Coastal Challenge

This year I was proud to take part in the 11^th Annual Coastal Challenge. The start of the challenge started as far north as Arkles Bay in Whagaparoa 33 km from the finish line of Windsor Reserve in Devonport.
I however did not do the full monty option as they call it, and instead opted for a more achievable distance for a first time challenge; the 6 km run/​walk from Hauraki corner of Takapuna beach to Devonport.
I was very pleased with the course, I joined hundreds of the people race towards the finish and it was a thrill and success to take part in such a worthy cause, the charity partner Hospice North Shore, use all money raised from the coastal challenge to support the community palliative care team.
The challenge is also divided into age categories: under 20, 20 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, and 60 plus. The events to choose from we’re 6 km, 11 km, 17 km, 22 km, and 33 km. You can either run or walk.
The course included racing along the beach, climbing along rocks and occasionally getting a bit wet, but nothing over the knee. I know that the larger distances definitely include some water time.
Views were just sensational along the way of Rangitoto, and all the beautiful beaches from Takapuna to Narrowneck.
I look forward to challenging my distance next year with a few more km’s.