Ashburton River Trail Marathon

Ashburton River Trail Marathon Friday 6th of March - Saturday 7th of March 2026 21km, 10km & 5km Ashburton River Trail Run

A big thank you to our spot prose sponsors! ๐ŸŽ‰Your generosity added some extra fun and excitement to the day, and weโ€™re s...
12/03/2026

A big thank you to our spot prose sponsors! ๐ŸŽ‰

Your generosity added some extra fun and excitement to the day, and weโ€™re so grateful for your support. We truly appreciate the businesses who help make our event possible.

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! ๐Ÿ™ŒThe Ashburton River Trail Marathon was a fantastic day, and it wouldnโ€™t have been pos...
10/03/2026

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! ๐Ÿ™Œ

The Ashburton River Trail Marathon was a fantastic day, and it wouldnโ€™t have been possible without the amazing support of our sponsors and local businesses. Your support helps bring this community event to life each year. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Weโ€™re already looking ahead to next yearโ€™s event. Weโ€™d love to hear your feedback from the day, and from any businesses interested in coming on board as a sponsor.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Send us a message if youโ€™d like to be involved in 2027!

A big thank you to all of our participants and supporters- we can't run a successful event without all of you.Check out ...
07/03/2026

A big thank you to all of our participants and supporters- we can't run a successful event without all of you.

Check out the results from Saturdays events below๐Ÿ‘‡

05/03/2026

๐ŸŒž๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Registrations Are Still OPEN! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒž

Our River Trail Run is a true hidden gem on the trail run circuit ๐Ÿ’Ž

Choose your challenge:
โ€ข 5km โ€“ Fast & fun
โ€ข 10km โ€“ Find your rhythm
โ€ข 21km Half Marathon โ€“ Test yourself

Great course, awesome atmosphere, and a distance for everyone.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Secure your spot now and weโ€™ll see you on the start line!

04/03/2026

Right team โ€“ hereโ€™s everything you need to know for race weekend ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ Registration Pick Up
At the Allenton Rugby Football Clubrooms โ€“ Melrose Road
โ€ข Thursday 5โ€“7pm
โ€ข Friday 12โ€“2 then 5โ€“5.45pm
โ€ข Saturday from 7.15am

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Briefings & Start Times

Friday 6 March
โ€ข 5km โ€“ 5.45pm briefing | 6pm start

Saturday 7 March
โ€ข 21km โ€œGrant Hood Construction Half Marathonโ€ โ€“ 8.15am briefing | 8.30am start
โ€ข 10km โ€“ 8.35am briefing | 8.45am start

โฐ Can I register on the day?
Absolutely! Just arrive with plenty of time before briefing and weโ€™ll sort you out inside the clubhouse.

๐Ÿ˜Ž How serious is it?
Front of the pack for the speedsters. Back for the cruisers. Dress-ups and team outfits fully encouraged. Have a crack or have a laugh โ€” both are welcome.

๐Ÿ… Medals?
โ€ข 5km & 10km โ€“ Wooden medal
โ€ข 21km โ€“ Metal medal

๐ŸŒฒ Course Conditions
Firm mountain bike tracks, berms, undulations and plenty of river-tree canopy. The 21km includes a grass stretch along Beach Rd. Itโ€™s scenic and definitely not boring. Check our page for course maps.

๐Ÿš— Parking
Head down Melrose Road โ€” plenty of space at the club facilities.

๐ŸŽ‰ Bring the crew!
Bouncy castle, ice cream, good coffee, BBQ, bar open, music pumping. Make a day (or night) of it.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 5km Teams Challenge
Top 3 runnersโ€™ times combined. Fastest total wins the bragging rights (and certificates).

๐Ÿ’ณ EFTPOS & payWave?
Yes โ€” inside the clubrooms. But if you want that BBQ sausage or burger & waffle fries quickly, cash is king.

We canโ€™t wait to see you all there โ€” letโ€™s make it a big one ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

01/03/2026

Race day info

PlaceMakers-5km Friday 6th of March
Briefing @ 5.45pm
Race @ 6.00pm

Grant Hood Contracting Half Marathon- 21km Saturday 7th March
Briefing @ 8.15am
Race @ 8.30am

Mckain Quality Construction- 10km Saturday 7th March
Briefing @ 8.35am
Race @ 8.45am

For each event the runners will be asked to assemble at the front in order of their ability, serious walkers in the middle, and relaxed walkers at the rear.

Registrations
Race packs can be collected from the Allenton Rugby Clubrooms at 21 Melrose Road on Thursday the 5th of March 5-7pm and Friday the 6th of March 12-2pm then again 5-5.45pm.

Saturday you can collect your 21km bib until the briefing begins at 8.15am and your 10km bib until 8.35am.

We are taking registrations right up to 5 minutes before briefings start on each race- to ensure your race is timed we advise on registering as early as possible.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

28/02/2026

Have you got plans for Friday evening March 6th?

How about a 5km loop along the river trail!
A good excuse to catch up with mates, get some steps in and enjoy some fresh air๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโ€โžก๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

Enter as an individual or get together a team of three!

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Only one week to go until the 5km Open / Teams of 3 Challenge! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธThe weather is looking perfect, so bring your fr...
26/02/2026

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Only one week to go until the 5km Open / Teams of 3 Challenge! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

The weather is looking perfect, so bring your friends and family for an evening out at the Allenton Rugby Club grounds! ๐ŸŒž

โœจ Whatโ€™s in store:

โ€ข A fun-filled 5km challenge for all ages
โ€ข A bouncy castle & real fruit ice creams for the kids ๐Ÿฆ
โ€ข The bar will be open ๐Ÿป
โ€ข Delicious hamburgers and sausages on the grill ๐Ÿ”

Come for the run, stay for the fun!

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome PlaceMakers Ashburton on board as a major sponsor this year! PlaceMakers Ashburton provides qu...
25/02/2026

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome PlaceMakers Ashburton on board as a major sponsor this year!

PlaceMakers Ashburton provides quality building supplies, expert advice, and outstanding service to tradies, DIYers, and everyone
in between. If youโ€™re planning a project, big or small, make sure you get in and see the team.

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Melrose Road Allenton
Ashburton
7700

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