Frequently Asked Questions

Click on the Register button at the top of the page or simply Click Here.

We encourage the use of a credit card for the online registration process as it solidifies your entry. If you do not have a credit card we will be taking 'walk up' registrations on race morning, however these will be cash only and incur a late registration fee.

You're welcome to walk our events! We're proud to be 'walk friendly'. Just keep in mind that we have cut-off times to ensure everyone's safety:

• Ōrewa: 12:00 p.m.
• Onehunga: 12:00 p.m.
• Tāmaki River: 1:00 p.m.

Yes you can. Please contact us through our contact us page, Click Here.

You'll receive your bib and disposable timing tag on race morning at Athlete Check-in. Please bring your order number to the registration tent, and we'll hand over your bib with the timing tag attached.

1. Purpose: Athlete Check-in is the designated area where participants collect their race bib, ensuring they are fully prepared to participate in the event.
2. Check-in Times: Athlete Check-in will open 90 minutes prior to each race start. Specific check-in times are as follows:

• Ōrewa: 7:30 a.m.
• Onehunga: 7:30 a.m.
• Tāmaki River: 7:30 a.m.

Course maps can be located on your dedicated venue page.

* Ōrewa: Click here

* Onehunga: Click here

* Tāmaki River: Click here

You can turn up whenever you like. If you have already registered online we suggest arriving to your race venue 30-40 minutes prior to a race start as this allows you time to check in and pick up your race bib and be ready for a pre-race briefing.

If you have not already registered online and need to register on the day we suggest arriving 45 mins to 1 hr before a race start so we can get you into our system and provide you with a bib with plenty of time before a race start.

To ensure a smooth arrival at the event, please follow these steps:

1. Google Maps Search: Search for our event venue on Google Maps.
2. Follow Directions: Follow the provided directions to our event site.

Alternatively, you can visit your dedicated event page, which includes a Google Maps location to help guide you to the event.

Ōrewa: Click Here

Onehunga: Click Here

Tāmaki River: Click Here

A bag drop tent will be available near the timing tent, staffed throughout the day. You can leave your belongings here while you're running.

1. Timing: A pre-race safety briefing will be conducted 15 minutes prior to each race start.
2. Purpose: The briefing will cover essential safety information, including:

• Identified hazards along the course
• Any changes made to the course

1. Attendance: Your presence at the briefing is mandatory to ensure your safety. Please make every effort to attend.

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, the course will be clearly marked with:

1. Signage: Clear signage will be placed at key points along the course.
2. Directional Arrows: Arrows will be used to indicate changes in direction.

We recommend that you review the course maps for your dedicated venue prior to the event to familiarize yourself with the route.

Ōrewa: Click Here

Onehunga: Click Here

Tāmaki River: Click Here

We are pleased to offer awards for outstanding performances in the following categories:

5km Awards:

• Top male and female overall winners will receive awards.

10km Awards:

• 'Open' Category (16+): Top male and female winners will receive awards.
• 'Veteran' Category (40+): Top male and female winners will receive awards.

1. Half Marathon Awards:

• Overall fastest male and female winners will receive awards.
• 'Open' Category (16+): Top 3 male and female winners will receive awards.
• 'Veteran' Category (40+): Top 3 male and female winners will receive awards.

To maintain a safe and well-organized event, we have established cut-off times for each course. Please note the following:

1. Cut-Off Time: The cut-off time for each event is 3 hours from the race start.
2. Course Closure: The courses will officially close at the following times:

• Ōrewa: 11:15 a.m.
• Onehunga: 11:15 a.m.
• Tāmaki River: 11:15 a.m.

1. Continuing Beyond Cut-Off Time: If you choose to continue participating beyond the designated cut-off time, please be aware that you do so at your own risk. It is essential to carry sufficient water and fuel, as aid stations will no longer be available.

Results are streamed live for each race. You can find them on the results page by clicking here.

Yes, definitely. Please get in touch with us via the contact us page.

1. Registration Transfer: We have a strict no-transfer policy. Registrations cannot be transferred from one person to another under any circumstances.
2. Event Transfer: If you have registered for an event and wish to transfer to a different event of the same value in the same year, we offer a free transfer.
3. Refunds: Refunds will not be given unless you purchased disruption insurance at the time of registration.

1. Refund Eligibility: Refunds will only be considered for participants who purchased disruption insurance at the time of registration.
2. Terms and Conditions: By registering for our event, participants explicitly acknowledge and accept our terms and conditions, including this refund policy.
3. No Exceptions: We regret that we are unable to make exceptions to this policy under any circumstances.

Yes, you can defer your registration to next year's event. We offer free year-to-year transfers. lease contact us via our website: Contact us page.

Yes you can, we do this free of charge.Please get in touch with us via our contact us page.