Whanganui
combo6 Sat
21°15°
10 Wed
22°14°
2026 Whanganui Marathon
42KCombo
Distances5K21K
BonusesScenic
Dec 6, 2026 · 1 day🇳🇿 Whanganui, New Zealand
Key Facts
---Standouts
The 2026 Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon is a flat, AIMS-certified 4-lap riverside course with about 30m elevation gain, hosting the NZ Marathon Championships. It starts and finishes at Kowhai Park, with a 7-hour time limit and a field size of about 120 runners.
Why attend here
In early summer, the Whanganui River path is lush and the air is crisp, making the 42k a scenic, low-elevation escape. Afterward, wander the riverfront's historic bridges and grab a bite at the local markets, where the season's fresh produce and artisan coffee are a welcome reward.
Distance from you
From Columbus, US to Whanganui, NZ
~17h · 13,596 km
typical Dec weather · 2025
ComboPart of a combo trip
Event Details
Elevation
≈30 m
Course
The course runs along the scenic Whanganui River, past the city's three bridges, on sealed road edge, footpaths, grass and walking tracks.
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