Timaru, New Zealand
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Held along the east coast of the South Island, this two-day event offers 5km, 10km and Half Marathon distances, plus a kids' fun run. The rolling out-and-back courses start and finish at Caroline Bay, with the Half Marathon reaching Ellis Road and back, passing sweeping ocean views and rolling rural stretches. Terrain is diverse, covering packed and loose trails, road, and footpath. The 1.7km kids' run winds through park paths and coastal tracks.
Sweeping ocean views
Rolling rural stretches
Out-and-back courses starting and finishing at Caroline Bay
Iconic finish at Caroline Bay
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Caroline Bay
Caroline Bay
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The routes cover a diverse mix of packed and loose trails, road, and footpath, with rolling rural stretches and coastal views.
Yes, all courses are out-and-back, starting and finishing at Caroline Bay.
Friday 16 October features the 5K and Corporate Challenge, while Saturday 17 October hosts the Kids' Fun Run, 10K and Half Marathon.
The Coastal is produced by You Gather Events.
It is a 5km race option for school students, part of The Coastal event weekend.
Timaru, New Zealand
Friday, October 16, 2026
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