athlete info
race day information
2024 athlete briefing
start times and locations
coastal half marathon
The race kicks off at 6:15am from the iconic Wind Wand on New Plymouth’s Coastal Walkway. From there, you’ll head west along St Aubyn Street, looping out toward Ngāmotu Beach before returning along the coast. The finish line awaits at Puke Ariki Landing—right in the heart of the city, where the celebration begins!
Pukekura Park 5km
The 5km event is a two lap course with the start line up next to the Brookland Zoo entrance and finish line in front of the Bowl of Brooklands stage. Start time is 12:30pm.
Lake Mangamahoe 4.5km
The cross country event starts at the gates at the Plantation Road entrance. The finish line is at the cul-de-sac end of Plantation Road. Start time is 5:00pm.
PUKEITI 10km climb
The start and finish of the Pukeiti 10km Climb is in the same point in front of the entrance to Pukeiti. Start time is 7:00am.
raceway mile
The Raceway Mile starts from just inside the gates at the New Plymouth Racecourse, Rogan Street, Welbourn. Start time is 12:00pm.
race registration
friday
Puke Ariki landing from 12pm to 7pm on Friday 14th November.
Registration includes:
- Race bib pick-up including timing chip
- Pick-up of pre-purchased merchandise and Active Kids t-shirts
- Pick-up of pre-purchased bus tickets for travel to Pukeiti and Lake Mangamahoe
- Option to purchase Coastal Five running tees and singlets, collapsible cups and any remaining bus tickets.
If you are not able to pick up your bus tickets on the Friday or at a Saturday registration, please email us at info@coastalfive.co.nz and we will have your tickets available for you at the bus.
race weekend
Registration will be open at the race start for a short period before each event for any timing chip and race bib collection.
- Coastal Half Marathon
Saturday 5:30-6:15 am - Pukekura Park 5km
Saturday 12:00-12:30pm - Lake Mangamahoe 4.5km
Saturday 4:30pm-5:00pm - Pukeiti 10km
Sunday 6:30am-7:00am - Raceway Mile
Sunday 11:15am-12:00pm
aid stations
coastal half marathon
All aid stations will have Tailwind electrolyte drink and water. The aid stations are cupless so you will need to run with either a collapsible cup, hydration pack or water bottle.
- East End Reserve 5.5/17.5 km
At the East End Reserve; accessed in both directions. - Waiwakaiho Beach Reserve 7.5km
As participants turn off the path onto the road at the river mouth. Public toilets are situated 50m past the aid station. - Riversdale Drive 12km
On the grass area where the path exits from the Waiwakaiho river across from Skeet Place. - Honeyfield Fountain 19km
A final aid station at the Honeyfield Fountain as you near the finish.
In addition to the aid stations at East End and Waiwakaiho Beach Reserve there are public toilet facilities next to the Wind Wand (3km), East End SLSC (5km), Lake Rotomanu (9km), the Breakwater carpark (20km).
PUKEITI 10km climb
All aid stations will have Tailwind electrolyte drink and water. The aid stations are cupless so you will need to run with either a collapsible cup, hydration pack or water bottle.
- Plymouth Road turnaround
At the 5km turnaround point by Plymouth Road.
all events
All events have an electrolyte drink and water provided at the finish line.
transport options
parking
- Coastal Half Marathon
Plenty of parking available at Centre City next door to the race start. - Pukekura Park 5km
Street parking is available on Brooklands Road and Somerset Street. You can also park on Rogan Street and walk into Pukekura Park from the Rogan Street entrance. - Lake Mangamahoe 4.5km
Limited parking available on Plantation Road. This will be first in first served and is also open to the general public. We encourage participants to purchase bus tickets for travel to the Lake. - Pukeiti 10km
Limited to approximately 150 carparks. As with the Lake we encourage participants to purchase bus tickets for travel to Pukeiti. - Raceway Mile
Parking at the TSB Stadium please note the road will close just prior to race start and reopen after the last walker.
bus tickets
As parking is limited at the Lake Mangamahoe 4.5 km and Pukeiti 10 km events we encourage participants to purchase bus tickets.
Tickets are $8 return and can be purchased during registration or by logging into your Race Roster or Onetime account. Tickets will be collected at bib pick-up.
A limited amount will be available to purchase at the race registration so we encourage you to buy these in advance.
Bus Pick-Up / Drop-Off
The bus pick-up and drop-off area is at WITT, 20 Bell Street, Welbourn.
The bus departs WITT for the Lake Managamahoe 4.5km on Saturday 15th November at 4:15pm and 4:30pm returning once full approximately 5:45pm and 6:30pm.
The bus departs WITT for Pukeiti on Sunday 17th November at 6:00am returning once all runners/walkers have finished and the road reopens.
map of bus pick-up and drop-off area
more info
bag drops
A bag drop tent will be provided at every start/finish line for you to store your belongings. Bags will be labelled with your race number and you will need your bib to collect your bag.
payment facilities
Cash and eftpos facilities are available at the registration and help desk for payment of late registrations, bus tickets and merchandise sales.
zero waste event
The Coastal Five is a cup-less event which means that you will need to run with a collapsible cup or alternative hydration system. For 2025 42.2km and 21.1km competitors will be provided with a reusable cup.
pace runners
If you are interested in being a pace runner for the 2025 event please contact us at info@coastalfive.co.nz
timing and race results
Electronic timing is provided with the timing mats at the start and end of each event.
Race results will be available online throughout the event on the Race Roster platform.
road closures
Road closures are in place for the Pukeiti 10km and Raceway Mile events. For the 10km event Carrington Road will be closed from the Plymouth Road intersection to Pukeiti from 6:45am until the last entrant finishes at approximately 9:00am. If you wish to leave Pukeiti before the road is open please do so via the alternative route through Pitone.
No road closure can be guaranteed so please treat all roads as if they were open and be aware of your surroundings.
race day check
- Your race number (and pins to attach it)
- Your bus stickers attached if you have booked on the event bus shuttle services
- Collapsible cup or hydration system if you want to use the water stations on course
- Weather appropriate clothing, plus sunscreen and cap
Please pin your race number to the front of your t-shirt or running vest and make sure it is clearly visible.
You must not use someone else’s number, nor let someone else use yours. Marshals will remove you from the race before you cross the finish line.
Your race number identifies you in case of an emergency. You must wear your race number to be classified as a starter and a finisher of the race and have your time recorded.
Please dispose of your bib after your race (or final race for Individual 42.2km athletes) in the bin at the finish line so we can recycle appropriately.