01/09/2026
Everything’s better with a mate by your side, especially when there are hills involved… 😅
Marina 2 Marina doesn’t have to be about chasing a personal best. It really can be about getting outside, taking on a challenge together, having a laugh along the way and soaking up some seriously good Marlborough Sounds views.
Run it, walk it, talk the whole way - we don’t judge, its al about having fun and getting out there and doing it.
Grab your favourite adventure buddy, choose your course and make a day of it.
📍 Saturday 3 October 2026
📍 Picton, Marlborough Sounds
Register yourself today - www.marina2marina.co.nz
29/08/2026
FIVE WEEKS TO GO!!
The countdown is officially on.
Dont miss out, register yourself today - www.marina2marina.co.nz
28/08/2026
How does a family day out at Lochmara Lodge sound?
Another pretty epic prize has been added to our Marina 2 Marina spot prize pool thanks to the team at !
A day exploring one of the Marlborough Sounds’ most beautiful spots after all that training? Yes please.
They’ve generously donated a Family Day Out voucher valued at $272 for one lucky participant to take home. A huge thank you to Lochmara Lodge for getting behind Marina 2 Marina 2026 and helping us make this year’s prize pool such a good one.
Don’t forget - you’ll need to stick around for prizegiving on race day to be in with a chance of taking home our additional prizes!
Just over FIVE weeks to go!! Find your challenge and register today - www.marina2marina.co.nz
25/08/2026
Marina 2 Marina isn’t just for seasoned runners or people chasing a PB - it’s about getting out there, having a go and enjoying one pretty spectacular day in the Marlborough Sounds.
With a range of courses to choose from, there’s something to suit different ages, abilities and fitness levels - including run AND walk options.
Bring a mate, get the family involved, set yourself a challenge or simply come along for the experience (and those views 👀).
We promise you don’t have to be a runner to be part of Marina 2 Marina. Fid our more about our courses and what suits your fitness level at www.marina2marina.co.nz
25/08/2026
Keeping our runners hydrated!
A big thank you to .fc for supporting Marina 2 Marina 2026 and generously providing a $300 voucher towards supplies for our water stations on race day.
Whether you’re tackling 10km, 13km or the full 24km, those water stations are a VERY welcome sight along the way.
It takes plenty of local support to bring an event like Marina 2 Marina together, and we’re incredibly grateful to have FreshChoice Picton helping us look after our runners out on course.
Thank you for getting behind another great local event!
24/08/2026
That post-race feeling when the hard work is done, the water tastes better than ever and you can finally say… I DID IT!!
And there miiiiiight just be a little something extra waiting for you after the finish line too!
A big shoutout to another two of our fantastic Blenheim supporters who are adding to this year’s Marina 2 Marina spot prize pool:
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with a family pass valued at $120
nz with a $100 gift card to enjoy (you won’t want to skip their Ragu!)
Two awesome Marlborough prizes to add to an already pretty exciting line up. A huge thank you to both businesses for getting behind Marina 2 Marina 2026!
Make sure you stick around for prizegiving on race day - you never know what you might be heading home with...
Register today - www.marina2marina.co.nz
21/08/2026
When you’ve got kilometres ahead of you, being comfortable makes all the difference, so we want to give a big shoutout to for getting behind Marina 2 Marina 2026 and adding a little extra motivation to this year’s prize pool!
They’ve generously provided Lorna Jane vouchers to be won as spot prizes on race day, perfect for treating yourself to some fresh activewear after all that hard work.
We’re so grateful to have these businesses supporting our runners, our community and another epic Marina 2 Marina.
Want to be in with a chance to win Lorna Jane Vouchers?? You’ve got to be in it!
Register now - www.marina2marina.co.nz
19/08/2026
Views like this make the kilometres a little easier… right?
There’s something pretty special about hitting the trails with the Marlborough Sounds as your backdrop.
Whether you’re chasing a time, taking on a new challenge or simply doing it for the experience, Marina 2 Marina gives you plenty to look at along the way.
And with race day getting closer, now’s the time to stop thinking about entering and lock it in!
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19/08/2026
So, which course has your name on it??
Whether you’re ready to take on the full 24km, fancy a scenic 13km, want to run or walk the 10km, or have a little runner ready for the Kids Dash, there’s a Marina 2 Marina course for you.
Swipe through to find your course, then there’s only one thing left to do… lock it in.
Registrations are open, but you’d better get in quick - theres just over 6 weeks to go!
📍 Saturday 3 October 2026
📍 Picton, Marlborough Sounds
Choose your course and enter now - www.marina2marina.co.nz
18/08/2026
If you’re coming from out of town for the race, we totally recommend making a weekend of it! Marina 2 Marina really is the perfect excuse to spend a little longer in Picton and enjoy everything the Marlborough Sounds has to offer.
Bring your partner, rally your mates or turn it into a family getaway - explore the waterfront, wander the marina, grab a bite to eat and soak up the Sounds before (and after!) you hit the start line.
Even better, some of our amazing supporters are helping make your race weekend that little bit sweeter:
⛴️ offering 20% off your ferry travel
🛏️ .hotelsandresorts offering 15% off accommodation
🍔 offering 10% discount voucher included in every entry pack
Race. Explore. Eat. Stay. Make a weekend of it!
Saturday 3 October 2026, Picton.