Question 1

Who can enter?

Accepted Answer

Road Races:Everyone! Fast or not so fast, walker or runner, 0 year olds - 105 year olds, everyone is welcome. There are minimum age cut offs for some distances which you’ll be notified of when entering.Age Restrictions: 1 mile - Everyone can enter5km - min age is 5 y/o on race day 10km - min age is 10 y/o on race day22km - min age is 16 y/o on race day 50km, 100km, 100 mile - min age is 18 y/o on race day Trail relay - min age is 8 y/o on race day Road relay - min age is 7 y/o on race day Trail/Ultra Races:Pretty much everyone! For your safety, we have minimum age requirements and guidelines in terms of pace/experience:We do not have any mandatory qualification standards. However The Spectacle 50km, 100km & 100 mile are challenging and enter mountainous environments. To enter you must have adequate fitness, mountain running or hiking experience to complete the course in the available time.If you are unsure if you are able to make the cutoffs please feel free to reach out for a chat with our team at info@thespectacle.co.nz.

Question 2

Are there cut off times?

Accepted Answer

CUT OFF TIMESYou can find all cut off times here.The cut off times for the 10km, 22km and 50km have purposely been set to allow our less experienced runners as well as walkers tackle these challenging distances. If you are unsure if you are able to make the cutoffs please feel free to reach out for a chat with our team at info@thespectacle.co.nz.

Question 3

Are Pacers allowed for the trail races?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pacers are allowed for the 100km and 100 mile races.Competitors can use up to two Pacers, however only one pacer is allowed on the course at a time (pacers must swap at aid stations).Pacers must register pre-race and must wear a compulsory race bib number.You can find full Pacer info here.

Question 4

How many aid stations are there for the trail races?

Accepted Answer

Aid stations are located roughly every 10km along the course for events 50km and up. There are a mix of both crewed and uncrewed aid stations.

Question 5

Is there mandatory gear for the trail races/ultras?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our mandatory gear lists contain the minimum gear recommended to keep our 50km, 100km and 100 mile athletes safe during The Spectacle. Mandatory gear will be spot checked at race registration and the start line. The mandatory gear lists can be found here.

Question 6

IS THERE A BAG DROP?

Accepted Answer

TRAIL RACES:You can find full bag drop info here.

Question 7

Can I race with my child during the kid’s races?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Parents/caregivers are encouraged to run with their kids or anyone who may need some additional support during the kid’s events, especially if they are younger.

Question 8

Where should we park?

Accepted Answer

For the road races there will be free parking at Trafalgar Centre, Buxton Square Carpark, Montgomery Square, and Wakatu Carpark. There will also be parking available on the side streets around Nelson. Please note that most of Hardy Street and Selwyn Place will be closed so allow extra time to get to the race.

Question 9

Are the roads going to be closed?

Accepted Answer

The entire road race course will be completely closed to public vehicles. This includes a large part of Hardy Street, Selwyn Place, Church Street and Hope Street.Trafalgar St will be closed for all trail starts, and for the 10km finish.

Question 10

Where's the best place to spectate?

Accepted Answer

All over the course!Here are some of our favourite cheer zones:Road Race:At a restaurant/bar on Hardy Street - Hardy Street boasts some of the best restaurants in Nelson. Book a table outside, grab some friends and park on up and watch The Spectacle.From Trafalgar Square - If you’re fast you can watch the athletes race past on the Selwyn Place side of the square and then dash over to the Hardy Street side of the square and catch even more of the action!Trail Races:To catch the finish of the trail races head to Trafalgar Square East or Trafalgar SquareAny of the aid stations marked as crewed/accessible aid stations.Along the Ridgeway for the 100km and 100 mile racesFor the events that have small road sections you can track your athletes and meet them when they get to the road to cheer for them.

Question 11

Can i enter more than one event?

Accepted Answer

Yes! But some events have time clashes so please check the schedule.

Question 12

What is your cancellation/refund policy?

Accepted Answer

You can find our cancellation/refund policy here.

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