South Island Half Marathon
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South Island Half Marathon
The South Island Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 1 August 2027 at Lake Hood in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand. The event uses a certified road course measured for World Athletics and AIMS and follows laps around Lake Hood, providing extended water views and suburban reserves along the route.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 1/6 Marathon (7 km)
- Kidz Dash (1.5 km)
The half marathon is run as three laps of the lake; the 1/6 marathon is a single lap. The event includes walking and hybrid entries alongside running entries; walkers and hybrid participants start before the main running field. A Kidz Dash is provided for children and is listed for ages 7 to 13 years. The minimum age for the half marathon is 13 years on race day, and the minimum age for the 7 km event is 10 years on race day.
Course features include drink stations located roughly 3.5 km into the course and another just past the start area, 1 km distance markers throughout, and lapped routing that requires awareness between runners and walkers. The event is not suitable for wheelchair athletes or for prams. Achilles athletes may compete. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
