Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run
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About the race
The Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run is a one-day trail running event on 29 August 2026 set in Te Hiku Forest near Waipapakauri, New Zealand. The forest is a 17,000 hectare pine plantation established to stabilise coastal sand dunes. The course runs through widely spaced pines on open forest floors with a surface of pine needles, offering a distinctive local trail setting.
The event offers three distance options, listed below:
- 4 km
- 11.5 km
- 21 km (Half Marathon)
Entry prices listed for the distances are NZD 35 for the 4 km, NZD 50 for the 11.5 km, and NZD 70 for the half marathon. The event is organised by Sport Northland Events and is located on West Coast Road in the Waipapakauri area. The description notes that some participants focus on performance while others run with friends and whānau to enjoy the scenery, so the event accommodates a range of objectives. Practical details such as specific start locations, course maps, race day facilities, or timing procedures are not provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.