Event Information

2008 Newcastle Permanent Half Marathon

DATE: 31st August 2008

LOCATION: Lake Macquarie, Warners Bay Foreshore, The Esplanade.
(Lake Macquarie/Newcastle – 1 ½ hours north of Sydney, NSW Australia).

EVENTS:
Half Marathon 21.1km
10.5km Run
10.5km Community Walk
Schools 4 x 4 Relay

START TIMES
8.00am Half Marathon,
8.10am 10.5 Run and Walk
8.15am School Relay

ENTRY FEES:
$60 GST Inclusive Half – Marathon
$35 GST Inclusive10.5km Run
$35 GST Inclusive10.5km Walk
$100.00 GST Inclusive 4 x 4 School Relay Team ($25 each)

T-SHIRTS: Registrations received before the 22nd August 2008 will receive a T Shirt. Late registration will not be guaranteed a T Shirt. When all T shirts have been issued, participants can purchase a T Shirt at a cost of $20.00 per shirt.

REGISTRATION: Entry forms can now be downloaded for entry to the Newcastle Permanent Lake Macquarie Half Marathon.

RACE PACK (Bib Number, Timing Chip and T Shirt) FOR COLLECTION - FORESHORE, THE ESPLANADE WARNERS BAY.

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE COLLECT YOUR RACE PACK ON SATURDAY TO PREVENT WAITING IN LINE BEFORE EVENT.

LATE REGISTRATION: Saturday 30th August 2008 between 1pm – 5pm on Foreshore, The Esplanade, Warners Bay Sunday 31st August 2008 between 6am – 7.30am on Foreshore, The Esplanade, Warners Bay.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made by Money Order, Cheque or Credit Card (i.e. Visa, MasterCard or BankCard)

ACCOMMODATION: For all accommodation requirements contact Lake Macquarie Visitors Centre on 1800 802 044 or www.lakemac.com.au or Newcastle Visitors information centre 1800 627 230 www.ncc.nsw.gov.au

PRESENTATION: Will be held on site starting after conclusion of the event at 11am. Trophies will be awarded to the overall first three place-getters and to first place-getters in each category across all events except for the walk. The walk is considered a participation event only and No prizes will be awarded.

RESULTS: Will be displayed on www.lakehalf.com after the event.