Registrations will close on: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Register early to avoid disappointment!
No late or on the day registrations will be accepted.
Date: Wednesday 26th August, 2026 (rain date: Wednesday 9th September, 2026)
Time: Check in from 9:30am – 10:25am, finishing approx. 1:45pm
*You must check in before 10:30 when races start. Attendance at the briefing is essential.*
Location: Onepoto Domain, Northcote
Cost: Note there is a discount for providing a volunteer and also for AHE members
AHE Members:
$7 per entrant with a volunteer
$10 per entrant without a volunteer
Non-AHE Members:
$10 per entrant with a volunteer
$15 per entrant without a volunteer
Age: 3-18 years
The AHE Cross Country is open to all home educators in the Auckland Region, so come along and don’t miss this day of fun!
For up-to-date information please check the Auckland Home Educators Facebook page.
The AHE Cross Country is open to all home educators in the Auckland Region.
We look forward to seeing you all at our Cross Country!
Registrations will open approx. 1st July and close on 12th August. Please be aware that late or on the day registrations will not be accepted.
Contact: scottandsarahkennedy@gmail.com
Approximate distances (subject to change):
Preschool and year 1 – 500m
Year 2, 3, 4 – 1.4km
Year 5, 6, 7, 8 – 2.6 km
Year 9+ – 4km
Schedule
7:30 am Course set up
8:30 am Set up start/finish area
9:00 am Set up registration desk, volunteers arrive and briefed
9:30 am Check in opens
10:25 am Briefing
10.30 am Parents’ race
10:40 am Junior races
11.30am Junior Prizegiving
11:45am Senior races
1:30 pm Senior Prizegiving
1:45 pm Pack down
Approximate distances (subject to change):
Preschool and year 1 – 500m (around the field)
Year 2, 3, 4 – 1.4km
Year 5, 6, 7, 8 – 2.6 km
Year 9+ – 4km
Main Circuit:
Timetable (subject to change):
7:30 am Course set up
8:30 am Set up start/finish area
9:00 am Set up registration desk, volunteers arrive and briefed
9:30 am Check in opens
10:25 am Briefing
10.30 am Parents’ race
10:40 am Junior races
11.30am Junior Prizegiving
11:45am Senior races
1:30 pm Senior Prizegiving
1:45 pm Pack down
Prizegiving
Certificates will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place girls and boys in each year level, with high school years combined due to smaller numbers. Preschool (3+4 year olds) will be counted as one year level also.
Preschool (3+4 year olds) will be counted as one year level also.
There will be a parents’ race (free of charge, no registration necessary) if there is enough interest.
Participation certificates will be available to take home.
All entrants will receive a small treat and sausage on finishing.
Safety Notes:
This is a park with open water, moving vehicles, wildlife, and the general public. Parents will be responsible for their own children during the event. This is not a drop and leave event.
On registration please let us know if your child may have any medical concerns (sting allergies, asthma etc) during the event. We will have a first aid kit on site but ensure you bring personal medications your child may need.
The route will be wet underfoot and muddy in places – entrants should have suitable shoes. Ensure you have enough water/drink for your family. Please take all your rubbish home with you.
This will be smoke free (inc. vaping) and alcohol free event.
Requirements for runners:
- Running shoes
- Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen lotion)
- Plastic/tarpaulin to sit on
- Water bottle
Cost: Note there is a discount for providing a volunteer and for AHE members
AHE Members: $7 per entrant with a volunteer or
$10 per entrant without a volunteer.
Non-AHE Members:
$13 per entrant with a volunteer or $15 per entrant without a volunteer. (Not a member? Join here!)
Please note: as with all AHE events, parents are responsible for the the safety and care of their own children. Please ensure you actively supervise the children in your care.
