Summary:

We Run The Night is returning to Mount Maunganui on 15th Feb 2020. Established in 2017, this event is a running/walking event as the sun sets over Mount Maunganui. The distances include a run or walk ​21km half marathon, 11km, 5.5km and kids dash. This is an event for everyone with male and female age groups from 6 - 60+. Runners are encouraged to wear their own bright lights, to dress up and run the night.

Key facts:

• The event is located at Mt Drury on the Mount Main Beach.
• In 2018 there were 1,895 participants and in 2019 there were 1200 participants.
• In 2020, the event has returned to the original course where participants will run at night, unlike 2019.
• 69% female, 31% male.
• Minor spot prizes are awarded at random with your event gear bag, a major spot prize is drawn at the completion of the 21km awards. All competitors must be on site to win the major spot prize.
• Finishers in the 5.5, 11 and 21km half marathon events will receive a finishers medal.
• There will be access to water & Nuun Hydration on course at 2.1km and 4km on each lap, there will also be water available at the finish line.

Media Release:

Runners and walkers set to take on Mount Maunganui by Twilight
Auckland's Steve Darby wins We Run the Night 21km

2019 Results:

2019 Female 21km run winner: Sonia McAllister

2019 Male 21km run winner: Steve Darby

2019 Female 11km run winner: Kelly Parlane

2019 Male 11km run winner: Tom Carter

2019 Female 5.5km run winner: Jazmin Spice

2019 Male 5.5m run winner: Jonathon Byer

Check out the full course results here


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Contacts:

Event Director:
Tim Farmer
Tim@nduro.co.nz
021 029 94907

Media Coordinator:
Tegan Church
Tegan@nduro.co.nz
027 385 2787