We’ve been working super hard with our stakeholders to bring you an updated course and yes, it’s still 4 laps for the marathon for that crowd friendly big course energy.

Enter any race distance before the end of 18 Jan 2026 and be in the draw to win a grand prize worth over $1000.

We are stoked that Christchurch Marathon will host the Athletics New Zealand Half Marathon Championships in 2026.

Entries for the 2026 Christchurch Marathon are officially open. Lock in your spot.

We'll be back 12 April 2026.

Entries open 30 July.

The marathon shattered attendance records with an unprecedented 7,015 participants across all race categories

A record number of runners and walkers will take over Christchurch’s central city for the largest ever Christchurch Marathon event

Christchurch Marathon and Rānui House: Extending Our Partnership for a Greater Cause

We are thrilled to announce that entries for the Christchurch Marathon 2025 are now officially open!

Relive the excitement and emotion of race day with our event highlights video. Christchurch Marathon 2024 was an event to remember.

More than 5,000 people will lace up their shoes to run, jog or walk through Christchurch’s central city this weekend.

Race day is still three months away and the 2024 Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon already has half it’s expected field signed up.

Check out the 2023 Video - see if you can spot yourself. What a fabulous day out in Christchurch!

If you joined us as a competitor, spectator, volunteer or supporter, we would love to hear your thoughts on the 2023 Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon.

It was a long time coming too, but more than 4000 runners and walkers from all ends of New Zealand lined up for the 41st Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon.