10k Run & Walk
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10K RUN & WALK
The 10km option at Run Orewa is the most popular race distance and the perfect summer Sunday hit out for keen runners and walkers. The course is mostly flat and the running surface is excellent. If you are looking for a place to set a strong early-season marker of your fitness ... look no further than this!
Runners in the 10k will start at 8am - along with the 15k runners - whilst those in the Competitive Walk will start 3 minutes later. We ask that walkers stay out of the start chute until the runners have cleared the start area.
See below for a description and map of the course.
RACE DISTANCE
10 km
START TIME
08:00 am
Walkers at +3 mins
TIME LIMIT
2 hrs
AGE LIMIT
n/a
The Course
The 10k course at Run Orewa takes participants on an extended lap of the Te Ara Tahuna estuary walkway. The loop of the Te Ara Tahuna coastal wakway features estuary views throughout. The course includes several pedestrian bridges over creeks and estuary inlets. There is one short hill, around 8.5km, which enjoys wide elevated views of estuary and Metro Park venue.
10K RUN & WALK
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | 10K RUN |
| Race Distance | 10km |
| Event Date | Sunday, October 20th, 2024 |
| Start Time | 8:00am |
| Time Limit | 2 Hours |
| Awards Ceremony | 10:00am (approx 20 mins duration) |
| Age Limit | No limitations |
| Tickets & Fees | See the enter page |
| Number Collection | NSRS Series Pass entrants registered more than four weeks out from the event 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 6:30am on race morning. |
| Race Rules | See our general Competition Rules here. |
Event Base |
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| Location | Metro Park, Millwater. Google locators: [start line pin] [finish line pin] |
| Access & Parking | Metro Park is easy to find and the nearest cross st to the event venue is Millwater Parkway at Vivian Rd. Metro Park has a large public car park adjacent to the venue and - if full - plentiful street parking on Millwater Parkway and nearby streets. For a full map of the event venue, see the dedicated Event HQ 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 | A large number of dedicated event portaloos will be located near the Start Line and next to the public toilet opposite Vivian Rd. |
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 the Western Reserve boat ramp (approx 4.5km), near the finish line in Metro Park opposite Vivian Rd (approx 9.5km). |
| Aid Stations | Aid Stations are located at: > 4.5km / Western Reserve Boat Ramp > 7.8km / Arran Parade 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 Male & Top Female overall > Top Male & Top Female Competitive Walk |
| Participation Awards | All finishers receive the 2024 Harcourts Cooper & Co Run Orewa finisher medal. |
| Competitive Walkers | To be eligible to compete in the Competitive Walk category, you must: 1/ Be registered in the Competitive Walk category, 2/ Start on the Competitive Walk starting signal (normally 3 minutes after the main race start) 3/ Walk at all times whilst completing the race distance. Full details and information are available on our dedicated Walkers page. |
| Virtual Event | Couldn't make it to the event on race day? You can still record a finish time, earn yourself a finisher 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. |