Kāpiti Half Marathon
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Kāpiti Half Marathon 2026 - Run the Coast
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is a running festival on the Kāpiti Coast held on 08 November 2026 at Paraparaumu Beach with the course starting from McLean Park, Paraparaumu. The event offers multiple race distances that use river trails, lake loops and boardwalks with views over Kāpiti Island, and finishes on a beachside park. The course is described as flat and suitable for buggies, walkers and wheelchair athletes.
Distances:
- 21.8 km half marathon
- 10.65 km run
- 5 km run
- 2 km kids run
Registration pricing varies by distance, age category and date, with early and late entry price bands and a per-participant fee applied. The event includes a workplace team initiative run in partnership with Dark Horse Coffee: team members may register for any distance, teams receive a 20% registration discount through a unique invite link, and entered teams go into a prize draw that includes coffee-related prizes.
The event is organised by Barefoot Events and is scheduled as an offline, in-person event at Paraparaumu Beach. Registration closes on 7 November 2026 at 23:59 for entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
