The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter has once again been named as the official charity partner of the Air New Zealand Hawke’s Bay International Marathon.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday May 13, 2017, and the Trust is urging runners to join ‘Team Rescue Heli’ and help raise vital funds for the charity, which provides a 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter service to the region.
“We are delighted to be working with the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter again this year, and we are excited to build on last year’s fantastic partnership with such an important local charity,” said Frances Searle, commercial partnerships manager at IRONMAN Oceania, which owns and delivers the event.
“We are really looking forward to this year’s event. The support of IRONMAN Oceania, along with the hard work and dedication from our volunteers and runners, made last year’s event a huge success for us and raised $10,000 to support our life-saving service,” said Laura Hyde, marketing and fundraising manager at the Trust.
“We hope to build on that this year, and again would love for any runners, walkers or people who could help with our bucket collection to get involved with ‘Team Rescue Heli.”
Thousands of competitors are expecting to participate in the 2017 event, which incorporates a kid’s run, 10 kilometer challenge, half marathon (21 kilometers), and of course, a full marathon. Runners will take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, vineyards, olive groves, and quiet country roads — all finishing at the impressive Sileni Estates Winery where participants can celebrate their efforts in style.
Entries will close on 23 April, so those wishing to take part are encouraged to enter sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. at www.hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz.
