Kāpiti Half Marathon Running Festival 2026

The Kāpiti Half Marathon Running Festival starts and finishes at MacLean Park in Paraparaumu Beach, on New Zealand’s Kāpiti Coast, about 30 minutes from Wellington CBD. This run-and-walk festival includes a 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and a 2 km kids’ run, suitable for half marathoners, families, walkers, and younger children. The main course is mostly flat and fast, with a mix of sealed road and hard-packed gravel. All courses accommodate buggies, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. The route follows the coast, passing river trails, tree-lined streets, lake loops, and the Waikanae Estuary boardwalk, with Kāpiti Island visible from parts of the area. The 5 km course stays on coastal and park trails, while longer distances use more of the mixed-surface route. Finishers receive a medal or can opt to have a tree planted in their honor. The event concludes with activities at MacLean Park, including local cafes, family gatherings, awards, and spot prizes.