16–17 October 2026
The Coastal
South Canterbury, Timaru
The race
About this course
This event features a variety of distances along the picturesque east coast of the South Island. The courses are designed as out-and-back routes, all starting and finishing at the well-known Caroline Bay.
Participants can expect diverse terrain, including packed and loose trails, roads, and footpaths. The Half Marathon route offers sweeping views of the ocean and rural landscapes, enhancing the running experience.
For younger participants, a 1.7km Kids’ fun run provides a safe and engaging course through park paths and coastal tracks, catering to children aged 5 to 12. This aspect fosters community involvement and encourages family participation.
The event schedule includes a corporate challenge, alongside the various race distances, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all runners.
Pick your race
Distances
Half Marathon
21.1km
10K
10km
5K / Corporate Challenge
5km
Kids' 1.7K
1.7km
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
Virtue Avenue, Timaru Port, Timaru 7910, 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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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