Become a Heart Racer in Wellington Round the Bays and help raise funds to support the vital work of the Heart Foundation. The Heart Racer who raises the most money will win a trip for two to an Australian Destination courtesy of Air New Zealand - so sign up today!
As New Balance say, for every runner there's a constant struggle between pain and pleasure, between good days and bad. New Balance will help you get through the New Balance Half Marathon with their funky and comfortable shoes and apparel. Check out their website for the love hate relationship you could have with running!
On event day make your way to the information tent located in Frank Kitts Park and collect the race band for the finish time you’re aiming for. There is a different coloured band for each time so make sure you double check you have the right one. They are made to be worn on your wrist and can be adjusted to any length. The time's are 1 hour 30 minutes, 1 hour 40 minutes, 1 hour 50 minutes, 2 hours, 2 hours 15 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes.
At this stage we are yet to confirm pace runners but the pace band will indicate an accurate total run time for each kilometre.
We will also have kilometre markers for the following 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20
All the best for your training and good luck on the day – we will see you there.
Just pop into your local TBI Health clinic, or call 0800 TBI Health, to arrange an appointment with one of our qualified sports physiotherapists for physiotherapy services, or Exercise Therapists for health & fitness services. Mention this promotion and bring a copy of your e-ticket and you will receive a 50% discount on our usual fees
This offer is valid through February and March 2010 only.
50% Discount off Physio & Exercise Therapy
Don’t forget - TBI Health will have a tent at the finishing line on race day to provide much needed massage . Pick up a TBI loyalty card and you can receive further discounts on selected TBI Health services throughout 2010!
With a fantastic team of physiotherapists, orthopaedic specialists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and exercise therapists, TBI can help sort out your injuries and get you back on the road asap. For more information visit our website on www.tbihealth.co.nz or contact your nearest TBI clinic in
0800 TBIHEALTH
Open to and free to join if you have registered for Wellington Round the Bays, starting on 18 January for four weeks.
LES MILLS EXTREME
7km Fun Run /Walk Training Team
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Time: 5.45pm, new to the group meet at Les Mills Extreme Cafe, regulars meet at Taranaki St Wharf
- Course: Running out and back along the WRTB’s course
Half Marathon Training Team
- Days: Monday
- Time: 5.45pm New to the group meet at the Les Mils Extreme Cafe, regulars meet a Taranaki St Wharf
LES MILLS HUTT CITY
7km Fun Run/Walk Training Team
- Days: Monday and Wednesday
- Time: 6pm meet at the Les Mills Hutt City Reception Area
Any questions email wgtnteamtraining@lesmills.co.nz
Entertainment Area
This year the entertainment area is packed full of fun activities and great music. Come and enjoy the various free activities that will be on display. From the free train rides, merry go rounds, and a Ribena confidence course to the entertainment stage where you will be entertained by Wellington's top acts as well as demonstrations from the Les Mills fitness team to keep you juiced throughout the day.
There is something for everyone so stick around after your fun run and let us entertain you!
Click on the pictures to check out the artists.
Beatrootz Say No to Tango Jonny and the Dreamboats
The Great WORKOUT|ZONE Sports Shoe Recycling Project
As a sponsor of the Pelorus Trust Round the Bays and New Balance Half Marathon 2010, it is a great opportunity to help the environment and clear out a few cupboards at the same time.
Sports shoes are made of refined plastics and can take a thousand years to break down if just added to a city's landfill. So we ask you to bring us your old sports shoes on the morning of the run (please tie them together to make a pair). SAVEMART will then sort the shoes and those deemed re-wearable will be sent to Papua New Guinea and those which are beyond hope will be sent to the NIKE-Reuse a Shoe programme where they are ground down and the plastics reused as sports surfaces.
Get behind this initiative and bring us your old, tired or worn out shoes either on the morning of the race, or you can also take (paired) shoes to Les Mill Extreme on Taranaki Street Wellington.
We are hoping to fill bins with thousands of unwanted pairs of shoes - do your bit for the environment on Sunday 21st February 2010.
Caffe L'affare Buggy Walk Marquee
The Caffe L'affare team, who sponsor the monthly Buggy Walks, are bringing their espresso machine to Kilbirnie Park for the buggy walkers!
Parents and caregivers who complete the event, with their child and buggy, are welcome to take sanctuary in the marquee and enjoy a delicious Caffe L'affare coffee.
Under 5's are free, but don't forget to register them.
Half Marathon Walk
2010 sees the addition of the Half Marathon walk option alongside the popular Half Marathon run and wheelchair race that was introduced in 2009. The half marathon walk will start in the south-bound lanes of Jervois Quay. It will follow the same course as the 7km event around the bays. The course will then turn left onto the footpath along Cobham Drive, then left onto Shelly Bay Road and then follow on to Massey Road. Competitors will turn north of Point Gordon (approx. 700m north of Scorching Bay), walk back along Massey Road, Shelly Bay Road and Cobham Drive, turn left into Evans Bay Parade, finishing at Kilbirnie Park.
After finishing please move swiftly through the finish area, ensuring you remove your shoe tag before receiving your Banana and water.
Cobham Drive from Evans Bay Parade to Troy Street will be closed until 11.30am at the latest. Troy Street roundabout to Shelly Bay Road will remain open and Shelly Bay Road and Massey Road to Point Gordon will be closed from 8.45am until 12pm at the latest.
Start Time: 8.30am in the south-bound lanes of Jervois Quay (adjacent to
Entry Cost: $35
Discount price for Athletics New Zealand members. $30
Participants: Must be over 16 years of age.
Les Mills Complimentary Membership
Les Mills are offering a free gym membership to everyone who registers for the 2010 event. This will include access to classes, training squads, seminars and more. So register early and make the most of this amazing offer. Visit www.lesmills.co.nz to find out more.
