Kāpiti Half Marathon
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About the race
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is a running festival on 8 November 2026 at Paraparaumu Beach that offers a set of road and trail races along the Kāpiti Coast. The event features mixed-surface courses described as flat and fast that pass river trails, lake loops and boardwalks with views of Kāpiti Island, finishing on a beachside park.
Distances offered:
- 21.8 km half marathon course
- 10.65 km Estuary course
- 5 km course
- 2 km kids event
All courses are listed as suitable for buggies, walkers and wheelchair athletes. Registration is open until 7 November 2026. Entry fees vary by distance and category; early and late pricing tiers apply, plus a per-participant fee. Categories include standard, Gold Card pricing and under-19 rates where specified.
The event includes a workplace team promotion called the Dark Horse Challenge that gives teams a 20% registration discount and enters teams into a draw for six months of free coffee. Teams register through a unique invite process managed by the organiser, Barefoot Events. The organiser provides event information, course details and registration on the event site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
