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This event took place on 19 Apr, 2026 (Sun)
Sunday 19 April 2026
Mauao King & Queen of the Beach
Mount Maunganui, Starting opposite Mt Drury, along the beach towards Omanu
The race
About this course
A community beach run/walk replacing the King & Queen of Mt Maunganui, which was cancelled due to landslips on Mauao. An inclusive out-and-back beach run/walk starting from opposite Mt Drury and heading along the shoreline towards Omanu. Open to all ages and abilities. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Search and Rescue or another charity connected with the recent tragedy.
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Distances
Race 2: Beach Run
5km
Race 1: Beach Run
2km
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
4381957, Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve, Mount Maunganui 3116, 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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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