The Pepin 35km

The Pepin 35km is the perfect distance for those wanting a bit more than a traditional half marathon distance. The course takes you on a journey through forests, along coastal walkways, and across farmland. The Pepin event also allows you access to privately owned Pepin Island. For this day only you are able to encircle the Island, giving you incredible uninterrupted views of Tasman Bay. 

Expect a run with plenty of ups and downs with approx. 1800 meters of elevation. You will be wanting to stop for photos along the way, and where the medal hung around your neck at the finish will feel well deserved! 

There will be 4 aid stations on this course with a gear drop pickup at the Pepin Island aid station. 

The minimum age to enter the the Pepin is 16 years old as of 24th May 2025

Drop Bag Service

We have drop bags for the 35km distance at the Pepin Island aid station, use the purple bag given to you when you pickup your race pack, this will have your race number on it. Drop you bag to us 15 minutes before the start of your race on Saturday morning and we will transport it to the Pepin Island aid station. Please don't leave any valuables as we aren't liable for anything that goes missing.

Compulsory Gear

Gear Checks will occur either during Race Registration, or on the morning of the race. 

There will also be spot gear checks throughout the race.

The gear list below is compulsory. If you wish to carry extra items that you would usually take when running then please do so. There are 4 aid stations on this course with Tailwind Nutrition, Proper Crisps, water and snacks, it is recommended you carry with you any extra items you might require during the Pepin 35km.

You MUST carry the following with you in your pack:

• Long sleeved thermal/merino. 

• Seam sealed jacket

• Woolen or thermal hat and gloves

• Emergency/survival bag or blanket

• Whistle

• Water – no less than 1L of fluid

*Note the organisers reserve the right to make minor changes to the course prior to the event if necessary.