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Run akaroa
  • Home
  • RACE OPTIONS
    • AKAROA MARATHON
    • AKAROA HALF MARATHON
    • AKAROA 10KM
    • AKAROA KIDS DASH
  • RACE INFO
    • Entry Info
    • Travel and Accommodation
    • Event Schedule
    • Race Registration
    • Bus Information
  • ATHLETE INFO
    • General Race Information
    • 2026 Ambassadors
    • FAQs
    • Refund Policy
  • GENERAL INFO
    • About Akaroa
    • Race Weekend Specials
    • Traffic Management Info
    • About Us
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    • Our Partners

2026 Ambassadors

We are looking for 5 ambassadors for the 2026 Run Akaroa nourished by Akaroa King Salmon. 


This is an exciting opportunity for someone keen to share their journey to the start line and experience at the event on the 17th of May, 2026. 


We are looking for a mix of men and women, of all abilities!

Who will it suit?

Anyone who is keen to share their journey to the start line!

  • potential podium finishers
  • competitive - looking for a Personal Best
  • social runner or walker, coming for the vibes and the views
  • nervous first-timer, just wanting to finish


We want a mix of everyone who will be on the start line in 2026. 


If you are curious - keep reading!

What is on offer?

  • 1 x free entry to any race distance
  • Run Akaroa merchandise (released soon!)
  • 1 x free post-race massage
  • 15% exclusive discount code to share 
  • Free bus ticket to and from CHCH, or from Akaroa to the start line
  • Inclusion and promotion on the Run Akaroa website and social media platforms
  • 1 x photography package courtesy of Marathon Photos
  • Complimentary Akaroa King Salmon pack
  • $50 cash for food + beverage in Akaroa on race day

What are the expectations?

  • Attendance at Run Akaroa nourished by Akaroa King Salmon on the 17th May, 2026
  • Photo + blurb "About Me" for inclusion on the website and for social media posts
  • Sharing the journey to the start line via regular social media posts
  • Encouraging others to enter via the personalised discount code 
  • Promoting the event and the region in a positive manner
  • Allowing Scenic Sports Events to share your content up to the 2027 race date

Terms and Conditions

Social media expectations

PRE RACE:

  • 1 post per month November through February
  • 1 story per 2 weeks through March and April
  • 1 post per week through mid-April until race day
  • 1 story per week through mid-April until race day


RACE WEEKEND:

  • building pre-race vibes at Race Registration and the eve of the race 16th May via post and stories
  • content of the race - images, videos (not posting during the actual race as we would expect you would be too busy running or walking). We want you to capture some memories along the way - unless you are aiming for a podium finish!


POST RACE:

  • post race recap featuring images/reel capturing the essence of your experience
  • follow up Q & A 

Conflicts of interest

It is expected that you would:

  • not have an ambassador role with another event similar to Run Akaroa nourished by Akaroa King Salmon
  • not actively promote other events similar to Run Akaroa nourished by Akaroa King Salmon (which might impact on entries to this event)
  • not promote brands that conflict with sponsors aligned with Run Akaroa nourished by Akaroa King Salmon


If you have any questions regarding potential conflicts of interest please email us at support@runakaroa.com 

Applications close 30th October

Email support@runakaroa.com if you have any queries

Apply now

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