Coastal Five spreads a marathon distance across a weekend

Coastal Five offers a different way to take on a marathon distance: five separate events across 14–15 November 2026 in Taranaki, adding up to 42.2km.

How the total is made up

The full challenge combines the 21.1km Coastal Half, 5km Pukekura, 4.5km Lake Mangamahoe, 10km Pukeiti and 1.6km Devon Mile. The organiser also allows people to choose individual events or a smaller combination.

It is a weekend of separate starts and venues, rather than one continuous 42.2km course. Check the current programme for the order, times and location of each race.

Plan the gaps as well as the runs

Our suggestion is to think through travel between venues, food, dry clothing and where you’ll leave your gear. With several events, the practical work between starts can matter more than on a single-race day.

Choosing all five is a different commitment from entering one. Match the plan to your preparation and leave room to reassess if circumstances change.

Keep the gear organised

Use a simple list for each start rather than tipping everything into one bag. Try the shoes and clothing you plan to use beforehand, and check the organiser’s equipment requirements for each event.

For a second-hand bag or outer layer, our used-gear checklist helps you check fit and condition. Confirm entry availability through the event site before booking the rest of your weekend.

Sources and current details

Upcoming event. Sources checked 26 September 2026.

• Official source 1
• Official source 2