We Run The Night
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We Run The Night
We Run The Night is a night running event in Mount Maunganui on 1 May 2027 with three course options. Distances and entry age requirements are:
- 21km Run - 4 laps - minimum age 16 years
- 10km Run/Walk - 2 laps - minimum age 10 years
- 5km Run/Walk - 1 lap - open to all ages; under-10s should be accompanied
The registration pack collection and event headquarters are located at Mt Drury on the Mount Main Beach. There is a secure weatherproof bag storage tent at the start/finish area.
Water is available on course and at the finish line. Approximate water station locations: 21km: 3.6km, 6.2km, 8.6km, 11.2km, 13.6km, 16.2km, 18.6km. 10km: 3.6km, 6.2km, 8.6km. 5km: 3.6km.
Minor spot prizes are awarded randomly as participants cross the finish line. Awards are non-monetary and based on mat time. For the 21km event 1st to 3rd placing in each age group are awarded for Men and Women in 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ years. For the 10km event 1st to 3rd placing in each age group are awarded for Men and Women in 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ years. For the 5km event 1st to 5th placing overall are awarded for Men and Women.
Entries may be transferred up until the Thursday of event week at midnight and cannot be deferred for more than 12 months. Late entries are accepted at the event and incur a $10 late fee; EFTPOS is not available so payment must be by cash or online banking. For traffic management the event enforces course closure cut-offs; 21km walkers need to maintain an average pace of about 8.5 minutes per kilometre to complete the full 21km course. If walkers fall behind required pacing on the final lap, event crew may move entrants to the footpath to enable safe road reopening. If cut-offs are missed participants receive a finisher medal and a 10km result placing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
