Kāpiti Half Run the Coast

Explore the stunning Kāpiti Coast for a running festival including a 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km plus bring the kids for our kick it kids 2k. Set on the beautiful coastal roads and river trails, 30 minutes from Wellington CBD, all the runs are based in the heart of Paraparaumu Beach overlooked by the magnificent Kāpiti Island.

Course Details

Using a combination of road and hard packed gravel this course is fast, flat and beautiful. You will enjoy river trails, tree lined streets, lakes and the stunning Waikanae Estuary boardwalk. 30 minute drive from Wellington with great public transport links, this is the ultimate destination run. Finish on the beautiful beach side park and celebrate your efforts with friends and family. Make the most of your stay by enjoying all that Kāpiti has to offer. Wellingtons premier half marathon, 10km and 5km event has everything you need in your running or walking calendar. All courses open to walkers, buggies and wheelchair athletes.

Dark Horse Crew Challenge

To promote health and wellbeing within the workplace, Kāpiti Half marathon have teamed up with the legends at Dark Horse Coffee to offer the ultimate workplace challenge to get your crew moving. Each team of 5 or more participants will receive: 🏃‍♀️ 20% registration discount 🏃‍♀️ Free coffee voucher each to use at Dark Horse Coffee Sheffield, Egmont St or Coffee & Flowers. 🏃‍♀️ Go in the draw to win 6 months worth of coffee for your office. 🏃‍♀️ Prize for the biggest team! Entering your crew is super easy: 🦸‍♂️ Team captain creates a team and enters first 5 Members to activate the discount. 🦸‍♂️ Team captain shares the entry code with additional team members. 🦸‍♂️ Each participant from then on enters, joins the team, pays for themselves and will automatically receive 20% off. 🦸‍♂️ Your crew is put into the draw to win 6 months of free coffee for your workplace thanks to Dark Horse Coffee. 🦸‍♂️ Discount, free coffee, an amazing experience enriching your health, and heaps of laughs. What's not to love about this challenge!

Fundraising for Charity Partners

Our charity partners, Kaibosh and Waikanae Estuary Care Group have a massive impact on our community through their incredible mahi! By registering for the Kāpiti Half you can support these two initiatives by donating and fundraising. Once registered you get your own fundraising profile that you can share with friends, whānau, colleagues via facebook, twitter or URL link.