We Run The Night
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We Run The Night, Mount Maunganui
We Run The Night is a night running event in Mount Maunganui on 1 May 2027. It offers lap-based courses across three distances and runs from a central event HQ and registration pick up at Mt Drury on Mount Main Beach.
- 21 km - 4 laps; category 16+ years.
- 10 km - 2 laps; category 10+ years.
- 5 km - 1 lap; open to all ages; under 10s should be accompanied by an adult.
There is a secure weatherproof bag storage tent at the start and finish area. Minor spot prizes are awarded randomly as participants cross the finish line. Late entries are accepted at the event for an additional $10 fee; EFTPOS is not available, payment by cash or online banking only.
Water is available on course and at the finish. Approximate water station points on course are: for 21 km at 3.6 km, 6.2 km, 8.6 km, 11.2 km, 13.6 km, 16.2 km and 18.6 km; for 10 km at 3.6 km, 6.2 km and 8.6 km; for 5 km at 3.6 km.
Age group awards are non-monetary and based on chip mat time. The 21 km and 10 km races award 1st to 3rd places in age groups by decade from 16 or 10 years up to 70 plus. The 5 km awards 1st to 5th overall for men and women.
Entries may be transferred up to the Thursday of event week at midnight. Entries cannot be deferred for more than 12 months. 21 km walkers have a three hour course limit and must maintain about an 8.5 minute per kilometre pace to reach the start of the fourth lap; event crew may move slow entrants to the footpath to allow road reopening. If cut-offs are missed, entrants receive a finisher medal and a 10 km result placing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
