HALF MARATHON (WESTERN SPRINGS LAKE)

WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a run around Western Springs Lake. Each lap is about 1.6km. Go at your own pace. Stop whenever you like. I'll run 13 laps which is over a half marathon.

PARKING
Auckland Zoo carpark is free until 9am.
Free parking west side of Motions Road.
Free parking for 3 hours on the east side of Motions Road.

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
Walk up the driveway of the Auckland Zoo.
Meet outside the Fukuoka Garden.
If you like, stash your food & water in the bush somewhere, so you can access it while running.
Sunrise 6:56am.
7:00am start running!
Stop whenever you like.
I'll stop after 13 laps (21.255km).
A half marathon is 21.0975km.
I'll run at a pace of 5:20/km.

THE COURSE
The course is the same as the Western Springs Parkrun.
See the course at this website: parkrun.co.nz/westernsprings/course
Clockwise around the Western Springs Lake, except for 2 left turns.
On pavement.
Mostly Flat.
Toilet near the start.
2 drinking water taps.
Lots of animal life to see, swans, pukeko, eels, coots, ducks and geese.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
On Sunday 28th September 2025 at 2am we change our clocks forward one hour.

DRIVING THERE
You are welcome to offer a lift or ask for a lift in the comments section below.
Passengers please give driver some money for transport.