The Northpower Wild Kiwi will take you into one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand – the Whangarei Heads.

The Whangarei Heads is iconic New Zealand – you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere in the world quite like it. The views go for days and the trails will knock your running socks off!

Boasting what is quite possibly New Zealand’s toughest half marathon (plus some very achievable shorter distances), this event should absolutely rank high on your trail event bucket list.

“Climb the Mt Parihaka of your limits and run down the other side” Emily Malone

NZ’S TOUGHEST HALF MARATHON
Quite possibly New Zealand’s most difficult off-road half marathon, add it to the top of your bucket list and get training… ideally on stairs!

MEDALS FOR ALL
Earn a Wild Kiwi of your very own when you cross the finish line. One for every finisher - including the kids dash!

ACTIV8 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Ready to make a positive change in your life? Join our scholarship program and receive all the support and training you need to go from the couch to completing an 8km event! Learn more here.

There’s nothing better for team building than an epic day - and the training lead-up before it!

Groups of 8+ receive a 10% discount. But that’s just the beginning of the group package options of offer. Learn more here

We have removed disposable cups from all aid stations. Please remember your reusable cup, hydration pack or water bottle to fill up! We’ll have collapsible silicone cups available at event base for $5. 

We will also have different bins for compost, recycling and rubbish at event base. Please take care to bring all your rubbish back off the course and dispose of it properly.