Honey Half Marathon + Hive 5.5K RUN
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!
We have officially sold out of tickets for all events! Thank you to everyone who has entered. We look forward to seeing you in April!
View our race information, interactive map, and FAQ below.
| 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 |
Interactive Map
The map below outlines the drink station, toilets and water fountains, as well as elevation levels. To open in a new window click here.
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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.
We welcome participants of all abilities, including walkers, to join us for the event! Please note, however, that our venue is only reserved until 11:30am on the day. As a result, we have set a 4-hour time limit to complete the half marathon. For those that exceed this cut-off time, we cannot guarantee an official race time or finish line services. Thanks for your understanding!
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
We will be providing some transport to and from the start line on the morning of the event. Please keep an eye on the website for more details on this service closer to the event.
We are working on the creating a more detailed course map which will include elevation, road names and more. Please keep an eye on the website for more details to come at the end of January.
Egmont Honey Gift Shop – 66 Devon Street West, New Plymouth