Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge
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About the race
The Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge is a multi-discipline community event held on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 1754 Longbeach Road, Tinwald, Ashburton, New Zealand. The event includes mountain biking, running, walking, and duathlon formats, and is organised jointly by Longbeach School and the Hinds and Districts Lions Club. Proceeds from the event support the local community.
Multiple distance options and event types are offered for individual and team entries. Distances and formats include:
- 70 km mountain bike
- 35 km mountain bike
- 23 km mountain bike and 23 km team event
- 12 km mountain bike family event
- 21 km run (half marathon)
- 12 km run
- 12 km walk
- 5 km fun run/walk
- Duathlon options: individual 35 km bike + 12 km run, and a team duathlon with one member cycling and one running
- Schools Challenge for Years 5-8
The event notes the second year of the 70 km cycling challenge, the third year of the duathlon with a team option, and the third Schools Team Cycling Race. Junior pricing is available for specified age groups in many categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
