Course & Elevation
This iconic New Zealand marathon runs from the Tasman Sea coast to the Pacific Ocean coast across the South Island's West Coast region. The course traverses through native forest, over challenging hills, and alongside the scenic Grey River valley, offering runners one of the most dramatic landscape transitions in marathon racing.
Course Facts
📈 Elevation Profile
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Interactive elevation chart coming soon
1,200m total gain • Hilly profile
🗺️ Course Map
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Interactive course map coming soon
Kumara, New Zealand • 42.195km road
🌤️ Weather on Race Day
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18°C
Temperature
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75%
Humidity
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65%
Rain Chance
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February is late summer in New Zealand with mild temperatures and moderate to high rainfall. Runners should expect variable conditions with possible wind and wet trails.
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