Welcome to the Bush to Beach Half Marathon - 
The Mission Statement for this event :
"Our Bush to Beach Half Marathon seeks to encourage our participants to challenge themselves,exercise,unite and enjoy our unique environment whilst helping to support Kuaotunu Land Search and Rescue."  

So why run an event such as the “Bush to Beach Half Marathon?
In today’s economic climate traditional sources of funding for volunteer groups such as ours are extremely competitive so we have decided to manage our own destiny.
The Kuaotunu Peninsula is our backyard and offers a scenic and exciting off road environment for runners to challenge.
We intend the event to become a much sought after annual challenge attracting both elite and local competitors.
All profits will be utilized to improve the effectiveness of Kuaotunu Search &  Rescue operating on the northern Coromandel Peninsula
So:
   • Help us toward our goal of financial independence,
   • Accept our challenge and compete in our Bush to Beach Half Marathon
   • Experience the unique scenery and share our environment
   • Challenge yourself, have fun and feel good about helping us help others.

ABOUT US 
Kuaotunu Land Search & Rescue Inc

Our  Mission Statement is:
“To provide an effective and efficient search & rescue response in the upper Coromandel Peninsula while supporting Land Search and Rescue in the greater Waikato and beyond.”

HISTORY
Since 2004 Kuaotunu Search & Rescue (KSAR) has been a Mercury Bay based volunteer Search & Rescue Group affiliated to New Zealand Search & Rescue Inc.
The group covers the extensive area of the northern Coromandel Peninsula from the summit of the Tairua Hill across to Te Kouma to Cape Colville at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula.
KSAR is available to assist the Coast Guard, Rural Fire Force, Civil Defence & other emergency services as required.
KSAR operates on the belief that our volunteers should not have to commit personal funds to purchase SAR equipment. We strive to ensure we are well equipped, well trained and readily available to assist wherever we may be required.