Coastal Five
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Coastal Five : Taranaki, New Zealand
Coastal Five is a two day running event held in Taranaki, New Plymouth on 14 to 15 November 2026. The event combines five separate races that together can form a full 42.2 km challenge. Races take place across coastal, park, forest, and lake settings around Taranaki Maunga and the New Plymouth coastline.
A range of individual race distances is offered, plus a team challenge that scores combined results from team members. The event lists entry fees and several pricing periods, including early bird pricing that ends 13 July. Course highlights named by the organiser include the Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park, Pukeiti Gardens, and Lake Mangamahoe.
Distances available:
- Full Coastal, 42.2 km total across five events
- Coastal Half, 21.1 km
- Pukeiti Climb, 10 km
- Pukekura Park, 5 km
- Lake Mangamahoe Cross Country, 4.5 km
- Devon Mile, 1.61 km
The schedule spreads the listed races over the two days. The organiser lists sponsors and a team category alongside individual entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.