Pāuanui Beach provides the ultimate backdrop for this exciting, mixed terrain half marathon. Whether you are running or walking, you won’t be disappointed.
The Pāuanui Trail Blazer, formally know as the Pāuanui Half Marathon, takes in some of the best sites at this all-time popular holiday spot: the surf beach, the Pāuanui Airfield, the Pāuanui Waterways and the off-road forest and estuary-side track of the Tairua River Trail.
The 2026 event will see a move away from the old layout towards a more off-road, trail based course. This will allow all event distances to take in parts of the Tairua River Trail, with the intention of creating an event that is more trail running specific.
Our 5km distance will be kept and the traditional 10km option increased to a 14km event.
The half marathon distance will be retained, albeit slightly lengthened to a tidy 22km option.
The new jewel in the crown will be a 34km course which will incorporate the 'Mount Pāunaui - Cave Bay' loop, as well as a pinchy wee climb off the Tairua River Trail.
How to Find Us
Location
Pāuanui Surf Life Saving Club Reserve
Event Dates
Saturday 14 Mar 2026
