
Sunday 11 April 2027
Auckland, Vellenoweth Green, St Heliers
The race
This event features a scenic out-and-back course that begins in St Heliers and follows the picturesque Tamaki Drive along the Eastern beaches. Runners will experience stunning views of the coastline before joining Quay Street at Mechanics Bay. The route then leads participants into Downtown Auckland, where it includes a loop around notable landmarks such as The Cloud and Ferry Building.
As runners make their way back east, there’s a brief segment past the boat sheds on Ngapipi Road, adding to the local charm. The course concludes at Vellenoweth Green, offering a pleasant finish area for participants.
For those seeking shorter distances, options include a 10K, a 5K Fun Run & Walk, and a 2K Kids’ Dash, allowing for a range of abilities and age groups to participate. The event fosters a community atmosphere, encouraging family involvement and local engagement.
Pick your race
Half Marathon
21.1km
10K
10km
5K
5km
Kids' 2K
2km
What to expect
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
The course
Interactive Strava map with elevation profile and GPX data.
This map is based on a past edition of the event. The route for the upcoming edition may be different — check the official website.
Getting there
355 Tamaki Drive, St Heliers, Auckland 1071, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
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From runners
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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