Event Info at a Glance – ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon

Event Info at a Glance

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Event Date
Sunday, 12th April 2026
Venue
VELLENOWETH GREEN, ST HELIERS
Race Distance Options
HALF MAR | 10K | 5K | KIDS' DASH
Tickets & Fees
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Race Weekend Schedule

SATURDAY
1-4pm Race Number Collection at Event HQ
SUNDAY
05:30am OPENEvent HQ opens at Vellenoweth Green
05:30am Race Number Collection begins for 21k participants only
06:00am Last pre-booked bus departs Victoria Park (approx.)
07:00am Race Number Collection begins for 10k, 5k and 2k
07:00am1 RACE STARTHalf Marathon Runners
07:05am RACE STARTHalf Marathon Competitive Walk
08:00am1 RACE START10K Classic Runners
08:05am RACE START10K Competitive Walk
09:00am1 RACE START5K Fun Run & Walk
10:00am1 RACE START2K Kids Dash
10:20am Spot prize registration mats open (approx - listen for PA announcments)
10:30am Awards ceremony and spot prizes
11:15am CLOSEEvent Close (approx.)
11:15am Pre-booked bus transport returns to city (approx.)
1. A compulsory safety briefing will take place at the START LINE five minutes prior to each race start. Please ensure you are in position to hear the important information - which may include last minute changes - during this briefing.

Before You Start
Getting There & Parking See our Traffic & Transport page
Number Collection AHMS Series Pass entrants will receive all five race numbers by courier one week prior to the first event of the series (Devonport Half Marathon).
All other entrants must collect their race number at the Event Venue from 1-4pm on Saturday (the day before the event) or from 5:30am on race morning. We *strongly* reccommend collecting numbers on Saturday.
If you ordered MERCHANDISE with your event ticket, remember to check-in at the Merchandise tent to collect it. Just show your race number.
Gear Drop & Key Check A self-service Gear Drop area is housed in the red GEAR DROP tents at the race site. You must show your race number to Enter & Exit. Select one of the numbered aisles to set your bag down. If you only have a set of keys to drop, a Key Drop container will be available at the Gear Drop entrance. Please ensure you label your keys with your race number. Running Events operate an “all care, no reponsibility” baggage service - DO NOT leave valuables in this area.
Important! The Gear Drop area is uncovered. Please ensure you use a waterproof bag in case of rain.
Toilets A large number of event portaloos will be located on the southern side of Vellewnoweth Green. That said, with the final rush to get ready for race start, queue's are highly likely and we strongly reccommend "taking care of business" before you arrive at the race site or as early as possible. All races will begin at the published time.
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.
Race Rules See our general Competition Rules here.
Safety The safety of our participants, crew and the public is our number one concern. First, last and always.
Find out more about our safety procedures and what to expect at our events on our dedicated Safety page.

Participating
Race Number A valid race number - issued in your name - with timing tag attached, must be worn on the front of your shirt whenever taking part in any of our events. Find out more about the race number & timing tag here.
Toilets On Course Public toilets are available right next to the course at Kohimarama Beach, Mission Bay, Okahu Bay and Quay St.
Event portaloos *may* be provided at Queens Wharf/The Cloud. Check back later for details.
Aid Stations Aid stations are spaced approximately every 2-3km on course. Check each individual race information page for details. All on course aid stations will serve water at the first table and PURE sport drink at the second table.
Directions It is impossible to get lost on this course. However it is important to listen to instructions and familiarise with the turn for your event - especially for the 10k and 5k.It is the participant's responsiblity to know where their turn is for their race distance.
Marshals Event marshals will be assigned to each change of direction and intersection. They are there for your safety and to keep you on course.
Emergencies If you see a competitor in distress, stay with them and send a message to the next marshal. If it is a life-threatening emergency, ask someone to call 111.

When You Finish
Finisher Medal All officially registered participants in the event will receive a beautiful commemorative finisher medal when they cross the line. Running Events are renowned for the quality of our finisher medals and you can expect a weighty and beautiful keepsake which prominently identifies the event and year and recognises you as a FINISHER!
Refuelling Station When you finish, you'll be handed a banana (or snack bar) and a can of drink prior to exiting the finish chute. Once outside the chute, a dedicated water tent will be nearby for you to continue rehydrating.
Results Results will be updated in real-time throughout the race. Scan the QR code on the front of your race number to be taken directly to your dedicated result page to see how you did. Alternatively, a link to this year's race results will appear here.
The Waterfront Half Marathon provides unprecedented live timing from every kilometer, so let your friends and family know that they can follow your progress in real-time throughout the event.
Awards & Spot Prizes The Awards Ceremony will kick off at 10:30am sharp and should last no more than 45 minutes. We hope you can stick around to celebrate some of the great achievements of the day. A list of awards to be presented for each race appears on the race info pages.
Each participant also has a chance to share in up to $5,000 of spot prizes which will be randomly drawn during the ceremony. To be eligible for the Spot Prize draw, you must be present in person and you must walk your race number over the special spot prize registration mats near the stage when they are activated. Listen for announcements on the PA around 10 minutes prior to the Awards Ceremony for instructions.