Ashburton River Trail Marathon

A big thank you to our spot prose sponsors! 🎉

Your generosity added some extra fun and excitement to the day, and we’re so grateful for your support. We truly appreciate the businesses who help make our event possible.

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🙌

The Ashburton River Trail Marathon was a fantastic day, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of our sponsors and local businesses. Your support helps bring this community event to life each year. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We’re already looking ahead to next year’s event. We’d love to hear your feedback from the day, and from any businesses interested in coming on board as a sponsor.

📩 Send us a message if you’d like to be involved in 2027!

A big thank you to all of our participants and supporters- we can't run a successful event without all of you.

Check out the results from Saturdays events below👇

Ashburton River Trail Marathon (2026) Results

What a start to the weekends events- check out the results of the 5km race

https://www.sportsplits.com/races/ashburton-river-trail-marathon-2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQXeRljbGNrBBd47GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHiCw-fPRw6yBm7_EwpdtcRbidES_YDjtc9DHawPOhKLUP1u0bxeEqflino4g_aem_nlHRNZ-rsLLY4Pq-oiOVug

Ashburton River Trail Marathon (2026) Results

🌞🏃‍♂️ Registrations Are Still OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🌞

Our River Trail Run is a true hidden gem on the trail run circuit 💎

Choose your challenge:
• 5km – Fast & fun
• 10km – Find your rhythm
• 21km Half Marathon – Test yourself

Great course, awesome atmosphere, and a distance for everyone.

👉 Secure your spot now and we’ll see you on the start line!

Right team – here’s everything you need to know for race weekend 👇

📍 Registration Pick Up
At the Allenton Rugby Football Clubrooms – Melrose Road
• Thursday 5–7pm
• Friday 12–2 then 5–5.45pm
• Saturday from 7.15am

🏃‍♂️ Briefings & Start Times

Friday 6 March
• 5km – 5.45pm briefing | 6pm start

Saturday 7 March
• 21km “Grant Hood Construction Half Marathon” – 8.15am briefing | 8.30am start
• 10km – 8.35am briefing | 8.45am start

⏰ Can I register on the day?
Absolutely! Just arrive with plenty of time before briefing and we’ll sort you out inside the clubhouse.

😎 How serious is it?
Front of the pack for the speedsters. Back for the cruisers. Dress-ups and team outfits fully encouraged. Have a crack or have a laugh — both are welcome.

🏅 Medals?
• 5km & 10km – Wooden medal
• 21km – Metal medal

🌲 Course Conditions
Firm mountain bike tracks, berms, undulations and plenty of river-tree canopy. The 21km includes a grass stretch along Beach Rd. It’s scenic and definitely not boring. Check our page for course maps.

🚗 Parking
Head down Melrose Road — plenty of space at the club facilities.

🎉 Bring the crew!
Bouncy castle, ice cream, good coffee, BBQ, bar open, music pumping. Make a day (or night) of it.

👥 5km Teams Challenge
Top 3 runners’ times combined. Fastest total wins the bragging rights (and certificates).

💳 EFTPOS & payWave?
Yes — inside the clubrooms. But if you want that BBQ sausage or burger & waffle fries quickly, cash is king.

We can’t wait to see you all there — let’s make it a big one 🙌🏃‍♀️🔥

Race day info

PlaceMakers-5km Friday 6th of March
Briefing @ 5.45pm
Race @ 6.00pm

Grant Hood Contracting Half Marathon- 21km Saturday 7th March
Briefing @ 8.15am
Race @ 8.30am

Mckain Quality Construction- 10km Saturday 7th March
Briefing @ 8.35am
Race @ 8.45am

For each event the runners will be asked to assemble at the front in order of their ability, serious walkers in the middle, and relaxed walkers at the rear.

Registrations
Race packs can be collected from the Allenton Rugby Clubrooms at 21 Melrose Road on Thursday the 5th of March 5-7pm and Friday the 6th of March 12-2pm then again 5-5.45pm.

Saturday you can collect your 21km bib until the briefing begins at 8.15am and your 10km bib until 8.35am.

We are taking registrations right up to 5 minutes before briefings start on each race- to ensure your race is timed we advise on registering as early as possible.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

🏃‍♂️ Only one week to go until the 5km Open / Teams of 3 Challenge! 🏃‍♀️

The weather is looking perfect, so bring your friends and family for an evening out at the Allenton Rugby Club grounds! 🌞

✨ What’s in store:

• A fun-filled 5km challenge for all ages
• A bouncy castle & real fruit ice creams for the kids 🍦
• The bar will be open 🍻
• Delicious hamburgers and sausages on the grill 🍔

Come for the run, stay for the fun!

We’re thrilled to welcome PlaceMakers Ashburton on board as a major sponsor this year!

PlaceMakers Ashburton provides quality building supplies, expert advice, and outstanding service to tradies, DIYers, and everyone
in between. If you’re planning a project, big or small, make sure you get in and see the team.