Cape Egmont Half Marathon
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About the race
The Cape Egmont Half Marathon is a point-to-point 21.8 km run or walk across rural Taranaki, finishing near the Cape Egmont Lighthouse and the Cape Egmont Boat Club on the coast. The event includes a two-person team option with a designated changeover point at the 11.4 km mark on Newall Road; team members each complete part of the route and may cross the finish together.
Distances:
- 21.8 km half marathon
- Two-person team relay (changeover at 11.4 km)
Race headquarters is the Coastal Taranaki School gymnasium at 92 Carthew Street, Okato. Drink stations are provided approximately at the 4.6 km, 11.4 km and 15.7 km marks. Parking is available at the finish area on Anglers Avenue, Warea, with marshals directing vehicle exit via the coast road. For safety, baby buggies, pets and earphones are not permitted on the open road course.
Entry fees shown for the event include an early bird price of $50 until 31 May 2027, a standard entry of $70 thereafter, and a flat team rate of $80. Eligibility requires entrants to be aged 14 years or older; participants aged 14 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is also entered. The event raises funds for local cancer-related charities including the Taranaki Cancer Society and Gabby’s Starlit Hope. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
