what you win
- Coastal Five race entry (2026 or 2027 - your call)
- Flights to Taranaki
- Merch kit: tee + running hat
- A weekend you won't shut up about
Flights from within New Zealand
Drawn 7 August
Winner contacted by email
No catch. Just a very good weekend up for grabs.
make a weekend of it
Bring the crew, stay for the good stuff
This isn’t a fly-in, run, fly-out situation. Taranaki is built for a proper weekend — coastal walks, good coffee, playgrounds for the kids, and plenty of spots to put your feet up after a run.
- Easy family-friendly vibes
- Beaches, parks, and space to roam
- Food and coffee worth writing home about
Run your race, then switch straight into holiday mode. No rush. No stress. Just a very good weekend.
This is why people make a weekend of it 👇
what is the coastal five?
Run one. Run them all. Coastal Five is a collection of events set around Taranaki’s coast, parks, and trails — designed for all levels, from cruisy joggers to competitive runners.
Pick your race… or get carried away and do all five.
Don’t overthink it
Takes 10 seconds. Future-you will be glad you did.
Drawn 7 August. No spam.
New Zealand’s favourite running weekend — in a region like no other.
📍 14–15 November 2026, Taranaki
💥 Early bird entries close 13 July — Enter today.
Race Options
Coastal Five 42.2km (5 events)
Tackle one, a few, or all five – it’s your adventure.
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