Entry 
Entries for the 2013 Southland Festival of Running are not open at present.

Entry Form
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Entry Fees 
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Communication
Pre-event information will be corresponded via the Southland Festival of Running website. Please check the website regularly to ensure you don't miss out on any vital information.

Race Categories
There are no specific race categories; however competitors must be aged between 5 – 13 years on race day.

Refund Policy
Withdrawals from the event will receive no refund.

Getting to the start line

Registration
Registration will take place at Sport Southland, SBS Sports House, Stadium Southland on Friday 15th November 8.30am-5.00pm and Saturday 16^th November 10.00am-1.00pm and 3.00pm-5.00pm.

Any uncollected race numbers will be available for collection from the SBS Bank Marquee at Surrey Park Athletics track from 10.00am on Sunday 17^th November.

Race Numbers
Race numbers are allocated to competitors upon the closing of entries. Your race number will be in your race pack that you collect at Registration. The race number must be attached to your front for the entire event. Attach your race number to your front in the centre of your top using the 4 safety pins provided.

Race Briefing
A compulsory race briefing will be held at 10.45am at the start line of the SBS Bank Southland Marafun event. The briefing contains important safety information that you need to know to complete the trail.

Course Overview
Start behind Surrey Park track
Around the fields behind the back straight of the Surrey Park  track
Along the back straight of the Surrey Park track
Finishing through the finish gantry at Surrey Park

What's provided on the Course
Aid station: both water and Powerade will be available at the finish line.
Toilets will be available at the finish line at Surrey Park.

Course Safety
Safety is paramount. The long-term viability of the Event hinges on a good safety record. Organisers have taken all possible steps to ensure safety of competitors and the public but we need your help!

All entrants must abide by the following rules:
The race number must be worn on the front and must not have any part removed or disfigured.
Entrants must follow instructions from marshals at all times.
All entrants must attend the race briefing held at 10.45am at the start line of the event.
Runners and walkers must not be paced or accompanied by cyclists, vehicles or un-entered runners. Support vehicles must park only in designated areas, well off the road and clear of competitors.
No dogs allowed (except service dogs)

Potential Hazards
Nutrition and Dehydration: You are responsible for your own fuel. There will be an aid station at the finish line, but make sure you stay hydrated and keep nutrition levels up throughout the course.

Parking
We recommend supporters and spectators park in the Stadium Southland carpark.

Finishing the Race
All runners/walkers will finish on the Surrey Park track through the finishing chute, across the finish line and into the finisher's arena.
Everyone who completes the SBS Bank Southland Marafun event will be rewarded with a finisher's medal and certificate.

SUPPORTERS

Supporters are more than welcome at both the start line and at the finish at Surrey Park in Invercargill. Parents can run the final 2km with their child/ren.

Local Information
For further information about Invercargill, the finishing location, click here.

Recommended Routes to the Start
Click here to download a street map of Invercargill and Surrey Park.