2026 Ambassadors

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