Hunter Valley Running Festival

The Hunter Valley Running Festival will be held at the Wandin Estate. Main races are the Half Marathon, Winery 10.5km, Winery Wander 5km and 2km Kids Marathon. Competitors can run or walk any event and enjoy the convenience of the start and finish lines in the same area, as well as sport and local produce expo and family entertainment on offer. Enjoy running past world famous vineyards and resorts in one of Australia's best holiday locations.

Course

The Half Marathon course starts on the Wandin Estate 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 first lap. Runners will return and complete the same course for the second lap and then run to the finish. There will be a festival atmosphere with stalls, entertainment, food and wine (for post race of course). The course will be certified as correct by an AIMS qualified measurer.

Entry Fee Includes

• Finishers medal
• World Class event venue, with easy parking
• Race Bib
• Souvenir race T Shirt if entered by date 4 July 2021
• Electronic Race Timing - results and splits will be live.
• Drink Stations with electrolyte
• Secure Bag area
• Great start and finish atmosphere
• Overall Trophies, Age category medals and random prizes after the event

Race Kits Collection (Number Bibs, Shirts etc)

Collection of race kits (number bibs, shirts etc.) is from 10am-4:30pm Saturday and from 6.00am on Sunday morning. 

You need pick up your kit at least 40min before your race start time. Please account for traffic and crowd issues when arriving.

You must provide photo identification to collect your race pack. If you are collecting on behalf of another competitor a letter authorising you to collect on behalf of that athlete.

Start Times

• Sunday 7:00am       Half Marathon 
• Sunday 9:00am      10.5km
• Sunday 9:45am      Winery Wander 5km
• Sunday 10:45am    Kids Marathon

Drink Stations

Will be situated not more than 3km apart on the various courses. Water and electorlyte is available on all drink stations and at the finish. Drinks stations are available at 2.5km, 4km, 6km, 7.5km, 10km, 13km, 16km, 19km and the recovery area. Jelly beans will be available on selected stations. 

Race Timing

Chip timing is used for the event. 

Souvenir Photos

There will be photographers taking photos of you on the course. Go to www.marathon-photos.com the day following the race and just enter your bib number or name and your pics will be there.