This is a morning for all levels of walkers and runners to get out there, compete and breathe in the frosty forest air with your family and friends.
- The big one: A 21km half marathon. This is the longest course on the event. Challenge yourself!
- The middle one: Confident but not too confident? Give the 10km a go, you'll surprise yourself.
- The little one: Just starting out and want to try a race? Do the 5km and see what it's all about.
- The tiny one: This 2km course is for tiny legs - kids 10 years and under.
Date: Sunday 24th August 2025.
Start Time: 8.30am for the big one, 9.30am for the middle one, 9.40am for the little one and 11am for the tiny one. There will be a warm up and briefing 10 minutes prior to the three longer events.
Start Location: Bottle Lake Forest Park (100 Waitikiri Drive, Parklands).
Cost: $75 per person for the big one, $65 per person for the middle one and $35 per person for the little one. $30 per child for the tiny one. A late fee applies to all entries received after Thursday 31st July.
Find out more about the Forest Run Fest: Frost Edition, including how to enter. Entries are limited to 1200 competitors. Entries close at midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025.
When you register you will receive access to a training plan, and all finishers get a medal. The course will be mostly flat, with clean air, lots of trees and plenty of space.
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