RUN AKAROA ENTRY INCLUSIONS
- Race entry to your chosen distance
- Finishers Medal
- Medical support
- Aid Stations on course with water, electrolytes, & nutrition (GF options available)
- Post-event recovery station
- Podium & Age Category Winner Prizes
Entries to the 2027 Run Akaroa are open!
Key Dates
Early Entry
Standard Entry
Standard Entry
Enter before 1st August, 2026
Standard Entry
Standard Entry
Standard Entry
Enter before midnight Monday 10th May, 2027
Late Entry
Standard Entry
Late Entry
Enter until midday Thursday 13th May, 2027
MARATHON
HALF MARATHON RUN / WALK
HALF MARATHON RUN / WALK
Early Entry
$175
Standard Entry
$200
Late Entry
$225
HALF MARATHON RUN / WALK
HALF MARATHON RUN / WALK
HALF MARATHON RUN / WALK
Early Entry
$110
Standard Entry
$150
Late Entry
$170
10KM RUN / WALK
10KM RUN / WALK
10KM RUN / WALK
Early Entry
$70
Standard Entry
$90
Late Entry
$110
KIDS DASH
10KM RUN / WALK
10KM RUN / WALK
Early Entry
$15
Standard Entry
$20
Late Entry
$25
All entry fees include a processing fee of 5.5% and GST.
No extra fees at the check out.
Refund Policy + Refund Protection Insurance
When you enter you are able to protect your entry with the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Programme. This gives you peace of mind when you enter that you are able to receive a refund if the unforeseen happens.
BUS TICKET INFORMATION
Book your bus ticket when you register via Event Plus.
Christchurch - Race Start Line | RETURN Akaroa - Christchurch
$59 return per competitor, return
Tai Tapu - Race Start Line | RETURN Akaroa - Tai Tapu
$59 return per competitor, return
Akaroa - Race Start Line
$36 per competitor
PRIVATE VEHICLE DROP OFF OPTION
Please see the 'Getting To The Start Line' information for drop off times for your specific race.
AKAROA PARKING INFORMATION
There is parking available on the Akaroa Recreation Grounds (weather permitting).
There is also parking available within Akaroa however spaces will be highly sought after. We recommend you car pool or choose to take the bus from Christchurch.
Allow yourself plenty of time to find a park as you may have to walk up to 10 minutes to the Race Village at The Grand Hotel.
Ensure you do not park over driveways or in 'no parking' zones. Follow all road rules regarding parking spaces.
Entries close 2:00pm Wed 12th May 2026
We will be taking late entries at Race Registration ONLY.
No entries on the day - except for the Kids Dash.
Late entries can be processed at Race Registration on Friday 14th May in Christchurch or Akaroa.
CHRISTCHURCH (Friday 14th May TBC)
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Competitors can register on the Friday prior to the race at Akaroa King Salmon, 89 Treffers Road, Wigram, Christchurch.
OR
AKAROA (Saturday 15th May TBC)
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Competitors can register the day prior to the race in Akaroa at The Grand Hotel, 6 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa.
Late entries will NOT be accepted on the day of the race.