Event Info at a Glance
RACE DAY: SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH 2025
Race Guide
The Race Guide is our single-page, quick reference for everything you need to know to make the most of your event experience.
Keep it close by on your phone or go old-style and print it out.
The Basics |
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| Event | Waterfront Half Marathon |
| Event Date | Sunday, April 6th, 2025 |
| Race Options | Half Marathon | 10k Classic | 5k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids' Dash |
| Tickets & Fees | See the enter page |
| 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 2-4pm on Saturday (the day before the event) or from 6am on race morning. |
| Where is it? | Event HQ is at Selwyn Reserve in the heart of Mission Bay. Selwyn Reserve is a scenic 10 minute drive east of the city via Tamaki Drive. See Event HQ for more information. |
| Getting There & Parking | See our Traffic & Transport page |
| 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. |
Race Weekend Schedule |
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| Saturday, 2-4pm | Race Number Collection at Event HQ |
| Race Day | |
| 06:00 AM | OPENEvent HQ opens at Selwyn Reserve |
| 07:00 AM1 | RACE STARTHalf Marathon Runners |
| 07:03 AM | RACE STARTHalf Marathon Competitive Walk |
| 09:00 AM1 | RACE START10K Classic Runners |
| 09:03 AM | RACE START10K Competitive Walk |
| 09:30 AM1 | RACE START5K Fun Run & Walk |
| 10:00 AM1 | RACE START2K Kids Dash |
| 10:20 AM | Spot prize registration mats open (approx - listen for PA announcments) |
| 10:30 AM | Awards ceremony and spot prizes |
| 11:15 AM | CLOSEEvent Close (approx.) |
Participating |
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| 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 | Portaloos will be located at the finish area next to the public toilet block at the beach edge on the non-city side of the reserve. A second public toilet block is available inside the city end of the reserve, opposite Atkin Ave. On course, public toilets are available right next to the running line at Okahu Bay, Mission Bay and Kohimarama. |
| 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, read the yellow information signs and - above all - familiarise with the turns for your event. It is the participant's responsiblity to know where their turns are 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 |
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| 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 SUPA sport 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. |
| 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 10-15 minutes prior to the Awards Ceremony for instructions. |