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Kāpiti Half

Presented by a partnership between Voyle & Co and Howard & Co

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.

Presented by a partnership between Voyle &Co and Howard &Co promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in Kapiti.

It's more than just a sponsorship—it's our way of giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years.

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.

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.


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To promote health and wellbeing within the workplace or with your whānau and friends, the Kāpiti Half have teamed up with the legends at Dark Horse Coffee to offer the ultimate challenge to get your crew moving.
Each team of 5 or more participants will receive:
🏃‍♀️ 20% off entry fee
🏃‍♀️ 1 x Free coffee voucher each to use at Dark Horse Coffee Sheffield or Coffee & Flowers.
🏃‍♀️ Biggest team wins 6 months worth of coffee for your office
🏃‍♀️ Prize for the biggest school 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.
🦸‍♂️ Entry Discount, free coffee, an amazing experience enriching your health, and heaps of laughs. What's not to love about this challenge!

Are you one of those next level workplaces that supports your staff keeping mentally and physically fit? And caffeinated of course 😏 Enter everyone at once using a single registration and pay at the end through the same process. Thanks Boss.

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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.


How to get moving for charity:

🏃‍♀️ Register for your chosen distance and below your personal details you will find the Fundraising Section

🏃‍♀️ Enter your Fundraising Goal

🏃‍♀️ Write a short message about why you are fundraising for people to see on your profile

🏃‍♀️ Select 1 or Both Charities

🏃‍♀️ Complete your registration and maybe give a cheeky donation on the way to the checkout

🏃‍♀️ In your confirmation email, you'll receive your personalised link

🏃‍♀️ Get your people to support your cause by sharing your profile link with friends, whānau, colleagues via facebook, twitter or URL link so they can donate (Don't forget to tag us @kapitihalfmarathon)


➡️ Track how you are going on the Fundraising Leaderboard

➡️ If you are trying to find a participant to donate to, follow this link and search their name.


Registration fees

Kia Kāpiti Half Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

  • $95 (incl card fee) standard entry or $50 (includes card fee) for Under 19 participants

    1. NZD 95.00

      Standard

      May 8 – Nov 3
    2. NZD 105.00

      Late Entries

      Nov 4 – Nov 10

Run the Coast Kāpiti 10km Closed

Online registration closed

  • $67 (incl Card Fee) standard entry $40 (incl Card Fee) Under 19 participants

    1. NZD 67.00

      Standard

      May 8 – Nov 3
    2. NZD 79.00

      Late Entries

      Nov 4 – Nov 10

Elevation Homes 5km Closed

Online registration closed

  • $45 (incl Card Fee) standard entry or $30 (Incl Card Fee) for Under 19 participants

    1. NZD 45.00

      Standard

      May 8 – Nov 3
    2. NZD 55.00

      Late Entries

      Nov 4 – Nov 10

Coastlands 2km Closed

Online registration closed

  • $20 (Incl Card Fee)

    1. NZD 20.00

      Standard

      May 8 – Nov 3
    2. NZD 20.00

      Late Entries

      Nov 4 – Nov 10

Contact information

Event contact
Kapiti Half-Run the Coast
Email
KapitiHalf@barefootsport.co.nz
Phone
02102712818
Website
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