Palmerston North, New Zealand
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Stride into Spring offers 5km, 10km and 15km run or walk events on trails alongside the Manawatu River and Mangaone Stream. All distances start and finish at Manawaroa Park beside the Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, near the entrance to The Esplanade. The 5km course is wheelchair and pram friendly, while the longer courses cover single-track gravel trails and sports fields. It is a self-timed, family-orientated event with no official timing chips, encouraging participants to enjoy the finish-line atmosphere.
Trails beside the Manawatu River and the Mangaone Stream
Wheelchair- and pram-friendly 5K course
Start and finish at Manawaroa Park next to the Manawatu Striders Clubrooms
Relaxed, family-orientated finish-line atmosphere
Start / Finish
Beside the Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, Manawaroa Park (adjacent to the entrance to The Esplanade)
Beside the Manawatu Striders Clubrooms, Manawaroa Park (adjacent to the entrance to The Esplanade)
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What you get
Finisher medal
Digital clock at finish line
On the day
Toilets
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes, all distances are run/walk events, so walkers are welcome.
Absolutely, the event encourages participants to come along with family and friends and enjoy the finish-line atmosphere.
The event is organised by Manawatu Striders, a local running club based in Palmerston North.
Yes, course maps are available on the official event website at https://www.manawatustriders.org.nz/stride-into-spring.
Yes, on-the-day entries are available from 8:15am to 9:15am at the event. Cash only.
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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