Maraetai Half Marathon
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Maraetai Half Marathon : Event summary
The Maraetai Half Marathon is a community running event held at Te Puru Park in Beachlands on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. The event offers multiple course options that use nearby coastal and regional park roads and trails around the Pohutukawa Coast.
Available distances:
- 21 km Half Marathon
- 10 km Classic
- 5 km Fun Run and Walk
- 2 km Kids Dash
Event headquarters are located in the north-eastern section of Te Puru Park. A large number of event portaloos sit about 100 metres east of the finish area near the main on-site car park. A self-service Gear Drop and a Key Drop container operate from tents at the venue; participants must show their race number to access the Gear Drop. Race number collection for most entrants takes place at the venue on the day before the event from 2–4pm and from 6am on race morning; AHMS Series Pass entrants receive numbers by courier the week before the first series event.
Aid stations are placed approximately every 4–5 km and provide water at the first table and PURE sport drink at the second table. Results are updated in real time during the event via the QR code on race numbers. All registered finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal and a post‑race banana or snack and sport drink at the finish chute. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
