Parking restricted around The Great Race

There will parking restrictions this weekend as Gisborne prepares for 'The Great Race". The course takes in the Marina and the 3 bridges - Peel St, Gladstone Road and William Petty. The course needs to be kept clear of all vehicles to ensure the safety of competitors. The race starts at 1pm on Saturday but the area will be coned-off to the public from early on Saturday morning with marshals ensuring that no one moves the cones to take up a park.

The only exception to the parking restriction will be outside the Gisborne District Council buildings in Fitzherbert Street. This is to enable people to attend the Farmers Market at the Army Hall car park.  As 12 noon approaches cones will be placed to stop any further parking in the area as people leave. 

Council parking team Leader Paul Stuart requests public cooperation to support this event. "The Great Race is a fund raising event to raise money to equip the rescue helicopter with night vision goggles. It can run safely with the support of the people of Gisborne. This includes patience when facing disruptions to Saturday morning parking. People should try and plan ahead now and be prepared to park a bit further away from their preferred parking spots."

Roads will remain open during the event with cones placed to provide lanes for vehicles and competitors over the route.

Download a map of The Great Race parking restrictions