With the given route map from the event book, runners can work out their own race plan. You will know what to expect along the route and don't get any surprise if things don't turn out your way, example no more water (this did happened in the Newton Run), no more power gel which happened last year.
This year the number of full marathon runners reach an all year high of 19,000! So it is important to take care of yourself and be prepared.
At the start of the race, the first few water points are usually welcoming sight to runners, everyone will rush towards it, if you have a time goal, it is better to skip them, from my personal experience. Time spend on each water point is about 20-30 secs per.
Water point
Between 2-3km (skip)
between 4-5km (skip)
7km (optional)
9km (take)
Between 11-12km (optional)
13km (opt)
14km Banana (skip) The bananas are provided too early
15km
Near to 18km
Near to 19km
Before 20km (water & gel) take the gel!
Prepare to eat the gel at around 22km with water pt coming.
Between 23-24km
After 26km (take)
Bet 28km - 29km (take)
At 32km (take) Muscle Rub
Don't miss the last few water points, it is near the finish and runners will be very tired by then, some refreshment can do wonders now!
Near 33km (take)
At 35km (take)
39km (last water point)
IMPT: Dont skip the water point at 33, 35 & 39km.
Counting down, less than 10 days before the big challenge.
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