Start time is 7:00 am, but get there early! You'll want time to stretch, soak in the scenery, and maybe psych yourself up with a power pose or two.

The race kicks off at the magical Pukeiti Gardens at the top of Carrington Road. If you're into botanical vibes and stunning backdrops, you're in for a treat.

Yes, but parking is limited—this isn’t a mall carpark, folks. If you want to skip the stress and cruise in cool, we highly recommend catching the bus up to the start. It’s chill, it’s easy, and it means more time to vibe and less time to reverse awkwardly.

Easy as lacing up your shoes! You can grab a bus ticket during registration. Already signed up? No sweat—just log in to your Race Roster account and head to the shop to buy one there.

If you’re more of a last-minute legend, we’ll have any spare seats up for grabs at race check-in—but no promises, they go fast! (Like, “the gun just went off” kind of fast.)

The road to Pukeiti closes at 6:45am. If you’re driving up, make sure you're in before the cutoff—or you'll be parking at the bottom and treating yourself to an unplanned uphill warm-up.

BUT WAIT—there’s a back way! Supporters can still access Pukeiti via Okato using the alternative route. It’s a scenic little adventure and means your cheer squad can still make it up to the gardens. Just follow the signs and bring that big supporter energy!

The road re-opens at 9:00am or once the last runner has safely cleared the course—whichever comes first. If you're still out there at 9:00am, just stick to the side of the road and keep on moving—we’ll be out there with you, cheering, guiding, and helping our final finishers bring it home strong.

You sure can—but if before 9:00am only via the Okato route. After that, the road is back open and you can head out the usual way. So if you’ve got brunch plans or a hot date with a coffee, take the scenic exit. Otherwise, kick back and enjoy the garden vibes.

Yep! We’ve got a bag drop at Pukeiti, so you can stash your warm layers, post-run snacks, or that lucky banana costume. Just make sure your bag is clearly labeled and dropped off before the race starts.

Not carrying any valuables? You’re also welcome to leave your bag around the Pukeiti precinct—just tuck it somewhere safe and scenic. We’ll all be too busy running up hills to mess with your gear.

Ohhh yes. But plot twist—it starts with a downhill. Well… sort of. Technically, it’s an out-and-back, so you're heading downhill overall on the way out, but don’t get too comfy—there are plenty of sneaky little uphills on that “downhill” stretch to keep you humble. Then on the way back? Yup. You guessed it. The climb is real. Your quads will know. Your calves will gossip. But you? You’ll be a dang legend at the top.

Yep! We’ve got you hydrated and happy. There will be one aid station along the course at the turn-around stocked with Tailwind electrolyte drink—but heads up, it’s a cup-less event, so bring your own bottle, flask, or collapsible cup (bonus points if it's neon). No snacks though—sorry, your dreams of mid-race gummy bears will have to wait ‘til the finish line.

It’s a 10K with guts. It’s not the longest, but it’s got bite. Walk, jog, run—whatever your pace, you’re conquering a serious hill in serious style.

Come one, come all! Coastal Five is all about challenging your limits, but in a “heck yeah, you can do this!” kind of way. Walk-run it, power hike it—just show up and give it a go.

Heck yes! If you're running the Pukeiti 10km, you'll get a shiny medal just for that race—because climbing that beast deserves some serious bling.

If you're doing all five events, you’ll collect the ultimate Coastal Five medal at the end of your final race—a big, beautiful, all-in-one beast of a medal that says “I ran everything and lived to tell the tale.”