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Kaikōura Mountains to the Sea Marathon

Join this amazing run across the iconic Kaikōura Peninsula, including along the beach and up to Mount Fyffe. Three distance options are available in 2026:

  • 5km run or walk;
  • 10km run or walk; or
  • Half Marathon (21km) run or walk - as an individual or part of a 2-person team.

Date: Saturday 24th October 2026.
Start Time: 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: A booking fee also applies to all entries. A $20 late fee will apply to entries from Friday 2nd October 2026.

  • 5km event: $30 per person;
  • 10km event: $60 per person; and
  • Half Marathon: $90 per person.

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​.