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Bottle Lake Trail
This trail run and walk event weaves in and out of pine forest and was held in 2025 at McLeans Island. This event is suitable for weekend trail walkers and runners, including first timers. The course is flat and hard packed.
Three distances are available: 5.5km (short course), 10km (mid course) or 14km (long course).
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026.
Start Time: From 9am.
Location: Bottle Lake Forest Park.
Cost: Under 5s free. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A late fee will apply to on the day entries - if not sold out prior.
- 5.5km event: $26 for adults (13+ years), $29 for children (5 to 12 years) and $128 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children).
- 10km event: $59 for adults, $35 for children (5 to 12 years) and $150 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children).
- 14km event: $69 for adults, $39 for children (5 to 12 years) and $184 for a family pass (2 adults and 2 children).
Find out more about the Bottle Lake Trail, including how to enter.
This event is part of the 2026 Aramex Kiwi Walk and Run Series.
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- The Walking Festival
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- Tamariki Shredder Series
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- Christchurch Marathon
- Krank It
- Zonta Yellow Rose Run and Walk
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- Daniel Reese Memorial Relay
- Hanmer Half Marathon
- SouthernCross CX Season
- Run Akaroa
- Bottle Lake Trail
- Canterbury Winter Trail Run Series
- Canterbury Duathlon Series