Coastal Five
5 events | 2 Days | 42.2 km
15/16 November 2025, Taranaki.
How It Works
step 1: Enter the arena
Roll solo or rally your crew—up to 5 mates can make a team. You don’t have to be fast, just mildly obsessed with fun and finish lines.
👉 Think you’re the main character? Go it alone. Got a gang of sweaty legends? Team it up.
step 2: choose your challenge
Run one race or run all five to complete the full 42.2K.
It’s like a marathon... but way more scenic, way more fun, and split across two days of pure awesomeness.
👉 Pick your battles: Coastal views? Forest trails? Brutal climbs? Or do the lot and claim Coastal Five LEGEND status.
step 3: Get ready to race
We welcome every runner, walker, stroller-pusher, and shuffle-jogger.
No egos. Just endorphins.
👉 You don’t need to be fast. You just need to start.
step 3: Get ready to race
We welcome every runner, walker, stroller-pusher, and shuffle-jogger.
No egos. Just endorphins.
👉 You don’t need to be fast. You just need to start.
You can run one race or run them all
Explore the races below
Go Big or Go Home — Coastal Five Full (42.2 km)
At the core of the Coastal Five is the full marathon distance—spread across five epic events over two action-packed days. Clocking in at 42.2km total, this challenge isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s for the bold, the brave, and the slightly bonkers. Conquer all five races and earn serious bragging rights as a Coastal Five Legend.
Date
15th and 16th November 2025
Distance
42.2 km
Half the Distance, Double the Views — Coastal Half (21.1 km)
The Coastal Five kicks off with a scenic 21.1km half marathon on day one. Starting at the iconic Wind Wand and finishing at Puke Ariki Landing, the course serves up a stunning slice of New Plymouth—coastal views, beachside trails, and the lush Te Henui walkway all in one unforgettable run.
Date
Saturday 15th November 2025
Distance
21.1 km
Tree Canopies & Downhills - Pukekura Park 5 km
The Shoe Clinic Pukekura Park 5km is the second stop on your Coastal Five adventure, and it’s a real crowd-pleaser. Set in the heart of New Plymouth, this two-lap course kicks off at Brooklands Park with a speedy downhill start before diving into the lush, winding paths of Pukekura Park. Smooth trails, shady trees, and a whole lot of local charm make this 5K one to remember.The Shoe Clinic Pukekura Park 5km road race is located in the heart of New Plymouth and is the second event of the Coastal Five. Starting at Brooklands Park, the 5km two-lap run starts with a downhill road run before turning and running through the well-maintained paths of Pukekura Park.
Date
Saturday 15th November 2025
Distance
5 km
Choose Your Own Adventure - Lake Mangamahoe 4.5 km
The Lake Mangamahoe 4.5km cross country is the third event of the Coastal Five.
The 2025 event will offer two options. The first is the same course as 2023 and 2024 and an undulating mixture of wide forest and single-track trails. This course includes 2 swing bridge crossings, stairs and uneven terrain.
The second option travels along the gravel road before heading into wide forest trails, across the dam wall and back along Lake Mangamahoe Road. This course is designed for:
- those runners/walkers completing all five events that are uncomfortable on technical trails.
- Runners/walkers that expect to take over an hour to complete the course - this option is the same distance but faster due to the terrain and elevation.
- Anyone wanting to avoid stairs and/or swing bridges.
Please note if you are racing this event and want to achieve a placing in the 4.5km or the overall 42.2km then you need to complete option 1.
Date
Saturday 15th November 2025
Distance
4.5 km
Climb the Hills, Feel the Thrill - Pukeiti 10 km
The Habit Health Pukeiti 10km Climb kicks off day two of the Coastal Five and brings the elevation with it. As the fourth event in the series, this out-and-back challenge is a rollercoaster of hills that’ll test your legs and reward your spirit—with epic views and a serious sense of achievement at the top.
Date
Sunday 16th November 2025
Distance
10 km
Lightning-Fast Mile to the Finish - Raceway Mile 1.6 km
The Raceway Mile is the fifth and final event of the Coastal Five—and it’s a fast one! Held at the New Plymouth Racecourse, this short, sharp, out-and-back is all about speed. Flat, fast, and full of finish-line feels, it’s the ultimate way to cap off your Coastal Five experience.
Date
Sunday 16th November 2025
Distance
1.61 km
