event options
Marathon
Take a crack at that most timeless of athletic challenges - the full 42.2k marathon
Our exciting new Marathon course was hugely popular in 2023. It takes in and flat, scenic and spectator friendly tour of iconic landmarks such as Hagley Park, the Christchurch Town Hall, Canterbury Museum and the Avon River. The course is NZ's fastest & the distance is certified to IAAF & AIMS standard.
HAlF Marathon
The Half Marathon can be a step up to the full distance or a great goal in itself, and walkers are welcome
Our spectator friendly new course was a huge hit in 2023. It takes in 21.1k of the same flat, fast and scenic tour of iconic landmarks such as Hagley Park, the Christchurch Town Hall, Canterbury Museum and Avon River. As NZ's fastest course, Christchurch is the place to be for a PB & the distance is certified to IAAF & AIMS standard.
10KM
The 10KM is our offering to get more people involved in a great community occasion
If you're just getting into running or walking, or looking for a goal to keep your fitness together over winter, or maybe you're a teen keen to stay involved after doing the Kids' Mara'Fun, the 1okm is you.
KIDS’ MARA’FUN
Join us in fostering the future by challenging your pride and joy to have a crack at the Kids' Mara'Fun
Held on a safe & scenic course in Hagley Park, this is one event where kids are treated as equals. There are categories and distances to suit every age and every finisher wins a medal.