Everything you need to know about signing up for the 2023 Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon on 16th April. Run it your way.
Early Entry: until Mar 27 $115.00
Late Entry: after Mar 27 $140.00
Categories set via date of birth
Wheelchairs Welcome
Early Entry: until Mar 27 $80.00
Late Entry: after Mar 27 $100.00
Categories set via date of birth
Walkers & Wheelchairs Welcome
Early Entry: until Mar 27 $50.00
Late Entry: after Mar 27 $65.00
Categories set via date of birth
Walkers & Wheelchairs Welcome
Early Entry : until Mar 27 $25.00
Late Entry: after Mar 27 $30.00
For Ages 11-15
Parents can run with kids free
Early Entry: until Mar 27 $25.00
Late Entry: after Mar 27 $30.00
For Ages 7-10
Parents can run with kids free
Early Entry: until Mar 27 $25.00
Late Entry: after Mar 27 $30.00
For Ages 5-6
Parents can run with kids free
The easing of covid-19 restrictions mean the 2023 event can go ahead under any covid-19 restrictions and participants will not need to show vaccination passes. But we suggest that you protect yourself and others in the following ways:
Entries prior to March 27 incur the "Early Bird" fees.
Entries after March 27 incur the "Late" fees.
Group discounts for 10 or more entries are available on inquiry... Click Here.
Entries are confirmed by e-mail. Type carefully.
All entrants must read all Race Info prior to Race Weekend.
All participants must collect their race pack - Info Here.
All entries are non refundable.
Changes to a longer event incur the entry fee difference.
Changes after March 27 incur the late entry fee.
To email changes or withdrawals... Click Here.
2023 Entry Lists - Click Here.
Categories are set automatically via your date of birth on race day.
All participants, regardless of age, are eligible for Open and Age Group awards.
The walk categories are not official race walks. They are timed social walks that will award first three men & women. Recreational entrants intending to run/walk must enter a Run section.
The Full Marathon also doubles as the Canterbury Marathon Championship. To be eligible, marathoners must be members of an Athletics Canterbury Club.
Full Category & Prize Info... Click Here.
As a service to competitive running, we operate an elite support program.
Athletes in the 42k and 21k who have run the following "A-Standard" may apply for free entry and a position on the elite start grid.
Athletes in the 42k, 21k and 10k who have run the following "B-Standard" may apply for a position on the elite start grid.
Elite support inquiries should be emailed, listing PB's & recent results... Click Here.
Elite A-Standard
42k - Men: sub 2hrs 25min / Women: sub 2hrs 50min
21k - Men: sub 1hr 08min / Women: sub 1hr 20min
Elite B-Standard
42k - Men: sub 2hrs 35min / Women: sub 3hrs 05min
21k - Men: sub 1hr 12min / Women: sub 1hr 25min
10k - Men: sub 32min / Women: sub 38min
Official 2023 merchandise. To ensure availability, order when you enter.
