TACKLE THE CLIMB TO PUKEITI

PUKEITI 10KM CLIMB

The Pukeiti Climb is a challenging 10km point-to-point event from Pouakai Zoo to Pukeiti, following the rolling terrain of Carrington Road through one of Taranakiโ€™s most scenic landscapes.

Location Pouakai Zoo, New Plymouth
Distance 10KM
Date 15 November 2026
Elevation 380m

Why runners love it

Rolling climbs, rewarding views, and a point-to-point finish at iconic Pukeiti.

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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

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10km

Pukeiti 10km Climb

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New Plymouth

Pouakai Zoo

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15 Nov 2026

Race Day

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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 ๐Ÿ…

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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.

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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

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๐Ÿ‘€ Still got questions?

Head over to the main FAQ page for all the extra details โ€” weโ€™ve covered everything from gear to race packs.