Half Marathon

Starting from the Kinloch Domain you will head left onto Mata Place, and follow the roads through to Boojum Dell. A left onto the W2K track will get you into single trail heaven.

At the top of the climb, you will turn left. Then at the next intersection at the shelter you will turn right onto the Kinloch Headland Loop Track, taking in the magnificent views of Lake Taupo and the snow-capped mountains before turning left to return to Kinloch.

Back in Kinloch, you will cross Boojum Dell into the gully and follow the Boardwalk down to the lake front. Head along the lakefront to the Marina and over the bridge, you will hear the music and MC as you near the finish line at the Kinloch Domain.

Start Information

- 8.50am Safety Briefing at start line on Kinloch Domain - please be there for this

- 9.00am Event start, runners followed by walkers

AID STATIONs

Due to the remote nature of this course, there are no aid stations on the half marathon course. We strongly recommend you carry your own hydration and snacks. There is a toilet at the 6km mark.

FIRST AID

The course will have roving marshals and first aid.  If you come across an injured person check they are ok, send someone forward to the next marshal for help.  All marshals are in radio/phone contact with Event HQ. Unless the injury is serious anyone needing transport back to the finish will come back with tail end charlie.

First Aid is also provided by Peak Safety at the finish line.

Compulsory Gear

After spending a lot of time out on the course and working with our safety experts we have compiled a compulsory gear list for this event. We have beefed it up a bit for your safety, which is our number one priority.

All participants of the Marathon and Half Marathon - will be required to have the compulsory gear items at registration.  Random gear checks will be carried out at registration and there will also be random checks on Saturday morning at the start line and throughout the course. If you do not have the correct gear you will not be allowed to continue on the course. This is for your own safety. The course takes part in an alpine environment in spring where conditions can change rapidly and you need to be prepared. Please do not underestimate how quickly the weather can change in this region.


The compulsory gear for the half marathon is:

  • long sleeve top (polyprop or wool)

  • Waterproof seam sealed jacket

  • beanie (polyprop or wool)

  • gloves (polyprop or wool)

  • survival blanket