Selwyn Stampede
Selwyn's largest single day running event is back with a new course through the Arbor Green development. Race distances include:
- Half Marathon (21km) - runners only including as part of 4-person team relay;
- 10.5km Run and Walk - run or walk as an individual or part of a team;
- 5.25km Run and Walk - run or walk solo, as part of a team or as a family together; and
- Kids' Dash (1km for under 13s).
You can also compete in the half-marathon, 10km and 5.25km events as part of a corporate team.
Date: Sunday 1st February 2026.
Start Time: 8am for all events, except 9.30am for the Kids' Dash. A briefing will be held 10 minutes before each event.
Location: Foster Park (Rolleston).
Cost:
- Half-marathon: $90 for adults (solo or a team member) and $80 for under 18s.
- 10.5km: $65 for adults (solo or a team member), $60 for under 18s and $55 for under 13s.
- 5.25km: $50 for adults (solo or a team member), $45 for under 18s and $40 for under 13s. $95 for a family (maximum of 2 adults and 4 kids).
- Kids' Dash: $20 per child. Under 5s must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about the Selwyn Stampede Running and Walking Festival, including how to register.
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