4k Fun Run & Walk
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4K FUN RUN/WALK
So you always wanted to take on the Coatesville Half Marathon but Heartbreak Hill put you off? Now you have no excuse! The course for the 4k is pretty much flat with a blast up closed Mahoenui Valley Rd to Dotcom Mansion, turn around and burn all the way back to the finish line!
RACE DISTANCE
4 km
START TIME
09:30 am
TIME LIMIT
1 hour
AGE LIMIT
n/a
All Ages
The Course
It's hard to go far wrong on this fast out-and-back blast up scenic Mahoenui Valley Rd. After a flat start, there is a very, very gentle climb to the turnaround point outside the western entrance to the old Dotcom estate. After the turnarond ... fire up the afterburners! It is FAST all the way back under the start arch and into Coatesville Reserve for a victory gallop to the finish line.
4K FUN RUN & WALK
Race Info at a Glance
The Basics |
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| Race | 4K FUN RUN & WALK |
| Race Distance | 4km |
| Event Date | Sunday, February 9th, 2025 |
| Start Time | 9:30am |
| Time Limit | 1 Hour |
| Awards Ceremony | 11am (approx 30 mins duration) |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for this race. |
| Tickets & Fees | See the enter page |
| Number Collection | AHMS Series Pass entrants will receive all five race numbers by courier one week prior to the first event. All other entrants must collect their race number at the Event Venue from 2-4pm on Saturday (the day before the event) or from 6am on race morning. |
| Race Rules | See our general Competition Rules here. |
Event Base |
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| Location | Coatesville Reserve, 4 Mahoenui Valley Rd, Coatesville. Google locators: [start line pin] [finish line pin] |
| Access & Parking | See the dedicated Traffic & Transport page. |
| Refuelling Station | All race finishers will receive a can of SUPA sport drink and a banana when they cross the line. Water will be available from the Refuelling station outside of the finish chute. |
| Toilets | Portaloos will be located in the Coatesville Play Centre car park, which is approx 50m along Mahoenui Valley Rd past the start line. We strongly recommend participants make use of public toilets on the way to the event on race morning. |
On Course |
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| Course Map | See Course Maps & Descriptions |
| Directions | Look out for our directional arrows at all turns and intersections. These will either be a white arrow on a blue circle or - for more detailed instructions - a yellow sandwich board setup on the road. Marshals are also present at all changes of direction. |
| Pedestrians & Dogs | Please be respectful of the public for those few cases where you are sharing a footpath. Friendly, well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome at the event venue however participants must not be accompanied by pets. |
| Toilets | There are no Toilets on the 4k course. |
| Aid Stations | There are no Aid Stations on the 4k course. |
Awards & Results |
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| Results | 2025 results will be here and updated live throughout the event. Scan the QR code on your race number to be taken directly to your personal result page. |
| Scoring | In the spirit of athletic competition, awards will be given based on positions across the finish line (a.k.a. "gun time"). However, online results will show - and be ranked upon - the actual time taken between start and finish line (a.k.a. "net time"). |
| Merit Awards | Trophies will be awarded as follows: > Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female overall |
| Participation Awards | All finishers receive the 2025 Coatesville Half Marathon finisher medal. A finish at this event also qualifies as part three of the five part qualification for the Auckland Half Marathon Series Grand Slam Medal. |
| Virtual Event | Couldn't make it to the event on race day? You can still record a finish time, earn yourself a finisher medal and continue your pursuit of the AHMS Grand Slam medal by completing the event virtually. Carefully read and adhere to the instructions on our dedicated Virtual Events page. |
Safety |
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| On Course | You must always remain fully aware of your surroundings and look out for uneven surfaces, obstacles or vehicles. Even where the road is closed, we cannot guarantee it will be traffic-free. Only proceed where you are satisfied it is safe to do so. |
| Medics | Medical services will be provided by First Aid NZ. In the case of an emergency, marshals or race crew will contact the on-site medical team in the first instance and - should there be any delay - dial 111. Important! In certain circumstances, on-site medicals may be able to respond to an emergency faster than 111. |
| Marshals | Please obey the marshals where they are acting for your safety. Marshals can make emergency calls on your behalf or contact event medical staff. |
Spend time in the countryside this summer ...
... sign up for the Coatesville Half Marathon here.