Saturday 20 February 2027
Coastal Challenge
Auckland, Whangaparaoa to Devonport
The race
About this course
This event offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the scenic eastern coastline of Auckland’s North Shore, engaging with several popular beaches along the way. The course includes varied terrain, requiring runners and walkers to navigate through sandy stretches and rocky outcrops, which may involve wading through water.
With multiple course options, the event caters to a wide range of abilities, encouraging family participation and team dynamics through a relay format.
To promote sustainability, participants are required to bring their own cups or water bottles for hydration, as the event operates without disposable cups at aid stations. The atmosphere is typically vibrant, with local community involvement enhancing the experience through support and engagement along the route.
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Distances
33K - solo/relay
33km
22K
22km
17K
17km
11K
11km
6K
6km
What to expect
Race day conditions
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).
Getting there
Event location
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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