Run Akaroa nourished by Akaroa King Salmon is looking forward to supporting the local businesses in Akaroa and the Bays. Take a look at the fabulous specials on offer from the businesses below. Make sure you let them know you are in town for the race and you can benefit from their wonderful generosity.
Let's #backourbackyard and make the most of the weekend!
2026 Race Weekend Specials are being updated regularly.

You’ve seen Akaroa from the road, now discover it from the water.
Join Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa’s original harbour cruise operator, proudly cruising these waters for over 40 years. Our 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise is the perfect way to slow the pace and soak up the harbour’s dramatic volcanic scenery, while spotting the treasured marine life that calls this place home, including Hector’s dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and a wide variety of seabirds.
As a RUN AKAROA competitor, you, along with your friends and family, can enjoy 15% off adult and child tickets on our Akaroa Nature Cruise while visiting Akaroa over race weekend. Simply book online at blackcat.co.nz and use promo code RUN15 at checkout.
Valid for travel between 14–21 May 2026. Family passes excluded.

Get to know Akaroa with an inspirational nature & history tour. Including all of the very best history and nature sites that Akaroa and Banks Peninsula have to offer. Be awed by the rich history, the amazing characters, and the stunning conservation projects.
Book between the 1st of April 2026 and the 30th of June 2026 and get 25% off a 3-hour tour for 4-8 people.
(Ts and Cs apply)
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While in beautiful Akaroa, treat yourself to an Akaroa Dolphins 2-hour Harbour Cruise, full of stunning scenery and the treasured marine life that call this unique place home.
Akaroa Dolphins are offering a special 10% discount for competitors entered in RUN AKAROA. Please email the team and quote "RUNAKAROA10" to make a booking and redeem this special discount.

While you are in the village over Race Weekend make sure you pop in to the Akaroa Pharmacy and receive 15% off all first aid, rehydration and sunscreen.
Show the friendly team your race registration, race number, or medal to receive the discount.
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AKAROA'S EASTERN BAYS SCENIC MAIL RUN
After doing the hard slog on Summit Rd by foot, experience the unreal views as you sit back in the comfort of our modern Mail Van.
We travel around the Eastern Bays of the Peninsula, where you will get an insight into the rural lifestyle & rugged beauty that a few lucky ones call home.
Tour leaves Akaroa at 9am & returns back at 2pm. We have many photo opportunities & toilet stops on route, plus a homemade snack break & cuppa half way round.
We have a special for competitors, their family & friends:
Buy one ticket & get the 2nd one half price!
Use promo code: MADEFORIT
when booking on our website to take advantage of this great offer.
(must be booked & used by the end of August)
Please visit www.akaroamailrun.com to book & for more information.