Omaha Half Marathon
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About the race
The Omaha Half Marathon is a coastal running event based at Rahui Te Kiri Reserve in Omaha, New Zealand. The event features a single-lap course that visits Omaha Beach and Point Wells, with sections on dune paths, a beach segment, a boardwalk and the Matakana Cycle Trail. The course is described as flat and fast, with ocean and estuary views; the beach section uses designated walkways and includes about 2 km of sand.
The boardwalk at the northern end of the beach is approximately 150 metres long. The event day includes on-course aid stations roughly every 3–5 km; the first table at each station serves water and the second serves electrolyte or sport drink. At the finish, officially registered participants receive a finisher medal and a banana or snack bar, and a nearby tent provides water and electrolyte drinks. Results are updated in real time and can be accessed via the QR code on the race number. Practical venue details include a gear drop (self-service, labelled aisles, uncovered), multiple portaloo locations near the car park and venue entry, and on-site parking capacity for about 200 vehicles with additional street parking required once full.
An awards ceremony and random spot prizes are held after the races; spot prize eligibility requires being present and registering on the detection mats. General competition rules and event safety procedures apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
