Coastal Five
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Coastal Five - Taranaki, 14/15 November 2026
Coastal Five is a weekend of five separate running events held over two days in Taranaki. Participants may enter a single race, combine multiple races, or complete all five events. Each race is timed individually; when combined the distances total 42.2 km.
The event includes a mix of terrain and settings such as coastal paths, park trails, lake-side running, and uphill sections on a climb course. There are race options for different distances and formats, plus a team challenge and an active kids program.
Distances offered:
- Coastal Half: 21.1 km
- Pukekura Park: 5 km
- Lake Mangamahoe: 4.5 km
- Pukeiti Climb: 10 km
- Devon Mile: 1.6 km
Event information resources listed for participants include athlete information, race day and event schedules, results, photos, a hall of fame, and entry policies. The weekend layout allows competitors to track times for each individual race and to combine results for an overall marathon-length total. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.