Enter before Friday 16th January 2026 to receive a NAMED race number!
Online entry cut off: Wednesday 29th January 2026
Running categories (male and female): 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Walking category (open): 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Minimum age is 16 on event day. No forms of wheeled conveyance permitted in any event. No headphones/earbuds with music playing. No pets during your participation.
Cut Off Times
Race Starts: 8:00am Max completion time: 5 hours (by 1pm). Note: Any participants who are still out on the course when the event prize-giving commences (11:30am), will still be eligible for spot prizes provided they finish within the allotted time.
Participants will be guaranteed a taste of beachside paradise on this charming, fast and flat 21km route.
Get ready to lace up for the FuelMe Half Marathon, kicking off at New Zealand’s beachy paradise, Port Ōhope Wharf! Runners and walkers will cruise along a stunning path to the fabulous Westend Ōhope Beach, where you can catch locals shredding waves and soaking up the sun. After soaking in the sights, you’ll meander back to the wharf, where the post-race party is in full swing! Join the fun at the event village with live tunes, scrumptious food and drink stalls, and prize-giving
The FuelMe Half Marathon course is like a runner’s buffet, serving up about 60% good ol’ road with a side of scenic grass and sandy patches for that extra dash of nature’s charm!
The FuelMe Half Marathon Run & Walk is your golden ticket to crush those personal records while soaking in stunning views! And after you’ve rocked those miles, it’s time to kick back and relax by the beach/wharf like the champion you are!