5k Fun Run & Walk
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5K FUN RUN/WALK
The 5k distance at the Devonport Half Marathon is the perfect intro for those just getting into running or walking ... plus the perfect stepping stone for our younger athletes looking to step up from the Kids' Dash.
Our 5k course takes in the beautiful Devonport foreshore, the historic villas of Cheltenham and a gramm-able trip up and over North Head. There's a real mix of running surface with the thrill of running on fully closed roads, the trails around North Head and the seawall shell path.
Remember that a finish time ... any finish time ... earns you that all-important finisher medal and your first points of the season for the Auckland Half Marathon Series. Get amongst it!
RACE DISTANCE
5 km
START TIME
09:30 am
TIME LIMIT
1 hour
AGE LIMIT
n/a
All Ages
The Course
The 5k starts under the main arch in the heart of Devonport Village with the thrill of charging off right down the centre of closed-to-traffic King Edward Parade. After a brief excursion through the leafy, villa-lined streets of Cheltenham, it's time to take on the climb - and enjoy the views! - up and over North Head.
You can light the afterburners on the way down from North Head before the turn into the Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay. Collect some welcome sustenance at the aid station and you now have a 1.5km flat dash into the finish line. Thriller!
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | 5K FUN RUN & WALK |
| Race Distance | 5km |
| Event Date | Sunday, October 6th, 2024 |
| Start Time | 9:30am |
| Time Limit | 1 Hour |
| Awards Ceremony | 11am (approx 30 mins duration) |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for this race. |
| 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 | Windsor Reserve, Devonport [click for google pin to start line] |
| Access & Parking | See the dedicated Traffic & Transport page. |
| Refuelling Station | All race finishers will receive a can of SUPA sport drink and a banana when they cross the line. Water will be available from the Refuelling station outside of the finish chute. |
| Toilets | Portaloos will be located next to the Start Line and next to Devonport Library. Public toilets are available near the finish line on the eastern side of Windsor Reserve. |
On Course |
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| Course Map | See Course Maps & Descriptions |
| Directions | Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. These will either be a white arrow on a blue circle or - for more detailed instructions - a yellow sandwich board setup on the road. Marshals are also present at all changes of direction. |
| Pedestrians & Dogs | Please be respectful of the public for those few cases where you are sharing a footpath. Friendly, well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome at the event venue however participants must not be accompanied by pets. |
| Toilets | Public toilets are available on course at North Head and King Edwards Parade. Event portaloos are immediately adjacent to the start line and can be easily accessed prior to starting. |
| Aid Stations | Aid Stations are located at: > 3.5km / Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay Stations will serve water and PURE Electrolyte Hydration drink. |
Awards & Results |
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| Results | 2024 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 Male & Top 3 Female overall |
| Participation Awards | All finishers receive the 2024 Harcourts Cooper & Co Devonport Half Marathon finisher medal. A finish at this event also qualifies as part one of the five 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, earn yourself a finisher medal and continue your pursuit of the AHMS Grand Slam medal by completing the event virtually. Carefully read and adhere to the instructions on our dedicated Virtual Events page. |
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 provide 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. |
Start your summer of fitness in historic Devonport ...
... sign up for the Devonport Half Marathon here.