4 Paws Marathon
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Oct 4, 2026 - Sunday
2.5k, 5k, 10k, 16k, 32.2k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
Finally, a chance to run with your best friend! The 4 Paws Marathon is a fun and relaxed walk/run event within Bottle Lake Forest and along the beaches of Christchurch. The event is a dream inspired by a passionate Sport & Exercise Doctor and hence is a celebration of ‘exercise as medicine’. It is a tribute to all dog lovers and a salute to our best friend and loyal exercise ally – the humble dog.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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