McLeans Forest Trail, Christchurch

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM NZDT

Location: McLeans Forest, McLeans Island, Christchurch, New Zealand

Course Overview

McLeans Island is one of Christchurch’s hidden treasures with a course that weaves in and out of beautiful old-grown pine forest along riverbanks while providing stunning natural scenery and pristine farmland. Great for first-timers and experienced runners alike, this event is characterized as a flat and hard-packed course suitable for achieving a new PR.

Track Conditions

• 85% well-formed track/forestry road
• 15% river stone pathways

Elevation Gain

• Short course – 10m
• Mid course – 24m
• Long course – 39m

Registration Fees

Register for various course options: 16.5km, 10.8km, and 5.6km. Prices vary based on registration period, with adult and child prices available.