RUN Auckland Series & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ HOW LONG HAVE WE BEEN RUNNING AROUND MILLWATER?

Race 6 is just around the corner, so we want to hear from the OGs! 👀

Over the years, the course, start line and setup have changed — but our love for running around Millwater hasn’t. ❤️

What do you remember about the courses, start lines or events from years gone by? 👇

📅 Sunday 13 September
📍 Silverdale Primary School – Millwater
🏃 5km | 10.5km | Half Marathon | Kids Dash

20 years of Run Auckland — and we’re still running! 🎉

Race6 20YearsOfRunAuckland

🏃‍♂️ HOW LONG HAVE WE BEEN RUNNING AROUND MILLWATER?

With Race 6 just around the corner, we thought we’d throw this one out to our Run Auckland community…

How long have we been bringing the Run Auckland Series to Millwater? 🤔

Over the years, we’ve changed the course, the start line and the event setup a few times, but one thing hasn’t changed — we absolutely love running in this area! ❤️

Millwater and the Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Walkway provide such a fantastic backdrop for a Run Auckland event, and it’s become a special part of the Series for so many of our runners and walkers.

And there’s something else that makes this event particularly special…

It’s an event run by locals, supported by locals, with many of our amazing event partners also based right here in the local community. 🙌

From the people who help us put the event together, to our volunteers, suppliers, supporters and partners, there are so many local people and businesses who help make Run Auckland happen. That local support means a lot to us, and it’s one of the reasons we love coming back to Millwater year after year.

So, who remembers the early Millwater races?
What do you remember about the courses, start lines or events from years gone by?

👇 Drop your memories in the comments — and let’s see who has been with us the longest!

We’re incredibly proud to still be bringing the Series to Millwater and hope to be running around this amazing area for many, many years to come. 🏃‍♂️🌿

And now… Race 6 awaits! 🏅

📅 Sunday 13 September
📍 Silverdale Primary School – Millwater
🏃 5km | 10.5km | Half Marathon | Kids Dash

20 years of Run Auckland — and we’re still running! 🎉

www.runauckland.co.nz

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Been so cool to have such an amazing group at our events

Two years ago, a lot of people looked at the Twisted Sisters Club and thought we were just a bunch of middle-aged ladies who were seriously slow.
To be fair... some of us were. 😆

What they didn't realise was that they were witnessing the beginning of something pretty special.

We've given a whole new meaning to grassroots sport. We started with women who hadn't exercised in years, women who were too scared to enter races, and women who thought triathlons were something only super-fit people in matching lycra did.

Fast forward two years, and we've proven that with the right support, encouragement, and a healthy amount of peer pressure, almost anything is possible.
We have achieved what many others have tried to do.

We've introduced 167 women to open water swimming this season alone. That's 167 women who willingly got into cold water, couldn't see the bottom, and still came back for more.

We've also had Sisters taking on events such as RUN Auckland Series & Half Marathon, Run the forest, The Henderson Shuffle and Tarawera Ultra-Trail By UTMB. Women who once questioned whether they could walk around the block are now pinning on race numbers for fun.

But most importantly, because we are a triathlon club after all, this year saw many of our ladies complete their first triathlon. We had a huge presence at both SHE Women's Triathlon Series and People’s Triathlon Series with women stepping way outside their comfort zones and showing themselves just how capable they really are. Many are now doing IRONMĀORI quarter and half and we have entries at Taupo in March for Ironman New Zealand 70.3.

So yes, we may be over a certain age. We may not have grown up as athletes. We may occasionally discuss joint pain, hot flushes, and recovery strategies in the same conversation.

But together we are proving that triathlon isn't just for the young, fast, and fearless.
It's for anyone willing to give it a go.

The Twisted Sisters are making triathlon accessible, welcoming, and achievable for women of all ages and abilities. We're building fitness, confidence, friendships, and a community where nobody gets left behind.

And while we might still be slower than some...

We're a whole lot faster than the women we were two years ago.

🎉 What an Amazing Morning at Farm Cove! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Race 5 of The Athlete's Foot Run Auckland Series & Half at the beautiful Farm Cove, Pakuranga.

What a fantastic morning it was! 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We also had nearly 1100 attending the event at Farm Cove a record attendance for races 1–5 in the series,

The waterfront setting, great atmosphere and incredible support from our runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors and supporters made Race 5 another memorable event.

Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line! Whether you were chasing a PB, ticking off another race in the series, getting your kilometres in, or simply enjoying a morning out with family and friends – well done! 👏

🏅 AND NOW IT ALL COMES DOWN TO RACE 6!

The series heads north for our BIG FINALE at Millwater on Sunday 13 September, where we'll finish the 2026 series in style – and for many, take on the Millwater Half Marathon! 🎉

🏃 Half Marathon Run & Walk
🏃 10km Run & Walk
🏃 5km Run & Walk
👟 Kids Dash

🏅 A MEDAL FOR EVERY MILLWATER FINISHER!

Everyone who completes their chosen distance at Millwater will receive a special Race 6 finisher medal – the perfect way to celebrate completing the final event of the 2026 series.

🌟 AND THERE'S AN EXTRA SPECIAL MEDAL TO WIN!

If you've taken part in all six races of The Athlete’s Foot Run Auckland Series & Half, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn our special Series 6-Race Medal! 🏅🎉

With just one race remaining, every point counts in the Overall, Division, Team and Age Group competitions. Who will take home the series trophies? 🏆

And don't forget:

⭐ Millwater Finale – Sunday 13 September
🏅 Finisher medal for everyone completing Race 6
🌟 Special Series Medal for those completing all 6 races
🎁 Spot prizes at every event
🏆 Series and age-group trophies
🎉 20th Anniversary celebrations
🔥 Our biggest series yet!

If you've been thinking about joining us for the finale, now is the time! Grab your friends and whānau and come and help us finish an incredible 20th Anniversary series with a morning of running, walking, community and celebration.

📅 Sunday 13 September
📍 Silverdale Primary School, Millwater

One race to go. One final challenge. One amazing finale!

Let's finish the 2026 Run Auckland Series together! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

www.runauckland.co.nz

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Run Auckland | Running Event Series | 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon The Athletes Foot NZ Run Auckland Event Series Run one or run them all! The Athletes Foot NZ Run Auckland Series and Half is a series of 6 running events hosted at purpose picked locations to offer all types of runners

Photos from today's event at Farm Cove are online now 🏃📸

Run Auckland Photos are sorted into albums by the time they were taken. Be sure to check out all the albums - you might be in ones you didn't realise ☺️

🎉 Congratulations on Completing Race 5 – Farm Cove! 🎉

Well done on your achievement at Race 5 of The Athlete’s Foot Run Auckland Series & Half, held today at beautiful Farm Cove, Pakuranga! 🌊🏃

Thank you for joining us for another fantastic morning as we continue celebrating 20 years of Run Auckland. We hope you enjoyed the event and had a great time out on the course!

🏅 Live results are now available, with final results to be published once all participants have finished and our timing team has completed the necessary checks.

🔗 Live Results: https://resultscui.active.com/events/TAFRunAucklandSeries2026Race5Pakuranga

If your result doesn’t look quite right, please use the “Problem with this Result” button on the results website once the event has finished.

Please include:
• The distance you completed
• Your bib number
• Your approximate finish time

Providing these details helps our timing team investigate and resolve any issues as quickly and accurately as possible.

Please don’t reply to this post or email with result queries, as they may be missed. Using the “Problem with this Result” button is the quickest and most effective way for us to assist you.

Thank you for being part of Race 5, and we look forward to seeing you all at Race 6 – Millwater for the Series finale and Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

🏃 Race 5 – Farm Cove is THIS SUNDAY! 🌊

We’re just days away from Race 5 of The Athlete's Foot Run Auckland Series & Half at beautiful Farm Cove, Pakuranga!

Make sure you check the Race Information Guide before race day for course maps, parking, timings, bib collection and everything else you need to know.

📖 Race Information Guide:
https://runauckland.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Race-information-Pakuranga-Event-5.pdf

Race Day Times:
🏃 5km Run & Walk – 8:00am
🏃‍♂️ 10km Run & Walk – 8:45am
👧 Kids Dash – 10:15am
🎁 Spot Prize Draw – 10:45am

🎁 Don’t head home too early! We have over $2,000 worth of spot prizes to give away thanks to our amazing event partners. You need to be there to be in to win!

Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park and collect your race pack.

We can’t wait to see everyone at Farm Cove this Sunday for another fantastic morning of running, walking and celebrating 20 years of Run Auckland! 🎉

www.runauckland.co.nz

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🏃 Race 5 – Farm Cove is next Sunday! 🌊

10 days until Race 5 of The Athlete's Foot Run Auckland Series & Half at the beautiful Farm Cove, Pakuranga!

Whether you're already entered or thinking about joining us, make sure you check out the Race Information Guide before race day. It includes everything you need to know, including course maps, parking, event timings, bib collection, and other important race-day information.

📖 Race Information Guide:
https://runauckland.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Race-information-Pakuranga-Event-5.pdf

You can collect your race pack from the registration tent from 7:00am.

🏃 5km Run & Walk – 8:00am
🏃‍♂️ 10km Run & Walk – 8:45am
👧 Kids Dash – 10:15am
🎁 Spot Prize Draw – 10:45am

Make sure you stick around after your run or walk for the 10:45am Spot Prize Draw! We've got over $2,000 worth of spot prizes to give away thanks to our amazing event partners. You have to be there to be in to win, so don't head home too early!

Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park, and collect your race pack before your event to help make for a relaxed and enjoyable morning.

We can't wait to welcome you all to Farm Cove for another fantastic morning of running, walking, and celebrating 20 years of Run Auckland!

🌐 www.runauckland.co.nz

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