Participant Information
Athletes Briefing Notes
Race registration fees
Half Marathon – 21.1km – international entry: F$150
Half Marathon – 21.1km – local entry: F$55
10K Trail Run – 10km –ย international: F$150
10K Trail Run – 10km – local entry: F$55
10km Team Challenge: F$120 (4 persons)
Half Marathon
Pre Race Bus & Transport Logistics
Participants are requested to purchase a bus ticket for the half marathon race as there will be no traffic allowed from the start point to the end point of the race.
Half Marathon Race Location
The start line for the half marathon will be between Nasirotu and Nabukaluka. Half marathoners will need to select a bus ticket as part of there entry and the buses will take you to the start line.
- Buses will depart from Suva (MH Superfresh) on the corner or Princes and Mead Roads
Buses will be leaving very promptly at 4:45am – therefore please arrive at 4:30am to ensure you are on the bus.
Buses will return you from the finish (Namosi eco -village) to MH Superfresh
Half Marathon Race Start Time
The half marathon start time will be 6:30am.
Half Marathon Race Course
Please follow markings and course marshal directions.
This is a trail run and some parts of the course may be loose or slippery underfoot, particularly after rain. The course is also hilly.
There is about 600 meters of elevation. Be prepared for a challenging race.
Half Marathon Hydration & Nutrition
Whilst there are some water stations on the course, you will need to carry your own water / electrolytes and energy supplies (e.g gel, candy, banana).
10K Race
10K Race Reporting Time & Place
All 10K Race athletes must have their own transport to the start area here:
10K Race Starting Time
The 10km start time for individuals will be 7:15am.
10K Race Course
Please follow markings and course marshal directions. This is a trail run and some parts of the course may be loose or slippery underfoot, particularly after rain. The course is also hilly. Be prepared for a challenging race
10K Race Starting Location
The start line for the 10km participants will be at Namosi Secondary School. There is parking and toilets available here. You must organise to get to this location by yourself. Suggestion would be to carpool!
- Drivers need to take the Namosi / Nabukavesi junction (near Kila World on Queens Highway).
- Please do not drive via Sawani as the half marathoners will be running on this road.
- Please leave Suva at 5am to ensure you reach the race start in a timely manner.
- Buses and carriers will return you to your car from the finish line
10K Team Challenge
10K Team Challenge Reporting Time & Place
All 10K Race athletes must have their own transport to the start area here:
10K Team Challenge Starting Time
The 10km start time for the team challenge will be 7:00am.
10K Team Challenge Course
Please follow markings and course marshal directions. This is a trail run and some parts of the course may be loose or slippery underfoot, particularly after rain. The course is also hilly. Be prepared for a challenging race
10K Team Challenge Registration
Registration is through our partners, Ticketmax. Registration for the event will close on June 2nd. This is a sell-out event and we highly recommend that you make your registration as early as possible. Participants are capped at 500.
The team captain can register all of the team members through one registration.ย
However ALL team members must fill out a waiver form. This will be emailed to the team members for them to fill out.
10K Team Challenge Starting Location
The start line for the 10km participants will be at Namosi Secondary School. There is parking and toilets available here. You must organise to get to this location by yourself. Suggestion would be to carpool!
- Drivers need to take the Namosi / Nabukavesi junction (near Kila World on Queens Highway).
- Please do not drive via Sawani as the half marathoners will be running on this road.
- Please leave Suva at 5am to ensure you reach the race start in a timely manner.
- Buses and carriers will return you to your car from the finish line
Amenities
Hydration and cheer stations
There will be waterย stations along the course where water will be available.
- Half marathon water stations: 3
- 10km water stations: 2
Thatโs every 8km, so it is VERY important that ALL athletes carry their own water and hydration packs. This is a TRAIL RUN, not a road race.
If you have support groups (a.k.a. family and friends) who would like to cheer for you on the day, we encourage that you tell them to join a particular hydration or cheer station along the course.
Toilet and parking facilities
This is a TRAIL RUN and there will be very limited facilities/resources along the route.
Toilets are available at the 10km start, at one of the water stations on the 10km course (Gasaudrau Farm) and at Namosi Eco Retreat.
Parking will be ONLY available along the road at 10 km start.
If possible, please do not bring your vehicle if you are running the full or half marathon as race briefing will be conducted on the bus on the way up to the start of both races.
If you have friends & family that want to drive up to cheer you on please ask them to come to the 10km start.
Bib pickup & Registration Payment
You MUST pick up your number, and make payment if you’ve not paid online, at the RACE NUMBER PICK UP at MANA Coffee on Friday, 6th June 2025 between 2pm-6pm.
If you are unable to pick up your race number, please arrange for someone to do so on your behalf.
For those running the half marathon, a bus will be provided ($40 per person).
Individual 10km runners and Teams are encouraged to car pool to the start at Namosi Secondary School.
No cash payments. All payments are to be made online at TicketMax.
There will be no race number pick up on the day. You must have picked up your race number before the event.
It is important that you have paid prior to picking up your race numbers on Friday.
Race Start times
The Namosi Marathon 2024 will be Fijiโs first trail running event to include Half Marathon, Team Marathon and a 10k trail run.
- 6.30am – Half Marathon Start
- 7.00am – Team Challenge
Start - 7.15am – 10K Trail Run Start
Offical timing will be provided.ย
Team marathon participants will have each members time added together for a total marathon time.
Medical Support
Medical support will be provided by First Volunteer Responders.
The main medical station will be located at the start of the 10km race.
Please bring your own snacks for the event. Water will be provided.
They will have roaming medical teams along the course, and an ambulance will be on standby in case of emergencies.
Post Race Breakfast Add On
The Namosi Eco-Resort are excited to offer a delicious post race breakkie (which will be muche needed after tackling the highlands!)
1 breakfast includes: 2 sausages, 1 lamb chop, 1 boiled egg, 1 fired egg, salad, cassava and tomato sauce.
Cost: $10
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Here’s some great deals from Danny and Jaqui:
Accommodation
- For campers itโs $30 p.p and meals package $40 p.p
- $250 single adult own bure per night
- $295 2 adults sharing per night
- $349 family bure (1 or 2 adults with up to 3 kids)
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Charity Partners -
Namosi Secondary School & Namosi Highlanders Rugby League Club
Suva Marathon Club have partnered with the Namosi Community whereby donations will go towards supporting effortsย to construct a bridge in the village.
Any donation is greatly appreciated for this ambitious, life – changing goal.
Note: All donations go directly to the bridge construction fund.
