ambassadors
Meet Your 2025 Christchurch Marathon Ambassadors
We’re excited to introduce our 2025 ambassadors: a group of runners who live and breathe the spirit of our event.
Read their story below and see what’s fueling their passion for the Christchurch Marathon this year!
ABBAS NAZARI
As a proud Christchurch local and fitness enthusiast, Abbas is making waves in the fitness community, using this marathon as part of his training for the Hyrox World Champs in June.
“I am a relatively novice runner and hoping to use the Christchurch Half Marathon as a building block for the build up to the Hyrox World Championships in June. Christchurch is my hometown and the running route, crisp Autumn weather and the beautiful scenery will make for a fast and memorable experience”
Grace colcord
A proud Samoan teine, Grace is taking on the Christchurch Half Marathon to represent Pacific people and show that this space is for them too.
"I believe we belong here—achieving, thriving, and pushing boundaries. Running is my way of celebrating our strength and encouraging our communities to take part, whether it’s their first race or their fiftieth. This is about creating visibility, connection, and showing that we can conquer any challenge. Lesshgoo!“
zazi henderson
A podcaster, content creator, product designer, and mum of two, Zazi is taking on the Christchurch Half Marathon to inspire other parents and those in bigger bodies, proving that running is for everyone.
"I didn’t think running was for me or bodies like mine, but within a year, I’ve gone from being able to run for only 30 seconds to signing up for a half marathon. Running has done wonders for my mental health, and I want to encourage others to find the joy in it. We CAN do hard things.” on April!“\
mums2marathon
Parents and business owners Ellen and Philly are returning Ambassadors for the 2025 Christchurch Marathon!
"It’s always good to be running at ‘home.’ We love the vibe and energy of the Christchurch event, as well as running with our mates and community. We’re mums, business owners, and friends who love challenging ourselves – from parkruns to full marathons.
This year, we’re both taking on the half marathon and are excited to see the new changes on course and at the finish line. Follow along with us for updates and join our M2M group runs – all levels welcome!"
