Early access tickets are now available for all participants of the 2027 event. For all last year's participants, please check your emails for a unique link to purchase your ticket. Early access runs from Tuesday 27th October to November 12th, 2026. The price will then rise from 13th November, 2026.

Register here!

• Kids Fun Run (2.4KM, Friday): ages 5 to 12. Under 8s must have an adult run alongside them.
• Half Marathon (21.1KM): minimum age 16.
• Pairs (21.1KM, split 10.5 + 10.6KM): minimum age 12, for both runners.
• Hive Fun Run (6.5KM): open to all ages. Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult.

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!

Yes. You can transfer your entry to another person, or move to a different event, using the Transfer button on our Registration page. A $10 transfer fee applies.

If you move to a higher-priced event, you’ll be prompted to pay the difference. Moving to a lower-priced event isn’t refunded.

Transfers close at 5pm on Sunday 18 April 2027. 

Entries are non-refundable if you change your mind, can’t make it, or get injured. 

You can add a refund protection when you register. If you’ve purchased it and can’t make it to the event, you can claim a refund under its terms. Claims go through the refund protection provider, not Egmont Honey.

Instead of missing out, you can transfer your entry to someone else (see “Can I transfer my entry?”).

Honey Half Marathon – Egmont Honey HQ: 1B Connett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth

Pairs Half Marathon - Runner 1: Egmont Honey HQ: 1B Connett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth | Runner 2: Rimu Street, opposite SaveMart

Honey Hive 6.5km – Ngāmotu Beach (finish line)

Kids Fun Run 2.4km - Ngāmotu Beach (finish line)

You can collect your race number and packs 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 five water stations throughout the Honey Half Marathon course, and one positioned at the finish line. 

For the Hive 6.5KM there will be a water station at the finish line.

Yes, although we advise against it and emphasise that you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you. You will be running on roads and public walkways so you need to be aware of your surroundings. 

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).

Yes, there will be a one-way bus service available for purchase for those competing in the Half Marathon or Pairs event. 

The bus will collect you from the finish line (Ngāmotu beach) and transfer you to the start of the Half Marathon course. Tickets are available for purchase until 5pm on April 18th, after this date you will responsible for making your own way to the start line.

Yes, this year will have on course photos available for purchase via the website post event. We will provide more information on this closer to the event.