Update 2 - Winery Run 2023

 
 
Update 2 - Winery Run - Sun 16 July 2023 
Wandin in Lovedale Hunter Valley
This is an update email for those who have entered the 2023 event. 
Check out the details below and feel free to contact us via phone or email for any questions.
Call or email @ 0249348138, paul@hevents.com.au
 
News items to note:

  1. No major changes since update 1. 

  2. Weather looking great!!....but still cold in the morning!! 

  3. Event festival atmosphere with food, wine and live band/kids rides... post event. Make sure you hang around.  

  4. Last year's wrap up video is below - check out the action from 2022. 

  5. Event start schedule change and race kit collection times

  6. Parking - just 400m from the start. 
Wandin - check them out to dine, wine or stay. Limited accommodation left.  
 
 
wandin pic
 
Entry reminder for friends or family!!
If you have friends or family who have still not entered, we suggest they do not delay. Feel free to send them this reminder.  If you are looking to get one of the great finisher medals, get in quick. Entries possible on-line until race day. 
ENTER NOW
 
 
 
Course and Race Wrap Up video for 2022
 
video
 
 

Course Information

The course is very simple to follow. All races are out and back, with the marathon and half marathon being 4 or 2 laps of the out and back course. The course starts is on the Wandin Cricket field and runs south to the bottom exit and joins the internal roadway to run north to the exit onto Talga Rd. Runners will run out and back on the southern side of the road, with the other side open to slow moving resident traffic. Runners will run approx. 4.5km to a turn point and return the oval to complete the race loop (half this for the 5km). The Kids Marathon will be on the oval. There will be a festival atmosphere with stalls, entertainment, food and wine presented by our venue. 

Weekend timetable

 
  1. Sat - 12pm - 5pm      Race kit collection (enter via Wilderness Rd). Parking near the oval on Saturday.  
    1. Maybe try some lunch or wine tasting (for spectators of course) at the Wandin Cellar Door - call for bookings on 0249309888
  2. Sun - 5.30am            Race office opens and food and coffee at Wandin Pavilion. Parking in front paddock!
  3. Sun - 6.30am            Marathon Start
  4. Sun - 7.30am            Winery Half Marathon starts 
  5. Sun - 9.30am            Winery 10.5km starts
  6. Sun - 10.00am          Wandin Winery Wander 5km event starts
  7. Sun - 11.00am          Kids Marathon 2km Starts 
  8. Sun - 11.45am          Presentation of Awards​
  9. Sun - 1.00pm            Live music and lunch on offer
 
 

Where/when do I pick up my race kit?

Race Kits including your BIB number, timing chip and purchased souvenir event shirts will be available from the event compound at Wandin Cricket Pavilion off 12 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale on :
 
  • Saturday - 12.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Sunday - from 5.30am - 10.30am
(please collect at least 30 minutes before your race start. Allow for crowds)
 

Kit collection process

To speed up the bib allocation process we now use a scanning system at registration collection. You will need a mobile phone (but can collect without this). The Process is:
  1. Scan the QR code (available on near the entrance) 
  2. Enter the mobile number you added to your entry when entering (or the person who entered you) 
  3. You will receive a code via email.
  4. Enter this code and you will be allocated a bib number with your entry details
  5. Show the check in person your number and race kit details (shirt size if you purchased one etc)
  6. You will be given your race pack
  7. ALL LATE ENTRIES WILL BE DONE VIA THE NORMAL ON LINE SYSTEM
  8. If you have any difficulties please go to the queries desk. They can manually allocate your bib. 
We can allow a fellow runner to collect your kit. They must have the above details needed to collect your kit. We will not just give out your kit to anyone!
 

Where can I park and what roads are closed?
The venue is easy to find off the Hunter Expressway. Ample parking is available close to the event area. Please arrive via 12 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale (just off. On race day you will be directed to park in adjoining paddocks. The ground is not 100% even. Please drive slowly and watch your footing.  Do not enter via Talga Rd, IT IS CLOSED!
 

What will be available at the aid stations? Are there Toilets?

There will be 2 aid stations on the course at approx 2.5km and 5km, then again at 7.5km and 10.5km (for laps).  This will have water and electrolyte on offer.  Please drink and dispose of the cups in the bins around and past these areas. There will be toilets at the start and half way along Talga Rd (at the 2.5km mark). 
 
Post event fun for the whole family
 
 
The Wandin Team will be cooking up a storm with breakfast from 6am including Bacon & Egg Rolls,  Soups with bun, Sausage Rolls and Pies, Muffins. Lunch is available from 11am with a range of warm and wonderful dishes. What a perfect winter feed post race... with your favourite Wine, Beer, Soft drinks or Coffee available.
Relax after the event on the cricket oval with tables and chairs available, or throw in a picnic rug. The oval has full sun all day and facilities are all close. We will have live music until the afternoon so plan to hang around. 
One more update for entered competitors on Friday. 
 
Paul Humphreys
Event Director
H Events

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Posted by: Paul Humphreys
10 July 2023

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