5k Fun Run & Walk – ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon

5k Fun Run & Walk

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EVENT DATE
SUNDAY, 12th APRIL 2026
START TIME
09:00 AM
EVENT DISTANCE
5KM
TIME LIMIT
1.5 HRS
AGE LIMIT
>All Ages

We're here for a Great Time, not a long time! Feel the excitement of running or walking on iconic Tamaki Drive, cleared of traffic just for you.

Starting at a very respectable 9am, the 5K Fun Run & Walk is for those who burn brightly. Speed merchant, or those looking for a more cuisy kind of experience, if the grind of the longer distances don't work for you then the 5K Fun Run & Walk is perfect. The course takes you all the way through beautiful Kohimarama to the bright lights of Mission Bay before turning around and heading for the finish. And yes, you get the same finisher medal as those in the 21k. Bonus!

Be a part of the big race excitement running or walking the 5K at the ASICS Waterfront Half!

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The Course

Starting under the main Start Arch on Tamaki Drive at the north-eastern corner of Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers, you'll head out towards Kohimarama. You'll have lots to see with finishers in the 21k and 10k heading in the other direction. There's a big arch and band playing at the 1km mark in Kohi and another big arch heading into Mission Bay. Head straight through the main intersection in Mission Bay - past the famous De Fontein Belgian Beer Café - to your turnaround right by the beautiful Mission Bay fountain. Now it's just 2.5k back to the finish line in St Heliers. Job done!

5K FUN RUN & WALK

Race Info at a Glance

The Basics
Race 5K FUN RUN & WALK
Race Distance 5km
Event Date Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Start Time 9:00am
Time Limit 1.5 Hours
Awards Ceremony 10:30am (approx 45 mins duration)
Age Limit This race is open to all ages.
Tickets & Fees See the enter page
Race Number Collection AHMS Series Pass entrants will receive all five 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 Vellenoweth Green, St Heliers. Google locators: [start line pin] [finish line pin]
Access & Parking See the dedicated Traffic & Transport page.
Refuelling Station All race finishers will receive a banana or snack bar and a can of drink when they cross the line. Water will be available from the Refuelling station outside of the finish chute.
Toilets A large number of event portaloos will be located on the southern side of Vellowneweth Green. A large public toilet and changing room is available on the beachside promenade directly opposite the start line and another is sited at the eastern end of St Heliers beach, near the play area.

On Course
Course Map See Course Maps & Descriptions
Directions The entire course takes place on Auckland's beautiful Tamaki Drive with only a single 180 degree turn to negotiate in Mission Bay.
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 on course at the following locations:
> 1.2km / Kohimarama
> 3.8km / Kohimarama
Aid Stations Aid Stations are located at:
> 2.5km / Mission Bay
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
Participation Awards All finishers receive a beautiful ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon finisher medal. See previous medals here.
A finish at this event also qualifies as the fifth and final part qualification for the Auckland Half Marathon Series Grand Slam Medal.
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.
Important! You cannot qualify for an AHMS Grand Slam medal with a virtual finish at this event.

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.