5–6 March 2027
Ashburton River Trail Marathon
Ashburton, Allenton Rugby Football Club
The race
About this course
The event features a scenic and varied course along the Ashburton River Trail, highlighted by its picturesque surroundings. The weekend begins on Friday evening with a 5km walk or run, characterized by winding and undulating paths that cater to both serious participants and those preferring a more leisurely pace. This segment includes a Corporate Challenge, fostering team engagement through friendly competition.
On Saturday, the 10km course expands into the Mania-o-roto Scout Park area, providing runners with a blend of river trails that enhance the overall running experience. The Half Marathon builds on this by incorporating additional stretches, including Cochranes Road and Beach Road, before returning to the river track at Trevors Road. This layout offers a mix of scenic river trails and road sections, contributing to a well-rounded half marathon experience.
The atmosphere throughout the event is expected to be vibrant, with community involvement and support enhancing the experience for all participants.
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Distances
Half Marathon run
21.1km
10K run
10km
5K walk/run
5km
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
Melrose Road, Allenton, Ashburton 7700, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website. If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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