Location Orakei Domain, Auckland
Website http://www.coolrunning.co.nz/races/cathaypacific/info.html
Type Run or Walk
Distances 11 and 21.1 km.
Time of Year February
Goodie Bag Running singlet.
Course refreshments Frequent water stations.
Post-race refreshments Water, and food to buy available.
Post race details Lots of shade available to wait for prize giving.
Prizegiving is at 11 a.m. Average number of standard prizes with the big one being a trip to Hong Kong for two.
Finisher's medal No.
Competed in 2006, 2007, 2009
Details
First half of course is very flat. Second half is quite hilly, but still possible to set a personal best for the distance.
Unusual among half marathons in that it has a staggered start with slower runners starting earlier than faster runners with a graduated start in 5 minute intervals. This is designed so that all competitors should finish around 10.30 am leaving only half an hour to wait for prize-giving.
An advantage of the staggered start, is to run in the wave that is 5 or 10 minutes faster than what you think that you will do, i.e the wave that starts 5 or 10 minutes slower than what you have been told. You can then use those around you as pace-setters and is a benefit if trying to set a personal best.
A disadvantage of the staggered start is that fast runners who do not usually experience congestion while running, will find themselves passing more runners than they ordinarily would.
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