Run & Play
Run & Play Partners Announced for 2026
Christchurch, we are back for year two! After a hugely successful debut in 2025, the Run & Play programme returns for the 2026 Christchurch Marathon, bigger, better, and packed with incredible local partners.
We’re proud to be working alongside a fantastic lineup of Christchurch businesses who are helping bring race weekend to life. From post-race feasts and recovery treats to exclusive offers and unique local experiences, our Run & Play partners are giving athletes and supporters even more reasons to explore and enjoy the city.
With over 7,000 participants and thousands of supporters heading to Ōtautahi Christchurch, this programme connects visitors directly with the very best our city has to offer, making race weekend more than just a run.
We can’t wait for you to experience it. Explore our 2026 Run & Play partners and their exclusive race weekend only offers below.
The Loft Bar, Riverside, 96 Oxford Terrace - 20% off full bill. Just flash your medal, and it's all yours!
Kaiser Brew Garden, 93 Oxford Terrace - 20% off full bill. Just flash your medal, and it's all yours!
Kokomo, 24 Welles Street - Bring your race bib or medal on the day of the marathon and get a free small hot chocolate for any participating youth or child with any purchase.
Muy Muy, 44 Welles Street - Show your medal or race bib and get a free upgrade of regular margs to large margaritas, or 15% off platters.
Blue Moon Bakehouse, 70 Riccarton Road - 15% off all Matcha drinks in store when you show your medal or bib.
Christchurch City Council, Multiple locations - Show your bib or wear your medal and enjoy a well-deserved recovery with 2 for 1 entry to selected Christchurch City Council pools after your run on Sunday. This offer is only available at selected CCC pools: Graham Condon, Matatiki Hornby, Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, Taiora QEII, Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool.
Spagalimis Pizzeria, 32 Salisbury Street - Show your race day medal and receive a free six slice pizza when you purchase any pint of beer, glass of wine, or mocktail. Pizza flavours to pick from are Al Funghi, New Yorker or Ham. One free pizza per person per day.
Grizzly Baked Goods, 22 Welles Street and 33 Buchan Street - Free coffee with hot cross bun purchase when you show your medal or race bib.
Hello Sunday, 6 Elgin Street - Free hot drink of any size with a purchase of a main meal, when you show your medal or race bib.
The Creperie, Riverside, 96 Oxford Terrace - Runners who show their race bibs or medals can recieve 20% off at our Riverside Market location.
Delilah, 122 Oxford Terrace - Receive 20% off your bill when you present your race bib or medal. *One voucher per table, can not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Soul Studio, 25 Mandeville Street - 1 free yoga or pilates class. Head to www.soulstudio.co.nz to book a class and use the code CHRISTCHURCHMARATON. Then come on in and show us your medal or race bib.
Zoyi Bakerhouse, 8 New Regent Street - Present your medal or race bib and receive 15% off Cinnamon scrolls.
Lucas, Little High, 255 St Asaph Street - Shawarma Lunch special: 1 shawarma, side of fries and soft drink for $19 until 3pm when you present your race bib or medal.
Bellbird Bakery, Riverside, 96 Oxford Terrace - 25% off all baked goods when you present your race bib or medal.
Fiddlesticks, Corner of Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street - $10 Mimosas all day for all runners and supporters.
