5 Events | 2 Days | 42.2 KM
Run One Or Run Them All
Join New Zealand's newest running event in the destination like no other.
19/20 November 2022, Taranaki.
5 Events | 2 Days | 42.2 KM
Run One Or Run Them All
Join New Zealand's favourite running event in the destination like no other.
19/20 November 2022, Taranaki.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to the Taranaki Coastal Five
Experience a new spin on the classic marathon with the chance to finish a marathon event in 5 events over 2 days. Race one or race them all and become one of the first Coastal Five Marathon Legends at this event in New Plymouth, Taranaki.
Picture this: you’ll be running against the backdrop of the mighty Mount Taranaki and spectacular New Plymouth coastline, while taking in the best highlights of the Coastal Walkway, world-renowned Pukekura Park, Pukeiti Gardens and Lake Mangamahoe - this truly is a running event like no other.
How It Works
Enter
As an individual or team of up to 5 members
Choose your events
Run all 5 events to equal a marathon, or choose from the following options:
Get ready to race
We welcome runners and walkers of all levels!
Get ready to race
We welcome runners and walkers of all levels!
Not ready for the full marathon distance?
You can race one event this year and come back in 2023 and race more!
Why Join Coastal Five?
Run Your Way
Choose your events or race all 5 to conquer the marathon distance over 2 days.
Epic Training Program
A Region Like No Other
Abundant in natural wonders, and exploding with culture, arts and dining - you’ll love your stay!
Latest News
Our Environmental Commitment
At the heart of the Coastal Five are the incredible natural resources of Taranaki. Taranaki is renowned for its natural beauty – from long stretches of black sand beaches and rugged coastline to Taranaki Maunga and the surrounding bush-clad national park. It’s these landscapes that make the Coastal Five such a breathtaking experience. When the…
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Coastal Five 2021
And that’s a wrap on the inaugural Coastal Five! OMG we could not have asked for a better group of runners, volunteers, supporters and general making it happen people. We wanted the Coastal Five to be about the community that we live in and to showcase the Taranaki region and with the help of an…
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Event Plan Under Level 2
What are the Government Guidelines for Events in Level 2? No restrictions on mass gatherings if within a defined event facility. This applies to Lake Managamahoe Cross Country, Pukekura 5km, Pukeiti 10km Climb (see changes to the event below). Where an event is not within a defined event facility it is limited to 100 people…
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