Course Updates πΊοΈ
πββοΈ Air New Zealand Half Marathon - Unchanged. All the goodness!
πββοΈ Shoe Clinic Pukekura 5k - NEW format! 1 Lap Course. TSB Start & Finish.
πββοΈ BDO Taranaki Lake Mangamahoe 4.5k - 2nd Option, the Lake route, starts 500m in.
πββοΈ Pukeiti 10k Climb - NOW Point to point! Original race design.
πββοΈ Devon Mile - No Changes! Thought about your outfit yet? π§ββοΈ
Tag your running mate who needs to see this π
π Proof & Stock Coffee
Coastal Five
π 5 Races. 2 Days.
One unforgettable coastal adventure.
πββοΈπββοΈ Run one or run βem allβyour pace, your race.
π New Plymouth, Taranaki
π Grit, glory & sweaty high fives included.
#CoastalFive #RunYourWay #ChallengeAccepted
02/09/2026
π **NEW THIS YEAR: COASTAL FIVE ACTIVATION RUNS!**
Weβre not waiting until race weekend to get movingβ¦
Say hello to our brand-new **Coastal Five Activation Runs** β FREE, social walk/runs popping up in the lead-up to Coastal Five.
No race bibs. No pressure. No need to be speedy.
Just rock up and choose your pace:
π Walk
π Jog
β‘ Run
And **Activation Run #1** is happening Sunday 13 September with our mates at Shoe Clinic and ZeroTwenty2 π
π¦ ZeroTwenty2 will also be bringing along some hydration goodies to try.
Whether youβre already signed up for Coastal Five, thinking about it, or just fancy a social Sunday outing β come join us.
**FREE. 3 PACES. JUST ROCK UP.**
π Check out the Facebook Event for all the details and hit **Going** so we know weβll see your sweaty face there.
Tag your walking/running buddy below π
Do you have a favourite spot in Taranaki? Becuase honestly... we couldn't pick. That's why the Coastal Five doesn't stop at just one. π
It takes you along the coast, past the maunga, through the streets and lookouts we never get tired of.
You don't need to be a runner for this one. You just need a why.
Suzanne's is simple. She wanted to bring an event to Taranaki so we'd have a reason to properly celebrate the place we call home.
What's your spot? What's your why?
30/08/2026
COASTAL FIVE SUPPORT CREW TIP #2: BRINGING THE KIDS TO THE HALF?
Make East End Playground your friend. π
Itβs a great spot to cheer on your Coastal Half runner AND thereβs something to keep the small humans entertained between sightings.
Because spectating with kids is roughly:
10 seconds: βTHERE THEY ARE!!! GO MUM!!!β π£
Followed by:
βWhen are they coming back?β
βWhen can we go?β
βIβm hungry.β
βCan I have another snack?β
Plan accordingly. π
Some of the best starts, reunions and celebrations happen over coffee. That's why this year we're hosting the Coastal Five Community Breakfast!
It's a morning to gather in New Plymouth ahead of your big weekend, share a meal, and catch up. There will be a Q&A with notable runners and inspiring folks so this is not to be missed.
The catch? There are only 70 spots available. Once they're gone they're gone.
If you've been meaning to get amongst it, this is the morning to lock in.
Grab a seat, we'll see you there. π
π Bryan Robb Lounge, TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
ποΈ Fri 13th Nov β’ 7am
ποΈ $35 Per Person
Secure your spot here: https://raceroster.com/store/112960/item/cfa89ae5-5e98-4306-b02f-3d2acbde63b6
This is more than an event, it's a chance to champion local businesses and everything the Taranaki region has to offer. π
To show it, Daniel's offering a special accommodation rate for anyone attending Coastal Five. All you need to do is mention "Coastal Five" when you book for that weekend. Other T & Cs may apply so ensure you chat with the Team at King and Queen Hotel Suites to find out more and secure your stay ποΈ
Daniel's not an official Coastal Five sponsor, he just backs what we're doing. That's what this is all about - locals backing locals. Thank you π
π King & Queen Hotel Suites, New Plymouth
Ladies, have you thought about joining a running group during the week but didn't know where to go?
Well we have amazing news for you! Josien has started a ladies run club just for you, and especially if you are located in Bell Block.
Wednesdays at 9am! I can confirm it was such an inclusive space and the coffee was 10/10 π€π
Get in touch with Josien - https://www.instagram.com/p/DbXPrE7kecc/?img_index=9
We caught up with local legend Daniel, from King and Queen Hotel Suites in our CBD, and quite literally put him on the spot for our Coastal Quick Five π₯
What view are you looking forward to during the Shoe Clinic Pukekura 5k?
"The finish line" is a 10/10 answer ππ
Josien had us deep in the feels π₯Ή Finish this: I run because...
We all have our reasons why. Whatβs yours?
Sheer determination.. nuff said Josh π€ What's going to get you up the 10k Pukeiti Climb?
We reckon, caffeine before for sure! π€£
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