Whangarei Run/Walk Festival

The Whangarei Run/Walk Festival is scheduled for Sunday, 14 September 2025. It is an integral part of the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series, which includes various running and walking events.

The Half Marathon event offers participants a scenic route showcasing coastal views, the Town Basin Sculpture Garden, Te Matau A Pohe Bridge, and Kowhiti Foot Bridge. The course is punctuated with drink stations at regular intervals with entertainment also provided along the route.

The festival also features a Run/Walk along the Hatea Loop, which is characterized by beautiful bush tracks and the tranquil Hatea River.

This event is part of the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series. The series’ next event, the Kerikeri Half Marathon, is set to take place on 22 November 2025, while the previous event, the Kaitaia Run/Walk, occurred on 9 August 2025.

The event offers various race formats, including a Half Marathon.