ThE Mile.

Open Mile | SCHOOL Mile | AWD Mile | ELite Mile

SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2024 | WHAKATU - NELSON

Why the Mile?

Whether you're a seasoned runner, an aspiring runner, or a family looking for a fun activity to do together, The Spectacle Mile is for you!

Run, jog, or walk, there’s something for everyone.

Embrace the electrifying atmosphere and feel the support and camaraderie of the running community at The Spectacle.

What you get:
- Entry to The Spectacle
- Race cap
- Race poster
- Finishers medal
- Professional race photos
- Race pack including vouchers & discounts
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Calling all young, aspiring athletes! This is a unique chance to dash through the streets of Nelson with your friends and see some of the world’s top milers in action!
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High school runners - don't miss out on the chance to go head to head with some of the best runners in Aotearoa!
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No matter how you enjoy The Spectacle, the AWD (Athletes with a Disability) mile is your stage to shine!
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Witness some of the world’s elite milers—Olympians, Commonwealth Games representatives, and national champions unleash their prowess to put on the ultimate Spectacle!
Cheer on these exceptional athletes in this rare chance to see world-class talent in action right here in our city.
Stick around after the race to get photos and autographs from your favourite athletes.

The EVENTs.

THe important stuff.

What you get

We’ve partnered with some of our favourite local businesses to bring you some of the best race merch ever. Here’s what you’ll get:

Entry to The Spectacle
Race cap
Finishers medal
Race poster
Spot prize entry
Race pack filled with goodies from some of our favourite local businesses
A chance to watch some of the world’s best milers (the 1609m kind, not the 100 mile kind) race through the streets of Nelson

EntrIES

Key Dates:

June 30th: Early entry fee pricing ends
September 30th: Regular entry fee pricing ends
November 11th: Entries for nationwide Matthews Eyecare collections close
December 12th: Late/online entries close

Spaces are limited though so best to get your entry in now to secure your spot early!

Race Pack Collection

Those who enter before November 11th can collect their race pack from selected Matthews Eyecare stores throughout NZ between 2-6 December. Simply select which store you’d like to collect your race pack from when entering.

Those entering after November 11th can pick up their race pack from Matthews Eyecare Nelson during the designated time slot on Thursday 12 December, Friday 13 December and Saturday 14 December.

Race hub

The race hub is located at Trafalgar Square. This is where you can browse the race stalls, listen to live music, eat great food, and cheer everyone on with your friends and family.

Prizes

Medals: Every finisher will receive a beautiful wooden medal as you cross the finish line, you might even have an Olympian presenting it to you!

Top 3 finishers: The top 3 finishers in each race of each gender will be presented on stage with a prize.

Spot Prizes: We love a good spot prize almost as much as we love a good race pack, so we’ve partnered with some generous local businesses to bring you some epic spot prizes (think travel vouchers, all-inclusive spa days and more). Trust us, you’ll want to stick around after your race for this!

Photos

We have a talented team of photographers out on the course taking epic shots for the gram, or if you’re a little more old school - for the wall. A link to race photos can be found on the Results page after the race.

The course.

The start is FAST! Dash down Selwyn Place, enjoying the slight downhill, then hook a sharp right onto Church Street.

From Church Street take another right onto the bustling Hardy Street. Here, the energy of spectators enjoying an afternoon drink as they take in The Spectacle will carry you up a slight uphill.

Hang a right onto Hope Street and then another right to come hooning back down Selwyn Place. Here, the energy of the cheering spectators gathered on the Cathedral Steps will lift you up as you continue onto your second lap.

All mile runners run 2.15 laps.

The Rules.

Race numbers must be worn on the front chest area of the top you are wearing for the event and must be visible at all times. Please do not alter the numbers.
Your timing chip must be attached to your shoe in order to record a time. If it is worn anywhere else the sensors won’t be able to sense it.
Bikes, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards and dogs will not be permitted on the course.
Baby strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on the course.
Competitors must not be accompanied by anyone who is not officially entered in the event. The exception to this is if they require specific assistance by an adult for example if they are a guide/support person in the AWD race or are assisting a minor. a child under 10, in which case they may have someone accompany them on the course.

Entrants who have registered in the walkers category must walk during the race.
Music devices are not permitted during the race for safety reasons.
Competitors must stay on the marked course and keep to the left of the course if being passed by another competitor.
Competitors are in charge of counting their own laps.
Competitors should be kind and respectful to other competitors.