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Marc Ellis Takes up Wanaka Marathon Effort for Charity
Monday, 22 November, 2010

In 2009 New Zealander Mal Law made history by becoming the first person ever to run NZ’s seven Great Walks in just seven days – a total distance of 360 kms in the longest week of his life. It was an adventure to honour the memory of his brother Alan, who died as a teenager from leukaemia. In completing the 7in7 Mal raised more than $85,000 for the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation of NZ and so helped make a huge difference to people suffering from this cruel illness.

Event Details

TwinLakes Marathon

Sunday 28^th November

Start: 8.00am

Finish: Approx 12.00pm – 2.00pm

This course consists of flat or undulating terrain. Situated in the picturesque Lake Wanaka region, the climate conditions can change from moderate to hot throughout the day. Please dress appropriately and be prepared for varied conditions.

The course will be marked with signs/marshals throughout.

Checkpoint expected timings:

Checkpoint 1: 11.9km – fastest 8.40am / slowest 10.40am

Checkpoint 2: 21.1km – fastest 9.20am / slowest 12.00pm

Checkpoint 3: 29.7km – fastest 10.50am / slowest 2.00pm

Checkpoint 4: 42.2km – fastest 11.20am / slowest 4.00pm

At each checkpoint there will be drink stations providing water, Balance drink and banana’s. Competitors are encouraged to take additional nutritional requirements with them.

Glendhu Bay– FINISH LINE

At the finish line there will be a BBQ, a range of prizes and family activities. There will also be additional opportunities to raise money for the Leukemia and Blood Foundation.

Course Notes

0.0km START – Scott’s Beach, Lake Hawea (entrance of Capell Ave, Hawea)

0.2km At hilltop, turn right across grass domain and enter track on opposite side

0.8km Road crossing at Hawea Dam, obey marshals, give way, take care! Keep right

1.5km Turn right off Domain Rd onto Track

1.8km U Turn (left) over irrigation canal

6.55km Camphill Rd crossing

10km Track Junction (veer right)

11.9km TRANSITION 1 – Hawea River Footbridge

13.6km Run under the Albert Town Bridge and up onto footpath across bridge

15.1km Enter Outlet Track (Deans Bank/Downstream End)

17.8km Outlet Track Carpark (Upstream end of Outlet Track)

21.1km TRANSITION 2/ HALF MARATHON START – On beach at the end of Beacon Point Rd

24.1km After running around Eely Point, veer right onto Lakeside Track

25.9km Run past Log Cabin on lake edge

29.7km TRANSITION 3 – Waterfall Creek Carpark/Entrance to track to Glendhu Bay

32.4km Track Junction (veer left)

34.4km Track Junction (veer left)

39.6km Track Junction (veer right towards Glendhu Bay Motor Camp)

40.1km Track Junction (veer left)

40.8km Glendhu Bay Motor Camp (run to turnaround at far end)

42.2km FINISH

See the course map below.

Course Map

Changeover points:
Leg 1: Lake Hawea - Swing Bridge Albert Town - 11.9km
Leg 2: Swing Bridge Albert Town - Beacon Point Rd / Outlet Track - 9.2km
Leg 3: Beacon Point Rd / Outlet Track - Waterfall Creek - 8.6km
Leg 4: Waterfall Creek - Glendhu Bay - 12.5km
**Leg distances are approximate