Half Marathon – ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon

Half Marathon

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EVENT DATE
SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2027
START TIME
07:00 AM /Walkers + 5mins
EVENT DISTANCE
21.1KM
TIME LIMIT
3.5 HRS *
AGE LIMIT
>14 YEARS (on race day)
It's all waterfront, all of the time at New Zealand's premier half marathon, bar none! Never more than a stone's throw from the harbour, never more than a shallow bend of Tamaki Drive from another breathtaking view. With live timing and a massive inflatable arch marking every km, you can count off the achievements as you thunder your way to your best half marathon ever. Flat, fast and stunningly scenic ... rewrite your PB on the Auckland Waterfront in 2027!

Stretching from Wynyard Quarter on the fringe of downtown to Kohimarama on the eastern beaches, the half marathon distance at the ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon is the premier 21k race in the country. Tamaki Drive - probably New Zealand's most famous and storied running location - Quay St and Viaduct Harbour are cleared of traffic to become a runners playground on race day. Every kilometer of the course is marked with live timing, huge inflatable arches and live music. A thrilling and spectacular experience for everyone.

If you only do one half marathon this year ... make it the ASICS Waterfront Half!

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The Course

The half marathon course is and out-and-back along the stunning Auckland Waterfront from Wynyard Quarter, through the centre of the city and all the way out to Kohimarama on the eastern beaches. The race begins on Hamer St under the famous Gantry. The first few kilometres are through Viaduct Harbour before arriving onto Quay St. The Quay St section goes past the venerable Ferry Building, downtown skyscrapers and Vector Arena. At the Parnell overbridge, you join up with New Zealand's most famous and scenic running location, Tamaki Drive. The landmarks keep on coming with Parnel Baths and pedestrian bridge, Lilliputt, Okahu Bay, Kelly Tarltons, Bastion Point and the Mission Bay fountain. The turnaround point at the eastern end of Kohimarama is at exactly 10.55km. It's time for the run back with the skyscrapers of downtown Auckland bathed in morning sunlight. Arriving back at Wynyard Quarter, the course makes its only deviation, branching off from Beaumont St to run in front of the cafes and restaurants of North Wharf. Raise your hands for the final glorious run into the finish line. You made it!

Important! The half marathon course will be measured and an updated AIMS certificate will be published here.

HALF MARATHON

Race Info at a Glance

The Basics
Race HALF MARATHON
Race Distance 21.1km
Event Date Sunday, April 11th 2027
Start Time 7:00am (Competitive Walkers @ +5mins)
Time Limit 3.5 Hours *
Awards Ceremony 10:30am (approx 45 mins duration)
Age Limit Participants must be 14 years or older on race day
Tickets & Fees See the enter page
Race Number Collection AHMS Series Pass entrants will receive race numbers by courier one week prior to the first event.
All other entrants must collect their race number at the Event Venue from 1pm - 4pm on Saturday (the day before the event) or from 5:30am on race morning.
Race Rules See our general Competition Rules here.

Event Base
Location Base Spaces, Wynyard Quarter. Google locators: [start line pin] [finish line pin]
Getting There See the dedicated Travel & Transport page.
Refuelling Station All race finishers will receive a banana/snack when they cross the line. Water and PURE electrolyte drink will be available from the Refuelling station outside of the finish chute.
Toilets A large number of portaloos will be located within the event base whilst more will be located nearby for the start line rush. Check out the venue page for more information. If you are able, we strongly reccommend participants make use of public toilets on the way to the event on race morning.

On Course
Course Map See Course Maps & Descriptions
Directions Marshals, traffic cones and clear signage will be located at every change of direction. A turnaround marker will be placed at the turnaround point near Sage Rd, Kohimarama.
Pacers Pacers will attempt to guide particpants to achieve specified finish times in 10 minute increments from 1hr 30m to 2hr 20m. You can find out more information on them here.
Important! Our pacers are experienced runners who volunteer who sacrifice their own race goals to help you achieve yours ... give them some love and appreciation. However, please be aware that pacers are succeptible to all the same ailments and pitfalls that you are. Whilst both they and we take every care to ensure a pacer will be present and run to the time advertised, we cannot guarantee it.
Pedestrians & Dogs Please be respectful of the public and always look out for members of the public attempting to cross the road in front of runners. Unfortunately, non-runners often misjudge how quickly participants are moving.
Friendly, well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome at the event venue however participants must not be accompanied by pets.
Toilets Public toilets are available at the following locations:
> Okahu Bay (6.8km & 14.3km)
> Mission Bay (8.9km & 12.2km)
> Kohimarama (10.9km)
Aid Stations Aid Stations are located at:
> 3.1km / McDonalds Quay St
> 6.8km / Okahu Bay
> 8.9km / Mission Bay
> 12.2km / Mission Bay
> 14.3km / Okahu Bay
> 18.0km / McDonalds Quay St
Stations will serve water and PURE electrolyte drink.

Awards & Results
Results Results will be updated live throughout the event - see the Results page for links.
Scan the QR code on your race number to be taken directly to your personal result page.
This link will provide live real-time results and progress reports on race day. Please share it with your friends and family.
Scoring In the spirit of athletic competition, awards will be given based on positions across the finish line (a.k.a. "gun time"). However, online results will show - and be ranked upon - the actual time taken between start and finish line (a.k.a. "net time").
Merit Awards Trophies will be awarded as follows:
> Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female overall
> Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female in the Competitive Walk category
Participation Awards All finishers receive a beautiful finisher medal. See previous medals here.
An in-person finish at this event also counts toward the Auckland Half Marathon Series Grand Slam Medal & Halo.
Competitive Walkers To be eligible to compete in the Competitive Walk category, you must:
1/ Be registered in the Competitive Walk category,
2/ Start on the Competitive Walk starting signal (approx. 5 minutes after the main race start)
3/ Walk at all times whilst completing the race distance.
Full details and information are available on our dedicated Walkers page.
Virtual Event Couldn't make it to the event on race day? You can still record a finish time and earn yourself a finisher medal by completing the event virtually. Carefully read and adhere to the instructions on our dedicated Virtual Events page.

Safety
On Course You must always remain fully aware of your surroundings and look out for uneven surfaces, obstacles or vehicles. Even where the road is closed, we cannot guarantee it will be traffic-free. Only proceed where you are satisfied it is safe to do so.
Medics Medical services will be provided by an appropriately licensed medical provider who will be available on-site and available to attend emergencies on course. In the case of an emergency, marshals or race crew *may* contact the on-site medical team in the first instance as they may be able to respond sooner than 111.
Important! If in any doubt, where there is a medical emergency, ask someone to call 111.
Marshals Please obey the marshals where they are acting for your safety. Marshals can make emergency calls on your behalf or contact event medical staff.
Important! Event marshals are provided by third-party organisations. They are volunteers and should be treated with respect, however they do not speak on behalf of the event organiser. Whilst provided with appropriate and accurate information, we cannot guarantee they will always communicate this.
Participants have primary responsibility for their own safety.
* Traffic Management, marshals, aid stations and on-course signage may be stood down according to the schedule required to meet the official cut off time. However, the event finish line will normally remain open until at least 30 minutes (and normally much longer) after the official cut off. All participants presenting themselves at the finish line whilst the event team are still on site will have their finish time recorded and a finisher medal awarded provided they have completed the entire course.