Spa World South Island Half Marathon

The Spa World South Island Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Lake Hood Ashburton. Enjoy stunning water views and beautiful home and garden settings as you run around the lake.

Event Details

Participants can choose from the following:

• Half Marathon (21.1 km) - Ages 13 and up
• 1/6 Marathon (7 km) - Ages 10 and up
• Kidz Dash (1.5 km) - Ages 7 to 13

The course is flat and certified, making it suitable for both beginners and elite runners. There are walking sections available for the half marathon and 1/6 marathon as well, encouraging participants to run and walk at their pace.

Start Times

• All Walkers and Hybrid participants: 9:30 AM
• All Runners: 10:00 AM
• Kidz Dash: 10:08 AM

Drink stations will be available along the course, and 1 km markers will help participants track their progress. Note: this event is not suitable for wheelchair athletes or prams.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact John Moore at [email protected] or call 027 226 7769.