The Kāpiti Half Marathon is set for Sunday, 9 November 2025, starting and finishing at MacLean Park in Paraparaumu Beach. Participants can choose from four distances: a 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km, and the 2km Kids Kick It run. The course is designed to be flat and fast, featuring a mix of sealed roads and smooth hard-packed gravel trails, making it suitable for runners, walkers, buggies, and wheelchair athletes. Runners will enjoy scenic views as they wind through river trails, lake loops, and boardwalks, all with the spectacular Kāpiti Island as a backdrop. The event includes aid stations along the course, secure bag check at MacLean Park, and medical support. All finishers receive a medal or have a tree planted in their honor. Awards and spot prizes will be presented at 12:30 pm at MacLean Park.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
09 November, 2025
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 21.1 km race features a flat and fast course with an elevation gain of approximately 74 meters, winding through river trails, lake loops, and boardwalks, all set against the stunning backdrop of Kāpiti Island.
Race Date:
09 November, 2025
The Kāpiti 10km will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 10-kilometer event features a mostly flat course with 25 meters of elevation gain, showcasing scenic trails and boardwalks with views of Kāpiti Island.
Race Date:
09 November, 2025
The Elevation Homes 5K is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 5-kilometer event features a flat, out-and-back course on smooth sealed roads, making it suitable for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, including those with buggies and wheelchairs. The course includes an elevation gain of approximately 6 meters.
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FAQs
What is the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
How long is the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
Where does the Kāpiti Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 21.1 km race features a flat and fast course with an elevation gain of approximately 74 meters, winding through river trails, lake loops, and boardwalks, all set against the stunning backdrop of Kāpiti Island.
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Kāpiti Half Marathon takes place in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand.
The Kāpiti Half Marathon elevation gain is 74 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 21.1 km race features a flat and fast course with an elevation gain of approximately 74 meters, winding through river trails, lake loops, and boardwalks, all set against the stunning backdrop of Kāpiti Island.
How long is the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Kāpiti Half Marathon take place?
The Kāpiti Half Marathon takes place in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
The Kāpiti Half Marathon elevation gain is 74 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kāpiti Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kāpiti 10km?
How long is the Kāpiti 10km?
Where does the Kāpiti 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kāpiti 10km?
How can I prepare for the Kāpiti 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kāpiti 10km?
The Kāpiti 10km will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 10-kilometer event features a mostly flat course with 25 meters of elevation gain, showcasing scenic trails and boardwalks with views of Kāpiti Island.
The Kāpiti 10km is 10km long.
The Kāpiti 10km takes place in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand.
The Kāpiti 10km elevation gain is 25 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kāpiti 10km?
The Kāpiti 10km will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 10-kilometer event features a mostly flat course with 25 meters of elevation gain, showcasing scenic trails and boardwalks with views of Kāpiti Island.
How long is the Kāpiti 10km?
The Kāpiti 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Kāpiti 10km take place?
The Kāpiti 10km takes place in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Kāpiti 10km?
The Kāpiti 10km elevation gain is 25 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Kāpiti 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kāpiti 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Elevation Homes 5K?
How long is the Elevation Homes 5K?
Where does the Elevation Homes 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Elevation Homes 5K?
How can I prepare for the Elevation Homes 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Elevation Homes 5K?
The Elevation Homes 5K is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 5-kilometer event features a flat, out-and-back course on smooth sealed roads, making it suitable for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, including those with buggies and wheelchairs. The course includes an elevation gain of approximately 6 meters.
The Elevation Homes 5K is 5km long.
The Elevation Homes 5K takes place in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand.
The Elevation Homes 5K elevation gain is 6 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Elevation Homes 5K?
The Elevation Homes 5K is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Organized by Barefoot Sport, this 5-kilometer event features a flat, out-and-back course on smooth sealed roads, making it suitable for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, including those with buggies and wheelchairs. The course includes an elevation gain of approximately 6 meters.
How long is the Elevation Homes 5K?
The Elevation Homes 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Elevation Homes 5K take place?
The Elevation Homes 5K takes place in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand.
What is the elevation gain of the Elevation Homes 5K?
The Elevation Homes 5K elevation gain is 6 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Elevation Homes 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Elevation Homes 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Coastal
Kid friendly
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