Get ready to lace up for a cause — an event for everyone from serious runners to families and corporate teams. Choose from a scenic Half Marathon, a relaxed 7 km Run/Walk, or a fun-filled 2.5 km Family Run/Walk. Every step helps raise funds to support our mission to bring kiwi back to our local forests. Run for fitness, fun, and a future full of birdsong!
Entries open! Every finisher receives a free native plant—yours to take home or gift back to help restore local habitats. Generously provided by our sponsors and nurtured with care by community nursery volunteers.
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Whether you’re a competitive runner or a weekend warrior, the Muriwai Half offers something for everyone — all set against iconic scenery just an hour from Auckland. We’re calling on all kiwi to run for kiwi, raising funds to help bring our national bird safely back to the Muriwai area. This professionally run event is delivered by Lactic Turkey Events, trusted organisers of top-quality races since 2002.
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Looking for a fun, family-friendly day out with a purpose? The Muriwai Half has something for everyone — from a scenic 2.5 km Family Walk to longer distances for the more adventurous. Set in stunning surroundings just an hour from Auckland, this is your chance to walk or run for kiwi, raising funds to help bring our national bird back to Muriwai.
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Join the Beak Performance Challenge and go beak-to-beak with other companies to see whose team can make the biggest impact on event day. All fitness levels welcome — every team member’s contribution adds up!
Get your team out of the office and into nature with the Muriwai Half — a fun, energising day for all fitness levels. With a 2.5 km Family Walk, 7 km Run/Walk, and Half Marathon, it’s the perfect mix of fresh air, movement, and shared purpose. Proceeds will support the Muriwai Environmental Trust’s mission to bring kiwi back to our local forests.
It’s more than just a day out — it’s a chance to boost team morale, support staff wellbeing, and showcase your organisation’s positive impact in the community. Just an hour from Auckland, it’s an easy and meaningful way to connect, recharge, and build a stronger team.
Click here or Get in touch to learn more!
Sponsorship opportunities available
Email: info@muriwai-environment.org
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Ready, Set, Info!
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Half-Marathon
This unique course takes you on a thrilling 21.1 km journey along Muriwai’s rugged west coast, combining a stunning mix of trail and forestry roads.
Expect rolling terrain, forest canopies, and wide coastal views. From firm forestry roads to flowing single-track trails, this course offers something for everyone — enough technical sections to satisfy experienced trail runners, but still welcoming and achievable for those new to the sport.
Whether you’re chasing a PB or just out to soak in the wild beauty, the Muriwai Wild West Coast Half delivers an unforgettable off-road adventure. Lace up and join us where the forest meets the sea!
7 km Run/Walk
The ideal introduction to trail running.
The course begins along a coastal trail, offering sweeping ocean views and salty sea breezes. For the first 2.5 km, runners follow a gently undulating path that hugs the shoreline, with wide-open views of the surf below, seabirds overhead, and the rhythmic crash of waves to keep you moving.
At the 2.5 km mark, the trail dips into forest trails with a mix of well-formed single track, some gentle climbs, and flowing descents—just enough variety to keep things interesting without being overwhelming.
At around 4.5 km, the trees part for the final section of forestry road before the final sprint along open trails to the finish line.
Whether you're stepping off the road and onto the trails for the first time or simply looking for a scenic, low-pressure adventure, this course is the perfect choice for beginner trail runners—manageable, memorable, and absolutely beautiful from start to finish.2.5 km Run/Walk
This short course features a mix of coastal pathways with sweeping ocean views and wide open trails. With only light elevation, it’s ideal for first-time trail runners, families, and kids. Soak up the sea air, enjoy the sound of the surf, and experience the natural beauty Muriwai has to offer—all in a quick and rewarding loop.
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Half-Marathon - $60 per person (Juniors 18 years and under $30)
7 km Run/Walk- $30 per person (Juniors 18 years and under $15).
2.5 km Family Run/Walk - $15 per person (Free for children aged 5 and under; no entry needed).
Every finisher receives a free native plant—yours to take home or gift back to help restore local habitats. Generously provided by our sponsors and nurtured with care by community nursery volunteers.
All fees are in NZD.
Refund Policy
As this is a charity fundraiser event with proceeds going to The Muriwai Environmental Trust (MET), there are no refunds or transfers in any circumstances (apart from if you buy XCover event insurance option).
Take advantage of our XCover option when you’re doing your online entry. It protects you if you can’t make the event for the likes of injury or catching Covid-19. XCover by Cover Genius is a global refund protection specialist, giving participants the opportunity to apply for a full refund if certain unforeseen circumstances occur and leave you unable to take part in the event as planned.
Deadlines
Online entries close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 16 October 2025.
On-the-day entries will be available between 7:00–8:30am on the event day and will incur a $10 per person surcharge.
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Runsheet for event day - 19th October
7:30am onwards - Bib pick up/Registration/pre-ordered merchandise pick up and on the day entries. Please do this at least half an hour before your start time.
8:30am - On the day entries close for Half Marathon
8:45am - Half Marathon Briefing
9am - Half Marathon Start
10:15am - 7km Briefing (walk and run)
10:30am - 7km Start (Walkers please start at the back of the pack)
11:30am - 2.5km Start (Walkers please start at the back of the pack)
12:30pm-ish - Prize giving
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Ample parking is available at the beach carparks and the village green.
For more information click here
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Prize-giving will be at the event base at the surf club at approx. 12:30pm.
Every finisher receives a free native plant—yours to take home or gift back to help restore local habitats. Generously provided by our sponsors and nurtured with care by community nursery volunteers.
There will be merit prizes for the winners in each category and then a bunch of spot prizes.
Brought to you by our supporters Tailwind nutrition.
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All marshal instructions must be obeyed without question. This is a safety issue. Participants ignore marshal instruction at their own risk.
We will have First Aid facilities on site.
Out on the trail, if you see someone take a spill, stop and make sure they are okay. If they cannot keep moving, send someone back for the nearest Marshal/aid station or wait for the sweep. We’ll take it from there (Those helpful people will have their time adjusted).
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There is no compulsory gear but we do recommend trail shoes.
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There will be at least two aid stations on the course.
All stations will be stocked with food electrolyte, water and mixed lollies.
Brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition
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Why
We’re working toward a bold vision: returning kiwi to the forests of Muriwai.
Our iconic national bird is conservation dependent—without protection from introduced predators like stoats and ferrets, 94% of wild-hatched kiwi will not survive.
Your steps make a difference. Every stride helps raise vital funds to support bringing kiwi home. For more details on the Muriwai kiwi project click here.
The Muriwai Environmental Trust (MET) was established in 2011 with a simple but powerful goal: to care for, protect, and enhance the natural environment of Muriwai and Waimauku. We’re a registered charitable trust (CC47215), grounded in local action and community connection.
Over the past decade, MET has fostered a highly engaged local community while becoming a trusted partner to mana whenua, Auckland Council, and the Department of Conservation. Our work spans across animal and plant pest control, regenerative planting, and community education — all with the aim of protecting and restoring our unique landscape.
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