Opunake Nexans Fun Run/Walk Event Information

​​​​​​​Getting there

• This event begins from Opunake Beach.

Registration

• ALL entrants must attend registration to receive their event number.
• Registration is available at Opunake Beach.
• ​​​​​​​Entry fees are $10.00 per person or $35.00 a family (2 adults,
  3 children) until Friday 27 November 2026, 4.00pm.
• Late entries will be available on the day at Opunake Beach for $15.00 for individuals and $40.00 for a family.

Start Time

• Safety briefings will be held prior to the start of each event.​​​​​​​
• 9.30am - 10.6km walk.
• 10.00am - 10.6km run, along with 2.7km, 5.3km run/walk.
• Walkers and those with prams will be asked to move towards the back of the group.

Water Stations

• Water will be available at the finish.
• This is a CUP-FREE event - please bring your own vessel!

Prizegiving

• Prizegiving will be held immediately after the last competitor has finished. ALL entrants go into the spot prize draw.
• Those who enter before 27 November 2026 go into an early bird prize draw to win one of two prizes of $20.
• Nexans travel prizes will be drawn at the last event on 31 January 2027 (Lake Rotokare). To qualify you must complete four or more events.

Food and Beverage

• Sausage sizzle and coffee cart on site.

Additional Information

• Dogs are not permitted at the beach. Please be aware there has been a minor change to the course layout.

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