With 2159 competitors in 2011 our event is open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers.

We boast one of the cheapest events around and you certainly get a lot of bang for your buck with sponsors' goodies, an outstanding venue, and a DJ on the beach cranking out some sounds all morning. So bring your togs, towels, umbrellas and blankets and stay for a while after the race. The Surf Club kitchen will be open for lunch and the bar for those in need.

Our new course in 2011 was an absolute cracker seeing competitors enjoying a native bush track and passing through stunning Kensington Park before heading out and along a portion of Orewa's new cycle/walkway beside the estuary and over to Millwater Estate in Silverdale. Of course to get them there they trekked along stunning Orewa beach.

The half marathon and 10.5 courses are both one lap out and back. Every wee while you will find yourself on a different surface and looking at different scenery... It's really cool!

5km beach walk/run: you will spend your efforts on the beach travelling south to a turn around marker then all the way north to the end of the beach before heading back to the finish arch.

Race numbers can be collected from Shoe Science Albany 2 weeks prior to race day. There will be no race day pick ups. Check out our course map here: http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/5qtEYRjpRu