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Turn-by-Turn Descriptions
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Half Marathon Turn-by-Turn
KM 0.0 | Start | Mission Bay
Race Start is on Tamaki Drive in Mission Bay. The start line is exactly lined up with the centre line of the Mission Bay Fountain. After the first 900 metres or so, you will be required to move to the right side of the road going through the 1km arch. From this point onwards, you should remain on the right side of the road at all times.
KM 3.1 | Ahead > Tamaki Drive
Take extra care at the junction with Tamaki Drive as there are raised medians and street furniture in this area which can easily be missed when running in crowds if you are not paying close attention.
KM 5 | Turnaround #1 > Mechanics Bay
Approaching Mechanics Bay, you will slowly be moved to the centre of the road and pointed towards the large inflatable turnaround bollard. Right after the turn you'll find a drink station.
Near the end of the first lap, you'll pass under the Start Line arch again. Continue on past this point to the next turnaround.
KM 10.5 | Turnaround #2 > Mission Bay
At the eastern (Kohimarama) end of Mission Bay is the second turnaround point.
Important! Slower runners must keep their wits about them as you may arrive here when many runners are on their second lap and will continue on past this turn point. You *must* remain aware that you turn here on your first lap (and your first lap only).
KM 11 | Ahead > Start Line
Back under the start line arch to begin your second lap and you'll also find an aid station here which is specifically for half marathoners beginning their second lap.
KM 14 | Turnaround #3 > Ngapipi Rd
On the second lap, you'll turnaround a few hundred metres prior to the Ngapipi Rd junction. You are now heading for St Heliers.
KM 19 | Ahead / St Heliers
At the 19km arch, half marathon athletes must continue on past this point for another 50 metres. This is to ensure your course distance is 21.1km and not 21km.
Important! All other participants - 10k, 5k and 2k - will make their turn at the 19km arch. Do not turn here! Follow the signs and instructions from marshals and continue on another 50m to the dedicated half marathon turn.
KM 19.05 | Turnaround #4 > Long Drive, St Heliers
Just around the bend from the 19km arch, you'll find the dedicated 21.1km tunaround bollard. NOW you can head for the finish line.
KM 20.9 | Bear Right / Selwyn Reserve
Approaching the finish line, you'll be directed onto the seaward edge of the road and into the slip-road next to the Mission Bay sub-police station. From here, fencing will guide you on a right turn into the park and - very shortly after - a left turn onto the grass and into the finish chute. On yeah! That looks goooood!
Congratulations ... you made it!
10k Turn-by-Turn
KM 0.0 | Start | Mission Bay
Race Start is on Tamaki Drive in Mission Bay. The start line is exactly lined up with the centre line of the Mission Bay Fountain. You will start on the right (seaward) side of the road. Keep on the right side throughout your event.
KM 3 | Turnaround #1 > Ngapipi Rd
Your first turnaround is after hitting the aid station in Okahu Bay and a few hundred metres prior to the Ngapipi Rd junction. Do a 180 and you are now heading for St Heliers.
KM 8 | Turnaround #2 > St Heliers
At the St Heliers arch, make your second and final turnaround. You are now heading back towards Mission Bay and the finish line.
Important! 21.1km participants will be directed a further 50 metres up the road at this point to their own dedicated turnaround. You do not need to go there. Follow the signs and instructions from marshals and make your turn under the arch.
KM 9.8 | Bear Right / Selwyn Reserve
Approaching the finish line, you'll be directed onto the seaward edge of the road and into the slip-road next to the Mission Bay sub-police station. From here, fencing will guide you on a right turn into the park and - very shortly after - a left turn onto the grass and into the finish chute. On yeah! That looks goooood!
Congratulations ... you made it!
5k Turn-by-Turn
KM 0.0 | Start | Mission Bay
Race Start is on Tamaki Drive in Mission Bay. The start line is exactly lined up with the centre line of the Mission Bay Fountain. You will start on the right (seaward) side of the road. Keep on the right side throughout your event.
KM 0.5 | Turnaround #1 >Mission Bay
Your first turnaround is afteronly 500 metres so keep your wits about you, it'll arrive much sooner than you think. Make a 180 and you are now heading towards St Heliers.
KM 3 | Turnaround #2 > St Heliers
At the St Heliers arch, make your second and final turnaround. You are now heading back towards Mission Bay and the finish line.
Important! 21.1km participants will be directed a further 50 metres up the road at this point to their own dedicated turnaround. You do not need to go there. Follow the signs and instructions from marshals and make your turn under the arch.
KM 4.8 | Bear Right / Selwyn Reserve
Approaching the finish line, you'll be directed onto the seaward edge of the road and into the slip-road next to the Mission Bay sub-police station. From here, fencing will guide you on a right turn into the park and - very shortly after - a left turn onto the grass and into the finish chute. On yeah! That looks goooood!
Congratulations ... you made it!
Kids' Dash Turn-by-Turn
KM 0.0 | Start | Mission Bay
Race Start is on Tamaki Drive in Mission Bay. The start line is exactly lined up with the centre line of the Mission Bay Fountain. Kids start on the right (seaward) side of the road. Keep on the right side throughout the event.
KM 0.5 | Turnaround #1 >Mission Bay (West)
Your first turnaround is afteronly 500 metres so keep your wits about you, it'll arrive much sooner than you think. Make a 180 and you are now heading towards St Heliers.
KM 1.5 | Turnaround #2 > Mission Bay (East)
After running under the start arch, kids run almost to the eastern end of Mission Bay before hitting their second turnaround point. From here, they are now heading directly for the finish line.
KM 1.8 | Bear Right / Selwyn Reserve
Approaching the finish line, you'll be directed onto the seaward edge of the road and into the slip-road next to the Mission Bay sub-police station. From here, fencing will guide you on a right turn into the park and - very shortly after - a left turn onto the grass and into the finish chute. On yeah! That looks goooood!