The 21.1km course is a loop, mostly on a flat scenic road on the edge of Lake Taupo.
Running surfaces include sealed highway, footpath, formed track and some firm farmland. The course is marshaled and signposted. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs and all entrants must complete the same course. Please obey marshals at all times.

The 1/2 marathon will start at the Tongariro Domain (Great Lake Centre). The running surface will be highway, all the way out to Mahuta Road. This is followed by firm formed tracks and pavement back to the Tongariro Domain.



A scenic out-and-back loop course on the new 'W2K' track which winds its way from Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay and will include the recently opened ‘Headlands track’ loop.
The course will be marshalled and signed. All entrants must complete the same course. This course is unsuitable for wheelchair or pushchair users.

There will be NO water available on the course except at the start and finish line, so you must carry your own drink.


Mizuno Offroad Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

Aimed to complement the Mizuno Off-road Half, the Quarter Marathon is the perfect event for supporters, runners and walkers.

Starting in Kinloch the event will be run on parts of the Kawakawa Bay and the new Whangamata Stream tracks.

There will be NO water available on the course except at the start and finish line, so you must carry your own drink.