Coastal Five
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About the race
Coastal Five is a multi-event running festival held over two days in Taranaki, New Zealand, centered on New Plymouth and surrounding parks and reserves. The event runs across five separate races that can be completed individually or combined into a cumulative 42.2 km challenge over the weekend of 14–15 November 2026.
Routes and venues referenced for the races include the Taranaki Maunga, Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park, Pukeiti Gardens, and Lake Mangamahoe. Multiple race formats are offered:
- 42.2 km Full Coastal challenge across five events
- 21.1 km Coastal Half
- 10 km Pukeiti Climb
- 5 km Pukekura Park
- 4.5 km Lake Mangamahoe cross country
- 1.61 km Devon Mile
The event publishes tiered entry fees that vary by registration period and offers team entries where individual results contribute to a team score. Sponsors listed include Venture Taranaki, Air New Zealand, Shoe Clinic, Habit Health, and Streamline. Event information and the official website are provided for additional details and contact. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.