RACE DATE
​Saturday 23 August 2025

START TIMES
​5km - 7:45am - (one wave start)
10km - 8:00am - Wave 1
10km - 8:05am - Wave 2
​21km - 8:20am - Wave 1
​21km - 8:25am - Wave 2
​21km - 8:30am - Wave 3

WAVE STARTS
To ensure a smooth start for all runners, wave starts will be in place at the Half Marathon, and 10km start lines.  Runners will need to gather in the appropriate zone depending on their ability and expected race finish time.  Your race time is calculated from when you pass over the timing mat on the start line so no-one will be disadvantaged. Introducing wave starts will help everyone to run at their own pace across the course.

CATEGORY
16+ years of age to compete in the 21km event.
10+ years of age to compete in the 10km event.
​5KM is open to all ages.

AWARDS & MAJOR SPOT PRIZE
12:30pm in front of the stage, Mount Maunganui Surf Club - 21 Adams Ave, Mount Maunganui 3116

MEDALS
All 21km, 10km and 5km finishers receive a finishers medal.

REGISTRATION
4:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday 22 August, Mount Maunganui, Surf Club
or
6:00am onwards, Saturday 23 August, Mount Maunganui, Surf Club
Someone else may register on your behalf.

LATE ENTRIES
Late entries will be accepted at the Mount Surf Club on Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday from 6:00am to 7:30am.  All late entries will incur a $10 late fee.  EFTPOS not available.  Cash or online banking only.

COURSE SUMMARY
Easy running on a flat course, with some small undulations around Mount Maunganui to keep it interesting.  The course offers a mix of running terrains including a small section of smooth hard packed dirt trail and mostly sealed road surfaces.  Walkers are welcome to enter in the Half Marathon, 10km and 5km. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.

COURSE MAPS

START & FINISH LINE
​Mount Maunganui Surf Club
​21 Adams Ave, Mount Maunganui 3116

TOILETS
​Toilets will be located at the start/finish area and also around the course.  View maps for locations.

AID STATIONS
​All events will be supported with aid stations located along the courses.  Aid stations will be at the following km marks and will be stocked with the below:
​21KM
3.3km   Water
6.15km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
9.4km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
12.3km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
15.3km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
17.7km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
10KM
3.3km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
6.8km   Water & GU Electrolyte Drink
5KM
1.8km   Water

AWARDS
​All awards are awarded at the prize-giving which will take place at 12:30pm in front of the stage at the finish line.  Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd placing in each age group category for Men and Women in the 21km and 10km, and will be based on participants mat time.   Medals will be awarded to the top 5 men and women overall for the 5km event. The age group categories are as follows for men and women;
21KM 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years.​
10KM 10-15 years, 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70+ years.
5KM Top 5 men and women overall.

TIMING
​Timing mats will be located at the finish line.  All timing results will be available online by age group category and will be based on participant's mat time.

BAG CHECK
​There will be a bag check service available at the start and finish areas. Please collect your bag by 1:00pm before you leave the event area. Any remaining gear will be taken back to our event warehouse until 10 days after the event where it will be donated to Charity.

IMPORTANT
​Your account will be charged in NZD. The name that will appear on your statement will be First Tier Sports Productions Limited. All entries are non-refundable.

In the case of the event being cancelled for reasons of health, safety or natural disasters, entry fees will not be refunded.

ENTRY TRANSFER
Entries can be transferred up until the Thursday of event week at midnight , please email here.