New Zealand · Road marathon · 42.195 km
PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Whanganui’s Three Bridges Marathon is based at Kowhai Park, using public roads and footpaths on a riverside circuit with bridge crossings. Full-marathon runners and walkers have entry options, while the 2026 Athletics New Zealand championship has separate arrangements. Three aid stations serve each quarter-marathon lap. The 6am start allows seven hours before official timing closes, so check both the clock and the course instructions. The next confirmed race is on 6 December 2026; a 2027 date has yet to be announced.
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
- Whanganui
- Region
- Manawatū-Whanganui
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and footpath
- Course profile
- River-side circuit with bridge crossings
- Approximate field
- Around 100Finishers · 2025
The official 2025 marathon-run results list 102 finishers. The separate marathon walk and shorter races are excluded.
How to enter PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General full-marathon entry
The organiser offers marathon run and walk entries through its linked registration service.
Official entry informationAthletics NZ championship entry
A separate championship entry is listed for 2026; check the organiser's championship terms before selecting it.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A lap-based course on Whanganui's public roads and footpaths, starting and finishing at Kowhai Park; consult the organiser's maps for the current bridge routing.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start
- 6:00am for the full-marathon run and walk. 2026 start information
- 2026 timing cut-off
- Official timing and course organisation close at 1:00pm. 2026 timing cut-off 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.
2025 PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe official timing summary publishes separate marathon run and walk standings. Placings use gun time; the walk is a recreational classification rather than an official race-walk competition.
Marathon run — men
Tom Francis won in 2:48:10.09 (men's first-place row).
View result detailsMarathon run — women
Anita Chan won in 3:29:24.80 (women's first-place row).
View result detailsMarathon walk — men
Matthew Schipper placed first in 5:22:47.62.
View result detailsMarathon walk — women
Jenny Cheevers placed first in 5:35:21.39.
View result details2024 PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon
Full 2024 resultsThe 2024 summary distinguishes marathon running, marathon walking and an informal early-start marathon. It warns that online age groups differ from prize-giving categories.
Marathon run — men
Gene Rand won in 2:44:15.58 gun time.
View result detailsMarathon run — women
Gabriela Diver won in 3:20:49.28 gun time.
View result detailsMarathon walk — men
Graeme Olliver placed first in 5:32:35.33 gun time.
View result detailsMarathon walk — women
Jenny Cheevers placed first in 5:19:14.03 gun time.
View result detailsEarly-start marathon
The provider marks these times informal because participants started before the course was active; they should not be treated as standard race results.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 6 Dec 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon?
General full-marathon entry: The organiser offers marathon run and walk entries through its linked registration service. Athletics NZ championship entry: A separate championship entry is listed for 2026; check the organiser's championship terms before selecting it.
Where is PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon and how far is it?
PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon takes place in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and footpath
What is the PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon course like?
A lap-based course on Whanganui's public roads and footpaths, starting and finishing at Kowhai Park; consult the organiser's maps for the current bridge routing. River-side circuit with bridge crossings
How big is the field at PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 100, based on Finishers for 2025. The official 2025 marathon-run results list 102 finishers. The separate marathon walk and shorter races are excluded. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges 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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