Waitārere Forest Festival
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About the race
The Waitārere Forest Festival is a running and walking event held on 21 March 2027 at 23 Waitarere Rise Avenue, Waitārere Beach, New Zealand. The festival offers a range of course distances through forest terrain and presents an opportunity to combine outdoor activity with nearby coastal and local amenities.
All entrants will receive an exclusive finishers t-shirt. There are specific pricing categories for standard entries and youth categories (U19 and U12), with early and late registration rates listed for each distance. Registration closes on 21 March 2027.
Distances available:
- 2 km kids event
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 21.1 km half marathon
The event notes approximate driving times from nearby centres: about 15 minutes from central Levin, 45 minutes from Palmerston North CBD, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Wellington CBD. The festival mentions nearby local art galleries, cafes, and the west coast beach as points of interest close to the event site. The organiser is Barefoot Sport and the event presentation includes Land Matters as a presenting partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.