Event Info at a Glance
RACE DAY: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 2024
Race Guide
The Race Guide is our single-page, quick reference for everything you need to know to make the most of your event experience.
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The Basics |
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| Event | Omaha Half Marathon |
| Event Date | Sunday, December 8th, 2024 |
| Race Options | Half Marathon | 10k Classic | 5k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids' Dash |
| Tickets & Fees | See the enter page |
| Number Collection | AHMS Series Pass entrants will receive all five race numbers by courier one week prior to the first event. All other entrants must collect their race number at the Event Venue from 2-4pm on Saturday (the day before the event) or from 6am on race morning. |
| Where is it? | Event HQ is at Rahui Te Kiri Reserve at the southern end of Omaha. See Event HQ for more information. |
| Getting There & Parking | See our Traffic & Transport page |
| Race Rules | See our general Competition Rules here. |
| Safety | The safety of our participants, crew and the public is our number one concern. First, last and always. Find out more about our safety procedures and what to expect at our events on our dedicated Safety page. |
Race Weekend Schedule |
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| Saturday, 2-4pm | Race Number Collection at Event HQ |
| Race Day | |
| 06:00 AM | OPENEvent HQ opens at Rahui Te Kiri Reserve |
| 07:30 AM1 | RACE STARTHalf Marathon Runners |
| 07:33 AM | RACE STARTHalf Marathon Competitive Walk |
| 08:30 AM1 | RACE START10K Classic Runners |
| 08:33 AM | RACE START10K Competitive Walk |
| 09:30 AM1 | RACE START5K Fun Run & Walk |
| 10:30 AM1 | RACE START2K Kids Dash |
| 10:45 AM | Spot prize registration mats open (approx - listen for PA announcments) |
| 11:00 AM | Awards ceremony and spot prizes |
| 11:30 AM | CLOSEEvent Close (approx.) |
Participating |
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| Race Number | A valid race number - issued in your name - with timing tag attached, must be worn on the front of your shirt whenever taking part in any of our events. Find out more about the race number & timing tag here. |
| Toilets | A large number of dedicated event portaloos will be located on the western end of the reserve - nearest the road and the main parking area. Limited public toilets - and some event portaloos - are available on course. Check out the race page for your chosen race for details. |
| Aid Stations | Aid stations are spaced approximately every 4-5km on course. Check each individual race information page for details. All on course aid stations will serve water at the first table and PURE sport drink at the second table. |
| Directions | Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. These will either be a white arrow on a blue circle or - for more detailed instructions - a yellow sandwich board setup on the road. Marshals are also present at all changes of direction. |
| Marshals | Event marshals will be assigned to each change of direction and intersection. They are there for your safety and to keep you on course. |
| Emergencies | If you see a competitor in distress, stay with them and send a message to the next marshal. If it is a life-threatening emergency, ask someone to call 111. |
When You Finish |
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| Finisher Medal | All officially registered participants in the event will receive a beautiful commemorative finisher medal when they cross the line. Running Events are renowned for the quality of our finisher medals and you can expect a weighty and beautiful keepsake which prominently identifies the event and year and recognises you as a FINISHER! |
| Refuelling Station | When you finish, you'll be handed a banana and a can of SUPA sport drink prior to exiting the finish chute. Once outside the chute, a dedicated water tent will be nearby for you to continue rehydrating. |
| Results | Results will be updated in real-time throughout the race. Scan the QR code on the front of your race number to be taken directly to your dedicated result page to see how you did. Alternatively, a link to this year's race results will appear here. |
| Awards & Spot Prizes |
The Awards Ceremony will kick off at 11am sharp and should last no more than 30 minutes. We hope you can stick around to celebrate some of the great achievements of the day. A list of awards to be presented for each race appears on the race info pages. Each participant also has a chance to share in up to $5,000 of spot prizes which will be randomly drawn during the ceremony. To be eligible for the Spot Prize draw, you must be present in person and you must walk your race number over the special spot prize registration mats near the stage when they are activated. Listen for announcements on the PA 10-15 minutes prior to the Awards Ceremony for instructions. |