Saturday 24 October 2026
Kaikōura Mountains To Sea
Kaikōura, South Bay Racecourse
The race
About this course
The Mountains To Sea event takes participants through a picturesque course in Kaikōura, showcasing the region’s stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes. Runners can experience views of the iconic peninsula and the surrounding natural beauty, including the ascent to Mount Fyffe.
This event includes options for individual participants as well as a team relay format for those tackling the Marathon distance. In addition, there are shorter distances available, catering to a wider range of abilities and encouraging community participation.
As an annual event, it supports local initiatives, specifically benefiting Kaikōura High School and the Kaikōura Lions, fostering a spirit of community involvement and support. The atmosphere is often characterized by local engagement, with residents and visitors coming together to celebrate fitness and the natural environment.
For specific start times and additional information, participants are encouraged to visit the event website.
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Distances
Marathon - run only - solo/team relay
42.2km
Half Marathon - run/walk
21.1km
10K - run/walk
10km
5K - run/walk
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
Canterbury Region, 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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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