Ashburton River Trail Marathon Event Organizer

Races nearby

• South Island Half Marathon [raceroster.com]

  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:30 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  South Island Half Marathon

  ---

  Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Lake Hood

  This year we are again supporting the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Join us in making a difference by participating in the...

  South Island Half Marathon

  ---

  Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Lake Hood

  This year we are again supporting the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Join us in making a difference by participating in the South Island Half Marathon, where you can either donate when you enter your half marathon or 7km and help provide vital support to the lifesaving work of the Rescue Helicopter. Every step counts!

  <span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display:none;"> </span>

  The South Island Half Marathon is being held on Sunday 2nd August 2026 at Lake Hood Ashburton. This beautiful lake will host the South Island Half Marathon and 1/6 Marathon. Held in the beautiful Lake Hood catchment, the run will see runners run around the lake and experience amazing water views throughout the run. Then some of the most amazing home and garden settings and reserves in the South Island.

  South Island Half Marathon will cater for all runners, whether you’re a beginner or an elite runner, this fast-flat course will give you the opportunity to do one of the fastest half’s you’ve ever done.

  There will be a walking section in both the ½ and 1/6 marathon, plus the Hybrid in the 1/2 marathon - "This allows you to run a bit and walk a bit". With the Kidz Dash being a 1.5km run, this giving them a flavour of the experience of running at the lake and subdivision.

  The Minimum age for the Half Marathon is 13-years of age on Race Day and the 7km is 10-years of age on Race Day.

  The Course is certified by a Certificated Road Racecourse Measurer for World Athletics. Grade and certified in corporation with AIMS.

  * Start Times:

  * All Walkers and Hybrid will start at 9:30am with race brief at 9:25am.

  * All Runners will start at 10:00am with race brief at 9:50am.

  * The Kidz Dash will start at 10:08am with race brief at 10:05am

  9.7 km from Ashburton
  Lake, Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  1k 7k 21k Half Marathon Run Virtual Walk

• Event #4 Winter Trail Run Series [wintertrails.co.nz] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:30 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  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...

  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.

  42.8 km from Ashburton
  Quarry Road, Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Run Trail

• Ashburton Domain parkrun [parkrun.co.nz]

  Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

  Description

  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  2.1 km from Ashburton
  2/69 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton District, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  5k parkrun Run Walk