Omaha Half Marathon
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Omaha Half Marathon
The Omaha Half Marathon is a coastal running event based at Rahui Te Kiri Reserve, Omaha. The event day is listed for Sunday 29 November 2026 with a rain date of Sunday 13 December 2026. The venue sits on a long narrow reserve that runs to Omaha Beach; the finish area is at the northern, beach end of the reserve and the start is a short walk away near Taumata Road.
Distances offered:
- 21 km Half Marathon
- 10 km Classic
- 5 km Fun Run and Walk
- 2 km Kids Dash
Course features include a single lap route that combines dune paths, a 2 km beach section, a 150 metre boardwalk and sections through Point Wells and estuary causeways. Aid stations are positioned approximately every 3 to 5 km with water at the first table and an electrolyte drink at the second. Portable toilets are located near the reserve entrance and on course at designated points. The event uses electronic timing tags on race numbers and real time results are available via a QR code on the race number.
Onsite services noted in the race guide include a self service Gear Drop, a merchandise tent, a refuelling station handing out bananas or snack bars at the finish, and a finisher medal for all registered participants. Parking is limited at Omaha and the lower peninsula area may close to traffic once the event car park fills. Event marshals, directional signage and safety briefings are used throughout the course. Spot prizes totalling up to $5,000 are drawn during the awards ceremony; eligibility requires being present and registering on the detection mats. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
