Update and Reminder - Winery Run at Wandin in Lovedale Hunter Valley.
This is an update email for those who have entered the 2023 event and a 'reminder' email for other H Events run participants.
Check out the details below and feel free to contact us via phone or email for any questions.
News items to note:
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The Marathon is back! 6 hour time limit.
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Event festival atmosphere with food, wine and live band... post event. Make sure you hang around.
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Last year's wrap up video is below - check out the action from 2022.
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Event start schedule change and race kit collection times
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Parking - just 400m from the start.
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Wandin - check them out to dine, wine or stay. Limited accommodation left.
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Entries filling fast. Limited entries available!!
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If you have been putting off entering, we suggest you do not delay. We have a strict limit of runners. If you are looking to get one of the great finisher medals, get in quick. Standard entry pricing ends midnight Sun 2 July.
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Course and Race Wrap Up video for 2022
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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 (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
- Sat - 12pm - 5pm Race kit collection (enter via Wilderness Rd)
- Maybe try some lunch or wine tasting (for spectators of course) at the Wandin Cellar Door - call for bookings on 0249309888
- Sun - 5.30am Race office opens and food and coffee at Wandin Pavilion
- Sun - 6.30am Marathon Start
- Sun - 7.30am Winery Half Marathon starts
- Sun - 9.30am Winery 10.5km starts
- Sun - 10.00am Wandin Winery Wander 5km event starts
- Sun - 11.00am Kids Marathon 2km Starts
- Sun - 11.45am Presentation of Awards
- Sun - 1.00pm Live music and lunch on offer
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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
As a function of COVID and to speed up the bib allocation process we now use a scanning system at registration collection. You will need a mobile phone. The Process is:
- Scan the QR code (separate to the COVID code)
- Enter the mobile number you added to your entry when entering (or the person who entered you)
- You will receive a code via email.
- Enter this code and you will be allocated a bib number with your entry details
- Show the check in person your number and race kit details (shirt size etc)
- You will be given your race pack
- ALL LATE ENTRIES WILL BE DONE VIA THE NORMALON LINE SYSTEM
- 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!
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Where can I park and what roads are closed?
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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. 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. 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).
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Post event fun for the whole family
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The Wandin Team will be cooking up a storm with breakfast from 6am including Bacon & Egg Rolls, Potato & Leek Soup with bun, Sausage Rolls and Pies, Muffins. Lunch is available from 11am with pulled Pork Buns, Asian Duck Curry, Vegetarian Couscous w/ Moroccan twist, Wedges, Charcutier box. What a perfect winter feed post race... with your favourite Wine, Beer, Soft drinks or Coffee available.
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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.
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More updates for entered competitors soon.
Paul Humphreys
Event Director
H Events
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