Explore the Waitārere Forest like never before for a running and walking festival including 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km plus our kids kick it 2k.
Events for everyone at every level and ability. Come along, bring your whānau and enjoy the atmosphere as you relax among friends and the forest. Only a 15min drive from central Levin, 45min drive from Palmerston North CBD, and 1hour 30min drive from Wellington CBD. An incredible opportunity to get your friends and whānau out in nature not far from your back doorstep. Don't forget to visit the local art galleries, cafes and most importantly duck down to the stunning west coast beach to cool down after your run.
We love having young people involved in our events so don't forget to check out our special pricing for U19s and U12s. No excuse not to bring the whole whānau out into the forest air 😉
Age discounts applied at checkout after entering your Date of Birth in registration and is calculated as your age on event day.
There are NO EXTRA FEEs. All fees include GST and Card Processing Fees.
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Forest Half Marathon
Price changes in 3 months 14 days-
Walk/Run - Under 19 Fees: $50.00 Early Bird, $55.00 Standard, $70.00 Late. All Fees include GST and Card Fee. Ages: 15yrs + only.
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NZD 75.95
Early Bird
Jun 26 – Aug 21 -
NZD 86.63
Standard
Now registering Aug 22 – Apr 5 -
NZD 100.00
Late Entries
Apr 6 – Apr 13
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Forest 10km
Price changes in 3 months 14 days-
Walk/Run - Under 19s: $39.00 Early Bird, $44.00 Standard, $55.00 Late. Under 12s: $34.00 Standard (10yrs + only. Under 10 yr old athletes may participate but must be accompanied by a fee paying adult at all times) All Fees include GST and Card Fee.
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NZD 54.60
Early Bird
Jun 26 – Aug 21 -
NZD 65.28
Standard
Now registering Aug 22 – Apr 5 -
NZD 80.00
Late Entries
Apr 6 – Apr 13
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Forest 5km
Price changes in 3 months 14 days-
Walk/Run - Under 19s: $34.00 Early Bird, $39.00 Standard, $45.00 Late. Under 12s: $23.00. All Fees include GST and Card Fee.
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NZD 38.59
Early Bird
Jun 26 – Aug 21 -
NZD 43.93
Standard
Now registering Aug 22 – Apr 5 -
NZD 50.00
Late Entries
Apr 6 – Apr 13
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Kids 2km
Price changes in 3 months 14 days-
Under 12s: $10.00. Over 12s: $22.58. All athletes must register, including accompanying parents. All Fees include GST and Card Fee.
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NZD 22.58
Standard
Jun 26 – Aug 21 -
NZD 22.58
Standard
Now registering Aug 22 – Apr 5 -
NZD 22.58
Late Entries
Apr 6 – Apr 13
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Waitārere Forest Festival
- Phone
- 02102712818
- Website
- Visit website