11km Traverse
Race Details
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Distance | 11km |
| Entry Prices | View entry prices here |
| Start Time | 8:35am** See start group info here |
| Start Line | Smales Farm Bus Station, Northcote. View a map of the start area below. |
| Finish Line | Victoria Park, Fanshawe Street, Auckland |
| Minimum Age | Must be 10+ years of age on race day to compete. All participants between the age of 10 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the event and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for the safety of the entrant 12 years or under. Participants over the age of 12 can complete the event without an adult accompanying them |
| Course Cut-off Time | 2 hours 5 minutes. To complete the course within the course cut-off time, the following intermediary cut-offs apply: - 9:40am at Onewa Rd On-ramp (4km) - 10:15am at Point Erin Aid Station (7km) |
| Timing Results | Timing results will be provided by age group category. The 11km Traverse age group categories are as follows for men and women; 10-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, 80+ years |
| Prizes | All 11km Traverse finishers will receive a finisher medal. Prizes are offered for the top 3 male and female overall runners. Read more information on prizes here |
| Race Rules | After careful consideration and in consultation with local authorities, due to Health and Safety and logistical concerns on the course, all forms of wheeled conveyance including but not limited to cycles, roller blades, prams/buggies, skate-boards etc are not permitted to enter or participate in the event. Accompanying animals are not allowed on the course |
* All start times and event courses are subject to change dependent on road conditions and road availability. The start times and event courses will be confirmed in advance of the event and course description and maps will be updated with the final event course.
** Start time is based on 2025 and is subject to change in 2026.
Course Maps
Course Summary
The 11km Traverse starts at Smales Farm, heading south along the smooth Northern Busway before building toward the highlight of the day - the run over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with sweeping views across the Waitematā.
Once off the bridge, the course glides past Westhaven Marina and into the buzz of the Viaduct Harbour, before turning onto Fanshawe Street for a lively finish in Victoria Park.
A rolling course with big views packed into every kilometre.
* All start times and event courses are subject to change dependent on road conditions and road availability.
Please note - the busway and motorway section is only available to runners on race day. It is illegal to be on these sections of the course at any other time.
