Walter Peak High Country Run

Walter Peak Run - Event Schedule

Walter Peak Run - Event Entry Fees

EVENT REFUND POLICY:

If in the unfortunate circumstances a participant must withdraw from the event due to ill health or injury – NO REFUNDS will be allocated – only race entry transfers to the following year or race entry transfer to another participant will be permitted. Should you need to withdraw and / or transfer your race entry – please notify the Race Director as soon as possible.

If the event has to be cancelled as a result of severe weather conditions including heavy rain, hail, snow, wind or severe heat or reasons beyond control *NO REFUNDS will be allocated – however registered participants will be eligible to register for the following years event benefiting from a discounted 20% off registration fee.

EVENT DATE:

Saturday 27th February 2021

EVENT VENUE:

Walter Peak High Country Farm, Queenstown

REGISTRATIONS:

Online Registrations Open at 12:00pm (midday) on Friday 15th January 2021.

Online Registrations Close at 12:00am (midnight) on Thursday 25th February 2021 *unless sold out prior.

Participants can collect their race numbers and electronic transponders at the Real Journeys Queenstown *Visitor Centre located on the corner of Shotover Street and Rees Street between 4:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday 26th February 2021 and on the morning of the event at the Real Journeys Queenstown *Info Centre between 7:45am – 8:45am before boarding the TSS Earnslaw and cruising over to Walter Peak High Country Station at 9:00am.

EVENT START TIMES:

10:00am – 5km and 10km Trail Run / Walk events.

RACE BRIEFINGS:

An Event briefing will take place on board the TSS Earnslaw on the event day at approx 9:15am whilst cruising between Queenstown and Walter Peak High Country Farm.

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM WALTER PEAK:

Transport to and from the event on the Walter Peak High Country Farm will be on board the TSS Earnslaw historic coal fired steamship and is included in the event entry fee. *Please click on the Event Details Page for all transport scheduling.

*Participants are NOT permitted to travel to Walter Peak using their own transport.

WEATHER:

The weather in February is generally quite warm with temperatures ranging between 18c and 24c with light winds. At the same time with the event taking place in an alpine environment the weather can also change at any time.

In the event of bad weather the event will be postponed until the weather is more favourable on the event day or the following day. In the unfortunate circumstances the event has to be cancelled race entries will NOT be refunded however registered participants will be able to register for the following years event at a 20% discounted rate.

RECOMMENDED:

Whilst there is no compulsory clothing requirements to take part in the event we suggest you dress appropriately for your chosen event according to the weather conditions on the day. With the nature of the event taking place in an alpine environment the weather can change at any time.

GEAR DROP:

All participants in the event will be able to leave a small bag containing personal belongings in a dry and secure location before the start of the event and collect post run by presenting your race number.

OFFICIALS / CHECK POINTS / DRINK STATIONS / COURSE MARKING:

Participants are responsible to carry their own food and hydration for the event – however Water, Energy Drink will be readily available at the start / finish line.

The courses will be well marked with fluorescent pink tape and red directional arrows to guide you. Please follow these markers, do not deviate from the course and obey the instructions of the race officials at all times.

FIRST AID:

In the unlikely event of an emergency, first aiders will be located around the course and at the START / FINISH. Qualified personnel will be assessing participants during the race to make sure that everyone is in a fit and good physical condition to continue.

CHANGING FACILITIES & TOILETS:

Facilities and amenities will be located near to the start / finish line.

AWARDS CEREMONY:

The awards ceremony will take place approx 11:00am on Race Day on board the TSS Earnslaw whilst on the return cruise between Walter Peak and Queenstown.

CAR PARKING:

There is plentiful pay and display car parking in and around Queenstown. The closest free parking will be in the Queenstown Garden’s car park. The nearest pay and display car park is located a stone throw away at the Man Street car park.

REFRESHMENTS:

A variety of Refreshments to quench your thirst and hunger will be available near the Event Hub

WASTE:

Please make sure that anything you take on to the course that needs to be disposed of after use is disposed of in the rubbish bins provided at the checkpoints and at the finish line. LITTERING WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

RACE WITHDRAWAL:

In the unfortunate situation a participant must withdraw from the event you must inform the nearest checkpoint staff and wait with them until the last participant passes the checkpoint and then be escorted – transported to the finish line accordingly.

ACCIDENT REPORTING:

In the unfortunate circumstances a participant has an accident during the race – please (if you can) make your way to the nearest checkpoint and notify the first aid staff. If a participant cannot make it to the next checkpoint as a result of injury – the participant must stay in the area of cause of injury and does not deviate from the course whilst also use their compulsory gear as required whilst also notifying other participants of their injury for them to in turn notify the next checkpoint staff. Whilst waiting for assistance the participant must stay in the location where they obtained their injury and the first aid team will come to them.
Should another participant assist another injured runner; they are to take note of the time spent assisting the injured person and this time will be deducted from their overall time upon notification at the finish line.

INSURANCE:

It is recommended that participants traveling from overseas obtain appropriate travel insurance taking in to consideration they are taking part in a sporting event in the event of a medical emergency.

SAFETY, RACE RULES & FAIR PLAY

All things necessary for you to have a safe and enjoyable day at the lake – click HERE

Both events follow a variety of non technical terrain including 4wd farm tracks and trails and bridal tracks enjoying spectacular mountain and lake views throughout the adventure…

*Please note the 5km course is ONE lap and the 10km course is TWO laps of the 5km course.

Click HERE to view 5km &10km Course Map / Profile