Enjoy spectacular scenery and views. Walk or run 34k, 21k, 15k or 6k depending on your fitness level!
26/09/2025
📢 Compulsory Gear Update
With the changing weather forecast, here’s what you’ll need to bring tomorrow:
🏃♂️ 34km – Full compulsory gear list
🏃♀️ 21km & 15km – Seam-sealed jacket only
🏃 6km – No compulsory gear required
Please make sure you arrive prepared so you can hit the trails safely and enjoy your Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui adventure. 🌿🌊
24/09/2025
The countdown is almost over… just a few days until Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui! 🌊🏞️
Trails, ridgelines, river crossings, and that once-a-year adventure on the Hawke’s Bay coast, we can’t wait! 🙌
⚡ Reminder: Online entries close tomorrow at 10am. Don’t miss your spot!
(Only the day entries available
22/09/2025
🚨 Online entries close this Thursday at 10am!
If you haven’t entered yet, now’s the time.
Walk-in entries will be available on the day but late fee applies.
Get ready, it’s going to be one epic day on the Hawke’s Bay coast! 🙌
One week to go until we gather on the Hawke’s Bay coast for a once-a-year adventure. Who else is counting down the days?
14/09/2025
📣 LAST CALL
The trails, the views, the Cape experience, it’s almost here! 🌿🌊
Tonight is your final chance to have your name on your bib for Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui. Entries stay open after this, but your bib will be nameless.
13/09/2025
Want your name on your bib?
Make sure you enter by midnight, Sunday 14 September to see it printed on event day. After that, you’ll still be in but your bib will be nameless.
It's a little extra touch to make your start line feel personal! 😎
12/09/2025
Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui
A once a year adventure on the stunning Hawke’s Bay coast.
08/09/2025
Be like Doug, Jeremy, and Mike and get your name on your bib!
Entries for named bibs close midnight this Sunday. After that, you’ll still be in… but your bib will be nameless. 😎
06/09/2025
Splash, splash 💦
What ever distance you choose, you might just get your feet wet at Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui.
Because what’s an adventure without a little river crossing? 🌊
04/09/2025
Feeling on top of the world at Cape Kidnappers !
Trails, ridgelines, and pure stoke all the way.
01/09/2025
Hello, September!
We’re officially in event month.
Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui is coming up Saturday 27 September. 🙌
Want to see your name on your bib?
Make sure you’re entered by midnight 14 September. (Entries stay open after this, but your bib will be nameless!)
25/08/2025
✨ New sponsor shout out! ✨
NZ Made BiteMeat is the perfect protein-packed, great-tasting snack to fuel your adventures. Look out for them in your race bag too! 🎒💪
The awesome BiteMeat team have created a VIP discount code for Cape Kidnappers Trail Run entrants 👉 15% off your first order when you shop online at www.themeatup.co.nz
Just enter promo code TU15 at checkout. ✅
Big shout out to 🙌 Thanks for your support!
Cape Kidnappers Trail Run participants are treated to some of the most stunning scenery for any event in the world. The course is mainly on private land and includes windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland.
The Cape Kidnappers Trail Run is an annual event that not only will serve as a focus of many peoples fitness efforts but is also raising funds to support the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter Service.