2k Kids’ Dash
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2K KIDS' DASH
Kids, start your engines for a 2km blast on Tamaki Drive! Kids start under the same big arch as the adults and follow a simple 500m out/ 500m back course on both sides of the start line - first towards the city, then towards St Heliers. Marshals and a bike rider will show you exactly where to go before turning you into the reserve for the glorious sprint down the finish line! Wear that finisher medal to school on Monday ... you earned it!
RACE DISTANCE
2 km
START TIME
10:00 am
TIME LIMIT
30 mins
AGE LIMIT
3-10 yrs
On Race Day
The Course
Feel the thunder! We expect a huge line up of adults to cheer on the kids as they take centre stage for 2K dash. The dash starts under the main Start Arch on Tamaki Drive. The road will be locked down to give the kids unrestrictred and safe use as they charge up Tamaki Drive for 500 metres, turnaround and then run back under the start arch - massive cheering squad guaranteed - to the second turnaround at 1.5km. That just gives parents enough time to bolt into the venue and watch that glorious finish. Onya!
2K KIDS' DASH
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | 2K KIDS' DASH |
| Race Distance | 2KM |
| Event Date | Sunday, April 6th, 2025 |
| Start Time | 10:00am |
| Time Limit | 30 minutes (it's heaps of time - most kids cover the course well under 20 minutes) |
| Awards Ceremony | 10:30am (approx 45 mins duration) |
| Age Limit | Kids must be aged between 3 and 10 years on race day. Important! Some kids who register for a 2k AHMS Series Pass may be over 10 years old for races 2-5 of the series. These kids may still compete in the 2k dash and accrue points in the AHMS Series Points competition. However, they will not qualify for age group prizes for any individual race where they are >10 years old on race day. |
| 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. |
| Race Rules | See our general Competition Rules here. |
Event Base |
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| Location | Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay. Google locators: [start line pin] [finish line pin] |
| Access & Parking | See the dedicated Traffic & Transport page. |
| Refuelling Station | All race finishers will receive a can of SUPA sport drink and a banana (or snack bar) when they cross the line. Water will be available from the Refuelling station outside of the finish chute. |
| 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 |
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| Course Map | See Course Maps & Descriptions |
| Directions | The entire course takes place on Tamaki Drive until the final turn into the finish line. However there are TWO turnaround points and it is important - especially for slower runners - to know where these are. > Turnaround 1 / 0.5km / Mission Bay West > Turnaround 2 / 1.5km / Mission Bay East |
| 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. |
| Aid Stations | Due to the short distance involved, no on course aid stations are provided for the kids' dash. |
Awards & Results |
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| Results | 2025 results will be here and updated live throughout the event. Scan the QR code on your race number to be taken directly to your personal result page. |
| 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 Boys & Top 3 Girls aged 3 - 7 > Top 3 Boys & Top 3 Girls aged 8 - 10 |
| Participation Awards | All finishers receive the 2025 Waterfront Half Marathon finisher medal. 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 |
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| 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 First Aid NZ. In the case of an emergency, marshals or race crew will contact the on-site medical team in the first instance and - should there be any delay - dial 111. Important! In certain circumstances, on-site medicals may be able to respond to an emergency faster than 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. |