Logo for 'The Coastal,' featuring the word 'Coastal' with a lighthouse integrated into the design, emitting light beams.

Run the coast. Chase the views.

Returning 16–17 October 2026
Entries open 28 April at 12pm

The Coastal is a celebration of scenery, challenge, and community

Returning 16-17 October 2026, the rolling course begins and ends at the iconic Caroline Bay. Whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking up the coastal views, this is a race for everyone.

Choose Your Distance

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A coastal scene with a dirt path leading toward a white lighthouse on a grassy hillside, ocean waves, and a clear blue sky, with several people walking along the path.
A smiling woman with sunglasses holding a sign that reads, 'HURR UP SO WE CAN DRINK,' picture taken outdoors near the coast with green foliage and ocean in the background.
Aerial view of a grassy park with a paved walkway leading to a beach, lined with palm trees and small groups of people walking or sitting. The beach has calm blue water and a distant shoreline with buildings, trees, and mountains.
Two men smiling and hugging at a finish line of a race event outdoors. The man on the left is wearing sunglasses, a red cap backwards, a sleeveless shirt, and has tattoos on his arm. The man on the right is also wearing sunglasses, a gray cap backwar
An aerial view of a park by the beach showing a race finish line with blue banners, people walking and gathering, tents, food trucks, and a clear sky over the ocean.

FOLLOW ALONG

FOLLOW ALONG

View fullsize Bring the whole whānau for a fun day out 💙 The Coastal is all about energy, laughs, and community spirit. Run your race, then soak up the finish line vibes with great music, food, and your favourite people. 🎟️ Register now: www.thecoastal.co.nz
View fullsize GET READY. Run The Coastal this October with your crew 🏃‍♂️🌊 The Coastal returns 16–17 October 2026. 🎟️ Early Bird Entries open TOMORROW | 12PM 👉🏼 Enter here: www.thecoastal.co.nz
View fullsize A long weekend well spent? Locking in your team for The Coastal 👊🏼 @timpanywalton 5km Corporate & School Challenge enteries goes live Tuesday at 12PM. Start gathering your crew 🏃🏼‍♂️ 🏃🏼‍♀️ The Timpany Walton 5km, 10km, PrimePort T
View fullsize We might be a little biased… but The Coastal has to be one of the most scenic runs out there 🌊 📸 These epic shots by @amerikiwi.media say it all Head online to check out the course maps and see what’s waiting for you 👉🏼 www.thecoa
View fullsize We are proud to announce an exciting new partnership for The Coastal 🤝🏻 🏃🏼 Timpany Walton is coming on board as our official Distance Partner for the 5km, Corporate Challenge, and School Challenge for The Coastal 2026. Their commitment to comm