Join us at sunrise at low tide for our unique beach run/walk experience.
Beach Run is inclusive, welcoming everyone, including your furry friends and little ones in prams. We've mapped out a course where you can choose either the Beach, Mount Coastal Pathway or a combination of both, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mount beach.
There are distances for all ages and fitness levels. Choose your distance: - 3km, 6km and 10km for a balance of challenges that take you along Mount Maunganui beach for an uplifting and refreshing start to your day.
Being close to the ocean has remarkable mental health benefits. So, kick off your shoes (optional) and experience the incredible benefits of grounding as you run/walk on the soft, natural terrain. Come join us and start your day on the right foot!
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place between 5.00pm - 8.00pm on Friday 1st March 2024 and between 5.30am - 6.30am on Saturday 2nd March 2024 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 on Friday 1st March 2024 and on Saturday 2nd March 2024. An additional $10 applies to all late entries. Eftpos available at registration.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRI 1st March, 2024
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5.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday registration:
Athletes Village - Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade
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All timings are an indication and subject to change
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SAT 2nd March, 2024
5.30am - 6.30am
Saturday registration:
Athletes Village - Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade
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6.45am
Athlete briefing
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6.50am Start
10KM BEACH RUN / COMBINATION
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6.55am Start
6KM BEACH RUN / COASTAL PATHWAY / COMBINATION
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7.00am Start
3KM BEACH RUN / COASTAL PATHWAY / COMBINATION
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7.05am Start
3KM & 6KM ACCESSIBLE
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Online results only - no prize giving
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DISTANCES
3KM BEACH RUN
INDIVIDUALS / DOGS / ACCESSIBLE
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Starting at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph you’ll run/walk away from Mauao along the new Marine Parade Coastal Pathway. You can stay on the Pathway or head down on to the beach. Your choice!
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Continue out along the Beach or Pathway to your turnaround point at Beach Access 2.18 near Sutherland Ave. Follow the same course back or swap and run/walk back on the Beach or Pathway to the finish line!
Please only change from the beach to the pathway or vice versa using the 2.18 Beach Access.
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Price
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Earlybird: $29.00pp until 1st December 2023
​+ 5% Booking Fee -
Full Price: $35.00pp
+ 5% Booking Fee
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Online entries close on Thursday 29th February at 10pm.
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Late entries will be accepted at registration on Friday 1st March between 5pm and 8pm & on Saturday 2nd March between 5.30am and 6.30am.
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Categories:
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Beach Run / Walk
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Coastal Pathway
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Coastal Pathway (Accessible)
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Combination (Beach & Pathway)
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​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)
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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
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​​Starting at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph you’ll run/walk away from Mauao along the new Marine Parade Coastal Pathway. You can stay on the Pathway or head down on to the beach. Your choice!
Continue out along the Beach or Pathway to your turnaround at the 3.69 Beach Access near the end of Marine Parade. Follow the same course back or swap and run/walk back on the Beach or Pathway to the finish line!
Please only change from the beach to the pathway or vice versa using the 3.69 Beach Access.
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Price
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Earlybird: $39.00pp until 1st December 2023
+ 5% Booking Fee -
Full Price: $45.00pp
+ 5% Booking Fee​
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Online entries close on Thursday 29th February at 10pm.
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Late entries will be accepted at registration on Friday 1st March between 5pm and 8pm & on Saturday 2nd March between 5.30am and 6.30am.​
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Categories:
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Beach Run / Walk
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Coastal Pathway
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Coastal Pathway (Accessible)
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Combination (Beach & Pathway)
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​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)
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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
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10KM BEACH RUN
INDIVIDUALS
Starting at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph you’ll run/walk away from Mauao along the new Marine Parade Coastal pathway. You can stay on the Pathway or head down on to the beach. Your choice!
Please only change from the beach to the pathway or vice versa using Beach Access 2.18 near Sutherland Ave and 3.69 near the end of Marine Parade. Thes are the turn around points for the 3KM and 6KM distances.
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You must run/walk on the beach between the end of Marine Parade and your turnaround point opposite 204 Marine Parade in both directions.
Follow the same course back or swap and run/walk back on the Beach or Pathway to the finish line!
Price
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Earlybird: $49.00pp until 1st December 2023
+ 5% Booking Fee -
Full Price: $55.00pp
+ 5% Booking Fee​
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Online entries close on Thursday 29th February at 10pm.
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Late entries will be accepted at registration on Friday 1st March between 5pm and 8pm & on Saturday 2nd March between 5.30am and 6.30am. ​
Categories:
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Beach Run / Walk
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Combination (Beach & Pathway)
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
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
Late Entries
Late Entries can be made at the Event Registration, Friday 1st March 5pm - 8pm and on Saturday 2nd March 5.30am - 6.30am. An additional $10 applies to all late entries.
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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Please only change from the beach to the pathway or vice versa at the Sutherland Ave and Hart Street turnaround points and stick to the beach access.
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Shoes are optional
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Baby's/Toddlers in pram do not need to be registered.
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Accessible course
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Both 3km and 6km utilise the new 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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3km and 6km on both the Beach and Coastal Pathway
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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.
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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
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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 3rd January 2024.
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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 3rd January 2024. There is a $10 fee for all entry transfers.
Instructions on how to do this are available HERE
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Change of Category Policy
You can change your event category up until 28th March 2024 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.
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Contact: info@ultimateathlete.co.nz
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We'd like to reassure you that if Ultimate Beach Run can’t go ahead
on March the 2nd 2024 for any unforeseen circumstances:
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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.
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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.
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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.