Selwyn Marathon

Selwyn Marathon

The Selwyn Marathon will be held on King's Birthday long weekend - Sunday 31st May 2026. This starts and finishes at the Lincoln Events Centre in Lincoln. The scenery of the event is really that of Selwyn, with the Town of Lincoln and all the development going on, coupled with the Country and Rural feel, even a run through a vineyard. The route takes you through Rossendale Wines off the Akaroa Highway and back out onto Old Tai Tapu Road. Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km distances on offer, and a flat, fast course.

The 10km is an out and back route. The Marathon course is a loop course of 21.1km, bringing you back to the Events Centre before starting the second lap for the Marathon. The 10km will be a fast out and back course with 10m of gain throughout.

There will be drink stations at approximately 4km, 9.5km, 15km, 21km 25km, 30.5km, 36km and at the Finish Line. These will have R-Line Electrolyte Drinks and Water.