FREE REGISTRATION & SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD BANK

 KATIKATI CHRISTIAN FOODBANK

Although this is a free event, we are asking for a donation for the local Katikati Food Bank. The foodbank provides emergency food assistance for those in need, so bring along a gold coin or more on the day to support this great cause. 

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:
     

KEY DATES/TIMES:

Event Date: Saturday 5 July 2024
Venue: Katikati War Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati

All start times and event courses are subject to change dependent on road conditions and road availability. The start times and event courses will be confirmed in advance of the event and course description and maps will be updated with the final event course.
 

Dress Up In Blue

Go crazy and get dressed up! Whether it's a blue wig, tutu, scarf or shoes - anything goes. Dressing in blue is not mandatory, but it’s a fun way to unite our community and add an extra splash of colour. Prizes available for best dressed. Looking forward to seeing everyone in BLUE!
 

Prize-giving: 11.30am (at the latest)

Prize Giving will begin as soon as the last 10km participation crosses the finish line, or at 11.30am at latest. Enjoy a complimentary sausage sizzle for all runners/walkers and face painting while you cheer on others across the finish line.  Hang around for prize-giving to win some great prizes from local businesses. You must be at prize-giving to claim your prize.

Car Parking:

Parking is available in and around the Katikati township, including behind the War Memorial Hall, and also along the neighbouring streets at the start/finish. 

Course Overview:

Course Summary:

Important Note: the 5km track is designed for all ages and abilities including prams. The 10km loop has many grass sections that are undulating and follows a narrow off road path at times, so not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. No dogs, bikes or scooters on the course please. 

All events start and finish at the iconic Katikati War Memorial Hall on the Main Street, Katikati. Heading south, turning left on to Jocelyn Street head towards the Dave Hume Pool then follow the George Vesey Stewart Park pathways. Cross over Fairview Rd onto the Kati Kaiway Reserve pathway, then crossing over Gilfillan Drive and Wills Road onto the boardwalk/ gravel pathway, before entering one of the Hume family kiwifruit orchards. Head along Prospect Drive past the Hume Pack-N-Cool facilities, where an aid station and toilets will be located.

Course Splits here.

5km Run/Walk
Head back along Beach Road, weaving your way through the streets, until you get to Carisbrook Street.

Cut through the pathway towards the library, and back to finish at the War Memorial Hall.

10km Run/Walk

Take a right turn at the intersection of Prospect Drive and Beach Rd. Run all the way down Beach Rd towards the harbour. At the end of the road link onto the Tamawhariua Reserve/Foreshore walkway. Follow the full loop of this walkway and come back out onto Beach Rd.

Head back along Beach Road, passing Hume Pack-N-Cool, then weaving your way through the streets, until you get to Carisbrook Street.

Cut through the pathway towards the library, and back to finish at the War Memorial Hall.

Aid Station/Toilets:

Toilets will be available at the start/finish line,

There will be two aid stations:
1. Hume Pack-N-Cool - Water available for all participants. Toilets available here. 
2. End of Beach Rd/ Start of Tamawhariua Reserve/Foreshore walkway - Water will be available.

CONTACT:

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in contact with the Event Director alyson.bowker@humepack.co.nz