Saturday 2 January 2027
Pāuanui King of the Mountain
Pāuanui, Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club
The race
About this course
King of the Mountain is a short, sharp and seriously rewarding challenge up one of the Coromandel’s most iconic peaks – Mount Pāuanui.
At just 7.7km, don’t let the distance fool you. The course takes runners from the golden sands of Pāuanui Beach, straight up and over the summit before a fast descent back to the Surf Club and the finish line.
It’s a race for everyone – from those hunting a fast time and a place at the pointy end, to walkers and runners simply wanting to start the year by taking on something bloody hard.
Expect steep climbs, technical trail, spectacular views and an unbeatable sense of achievement. Held on 2 January, it’s become a classic way to kick off the New Year in Pāuanui.
One mountain. One challenge. Earn your crown.
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Distances
7.7km - 410m
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 Surf Life Saving Club Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui, 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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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