To be eligible to earn points towards the Northland Half Marathon series Leader Board you must enter and start with the 'Run' category for the specified distance. 

• BDO Parihaka Trail Run – 21.1kmkm

• Hotprintz Bay of Islands Run/Walk Festival – 22km

• Summit Forests Kaitaia Trail Run – 21.1km

• NorthCloud Whangarei Run/Walk Festival – 21.1km

• Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon - 21.1km​

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The first five men and women over the finish line (from the run section of the specified distance) will be awarded points based on their finishing place as follows:

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1st = 8 Points

2nd = 5 Points

3rd = 3 Points

4th = 2 Points

5th = 1 Points​

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Rules:

• To be eligible the competitor must be entered in the run section of the specified Half Marathon Leaderboard distance and start at the correct place and time.

• There is both a men's and women's Leader Board which is open to all ages.

• A dead heat may be called by if some finishers are difficult to separate on the line.

• In the case of two competitors having equal points after the Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon, the winner will be decided by whoever has the quickest time at the Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon.

• For events that are timed, placing for Leaderboard points will be determined by gun time.

 

Recognition: The first placed male & female in the Northland Half Marathon Series event will receive a trophy and free entry into all of the Sport Northland 2026 events and a $100 PAK N SAVE voucher.