Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea Marathon

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Join this amazing run across the iconic Kaikōura Peninsula, including along the beach and up to Mount Fyffe. Four distance options are available:

5km run or walk;
10km run or walk;
Half Marathon (21km) run or walk; or
Marathon (42km) - run only as an individual or a 4-person team relay (approximately 10km per person).

Date: Saturday 25th October 2025.
Start Time: 7.45am for the marathon, 8am for the half-marathon, 8.30am for the 10km event and 9am for the 5km event. Briefing will be held 15 minutes before the start.
Start Location: South Bay Racecourse (South Bay Parade, Kaikōura). Transport will be provided to the start of the 5km event at 8.30am, and to and from relay transition points.
Cost:

5km event: $30 per person;
10km event: $60 per person;
Half Marathon: $90 per person; and
Marathon: $110 per person or $200 per team.

Find out more about the Kaikōura Mountains to Sea Marathon, including how to enter.

This event is a fundraiser for Kaikōura High School and the Kaikōura Lions Club.

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