parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
Join us for the
Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge
On Sunday, November 29, 2026
Experience a day of mountain biking, running, and walking—designed with both competitive and social participants in mind. This family-friendly event offers fun for all ages and abilities. Organized collaboratively by Longbeach School and Hinds and Districts Lions Club, this marks our 19th annual event! All proceeds support our local community.
This year is the second year of our 70km cycling challenge! We are also excited to run the third year of our Duathlon event with the inclusion of a team option. One of you can take on the running while the other team member cycles.
Furthermore it will be our third Schools Team Cycling Race after introducing this in 2024 - who will take the trophy this year?
We look forward to your entries for another exhilarating event.
Ride The Rakaia - Cycle Race --- Saturday 24th October 2026 2026 will again see the start of the race at the Mead Community Hall 1km up from State Highway One and the race will be 93km. You will ride up the North Bank of the Rakaia River, across the Rakaia Gorge Bridges and back down the South side of the Rakaia River, finishing in Rakaia outside the Rakaia Domain. * Ride the Rakaia - 93km * * T * * "Let’s do what the salmon can’t do, go up, across and then back down the river all in one day" * Please note: The race no longer crosses the SH1 Rakaia River Bridge
Visit www.enduranzevents.co.nz
for all race information
Located just 15 minutes west of Mount Somers Village, at the base of the Moorhouse and Peter Ranges, Inverary Station delivers a true Canterbury high-country adventure. The course winds through rugged rocky trails, open tussock and matagouri country, with multiple creek crossings on the longer routes adding to the challenge. Long climbs are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding ranges, Mount Somers, and across to the Ashburton Lakes — making this a fitting and unforgettable finale to the series.
Complete all four events in the Winter Trail Run Series to be eligible for series awards, presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and distance.