Saturday 26 April, 2025 — New Plymouth, Taranaki
Honey provides bees with the energy to fly up to 20KM a day - think you can match that pace? Put our liquid gold to the test by signing up for our inaugural Honey Half Marathon!
Pair up for the 21.1KM track, tackle it on your own, or sign up for our Hive 5.5KM if that's more your buzz. Half marathon starters will swarm at our HQ in Bell Block before feeling the sweet sting of a track that weaves between the foreshore and suburbia, finishing at Ngāmotu Beach.
Everyone receives gold on the day - you'll take home a bespoke race jar of honey for your efforts.
Register and purchase tickets below, and visit our FAQ for more information.
| Start line: | Ngāmotu Beach domain |
| Start time: | 07:00AM (please arrive 30 min beforehand) |
| Finish line: | Ngāmotu Beach domain |
| Minimum Age: | Open to all ages, children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult |
| Distance: | 5.5km |
| Start line: | Egmont Honey HQ – 1B Connett Road West |
| Start time: | 07:00AM (please arrive 30 min beforehand) |
| Finish line: | Ngāmotu Beach domain |
| Minimum Age: | 14 years old |
| Distance: | 21.1km |
Step 1 OF 3: Select Race
Half Marathon (Individual) — $90.00 NZD
Weave between suburban trails and scenic coastline with our inaugural Honey Half Marathon. We are so thrilled to present a new half marathon track to locals and visitors from afar to showcase New Plymouth's incredible surroundings.
Half Marathon (Pairs) — $140.00 NZD
Weave between suburban trails and scenic coastline with our inaugural Honey Half Marathon. Share the fun by competing in this half marathon as a pair, handing over the reins at the halfway point!
Hive 5.5KM Run — $40.00 NZD
As a sub-event of the larger Honey Half Marathon, the Hive 5.5KM Run gives you a taste of the fun as you cover a loop of the scenic coastal walkway. Take the track at whichever pace suits you!
Step 2 Of 3: Complete Form
Register using the event form below, where you'll then be directed to buy a ticket to complete your registration. Any questions read our FAQ below or contact us.
Step 3 OF 3: Checkout
Select a race at Step 1 above to checkout
FAQ
View our frequently asked questions below. Any further questions you can contact us through our contact page! We will be happy to assist you.
After you have completed your registration form at Step 2, you'll be directed to purchase tickets at Step 3 and to click 'Go to checkout'.
In the case you have registered and you still need to buy tickets to complete registration you can do the following:
— Select your race at Step 1
— Skip Step 2 and leave blank
— Click 'Go to checkout' at Step 3
Please contact us if you have any issues completing your registration by purchasing tickets.
You can collect your race number and pack from our gift shop on 66 Devon St West in early April - you will receive an email with more details closer to the time!
Yes! There will be a bag drop at the finish line at Ngāmotu Beach (open from 06:00AM)
There will be 3-4 water stations throughout the Honey Half Marathon track. There will be a water station at the finish line of the Hive 5.5KM track.
Yes, although we advise against it and emphasise that you are responsible for your own safety.
Yes, but please note the track does vary through difficult terrain (dirt track, gravel, possibly mud) and some access points may be challenging.
No, unfortunately dogs are prohibited at the finish line (Ngāmotu Beach).
Honey Hive 5.5km – Open to all ages. Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Honey Half Marathon – Ages 14 and over.
Honey Hive 5.5km – Ngāmotu Beach
Honey Half Marathon – Egmont Honey HQ: 1B Connett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth
Egmont Honey Gift Shop – 66 Devon Street West, New Plymouth