Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon
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Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon 2027
The Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon takes place on Saturday 23 January 2027 at Pilot Bay Beach, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The event offers multiple running distances that loop around the heart of Mount Maunganui and pass local scenic areas.
The event program includes these race distances:
- 5 km
- 10.5 km
- 21 km
Registration fees vary by distance and by registration period. Listed fee examples are: 5 km from NZ$33 to NZ$63, 10.5 km from NZ$55 to NZ$95, and 21 km from NZ$95 to NZ$130. Age rules apply: the 5 km has no minimum age but participants under five must be accompanied by an adult; the 10.5 km requires adults to accompany participants under ten; the 21 km is for ages 16 years and older. A young entrant option for the 21 km requires prior approval from the event team and an access code.
The event lists multiple commercial and community sponsors and supports fundraising activity for charities. Event administration and additional event information are managed by the Mount Festival event team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
