Kaikōura Whale Run
Join this annual fundraising event for Kaikōura Suburban School. This is a fun run or walk open to all ages and fitness levels!
There are four distances to either run or walk:
- Half Marathon (21km);
- 12km;
- 5km hybrid event; and
- Marafun - for children 8 years and under.
Date: Saturday 6th September 2025.
Start Time: 9am for half-marathon walkers, and 9.15am for half-marathon runners. 9.30am for 12km walkers, and 9.45am for 12km runners. 10am for 5km event and 11.45am for the Marafun. Briefing at 8.40am.
Start Location: Kaikōura Suburban School (Schoolhouse Road, Kaikōura).
Cost:
- 21km: $80 per person.
- 10km event: $60 per person.
- 5km event: $40 per person.
- Marafun event: $15 per person.
Find out more about the Kaikōura Whale Run, including how to enter. A late fee applies to online entries received after midnight on Sunday 30th August 2025.
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