Click here to Enter Online (Credit or Debt Card Only). (Entries open 1st October)

Click here to download the entry form. (Entries open 1st October)

– Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with a cheque made up to ‘Off Road Half’

– Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

Email it to info@eventpromotions.co.nz with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

Entry Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your entry and team number via email when you enter. Please print this out and bring along to registration. You can also check your entry by clicking here and looking at our confirmed entrant list. (Link to come).

Event Day Timetable – Sunday 7 March 2021
7.30am – 10.30am: Registration in main marquee at Waipa Recreation Area.
9.00am: Start of the Lance Lawson Little Devils 1.5km Fun Run/Walk (3 – 6 yrs)
9.10am: Start of the Lance Lawson Little Devils 2.5km Fun Run/Walk ( 7 – 10yrs)
10.00am: Start of the Copthorne Half Marathon
10.15am: Little Devils Prize-giving
11.00am: Start of the Mitre 10 Mega 10km Run or Walk
11.15am: Start of the Redstag Timber 5km Fun Run/Walk
12.05pm: Cut off for the first lap of the Copthorne Half Marathon
1.30pm: Prize-giving

Registration
Registration is on Sunday morning only between 7.30am and 10.30am within the main marquee at the Waipa Sawmill Recreation area. Please bring your registration confirmation with you to assist the registration process. Late entries will be accepted on the day up until 10.30am.

NO eftpos facilities available. Cash or cheque only please.

Every competitor receives…
All competitors receive a finishers medal, a bottle of Loaded sports drink,  FREE HELL PIZZA (voucher) personalized race number, first aid, event support, on-line certificate, electronic timing plus a chance to win one of the numerous spot prizes.

Final Competitors Information
Click here to download your final competitor notes

2020 Copthorne Rotorua Off-Road Half Marathon T-Shirt 

These shirts must be pre-ordered, they will not be for sale at the event.

You can pre-order these when you enter online, or purchase from the online shop.

They will be available for you to pick up at the event.

Refund Policy

Refunds up until the 27th of February will incur a $10.00 administration fee. There will be no refunds from the 28th of February 2021. In the case of a natural disaster, closure of the forest due to high winds or other uncontrollable factors, “Act of God” conditions causing the cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded. Please contact 07 3483301 or jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz if you need to withdraw from the event.

Transfers/Changes

Transfers to another person or to a different distance can be made up until the 3rd March. Please contact 07 3483301 or jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz prior to this date. After this date, any changes will need to be made at registration on the day.

Half Marathon Cut off Time
The Half Marathon course has a cut off time for the first lap (10.5km) of 2 hours and 5 mins. Prize giving will still proceed at 1.30pm, if competitors win a prize a representative can come up or the competitors can collect once they have completed the event.

Aid Stations
Water stations are available at the 4km, 8.5km, 10.5km and finish area for the 10km. Water stations are available at the 4km, 8.5km, 10.5km, 15km, 18km, 21.1km and finish area for the Half Marathon.

Toilets are available at the start/finish area.

Walkers
We value our walkers and wish to ensure that the experience of taking part in either of these great off-road events in Rotorua is a positive experience for all competitors. We rely on entrant’s integrity that walkers WALK the complete event. Please participate in the spirit of the event and abide by the walking criteria. Any walking competitor seen running will automatically be classified in the running results. No correspondence will be entered into.

Event Rules
The event is conducted by officials and friends of the Lake City Athletic club and conducted under the rules of Athletics NZ. Participants shall adhere to all marshals and officials instructions. Decisions of race officials will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. Event race numbers are to be placed on the front of your singlet or shirt. No Ipods or headphones are to be worn in any of these events, no exceptions.

Prize-giving will be held at 1.30pm from the stage truck at Waipa Recreation Area.

Major Prizes
Copthorne Hotel Accommodation packages
Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua $1500 worth of prizes
1-Day Vouchers
Pig and Whistle Vouchers
Skyline Rotorua Vouchers
Smiths Sports Shoes Rotorua Vouchers
CamelBak Product
Timex Watches

Merit Prizes
Medals and merit prizes will be awarded to the top 3 Male and Female competitors in the 5km Fun Run/Walk. Medals and merit prizes will also be awarded in the Copthorne Hotel Half Marathon and the Mitre 10 Mega 10km to the first three runners and the first three walkers in each of the following grades (age as on event day)

Running Grade          Walking Grade
16 – 34                              16 – 39
35 – 44                              40 plus
45 – 54
55+
Competitors must be present at prize-giving to receive merit prizes.

Finishers Medals
Every competitor that finishes any of the events from the Half Marathon to the little Devils race will receive one of our stunning finishers medal

Spot Prizes
The major spot prizes will be drawn during prize-giving at 1.30pm. Watch this space for some of the awesome spotties that will be up for grabs!  Competitors must be present at prize-giving to be eligible for spot prizes.

Training Schedule – Half Marathon (For 10km, halve times)
Weeks to go      Monday (easy/flat)      Wednesday (hills)       Weekend (slow)
10                           20 min                                   20 min                                  30 min
9                              25 min                                   25 min                                  35 min
8                              30 min                                  30 min                                  40 min
7                              35 min                                   35 min                                  45 min
6                              40 min                                  40 min                                  50 min
5                              45 min                                  45 min                                   60 min
4                              45 min                                  45 min                                   75min
3                              50 min                                  50 min                                  90 min
2                              50 min                                  60 min                                  90 min
1                              50 min                                  50 min                                  HALF MARATHON DAY!

Training Tips
Training Tip #1 – Train on hills.
There aren’t too many hills in the off-road half but the ones that are there can slow you down significantly if you aren’t trained for them. Add a hill reps session to your programme once a week but make sure your form isn’t compromised – you want to run them strong.

Training Tip #2 – Check your shoes
You don’t need to wear specialty trail shoes for this race but you do need to wear shoes that are suited for your feet and aren’t worn out from past runs. Do the twist test to check – hold your shoe at each end and twist. It should feel firm. And old shoe, or one that doesn’t have proper support will twist easily.

Training Tip #3 – Eating on the run
If you are new to running long distances you might need to eat during the race. Start practicing now on your long and middle distance runs. You want to make sure that the fuel you are taking on board doesn’t create any gut issues as well as teach your digestive system that this will happen.

Training Tip #4 – Practice passing runners in close proximity.
There are some sections of the race where you will run on singletrack or narrow footpath. Chances are you will want to get past. Practice running with others and take turns to pass one another as close as you can get. You will improve your confidence on race day.

Training Tip #5 – Run less to run faster
Add a couple of cross-training sessions to your weekly routine to give your running legs a break. Swimming is great for aerobic fitness while pilates and yoga can help your flexibility and core strength.

Training Tip #6 – Increase your pace
Include a section of increased pace at the end of your long runs to get used to adding a kick when you’re almost finished and starting to feel tired. Anything from five to 15 minutes will help and could be the difference between fading in the final kilometre or passing several others.

Training Tip #7 – Make sure you taper.
The final two weeks before your race are when you should reduce your training significantly, in the last week you want to be running easy and only for short distances. You have already built up your fitness, now you can only refine it. Don’t add in workouts you have missed or take part in strenuous activity.

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Special accommodation rates are available at the Copthorne Hotel Rotorua on Fenton Street. The recently refurbished hotel has excellent facilities to help you unwind after any event, or relax with your family. Facilities include spa, heated pool, tennis court and gym. Only a five minute drive from the event!

Enjoy the atmosphere and fabulous cuisine at the Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen & Bar. Our talented chefs create exciting and delicious flavours from the finest fresh and local produce. Sample home grown dishes from our menu or choose a selection from the Sumptuous Buffet. We look forward to seeing you.

For bookings or other enquires please call 0508 747686 or email copthornerotorua@millenniumhotels.co.nz and quote the Rotorua Off-road Half Marathon.

Results

Professional photos can also be found at www.marathon-photos.com, search the event name then your bib number. 

View 2020 results here

View 2019 results here

View 2018 results here

View 2017 results here

View 2016 results here

View 2015 results here

View 2014 results here

View 2013 Results here

View 2012 Results here

View 2011 Results here

View 2010 Results here

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