Saturday 2 January 2027
Pāuanui King of the Mountain
Coromandel Peninsula, Pāuanui
The race
About this course
This race features a scenic course that begins at the Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club, leading participants along the beach reserve before transitioning to a climb up Mount Pāuanui. The ascent rewards runners with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, enhancing the experience. As competitors descend, they navigate the Cave Bay Loop track, returning to the starting point at the Surf Club.
Taking place annually in January, the event is a highlight of the Pāuanui Summer Series, fostering a strong sense of community engagement and celebration among participants and spectators alike. The atmosphere is lively, with local support contributing to the event’s appeal. The unique combination of coastal and mountainous terrain makes this challenge distinct within the region’s running calendar.
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Distances
7.7K
7.7km
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui 3579, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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