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
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 1,200 m
Surface road
Profile Hilly
Weather on Race Day
18°C
Temperature
75%
Humidity
65%
Rain Chance
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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