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Best dressed at this year’s Run Fest
OK team, it’s time to have some fun. With the challenges we’ve faced lately we all need a laugh and let’s face it, we know a lot of you quite like to dress for the occasion. So adding to the festivities of this year’s Whitianga Run Fest we challenge participants to...
Travelling around the Coromandel
Welcome to the Coromandel! Like many regions, ours has been hit with the weather patterns of late. They have given us more challenges than we'd want but like all Kiwi's we're resilient. We're open for you all and can't wait for you to visit. Check out this blog from...
Shakespeare 7km Trail Run
New to the Whitianga Run Fest this year is the family friendly Shakespeare 7km Trail Run. Take in the stunning views from Shakespeare Cliff. Take in the 360 degree views of Mercury Bay from this vantage point. Be challenged by the Back Bay track. Catch the ferry and...
Save the date 27 May 2023
We have set the date for this event as Saturday 27 May 2023. We are back to where we normally sit on the event calendar and very excited about the possibilities for next year. Nick and the team are working through some exciting changes and additions. Thanks...
Thanks for joining us!
Thanks to you and your support crew for joining us here on the Coromandel for the Whitianga Marathon. We loved hosting you. The event was another great day where people came to challenge themselves, enjoy Mercury Bay, participate for a cause or a loved one, or simply...
It’s event week!
It's event week and we're very excited. You can register up until the morning of the event this Saturday 15 October. For all you need to know on the event as a participant check out this link https://mailchi.mp/whitiangamarathon.co.nz/event-week-2022. We can't wait to...
Looking for an active end to the school holidays?
The Whitianga Marathon, and all associated distances, kicks off at 7am on Saturday 15 October. The Whitianga and wider Mercury Bay communities welcome all coast runners. The number of entries mean there are a few extra thousand people around for this last weekend of...
All About Whitianga
For visitor information, things to do, activities, local products and services, jobs section, news, shopping, business and community information, family fun, competitions and much more visit the All About Whitianga website. All About Whitianga keeps you to connected...
Need a warm up or taper event pre the Auckland Marathon?
We’re just over seven weeks out from this scenic coastal event. As we say, there’s a distance for everyone. We’ve had good feedback about people coming to run or walk the 10km or half marathon as a warmup to the Auckland Marathon two weeks later. Some are using it as...
Check out five tips from Squadrun
Last years Whitianga Marathon was a huge success with hundreds of athletes enjoying a fantastic days running and celebrating endurance. Here are our top tips for enjoying this years event, 1) Train. This one goes without saying but it need not be as complicated...
