
Saturday 20 March 2027
Pāuanui, Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club
The race
The Pāuanui Trail Epic is a celebration of trail running in one of the Coromandel’s most spectacular coastal playgrounds. With 5km, 14km, 22km and 34km options, there’s something for everyone – from first-time trail runners and families through to experienced athletes looking for a genuine challenge.
Expect beautiful native bush, rugged trails, big climbs, epic views and plenty of classic Coromandel terrain. At the heart of the event is the No Code philosophy: no fuss, no egos – just an awesome day on the trails with good people.
Whether you’re chasing the pointy end or simply challenging yourself to do something you didn’t think you could, the Pāuanui Trail Epic is about getting out there, working hard and enjoying the ride.
Pick your race
34km - Ruamahua-nui
34km
22km - Ruamahua-iti
22km
14km - Middle
14km
5km - Hongiora
5km
What to expect
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
Pauanui Surf Life Saving Club Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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