Course overview
Starting near Pouakai Zoo, this point-to-point 10km takes runners along the rolling climbs of Carrington Road toward an epic finish at Pukeiti.
Expect leg-burning hills, wide-open Taranaki views, fresh mountain air, and the kind of course that makes crossing the finish line feel seriously earned.
Tough? A little. Worth it? Absolutely.
The Need-to-Know Stuff
10km
Pukeiti 10km Climb
New Plymouth
Pouakai Zoo
15 Nov 2026
Race Day
7:00am
Start Time
Entry Fees
Early Bird: $65 ($55 student)
Standard: $70 ($60 student)
Late: $75
Cut-off Time
9:30am
Minimum Age
10 years
Prizes
Finisher medals + spot prizes
Race Rules
No bikes, scooters or pets. Wheelchairs welcome (contact organisers).
Medals
10km finishers earn a medal ๐
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Bus transport is included in all Pukeiti Climb entries and is the recommended way to access the start line.
Pre-Race Transport
Buses depart from TSB Stadium between 6:20am and 6:35am, transporting participants to the start near Pouakai Zoo before continuing to Pukeiti.
Please arrive early โ all runners must be on a bus by 6:35am.
Post-Race Transport
Following the event, a limited number of smaller buses will begin returning participants via Okato once the first runners finish.
The remaining buses will depart Pukeiti once the majority of runners have completed the course, approximately 8:20am.
Race marshals will ride the course by bike before buses depart to notify remaining participants and ensure runners keep left on the road.
RACE ENTRY
> Super Early Bird (until 14 Dec 25) - $60 / $50 student
> Early Bird to midnight 13th July 2026 - $65 / $55 student
> Standard to midnight 13th October 2026 - $70 / $60 student
> Late Entry - $75
> Kids Aged 10 and 11 Years - $15
coastal half FAQ
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