Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run
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Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run
The Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run is scheduled for 29 August 2026 at West Coast Road, Waipapakauri, New Zealand. The event offers multiple distance options for participants to choose from, listed below.
- 4 km
- 11.5 km
- Half Marathon
The course is set within Te Hiku Forest, a 17,000-hectare pine forest established to stabilise coastal sand dunes. The route runs among widely spaced pine trees with open forest floors and a surface cushioned by pine needles. These features create a trail environment that is distinct from typical urban or sealed-road events and emphasise natural footing and woodland scenery.
Participants take part for a range of reasons, including performance and enjoying the surroundings with friends and whānau. The event information notes drink stations, terrain and elevation details, gear drop, parking, bib collection, results and prizegiving as part of the event provisions. The event is associated with local organisers and takes place entirely within the Te Hiku Forest area near Waipapakauri. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.