Pāuanui Trail Epic

Course

Start and finish are both at the Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club on Pauanui Boulevard, beside Pāuanui Beach. Courses use off-road trails around Pāuanui, with distances from 5km to 34km. Hydration stations stocked with Tailwind are provided on course. Waves start separately, the 34km first at 7:00am and the 5km last at 8:30am.

Key dates

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  Race day
  March 2027 · date to be announced

About

Set in the picturesque beach town of Pāuanui on the Coromandel Peninsula, this is a trail running experience designed for every level of runner. With four race distances on offer — from a flat and fast 5km right up to a demanding 34km beast — each course showcases the natural beauty and variety of the region.

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  Middle-earth Halfling Marathon

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  Waitomo Trail Run

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  Huntly Half Marathon

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