WhyWomenRun
Celebrating Women’s Fitness
Sunday - 11th May 2025
Auckland Domain
Why do women run? For fitness, for fun, for freedom! When you’re running, your time is your own and WhyWomenRun Women’s Event wants to help you celebrate that.
WhyWomenRun Women’s Event provides an event that encourages women of all ages, all walks of life and with varying levels of fitness, to enjoy the experience of completing a 5 km or 10 km race in a friendly, non-confrontational environment.
Walkers start 9:00am.
Runners start 9:30am
There’s also a Kids Dash for the young boys & girls who’ve come along to support their mums. It starts at 10:30am.
Entry Fee: Adults- $20 & Under 18 years - $10; online registration closes mid-night Friday 9th May 2025. Registration on event day is acceptable, with additional $5 late entry fee applied.
Event Day
Race headquarters are at the Auckland Domain Grandstand. Arrive early. Parking is usually good all around the Domain. Collect your race bib from the registration desk.
We have many spot prizes to be given out on the day, and plan to hold prize giving for our winners and the major spot prizes at 11:00am.
We look forward to seeing you all out on the course!
Route Map
Water stations are shown on the map, and rubbish bins are nearby. We suggest taking your own water bottle.
The changing rooms, toilets and showers under the Grandstand are open and there are other toilets out around the course.
Training
For beginners who want to work up to running the event, here are a training programmes for your reference.
Results
Results will be posted here shortly after the event - Once you’ve checked your time, there’s a finishers certificate for you to fill in and proudly display.
Contact
Email your enquiries, support or sponsorship details: y.marathonclub@gmail.com
Thanks to our volunteers, marshals, helpers, sponsors, and providers of all of our great spot prizes.
History - Celebrating women’s fitness since the 1970’s
The history of WhyWomenRun began in 1978, organised by The Y Marathon Club and initially sponsored by Bonne Bell, a company known for supporting women's sports . Back then, women's participation in running events was rare, making WhyWomenRun a pioneering initiative. The event was created with the simple yet powerful goal of promoting and encouraging women of all fitness levels to enjoy an outdoor sporting activity. Our mission has remained consistent since 1978: to encourage women of all ages, from all walks of life, and with varying fitness levels to participate in a welcoming and supportive environment . WhyWomenRun is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other women, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate your commitment to health and well-being.
