Coastal Five
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Coastal Five, Taranaki, 14 and 15 November 2026
Coastal Five is a two day running weekend held in Taranaki that comprises five separately timed races. Participants may enter a single race, combine several events, or complete all five races; the distances can be added together to equal a full marathon distance.
The event programme includes these race distances:
- Coastal Half, 21.1 km
- Pukekura Park, 5 km
- Lake Mangamahoe, 4.5 km
- Pukeiti Climb, 10 km
- Devon Mile, 1.6 km
Each race is timed individually and, when combined, the five events total 42.2 km. Course types include coastal paths, park trails, lake-side sections and uphill climbs. The weekend format takes place across multiple locations in the Taranaki region and includes both individual and team entry options.
Information provided by the organiser notes event scheduling over two days, distinct race routes with different terrain, and options for single race entries or cumulative completion. The presentation emphasizes a multi-race weekend with measured results for each event and the option to tally cumulative distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.