About the Coatesville Half Marathon
Stunning rural running on Auckland’s doorstep.
Welcome to the Coatesville Half Marathon. The peaceful rural village of Coatesville, on the fringe of New Zealand’s largest city, is a tranquil oasis from the hustle and bustle of Auckland. Only 20 minutes north of the Harbour Bridge, you can enjoy the very best of New Zealand’s rural scenery on a traffic free course that offers stunning views all the way back to Sky Tower.
Event distances go from the superb, single lap, Half Marathon all the way down to a 2km kids’ dash, so there’s an option to suit everyone and no-one gets left out. All courses feature beautiful rural scenery on closed roads.
All finishers receive a beautiful finisher medal. A suitable reward for taking on the challenging course and distances offered.
The Coatesville Half Marathon is Race Three of the Shoe Science Auckland Half Marathon Series, a season-long challenge featuring five awesome events at five stunning locations. Accumulate points in the Half Marathon or Classic Series leading up to our season finale in April.
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Entry Fees
IMPORTANT POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION & PANDEMIC INFORMATION
ENTRY AND BIB COLLECTION
Entries close at 4:45pm Saturday 12 February. You MUST collect your race bib before 5:00pm. No race day collections!
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Race Information
A comprehensive guide to the Coatesville Half Marathon.
IMPORTANT! “RUN AT RED” COVID-19 EVENT INFORMATION
THE 2022 COATESVILLE HALF MARATHON WILL TAKE PLACE UNDER TRAFFIC LIGHT RED COVID RESTRICTIONS. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED BELOW SUPERCEDES ANY PREVIOUS EVENT INFORMATION. IT IS VITAL EVERYONE TAKING PART IN OUR IN-PERSON EVENT CAREFULLY READS AND UNDERSTANDS ALL THE INFORMATION PRESENTED BELOW … REMEMBER, YOU MUST ARRIVE AT THE SITE READY TO RACE AND DEPART AS SOON AS YOU FINISH.
IMPORTANT! You know that we love you … but our crew are instructed to keep their distance from all participants on race day (except in emergencies). This is for your safety and to ensure we can operate our events this summer. For any race related changes or enquiries, please use the web site contact form. Onya!
Race Day: Sunday, 13 February 2022
Course & Venue Maps
Know where you’re going … then train to get there. Maps for all race distances and the event venue.
Half Marathon
The Coatesville Half Marathon course combines the 8km “classic” loop with a 13km out-and-back section along Ridge Road. The entire course is closed to traffic making for a true (and very rare) running experience – the Coatesville Half Marathon is a road race, not a footpath fun run. The course has rolling hills – including our very own “Heartbreak Hill” as you run past Dotcom Mansion, flat sections and a long downhill run into the finish.
Important! The half marathon course has been officially measured by an AIMS approved course measurer.
Jump to: Half Marathon | 8k Classic | 4k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids’ Dash | Venue Map
8K Classic
The 8k Classic course has been a staple of local running for many years and was the course used for the original “Coatesville Fun Run” for almost twenty years from the late 80s. The official classic 8k differs only from the traditional “block run” with the addition of a short out-and-back section in Donaldson Drive to make the course an accurate 8k (what US and UK runners would refer to as a “five miler”).
Important! The 8K Classic course has been officially measured by an AIMS approved course measurer.
Jump to: Half Marathon | 8k Classic | 4k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids’ Dash | Venue Map
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 almost entirely flat with a blast up closed Mahoenui Valley Rd to Dotcom Mansion, turn around and burn all the way back to the finish line!
Jump to: Half Marathon | 8k Classic | 4k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids’ Dash | Venue Map
2km Kids’ Dash
Kids, start your engines for a two-lap, 2km blast! Kids start under the same big arch as the adults and follow a safe, traffic free couple of laps on Mahoenui Valley Road before turning into the reserve for the glorious sprint down the finish line!
Jump to: Half Marathon | 8k Classic | 4k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids’ Dash | Venue Map
Venue Map
Coatesville Reserve and the venerable Coatesville Settlers Hall lie at the bottom of Mahoenui Valley Road in the heart of beautiful Coatesville. Check out the location of all the most important facilities – like toilets, toilets and toilets – so you know where to head on race morning.
Jump to: Half Marathon | 8k Classic | 4k Fun Run & Walk | 2k Kids’ Dash | Venue Map
Past Events
Results, photos, video and more from previous editions of the Coatesville Half Marathon
Photo Gallery
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Important: Please do not ask for an exception. Our refund and transfer policy is clearly stated and applied evenly, without exception. We do not make exceptions to this policy under any circumstances whatsoever.
Single Race Registrations
- If you registered at least 28 days prior to race day. your race number – with timing device attached – will be sent to you in the mail to the address specified in your registration. If you change address, make sure you let us know in time. You can expect to receive this approximately 7-10 days prior to the event.
- If you registered within the last 28 days prior to race day, you will need to collect your race number from the Registration Tent at the event venue during the pre-race or race-morning registration sessions. See the event web site INFO section for details.
Series Pass Registrations
- If you registered for an Auckland Half Marathon Series Pass at least 28 days prior to the Devonport Half Marathon, all of your race numbers (for all of the series events) and other materials will be sent to you by courier. You can expect to receive this approximately 7-10 days prior to the Devonport event. If you registered within the final 28 days prior to the Devonport Half Marathon, your race numbers and other materials will be available to collect from the Registration Tent at the Devonport event venue during the pre-race or race-morning registration sessions. See the event web site INFO section for details.
- If you registered for an North Shore Run Series Pass before the courier delivery deadline (please refer to the Important Dates section), your race number and other materials will be sent to you by courier. You can expect to receive them approximately 7-10 days prior to the first race of the series. If you registered after the courier deadline, your race number and other materials will be available to collect from the Registration Tent at the first event during the pre-race or race-morning registration sessions. See the event web site INFO section for details and to check the exact date of the courier deadline.
Merchandise
- If you ordered any merchandise with your registration, it will be available for collection from the Merchandise tent at the event venue during either the pre-race or race morning registration times. See the event web site INFO section for details.
Our MyLaps disposable timing tags are small stickers that can be found on the back of your race number. The tag sends out a unique UHF signal that identifies you and records the exact time at which you passed the detection mats. The tags are designed to withstand rain, sweat and normal wear-and-tear – but please don’t fold or bend the bib as this can damage it. All you need to do to make sure your result is properly recorded is to wear your race number on the front of your shirt throughout the event. The tag is disposable – you do not need to return it after the event.
Important! Keep hold of your race number after you finish. You will need it to register for the prize draw at the Awards Ceremony. Listen out for announcements.
Of course! We love walkers and all of our events are open to runners, joggers and walkers alike. Many of our events offer specific merit prizes, start times and rules for competitive walkers. Please check the event web site and you will find this information on the “Walkers” tab.
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