Run for Queenstown

Published: 06/03/2022

 

WHAT ARE OFFICIAL TRACKS?

A world first running experience, using leading timing technology to record your performance, whenever you choose to race. Results are uploaded to our Official Leaderboard, creating an online community that can compete and grow together.

 

We have installed permanent timing gates to record your performance. This is not a virtual event. Run or Walk. Solo or in a Group. Go with the kids or the Dog. Get your workmates involved. Race anytime.

 

EVENT OVERVIEW:

Official tracks invite you to run your own race to support the Queenstown community during a week long event from 18-25th March. Choose from 13 routes in and around Queenstown, register your timing chip, pick your starting gate on the Frankton track and RUN. People that run during the week will go in the draw to win loads of amazing prizes and the best news is the more times you run, the more chances you have to WIN!

 

Sport is crucial for our mental health and with so many cancelled sporting events, this is an opportunity to race in your own time and give back which is particularly important during these challenging times and to show support for our town, Official Tracks will be giving 50% of  proceeds to Central Lakes Family Services and Greatest Needs Fund, to support mental health in the region.

 

Don’t miss out! Purchase your timing band today.

 

It’s time to own your race!

 

DATES: From the 18th March to 25th March 2022

 

LOCATION: Queenstown – start your race in CBD Marine Parade or Hilton Hotel.

 

DISTANCES: 3K, 5K, 9K, 10K, 13K, 18K, 36K – Check our tracks.

 

WHY: We support Queenstown by giving 50% of proceeds to local charities to support mental health in the region.

 

PRIZES POOL: Over $5000 in value – Complete a race to be in the draw. More races = More Entries.

See our Terms and Conditions.

 

 

PRIZES:

 

To get the prize draw, you need to have a result on one of our Leaderboards between 00:01 Friday 18th March 2022 and 23:59 Friday 25th March 2022.

The more races you complete, the more entries you have to WIN. 

 

Check Winners HERE:

 

Thanks to the following businesses that have donated prizes and are supporting our community in those trying times.

 

 

EXTRA PRIZES FROM OFFICIAL TRACKS:

2022 -2023 Official Tracks Season Passes given to:

  • Fastest Men 9.1km, Fastest Women 9.1km
  • Fastest Men 18.3Km, Fastest Women 18.3km
  • Fastest Men 36.6km, Fastest Women 36.6km

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

  1. Purchase a timing chip online, from Frontrunner or the Hilton.
  2. Register it at www.officialtracks.com/register
  3. Enter a valid email address (this is how we will contact the winners)
  4. Choose the track you want to run
  5. Make sure you understand your track route and the gates you need to pass during your race. Some races only have one gate as a start and an end. Some races require you to go through different gates. Check our google maps with photos. Check our tracks here.
  6. Go to the start gate, go past the gate and check that the LED on the gate flashes every time you pass a gate.
  7. Go through the necessary gates to complete your race.
  8. Once you have passed the finish gate, your result will appear on our leaderboards.
  9. View and share your results on the Queenstown Leaderboards

 

IMPORTANT:

  1. An LED light on the gate will flash as you pass to indicate your Timing Chip was detected and your race has been registered. It is your responsibility to check that your pass has triggered the LED light. No tag reading = no result.
    If running as a group, try to pass a gate one after another to make sure each tag is read properly.
  2. Do not bend your timing chip. Do not put it next to metallic objects like phone/keys.

 

 

It’s time to own your race!

 

If you want to get involved or you have an issue, contact Tuki at tuki@officialtracks.com