Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon
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Run Away - ASICS Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon
The event is a running festival in Hawke's Bay that uses mainly flat, easy terrain. Courses run along local cycle trails, quiet country roads, vineyards and orchards, and include sections by the Napier waterfront and Hawke's Bay countryside. Races finish at Elephant Hill Estate & Winery where a finish-line food and wine festival takes place and live music is provided.
The event features live entertainment and spectator spots along the course. An official event app offers live updates, athlete tracking and event information. Organisers provide a medal for every finisher and offer an ASICS merchandise range. Participants can also fundraise for official charities linked to the event.
Distances available include:
- 42.2 km marathon
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km run
- Kids Run
The event is presented as a weekend activity in the Hawke's Bay region, with nearby attractions such as Te Mata Peak noted as local options for additional outdoor recreation. News items on past editions indicate the event has marked milestone years and published race results for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.