The Whitianga Half Marathon adds a full marathon with a twist!

Nick Reader, event owner of the Whitianga Half Marathon, is excited to offer a full marathon event in addition to the popular half. If you are looking for a fun, mainly flat, coastal course with stunning views, based in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, then this an event for your calendar. This event will be held on Saturday 22nd May 2021.

The scenery across each distance is stunning. The courses envelope some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines that take in the epic views of the world renowned Mercury Bay. With the evolution of this event we are now calling it the Whitianga Marathon, New Zealand’s coastal marathon.

Nick Reader, event owner Whitianga Half Marathon 

The event format ensures there is a distance for walkers and runners ranging from a 5km fun run right up to the brand new premier full 42km marathon. 

New Whitianga Marathon course

The new marathon starts at Ferry Landing on the Whitianga Harbour and takes in Shakespeare Cliff, Cooks Beach, as well as a local avocado orchard that offers panoramic views of Mercury Bay. A ferry ride at the 21km mark has marathon runners joining the new half marathon course. 

New Whitianga Half Marathon route

The half marathon (previously 2 laps of town) is now a single lap course taking in all the sites of Buffalo Beach, the Whitianga Estuary and Whitianga Waterways. The shorter courses enjoy the coast. 

The host town of Whitianga is an idyllic and relaxing location with top notch accommodation, restaurants and recreational activities that makes this event a must do for many.

More information about The Whitianga Marathon and Half Marathon

See the related links below for event  information. For information of where to stay, things to do and places to eat while you are in Whitianga go to the Visitor and Local Guides on All About Whitianga.