Times are presented from historical records. Bib numbers are for database requirements only and do not represent original data which was not recorded. 1988 saw the introduction of the current Karapoti Classic course, which has remained unchanged ever since.
Male
| 1st | Simon Kennett | 2:54:30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Paul Kennett | 3:04:21 | |
| 3rd | Paul Gaastra | 3:07:18 | |
| 4th | Greg Kidd | 3:10:18 | |
| 5th | Philip Bainbridge | 3:11:58 |
Female
| 1st | Alison Mitchell | 3:54:07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Anne Butler | 4:15:46 | |
| 3rd | Kathy Andras | 4:19:10 | |
| 4th | Donna Royal | 5:13:10 | |
| 5th | Sheila Girvan | 5:21:03 |