New Zealand · Road marathon · 42.195 km
ASICS Christchurch Marathon
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch Marathon takes to the city’s flat roads and paved paths, with the Avon River, Hagley Park and central landmarks along the way. The proposed 2027 course uses two laps, starting on Park Terrace and finishing in the park’s event village, but still needs final approval. General entries are open through the organiser. The compact layout offers supporters repeat chances to spot their runner, while the flat profile makes even pacing a reasonable ambition rather than a guarantee.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Christchurch
- Region
- Canterbury
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- City roads and paved cycle paths, with a park finish
- Course profile
- Flat
- Approximate field
- Around 1,300Entrants · 2026
Official 2026 results show 1,325 entrants and 1,134 finishers in the running marathon; wheelchair and shorter races are separate.
How to enter ASICS Christchurch Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
2027 entries are open through the organiser's registration link.
Official entry informationRoute and course
The planned 2027 route is two laps from Park Terrace through the central city and Hagley Park; final route approval remains pending.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Published 2027 start
- 7:30am; check the final race schedule before travel. Published 2027 start information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 ASICS Christchurch Marathon
Full 2026 resultsOfficial timing records 1,134 running-marathon finishers and four wheelchair-marathon finishers. The archive also links earlier editions and identifies years when no event took place.
Men
The official marathon summary records a first male time of 2:24:19. Individual athlete rows were not available to verify here.
View result detailsWomen
The official marathon summary records a first female time of 2:38:14. Individual athlete rows were not available to verify here.
View result detailsWheelchair marathon
Five entrants and four finishers are recorded; the summary lists first male and female times of 3:32:04 and 4:51:57 respectively.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is ASICS Christchurch Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter ASICS Christchurch Marathon?
General entry: 2027 entries are open through the organiser's registration link.
Where is ASICS Christchurch Marathon and how far is it?
ASICS Christchurch Marathon takes place in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: City roads and paved cycle paths, with a park finish
What is the ASICS Christchurch Marathon course like?
The planned 2027 route is two laps from Park Terrace through the central city and Hagley Park; final route approval remains pending. Flat
How big is the field at ASICS Christchurch Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 1,300, based on Entrants for 2026. Official 2026 results show 1,325 entrants and 1,134 finishers in the running marathon; wheelchair and shorter races are separate. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past ASICS Christchurch Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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