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Kāpiti Half Marathon

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Paraparaumu Beach, Greater Wellington, New Zealand

calendar_today 08 Nov, 2026

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Kāpiti Half Marathon

About the Event

Experience the beauty of New Zealand's Kāpiti Coast on November 8, 2026, at the Kāpiti Half Marathon. This running festival features a flat and fast half marathon (21km), a scenic 10km run, a family-friendly 5km route, and a special 2km kids' dash along the beachside park in Paraparaumu. The course weaves through river trails, lake loops, and boardwalks with stunning views of Kāpiti Island.
Participants will start at McLean Park before finishing on the picturesque coast where they can celebrate their achievements with friends and family. All courses are accessible for buggies, walkers, and wheelchair athletes, making it a welcoming event for everyone.
For those looking to add an extra challenge, Dark Horse Coffee has partnered with Kāpiti Half Marathon to offer teams of any size the chance to participate in the DARK HORSE CHALLENGE. Teams can register through their captain who emails kapitihalf@barefootsport.co.nz and receive a unique invite link for discounted registration fees. Each participant pays individually but enjoys 20% off entry costs.
Teams also have the opportunity to win prizes such as six months of free coffee courtesy of Dark Horse Coffee, adding an exciting twist to workplace wellness initiatives or family outings. Join this vibrant event powered by Barefoot Sport Race Registration and Timing Software for a day filled with scenic runs along Kāpiti’s stunning coastline.

Races Offered

Coastlands 2km

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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33 days remaining

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$20.00

Land Matters Half Marathon

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 21.8K

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Type — Running

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33 days remaining

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$95.00

Manu Gardens 5km

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$45.00

Visit Kāpiti10km

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 10.7K

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33 days remaining

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$69.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Paraparaumu Beach.

thermostat Temperature
11.9° / 16.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
8.8° / 14.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 9m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
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air Avg wind speed
16.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
80.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:52
nightlight Sunset
20:16

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