Mount Maunganui Half Marathon
The Mount Maunganui Half Marathon is a late-winter running event in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, offering 21km, 10km, and 5km distances. It begins and ends on the beaches of Mount Maunganui. The main course is described as flat and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a quick time or those seeking a shorter beachside run with companions. The event is held alongside other Mount Maunganui running races with distinct characteristics: the Mauao Half Marathon involves participants or three-person teams completing three ascents and descents of Mt Maunganui and three laps of the base track, while We Run The Night provides 21km, 10km, and 5km options starting at 6:00 PM. An uncommon tradition of the Mount Maunganui Half Marathon is its significant spot prize: eligible finishers are entered into a drawing for an Avalon Waterways river cruise worth $19,900, awarded at the event's conclusion ceremony.
