Runners and walkers will take part in New Zealand’s largest and most scenic stand-alone half marathon on the shores of Lake Taupo. The Mizuno Half Marathon will take place on August 1st – the popularity of the event is also due to its non-competitive nature and its suitability for first-time walkers and runners.
The scenic out-and-back 21.1 kilometre course on the shores of Lake Taupo caters for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and all finishers go in to win a range of fantastic prizes.
The MIzuno Half Marathon is a non-commercial event with all proceeds going to support local charities.
Entry costs $50 for seniors (aged 20 and over); and $35 for juniors (aged 19 and under) - there is an additional $5 charge for non online entries.
September 5th
The Mizuno Off-Road Half Marathon (September 5) provide stunning views of Lake Taupo throughout the 21.1 kilometre course which is suitable for first-time off-road runners or more experienced ‘mountain goats’
It will be run on stages of the ‘W2K’ track, starting in Kinloch heading towards Whakaipo Bay before taking in the ‘Headland Track’ loop.
Online entries cost $50 for seniors (aged 20 and over); and $35 for juniors (aged 19 and under
If you’re not quite up to a half marathon, give the Quarter Marathon a go – just over 10kms of flat bushland, The Kinloch Quarter Marathon costs $40 online for senior & $25 for juniors.
All finishers go in to win a range of fantastic prizes.
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