The Beak Performance Challenge is split into three tiers to suit your organisation size:

• Nesters - Perfect for tight-knit teams ready to make a big impact. Includes entry for up to 5 participants
  $250 per team – entry only

  $475 per team – includes event T-shirts for all participants

• Flocks - Ideal for teams with up to 10 participants who want to stretch their legs and their impact

  $500 per team – entry only

  $950 per team – includes event T-shirts for all participants

• Colonies - Built for big flocks ready to go the distance — Over 10 participants

  Contact us.

Optional team space at the event base – bring a pop-up tent or picnic blanket and create a meet-up spot for your crew.

Sponsorship opportunities also available.

Refer to terms and conditions for more details.

• Appoint your Lead Kiwi – they’ll be in charge of registering your team and rounding up all the entries. Every great flock needs a fearless leader!

• Take the first step! Hit the button above or squawk at us via info@muriwai-environment.org.

• Packages - We’ve got a range of team packages to suit all flock sizes — whether you’re a small crew or a full corporate colony, there’s an option for you.

We’re aiming to raise $100,000 to support our vital conservation work — restoring kiwi and native birdlife to our local forests. You can help make it happen.

Sponsor the Event – Make Your Impact Count

We’re inviting businesses to partner with us and be part of something special. Sponsorship opportunities range from high-visibility naming rights to hands-on event support.

Ways to get involved:

• Naming Rights – Put your brand front and centre by sponsoring one or all race distances.

• Prize Sponsorship – Contribute prizes for our post-run celebrations and prizegiving.

• Event Suppliers – Provide goods or services for event day (e.g., food, hydration, logistics).

Sponsorship Packages – Tailored to You

We offer flexible packages designed to match your brand, budget, and impact goals.

Opportunities include:

• Brand exposure on event signage, participant bibs, and printed materials

• Digital promotion across our social media channels, website, and email newsletters

• On-site presence with a space at the event base for activations or displays

• Team entries for your staff to participate and represent your organisation

• Post-event recognition in our media coverage and impact report

We’ll work with you to create a sponsorship package that delivers real value and visibility — all while helping protect our precious local wildlife.

Get in touch today to start the conversation: info@muriwai-environment.org

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.

Prizes for the Beak Performance Challenge - the company teams that run the most total kilometres on event day.

Beak Performance Challenge

• Eligibility - Open to registered businesses or organisations only.

• Scoring – The winning team in each tier will be the one with the highest total kilometres completed by its members on event day.

• Fees – All fees are in NZD and must be paid in advance. An invoice will be issued upon registration confirmation.

• Deadline - Entries close at 11:59pm on Friday, 10 October 2025.

Participant Declaration

The Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all participants have read and acknowledged the following declarations

Event in the following waiver declaration is known as “Muriwai Half and Fun Runs”

• I declare that I have fully read and understand the rules and conditions of this Event.

• I acknowledge that there are risks involved with participation in this Event and fully realise the dangers of participating in an event such as this and fully assume the risks associated with such participation and my wellbeing during the Event.

• I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of officials or organisers, and I must continually participate in a manner that does not endanger either myself or others.

• Neither the organisers, the sponsors nor other parties associated with the Event shall have any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that might arise, whether or not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by me or any other party directly or indirectly associated with me, from my intended or actual participation in the Event or its related activities. I do therefore hereby on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and assignees release and forever discharge the organisers, sponsors of, landowners and any and all persons involved in the conduct of the event from any and all liability whatsoever or claims of damages or actions whatsoever (including negligence) in any manner arising out of my participation in the Event.

• I authorise my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form to be used without payment to me in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, or any other way pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993.

• I consent to organisers or suppliers filming me with an aerial quadcopter above or next to me while taking part in the event

• I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and event instructions of the Event.

• I consent to receiving medical treatment which may be advisable in the event of illness or injuries suffered during the Event.

• I have if relevant to this Event, made my team members aware of these conditions and have authority to sign on their behalf.

• I understand that I have rights under the Privacy Act 1993 to access and correct any information held about me.

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. https://www.muriwai-environment.org/