Race Information

Race Calendar

For a generation the Stroke & Stride has provided swimrun events in Auckland that are achievable for competent swimmers and runners while at the same time offering excellent competition for the top athletes.

*** 2024/2025 ***

With the current disruptions we regret that the Stroke & Stride is presently unable to be held.  However keep up your swim and run training and most importantly stay healthy as we’re plotting to return when possible.

How to Enter

ONLINE EVENT ENTRY

Details to come.

RACE DAY ENTRY

If the field limit has not been reached entries will be taken at Registration at the Mission Bay venue from 5.00 – 6.00pm.

Race Day

Schedule of Events

• 5:00pm     Registration opens at the beach
• 6:00pm     Registration closes
• 6:05pm     Race briefing
• 6:15pm     RACE START

PARKING

Parking is available in car parks and local streets around the venues. There is NO parking on reserves or grassed areas.  It recommended you do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle.

RACE NUMBERS

A race number will be allocated to you at registration for ease of identification. The number must be visible and legible at all times.

SWIM CAPS

At registration you will receive a colour coded swim cap. This swim cap cannot be altered and must worn outermost at all times you are in the water.

SAFETY BRIEFING

All entrants must be present and listen to the safety briefing and event instructions given on the beach 10 minutes before the race start.

START

The start is on the beach unless otherwise directed. The start will be in two waves. All entrants must exit the water before the start of the first wave. Seed yourself according to your swimming ability at the start.

TRANSITION

All competitors must use the designated transition area to change between the swim and run. Do not deliberately impede or obstruct another competitor or interfere with another competitor’s equipment or clothing. No valuables are to be left in the transition. No supporters may enter the transition area. Do not enter the transition after you have finished the race until the last competitor has started the run.

FINISH

The finish is on the beach. Do not impede the progress of competitors that are still racing after you have finished.

TIMING

Your time and race number will be recorded when you cross the finish line. Stay in your finish order after crossing the line and ensure your race number is recorded correctly at this time.

RESULTS

Results are available in the results section the day following or by email.

Prizes

Established in 1989, the series has presented close to a million dollars of prizes and giveaways and that includes more than $250,000 in prize money.

You don’t need to be the fastest on the day though to pick up a fabulous prize. A mountain of prizes from our sponsors are on offer for which all competitors are in the draw to win. At the conclusion of the race, a prize giving and spot prize draw will be held at the race venue. You must be present to claim a prize.

Trophies

The Age Groups for the event are:

• 13 – 16 years
• 17 – 19 years
• 20 – 24 years
• 25 – 29 years
• 30 – 34 years
• 35 – 39 years
• 40 – 44 years

• 45 – 49 years
• 50 – 54 years
• 55 – 59 years
• 60 – 64 years
• 65 – 69 years
• 70 – 74 years
• 75 – 79 years

Photos

We have thousands of race photos taken every season. View photos from the current and past seasons at our gallery.

Merchandise

Stroke & Stride technical run tops, goggles, cotton t-shirts and other merchandise including sponsors specials are available.

Remember to mark your size where applicable.  Quantities are limited.

Race & Safety Information

SAFETY GUIDELINES

While the Event Organisers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure your safety, as a participant in a Stroke & Stride event you are responsible for your own safety and enter this event at your own risk. It is important that you read the following Safety message in conjunction with your Waiver and Declaration and adhere to each of the safety guidelines of the event:

• All entrants should undertake sufficient swim and run training before the event as might be expected of a prudent person entering a similar competition;
• All entrants should be in excellent health, based on recent training, physical examinations, if any, and generally accepted standards of good health;
• Consideration should be shown to all swimmers, runners and others while competing;
• The swim course is in the open harbour with water depths in excess of 2 metres at times. All entrants require a level of swimming proficiency;
• The run course that you will run along is an open public footpath. This footpath is beside a public road that is not closed to vehicular traffic. Please treat all roads as OPEN to all traffic at all times;
• At all times runners must stay on the footpath unless directed by a race marshal;
• Please be aware of vehicles exiting from driveways, business addresses and side streets along the course;
• If you have a medical condition that may require attention please first get clearance from your doctor and advise the organisers in writing prior to race day.

MEDICAL

• The Order of St John will be stationed at the venue and will provide first aid if required.
• If you have a medical condition that could cause you difficulties during or after the race, please first get clearance from your doctor to participate in the event and also notify the organisers in writing prior to the race.
• For your safety, it is advised that you do not participate in the event if you have had any sickness or symptoms in the past week, as these can contribute towards dangerous illness.