Start your day with 100% sunrise views along Mount Maunganui’s stunning Coastal Pathway - a fully inclusive walk/run event for everyone!
Bring the whānau, the pram, the dog, or just your morning energy, and kick off the day the best way possible - with movement, community, and a medal for all. Choose from 3 km, 6 km, or 12 km distances.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place between 5.00pm - 8.00pm on the 27th February 2026 and between 5.30am - 6.30am on Saturday 28th February 2026 at the registration tent which is located next to the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph on Marine Parade.
LATE ENTRIES
Late Entries can be made at the Event Registration.
$10.00 Late entry fee.
Eftpos available at registration.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday 27th February 2026
5.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday registration:
Athletes Village - Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade
All timings are an indication and subject to change
Saturday 28th February 2026
5.30am - 6.30am
Saturday registration:
Athletes Village - Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade
6.45am
Athlete briefing
6.50am Start
12KM COASTAL PATHWAY RUN / WALK / ADAPTIVE
6.55am Start
6KM COASTAL PATHWAY RUN / WALK / ADAPTIVE
7.00am Start
3KM COASTAL PATHWAY RUN / WALK / ADAPTIVE
Online results only - no prize giving
DISTANCES
3KM BEACH RUN
INDIVIDUALS / DOGS / ACCESSIBLE
Starting at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph you’ll run/walk away from Mauao along the Marine Parade Coastal Pathway.
Continue out along the Pathway to your turnaround point at Beach Access 2.18 near Sutherland Ave. Follow the same course back to the finish line!
Price
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Earlybird: $29.00pp
+ 5% Booking Fee -
Full Price: $35.00pp (From 12th December)
+ 5% Booking Fee
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Online entries close on Thursday 26th February at 10pm.
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Late entries will be accepted at registration on Friday 27th February between 5pm and 8pm & on Saturday 1st March between 5.30am and 6.30am.
Age groups:
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Under 10 years
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10 - 14 years
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Under 18 years
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18 - 34 years
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35 - 49 years
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50 + Years
Dogs:
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Small Breed (Adult weight - Under 10kg)
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Medium Breed (Adult weight - 11kg - 24kg)
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Large Breed (Adult weight - Over 25kg)
What you receive:
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Finisher Medal
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Timed race results
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On-course aid stations and medical assistance
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Athlete Bag Drop
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Athlete Recovery area at the finish line
6KM BEACH RUN
INDIVIDUALS / DOGS / ACCESSIBLE
Starting at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph you’ll run/walk away from Mauao along the Marine Parade Coastal Pathway.
Continue out along the Pathway to your turnaround at the 3.69 Beach Access near the end of Marine Parade. Follow the same course back to the finish line!
Price
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Earlybird: $39.00pp
+ 5% Booking Fee -
Full Price: $45.00pp (From 12th December)
+ 5% Booking Fee
-
Online entries close on Thursday 26th February at 10pm.
-
Late entries will be accepted at registration on Friday 27th February between 5pm and 8pm & on Saturday 1st March between 5.30am and 6.30am.
Age Groups:
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Under 10 years
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10 - 14 years
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Under 18 years
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18 - 34 years
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35 - 49 years
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50 + Years
Dogs:
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Small Breed (Adult weight - Under 10kg)
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Medium Breed (Adult weight - 11kg - 24kg)
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Large Breed (Adult weight - Over 25kg)
What you receive:
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Finisher Medal
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Timed race results
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On-course aid stations and medical assistance
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Athlete Bag Drop
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Athlete Recovery area at the finish line
12KM BEACH RUN
INDIVIDUALS / DOGS / ACCESIBLE
The 12 km option consists of two laps of a 6 km course. Starting at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, you’ll head away from Mauao along the Marine Parade Coastal Pathway.
Continue along the Pathway until you reach the turnaround at the 3.69 Beach Access near the end of Marine Parade. Then return to the start line to complete one lap and repeat for the second lap to finish the full 12 km.
Price
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Earlybird: $49.00pp
+ 5% Booking Fee -
Full Price: $55.00pp (From 12th December)
+ 5% Booking Fee
-
Online entries close on Thursday 26th February at 10pm.
-
Late entries will be accepted at registration on Friday 27th February between 5pm and 8pm & on Saturday 1st March between 5.30am and 6.30am.
Age Groups:
-
Under 10 years
-
10 - 14 years
-
Under 18 years
-
18 - 34 years
-
35 - 49 years
-
50 + Years
Dogs:
-
Small Breed (Adult weight - Under 10kg)
-
Medium Breed (Adult weight - 11kg - 24kg)
-
Large Breed (Adult weight - Over 25kg)
What you receive:
-
Finisher Medal
-
Timed race results
-
On-course aid stations and medical assistance
-
Athlete Bag Drop
-
Athlete Recovery area at the finish line
Late Entries
Late Entries can be made at the Event Registration, Friday 27th February 2026 5pm - 8pm and on Saturday 28th 2026 5.30am - 6.30am.
COURSE MAP
INFORMATION
General
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Your race number (attached to your front with pins which are available at registration or to a race belt)
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Baby's/Toddlers in pram do not need to be registered.
Accessible course
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All 3 distances can utilise the Marine Parade Coastal Pathway
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Everyday wheelchair to be used
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Electric wheel chairs are permitted
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Prams are permitted on both the beach and accessible courses
Dogs
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Dogs must be on a lead that is no longer than 2m long at all times.
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Ensure that your dog is kept under effective control at all times.
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Ensure that your dog does not injure, endanger, intimidate or distress any person, animal or wildlife.
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Please clean up after your dog and use the bags and bins provided.
Self Seeding:
Athletes will be asked to ‘self seed’ at the start line.
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If you are competitive and expect to be fast please move to the front of your distance wave.
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If you are doing the race for fun and expect to take your time or walk the course please move to the back of your distance wave.
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If you're somewhere in between we’d like you to go in the middle.
What to bring
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Photo ID
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Entry Confirmation
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Towel and a change of clothes
RESULTS
ATHLETE WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Ultimate athlete doesn't offer refunds, but does offer transfers to other races or athletes when available. This must be requested by contacting our team prior to the 26th February 2026.
Contact: info@ultimateathlete.co.nz
ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY
If you are unable to attend and would like to transfer your entry to another athlete
this is available until 26th February 2026
Change of Category Policy
You can change your event category up until 26th February 2025 at no charge. An additional cost will also apply if you are changing to an event category with a higher entry price.
If you need to withdraw or change your category please email us.
Contact: info@ultimateathlete.co.nz
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We'd like to reassure you that if Ultimate Beach Run can’t go ahead
on February the 28th 2026 for any unforeseen circumstances:
If possible we may reschedule to a future date. If the event can't be
rescheduled we offer you the following options:
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Transfer of your entry to an alternative Ultimate Athlete event.
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An event credit for a future Ultimate Athlete Event.
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Full refund.
SAFETY AND
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Safety is paramount.
Safety is paramount. We strive to continually improve our event in order to ensure it is as safe as possible.
Emergency Plans
We could have a fire, earthquake or similar emergency.
Follow all instructions from event personnel who may hold you at locations or lead you to safety.
What to do if you are injured / ill or just cannot continue:
1. Stay calm.
3. Stop the next athlete going past you and ask for help.
4. Apply first aid to yourself.
5. Wait for assistance.
We have event Medics who will get to you as soon as they can. Once a medic has assessed you, you will either be allowed to continue, transported by St John or picked up by one of the event ATVs and taken to the finish line.
DID NOT START/FINISH
If you have collected your registration pack and then due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to start please let us know by ringing or texting 027 2467656. This is extremely important.
If you start the race and then due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to finish please let us know by ringing or texting 027 2467656, or visit the event marquee to have it recorded that you were unable to finish. This is extremely important.