5k Fun Run & Walk – ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon

5k Fun Run & Walk

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EVENT DATE
SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2027
START TIME
09:00 AM
EVENT DISTANCE
5KM
TIME LIMIT
90 MINS
AGE LIMIT
>N/A (all ages)

We're here for a great time, not a long time! Feel the excitement of running or walking around Wynyard Point and Silo Park, Auckland's coolest inner-city gem.

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 cruisy 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 on a two-lap journey around historic Wynyard Point and Silo Park. 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

The 5k course starts on Hamer St, under the same arch as the 21k and 10k, however 5k runners and walkers will be heading north for the first of two laps around Wynyard Quarter and Silo Park. The lap begins with a flat-out section north on Hamer St to Wynyard Point - one of the best places in the city to see the harbour bridge. Continue around the point and back south on old Beaumont St to the turnaround point. Retrace your steps to the start line and head under The Gantry for a short loop around Silo Park and one of the famous cylindrical landmarks that give the park it's name. The biggest turnaround marker ever? Maybe!  Now we do the whole thing again but, coming back out of the Silo Park section you'll turn right along the North Wharf promenade to join the chute into the finish line. We made it!

5K FUN RUN & WALK

Race Info at a Glance

The Basics
Race 5K FUN RUN & WALK
Race Distance 5km
Event Date Sunday, April 11th 2027
Start Time 9:00am
Time Limit 90 Minutes *
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 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 8am 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 Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. These will either be a white arrow on a blue circle or - for more detailed instructions - a yellow sandwich board setup on the road. Marshals are also present at all changes of direction.
Pacers There are no pacers in the 5k.
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 There are no toilets on the 5k course.
Aid Stations There are no aid stations on the 5k course.

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 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 There is no Competitive Walk competition in the 5k.
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.