Canterbury Half Marathon
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About the race
The Canterbury Half Marathon takes place in Pegasus Town, New Zealand, on 13 December 2026. The event uses a course around the town lake and nearby walkways, offering water views and residential scenery. Available distances: - Half Marathon (21.1 km): run, walk, hybrid - 9 km: run, walk - Kidz Dash (2.5 km): for children aged 7 to 13, run around the lake The half marathon includes a Hybrid category that combines running and walking. Virtual entries are available for the half marathon and the 9 km distance; virtual participants will have their results published as a virtual race and receive a medal after the event.
The event supports multiple fundraising organisations, with current fundraising amounts listed for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand, Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, and Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand. Event materials mention race packs, a timetable, course details, results, and categories. The location is given as 67 Pegasus Main Street, Pegasus. The format includes separate running and walking sections across the distances and a short fun run to provide children an experience of a larger organised event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
