Bottle Lake Trail, Christchurch 2026
- Date:
- Fri, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location:
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104 Waitikiri Drive
Coastal-Burwood Community, Canterbury
8083
New Zealand
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- kiwiwalkrun.co.nz Register at raceroster.com
- Tags:
- 10k 16k 5k Road Run Track Trail Walk
Bottle Lake Trail, Christchurch - 23 May
Course overview: This course winds through the mature pine forest of Bottle Lake Forest Park in Christchurch, following a mix of smooth single-track and wide forestry roads beneath towering trees. The soft forest floor and minimal elevation gain make it a fast, highly runnable/walkable trail for all abilities, where participants can settle into an easy steady rhythm while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Suitable for: Great for first timers being a flat easy course. Also fantastic for experienced runners looking for a new PR, this course is FLAT and hard packed, making it for a quick and fun day!
Track condition: 85% well formed track/foresty road, 15% river stone pathways
Elevation gain:
Short course – 3m
Mid course – 9m
Long course – 13m