The race route starts at the bottom of Stout Street and ends at Marina Park, with both short and long courses following the scenic trip around the town centre and out past Pacific Street.
“It’s a lovely scenic route by the river and through the township,” said Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti events adviser Debbie Hutchings.
The Quarter Marathon is a partnership event run by Sport Gisborne, The Hits and The Gisborne Herald. Every year the event supports a local charity which is chosen by The Gisborne Herald and this year is Gisborne Tairāwhiti Alzheimers Society.
Entry costs are $20 for adults, $5 for secondary students (13-18 yrs) and $3 for primary/intermediate student (5-13 yrs). Under 5s are free. Groups with a minimum of 10 adults can register for $150.
Additional entries can be made to groups including secondary, primary or intermediate participants, but to receive the group entry price the minimum of 10 adults must be met.
If you’re waiting to see what the weather is doing, MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day, a balmy 21 degrees and fresh northwesterlies.
