Contact Round the Clock Race

Supporters braved cold conditions to cheer for competitors as they traversed the Manuherikia River and scrambled up to the hillside to the Alexandra clock. 

The opening of the 2009 Festival was full of adrenalin with a strong group of competitors confronting the cold conditions and the tough course as they ran, swum, kayaked, called specially trained dogs, rode horses pedalled mountain bikes to conquer the course of steep terrain and icy river.

‘Linger and Die’ park was home to this free event which featured performances by local band 'The Dude Pistons'. Showers of confetti delighted younger attendees and the great evening finished with a sparkling display of fireworks.

Competitors had the opportunity to nominate a charity or community organisation of their choice. The entry drawn at random was The Alexandra Youth Forum which will be given a $1,000 donation from Contact Energy.

2009 Contact Round the Clock Race Prize Winners are:

Individual's Race Prizes:

1st Male over the line: Tim Pearson in 7 minutes 36 seconds

2nd Male over the line: Mike Wright in 7 minutes 58 seconds

3rd Male over the line: Graham Sinnamon in 8 minutes 45 seconds

1st Female over the line: Louise Thompson in 11 minutes 45 seconds

2nd Female over the line: Julie Williams in 12 minutes 43 seconds

3rd Female over the line: Nakia Randall in 13 minutes

Team Race Prizes:

1st Team over the line: Ibbotson Cooney team in 4 minutes 41 seconds

2nd Team over the line: Alexandra Rugby team in 4 minutes 48 seconds

3rd Team over the line: Central Otago District Council team in 5 minutes and 11 seconds