5k Run & Walk
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5K RUN & WALK
For the newbie runner, those looking for a slightly less punishing Sunday morning run ... or the speed demons ... the 5k course at Run Orewa is flat, fast and awesome. Get amongst it!
Runners in the 5k will start at 8:15am - with Competitive Walkers setting off 3 minutes later. This should be just enough time to allow all of our 10k and 15k participants to clear the course before the 5k turn off at the pedestrian bridge at Kingsway School. Faster runners definitely need to stay switched on through this section as you will be running against the path of slower 5kers for a short section.
See below for a description and map of the course.
RACE DISTANCE
5 km
START TIME
08:15 am
Walkers at +3 mins
TIME LIMIT
1hr 45
AGE LIMIT
n/a
The Course
The 5k course at Run Orewa remains on the Millwater side of the estuary with a figure of 8 loop around the Metro Park area. The first half of the course follows the same route at the 10k, before crossing the pedestrian bridge at Kingsway School.
Keep your wits about you for the next 100 metres as you may now cross the path of slower 5k runners still heading outward from Metro Park. Bear left at the Hockey Field - grab a quick drink at the aid station and then head up onto the wide Millwater Parkway footpath to the turnaround at Emily's Reserve. From here, you'll join up with the 10k runners to head back to the finish.
This course is flat and fast.
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | 5K RUN |
| Race Distance | 5km |
| Event Date | Sunday, October 20th, 2024 |
| Start Time | 8:15am |
| Time Limit | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| 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 in Metro Park opposite Vivian Rd (approx 4.5km). |
| Aid Stations | An Aid Station is located at: > 2.5km / Metro Park Hockey Field 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. |