Forest Run Fest

AUG

23

2026

A morning running and walking event at Bottle Lake Forest on 23 August 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10 km, 5.5 km and Kids 2 km courses, with medals for all participants.

Sun 23 Aug 2026

Christchurch, Canterbury Region

Website

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 6 kilometers

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Forest Run Fest

Forest Run Fest is a community running and walking event scheduled for Sunday 23 August 2026. The event takes place in the morning and welcomes both walkers and runners.

Participants can choose from multiple course lengths:

Half Marathon
10 km
5.5 km
Kids 2 km

The venue is Bottle Lake Forest, about 10 km north east of central Christchurch in Burwood, adjacent to the coast. The main entrance and car park are off Waitikiri Drive, accessed via Burwood Road through Marshlands or Burwood.

Medals are provided for all competitors. The event offers separate options for adults and children and presents routes that use the forest setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

10 km

6 km

Kids 2km