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. . . to the web site of the Waiheke Coastal Classic, a run/walk held on . . .

Sunday 12 March 2011

Next year's date to be announced here closer to the time of the event

Waiheke's favourite off-road run and walk, this year we had the same breathtaking coastal course we trialled in 2010.

The Waiheke Coastal Classic has 18km, 10km and 5k options. Starting and finishing only a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal at Matiatia, the event is set up to be easy and convenient for people coming over from Auckland for the day.

  • Online entry.
  • Downloadable an entry forms here on our entry page.
  • Enter on the day, from 9am at Matiatia. (extra charge for late entries)
Gary Wilton running on the course of the Waiheke Coastal Classic.

The course follows Waiheke's walkway network along the southern coast of the island, through countless bays and bush reserves.

We think it’s the best way to see Waiheke and the Hauraki Gulf. Run through Forest and Bird reserves. past million dollar coastal homes, alongside vineyards and into secluded bays.

Every gut-busting climb is rewarded with views across the gulf to Rangitoto, Motuihe or Maraetai.

The finish line is in the busy tourist village of Oneroa, making it easy to add a visit to the beach, a cafe or one of our world-class vineyards.

As a C.S. Lewis book character once said,
"If one could run without getting tired I don't think one would often want to do anything else."

Contact Gary Wilton with enquiries at 027 497 2215