NEW ZEALAND'S COASTAL MARATHON
If you’re looking for a fun, mainly flat, coastal course with stunning views based in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, then you’ve come to the right place! We have an event for everyone ranging from a 5km fun run right up to the brand new premier 42km marathon.
NEW ZEALAND'S COASTAL MARATHON
If you’re looking for a fun, mainly flat, coastal course with stunning views based in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, then you’ve come to the right place! We have an event for everyone ranging from a 5km fun run right up to the brand new premier 42km marathon.
Saturday
22 May 2021
Buffalo Beach Reserve
Whitianga
4 amazing course options

5km

10km

21km

42km
Stunning coastal course
Your journey will take you along some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in New Zealand. You’ll enjoy epic views of the world renowned Mercury Bay.
IT’S YOUR RACE AT YOUR PACE.
We encourage both walkers and runners, and those who do a bit of both.
Celebrate
We know the effort it takes to run or walk these distances, so all marathon and half marathon runners and walkers will receive a fantastic finishers medal to commemorate the big day out.
A marathon of two halves.
And this epic journey is connected by a ride on the ferry.
Saturday
22 May 2021
Buffalo Beach Reserve
Whitianga
The Whitianga Half Marathon adds a full marathon with a twist!
It’s not unheard of, but it is rare, that athletes take a ferry ride in the middle of a marathon course to complete the second half. Nick Reader, event owner of the Whitianga Half Marathon, is excited to offer a full marathon event in addition to the popular half. If...
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