Don't wait to lock in your spot! Whilst we have opened up more spots this year, this popular event will sell out. Hundreds of people missed out last year—make sure you're not one of them!

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DISTANCES

• Half Marathon Run: $75

• 7km Run / Walk: $40

• 2.5km Family Run / Walk: $15

OPTIONS

• Insurance: No refunds policy, refer to terms and conditions. Take advantage of our XCover option when you’re doing your online entry. 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.

• Get the Gear: Iconic event T-shirts and hats are available to order when you register online. Make sure to grab yours so you can represent the cause in style!

• Donate: As part of your online entry optionally donate to our cause!

This event is all about the magic of Muriwai, the nature, the people, and the epic community spirit that makes our coast so special. Bring the whānau there’ll be plenty happening for runners, supporters, and families alike.

• Coffee - Fuel up with a fresh brew.

• Brekkie - Our crew will be serving up classic brekkie options from 7:30 am for the early risers.

• Bar - The Surf Club Bar will be open in collab with Hallertau brewery (R18+).

• Food Trucks - A tasty lineup of food and ice cream trucks/

• Activities - Enjoy live music, kid activites, and more good vibes all day long.

The celebrations kick off at the event base at the Surf Club at approximately 12:30 PM. Join us to cheer on the winners, grab a bite to eat, and celebrate an epic day!

Leading the Pack

We will be handing out prizes to the top category winners who set the pace on the day.

Leading the Plant

Every single finisher receives a free native plant! You can choose to take yours home for your own garden, or gift it back to help restore our local Muriwai habitats. These have been generously provided by our sponsors and nurtured with love by our incredible community nursery volunteers.

Warm up

Skip the queues and start the weekend early, grab your bib, pick up any pre-ordered merch, and soak up the buzz before race day!

• Friday 9 October, from 5pm. 

• Saturday 10 October, 8am–1pm.

Event day

On race day Sunday 11 October, the event base at the Muriwai Surf Club will be buzzing.

• 7:30am onwards - Bib pick up & pre-ordered merchandise pick up.  Please do this at least half an hour before your start time.

• 8:45am - Barfoot & Thompson Half-Marathon Briefing

• 9am - Barfoot & Thompson Half Marathon Start

• 10:15am - C3 Construction 7km Briefing (walk and run)

• 10:30am - C3 Construction 7km Start (Walkers please start at the back of the pack)

• 11:30am - Pipeline Civil 2.5km Start (Walkers please start at the back of the pack)

12:30pm-ish - Prize giving

• The event base is at the Muriwai Surfclub - 100 Jack Butt Lane, Muriwai 0881, click here to follow the directions

• Allow up to an hour  to get there from central Auckland

• When you arrive follow the signage to the main beach carpark

• Please park as directed - either on the grass areas behind or in front of the surfclub

• Please drive slowly and be aware of runners and walkers 

• Parking will be tight so please consider carpooling with friends to minimise cars.

• If you live in Muriwai, think about getting dropped down or walking.

We are here to make this an epic day for everyone involved, and every participant can help make sure it is safe and enjoyable. Here is what you need to know:

• Aid Stations: Located around the course and stocked with electrolyte drinks, water (served in compostable cups), and mixed lollies to keep your sugar levels up.

• First Aid: Our friendly local first aiders will be stationed around the course if you need a hand.

• Help Out: 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).

• Weather: We can't control the elements, so please dress for the conditions on the day. Bring sunblock, warm layers, and make sure you have a solid hydration plan.

• Course Conditions: This isn’t a road race! Expect sand, tree roots, branches, slippery spots, and whatever else Mother Nature throws at us. Dress and plan your gear for the rugged Wild West Coast. There is no compulsory gear but we do recommend trail shoes.

• Marshals - All marshal instructions must be obeyed without question. This is a safety issue. Participants ignore marshal instruction at their own risk.

GOOD VIBES

We have a zero-tolerance policy for bad attitudes, trail rage, or littering.

Our volunteers are working for free, our sponsors are being incredibly generous, and we’re all here to save the kiwi. If you feel a grump coming on, grab a coffee, look at the ocean, and remember that life is good.

Cross the line and you will be disqualified on the spot. Even worse? We will sentence you to two hours of weeding gorse in the swamp with our volunteer crew. (Trust us, you'd rather be running).

Play nice, smile, and let's have an epic day!

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Think about it: would you want random runners sprinting through your backyard?

We are incredibly privileged to run on this beautiful land. This event would not be possible without the blessing, guidance, and support of Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara.

We ask all participants to join us in showing the utmost respect for this land, its history, and the people who care for it.

Our event courses cross private property segments that are strictly accessible on event day only. Please respect our neighbors so we can keep enjoying these beautiful trails for years to come.

For more information on where to train please refer here

Any runners caught training on these private property sections prior to the event will be instantly disqualified from the race.

REFUNDS

We have a strict no-refunds policy.

Why? Because we are a small crew of passionate local volunteers. Between organising this event and building a safe haven for our kiwi, our spare time is practically non-existent!
If you can’t make it on the day, look at the bright side: you can still sleep in knowing you’ve officially made a guilt-free donation to a brilliant cause.

An insurance option is available at the time of purchase.

DOGS

• On the trails: No dogs are permitted on the running tracks. Registered service dogs are the only exception—if you're running with one, please get in touch with us before the event.

• At the event base: Well-behaved dogs on leads are extremely welcome at the finish line! Just remember the event base will be very busy with lots of kids, so please keep them close and under your supervision.

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In 2025 we launched the inaugural Muriwai Half Marathon & Fun Run. What we imagined as a community fundraiser turned into something much bigger; a sold-out event, hundreds on the waitlist, and a day that brought people together around a vision worth running for: returning kiwi to Muriwai.