THE RUN HUB
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First Coastal Five: What to Expect
New to Coastal Five? Here’s what to expect – from nerves at the start line to that finish line feeling 😅
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6 Half Marathons in New Zealand Every Runner Should Experience
Six epic New Zealand half marathons worth adding to your running bucket list.
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Which Coastal Five Race Is Right For You?
Trying to decide which Coastal Five race is right for you? From scenic walks to sore legs and serious bragging rights, here’s your guide to all five events.
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Fitness Isn’t the Same as Stability
The Coastal Five isn’t just one hard run – it’s five events across two days. Here’s why stability, strength, and recovery matter just as much as fitness when your body has to keep backing up on tired legs.
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Yes, It Still Counts If You Walk
Does it still count if you walk? It’s one of the most common questions new runners ask. The answer might surprise you; and it’s a lesson every runner eventually learns.
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Why People Keep Coming Back to Coastal Five
Every year, people cross a Coastal Five finish line and say, “I’m never doing that again.” Then somehow they find themselves back on the start line the following year 😅 Here’s why.
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The Story Behind The Coastal Five
People often ask how Coastal Five started. This is the story of the idea, the people behind it, and how it grew into the event it is today.
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How to Support Someone Running Coastal Five
Running Coastal Five is a team effort – even if only one of you is doing the running. From the best places to cheer and keeping the kids entertained to snacks, finish-line celebrations and a few perfectly acceptable race-day lies, here’s how to nail your role as support crew.