Saturday 7 November 2026
Feilding Festival of Running
Feilding, Timona Park
The race
About this course
This running event features a variety of distances, beginning with an out-and-back route that starts at Timona Park. The Marathon consists of two laps, while the Half Marathon and 10km follow the same route. For families, the 5km and 2.5km courses offer a child-friendly circuit through the park, which is entirely on grass.
The event has a rich history, having been celebrated annually since its inception in 1955, making it one of the longest-running marathons globally. Participants can choose to run the Marathon solo or as part of a two-person team, where runners switch halfway.
Community involvement is a key aspect, as proceeds from the event support local grassroots club activities, including youth development and facility upgrades. Many of the volunteers on course are members of the Feilding Moa Harrier Club or the Feilding Athletic Club, contributing to a supportive and engaging atmosphere.
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Distances
Marathon - solo/pairs
42.2km
Half Marathon
21.1km
10K
10km
5K
5km
2.5K
2.5km
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
Timona Park Road, Feilding 4702, 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(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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