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why the 5km should be on your list
✅ Scenic & social – Start in the Bowl, loop the park trails, glide past Fountain Lake and the charming Poet’s Bridge, then brave Bowl Hill (only once, promise!). More downhill than up—wheeee!
✅ Family-friendly fun – Buggies (single only, please), strollers, and walkers are totally welcome. Just keep it lefty and let the peppy runners pass on the right.
✅ Medal for all – Everyone finishes with a medal, spot prizes at bib pickup, and heaps of high‑five opportunities.
✅ Age-diverse vibes – Categories from little legends (0–9, accompanied please), through teens, to grandparents tearing it up in the 65+ bracket.
Course details
The Pukekura Park 5km is a family friendly event and you can even bring your buggy.
All ages are encouraged to enter we just need anyone 11 years or under to have an accompanying adult with them at all times.
The start of the 5km is in front of the Brooklands Zoo. It then heads straight down Brooklands Park Road, along Victoria Road to Gilbert Street and back onto the Park trails.
Winding your way through the park you'll take in the sights of Fountain Lake and Poet's Bridge before finishing your first lap in front of the Bowl of Brooklands stage.
Then it's back around for lap two but first you have to climb the infamous Bowl Hill! The good news is you only have to do this once and the 5km overall has more down than up!
Race Information
Date
Saturday 14th November 2026
Entry Fee
Super Early Bird (until 14th Dec 25) $35 / student $25
Early Bird (until midnight 13th July) $40 / student $30
Standard (until race day) $45 / student $35
Kids 11 and Under $15
Distance
5 km
Start Time
We’ve got a split start to keep the course smooth and the legs flying:
🚀 Wave 1 – Sub 30 Minute Runners
Start Time: 12:30 PM sharp
This is your wave if you’re chasing speed, a PB, or glory (and you know you’ll finish under 30 minutes). Let’s gooooo!
🎉 Wave 2 – 30 Minutes and Over
Start Time: 12:50 PM
This wave is for the cruisers, the pacers, the selfie-takers and legends doing it their way. You’ve got the hype, the heart, and a clear course ahead.
Start Line
Bowl of Brooklands, Brooklands Park Drive, New Plymouth
Minimum Age
Open to all ages. All participants between the ages of 0 – 9 inclusive must register and be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the event. The accompanying adult must also register for the event and takes full responsibility for the safety of the entrant 9 years or under. Participants 10 years and over can complete the course without an accompanying adult.
Cut Off Time
No cut off time
Timing Results
Timing results will be provided by age group category. 5km age group categories are as follows for men and women; 0-11 years, 12-19 years, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49. 50-59, 60-69, 70+ years.
Walkers
Walkers are welcome to enter in the 5km. Please ensure walkers start at the back behind the runners and keep to the left at all times.
Prizes
All Pukekura 5km finishers will receive a finisher medal. Random draw spot prizes will be awarded at event prizegiving on Sunday 15th November.
Race Rules
Single baby buggies only (not double or triple) will be allowed. Non-racing wheelchairs may be permitted to register, but must seek prior approval from the Race Director by emailing info@coastalfive.co.nz
RACE ENTRY
> Super Early Bird to midnight 14th December 2025 - $35 / $25 student
> Early Bird to midnight 13th July 2026 - $40 / $30 student
> Standard - $45 / $35 student
> Kids 11 and Under $15
active kids
One of our goals at Coastal Five is getting tamariki moving and loving it! The Pukekura Park 5 km event offers two awesome options for the kids:
👟 Option 1: Run the full 5 km
👣 Option 2: Join an adult for just one lap (~2.75 km) - just let the timing team know when you finish.
Here’s what you need to know:
- $15 entry (valid up to race day!) for ages 0–11
- Includes a Coastal Five finisher’s medal and a limited-edition Coastal Five Jibbitz™ for their shoes
- Kids aged 0–9 must run with a registered adult (10+ can go solo)
- Two-lap course with road closures and marshals – fully supported & safe
- Optional: Kids Coastal Five t-shirt available for just $25 – specially priced to keep it accessible for all our little legends.
Whether they're sprinting for glory or strolling for snacks, we’re all about building confident little legends!