Kāpiti Half Marathon
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About the race
Kāpiti Half is a running festival on the Kāpiti Coast centred on Paraparaumu and scheduled for 8th November 2026. The event programme includes multiple race distances and family options.
Distances:
- 21 km half marathon
- 10 km run
- 5 km run
- 2 km kids Kick It 2k
The course is described as flat and fast, routing participants along river trails, lake loops and boardwalks with views over Kāpiti Island. The route finishes at a beachside park. Entry benefits and event services include a finisher medal or a tree planted in the entrant’s honor, a race bib and bag tag, a timing chip (to be returned after completion), secure bag check at MacLean Park, medical support, and aid stations on some courses. Entrant check-in is available the day before and on race day on site.
The event is presented by Landmatters and organised by Barefoot Sport. It supports fundraising for charity partners including Kaibosh and the Waikanae Estuary Care Group. Courses are suitable for buggies, walkers and wheelchair athletes, and results, event rules and galleries are published by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
