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New Balance NBx Elite Assistance Program
The SBS Marathon is the only running event in NZ to offer an elite assistance program. This has been a big part of our committment to the sport and one of the reasons why this event is consistently the fastest and deepest competition of the year.
Our elite assistance program has two parts: 1) Financial support for athletes within a certain level. 2) An elite start area for athletes within a non-elite but still very competitive level. Details are outlined below, but all applications are at the descretion of the event organisers and their word on elite assistance is final.
Financial Support
Athletes who fall within the following guideline standards may apply for elite financial assistance. Depending on the athletes personal bests times and recent performances, the level of financial support varies from travel and accomodation to free entry. If you fit the criteria below please contact us on the form below.
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Gender
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Full Marathon
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Half Marathon
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10K
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Women
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sub-2hrs 50min
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sub-1hr 20min
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sub-36min
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Men
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sub-2hrs 23min
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sub-1hr 08min
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sub-31min
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Elite Start Area
Athletes who fall within the following guideline standards may apply for a place in the New Balance NBx Elite Start Area. This is a roped off area on the front of the start line for approx 50 athletes of elite standard where they will be able to warm up in front of the start line and line up without any issues. If you fit the criteria below please contact us on the form below.
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Gender
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Full Marathon
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Half Marathon
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10K
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Women
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sub-3hrs
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sub-1hr 24min
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sub-38min
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Men
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sub-2hrs 35min
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sub-1hr 13min
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sub-33min
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