Bay Parade), as soon as the last walker finishes.

INFO FOR THE KIDS EVENT TO BE ORGANISED BY SCOTTISH HARRIERS THIS SATURDAY 11 AUGUST:

For those too young to compete in a Bays Relay team (13 and under, 11 and under, 9 and under)

Jonathan Harper at Scottish Harriers is planning to gather along with the women's teams at Island Bay at 12.15, then drive off in the opposite direction just after the women set off around 12.35 to meet at the marine museum where the track to red rocks starts (next to the bronze sculpture of the shark (Frenzy")

You can always get into the museum sheltered area which is dry and protected from the wind. There are toilets nearby. This indoor area will make an excellent start/finish area. Run straight through it - being careful not to annoy any other users..

There a course will be set with a few marshals to especially watch out for 4WD vehicles (they are usually infrequent). It is planned to be about a 1km - hopefully 1.5km - lap going over the stream, up the hill a very short way (it quickly gets too steep) along the 4WD track and looping back along the beach - so we are on the vehicle track for a minimal time.

It will be very informal and unofficial, but Scottish have all the equipment needed to record results and times. They think teams of 4 might be good on this basis - allowing for small turnouts. A one lap race will follow or be first for the B9and G9s. The boys and girls will start separately.

There will be chocolate fish as prizes for all winning teams and individuals. Small fish for all competitors.

This plan is fluid and very open to modification through better suggestions.

If it is too wet and windy, plan B is to go to probably Wakefield Park on Adelaide Rd and use the circuit Tony Rodgers and Gabby have both used frequently. It will be sheltered. There are also toilets and the course does not cross any rugby or soccer fields that will probably be in use.

SO IF YOU ARE A KEEN TO HAVE YOUR CHILD INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT PLEASE MEET AT ISLAND BAY BY THE PLAYGROUND WHERE THE OTHER TEAMS MEET AND LOOK FOR ANY OTHER KIDS WHO WILL BE THERE MEETING AS WELL.

Interclub road relay races. Contact your grade captain by the weekend before the race to be put in a team.

2012 details:
10.30am: Walkers 5km (NB first lap of relay course only). Report to caravan at start by 10am to enter and to estimate time.
12.30pm: Women 19 and under, Senior women, Masters Women (35+)
1:00pm: Men 19 and under, senior men, masters men (40+), masters men (50+)
3:30pm: Prizegiving at WHAC clubrooms

Safety Rule
Roads will not be closed. Competitors must run on the footpath on the seaward side of the road where it is available, except where directed to run elsewhere by the Race Marshals. If no footpath is available, competitors must run within ONE METRE of the right hand edge of the sealed surface of the roadway. Competitors and supporters must obey the directions of the Race Referee, Race Marshals, and Police Officers at all times.

(Full race rules will be available from team captains on the day - please read them!)

Club uniform (Olympic singlet and black shorts) must be worn. Wellington timing chips are not required.

::[Details]::

Butterfly Creek Nighttime Madness

Venue: Starts and finishes at Muritai School, Muritai Road, Eastbourne
Times: Registration 5.30pm-6.40pm, Vasque Extreme Race briefing 6.10pm, All other races Race Briefing 6.40pm, Prizegiving 9.45pm at Muritai School Hall

Race descriptions:
Vasque Extreme Nighttime Madness: 15.4km with a 480m climb - limited to 25 pair (50 runners)

Silva Butterfly Creek Nighttime Madness Classic - Runners: 10km long 295m climb and Runners: 9.64 km long 295m climb - An ideal event for all levels of fitness

Silva Butterfly Creek Nighttime Madness Classic - Walkers: 8km long 295m climb and Runners: 9.64 km long 295m climb - An ideal event for all levels of fitness

SWAZI Youth Challenge and the Young and the Restless Challenge - 8km long 295m climb: An ideal event for all levels of fitness

Further details

Manawatu Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Run/Walk, incorporating NZ Half Marathon Championships

Venue: Palmerston North

Pack Runs and Walk.

Meet at 1.45pm ready to run or walk at 2pm.

Different packs to suit all abilities, from 30 minute runs at an easy pace to over an hour at 4min/km pace (or faster). Runs may take you off-road. Be prepared for all weather conditions.