Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge
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Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge 2026
The Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge on Sunday, November 29, 2026, is a community event held at 1754 Longbeach Road, Tinwald, Ashburton, New Zealand. The event is organised by Longbeach School and Hinds and Districts Lions Club and is the 19th annual running of the event. Proceeds support the local community.
The programme includes mountain biking, running, walking and a duathlon, with options for competitive and social participation. Event formats and distances listed for 2026 include:
- 70 km mountain bike
- 35 km mountain bike
- 23 km mountain bike and 23 km team event
- 12 km mountain bike family
- 21 km run half marathon
- 12 km run
- 12 km walk
- 5 km fun run or walk
- Duathlon individual 35 km bike and 12 km run
- Team duathlon with one member cycling 35 km and the other running 12 km
- Schools Years 5 to 8 team cycling race
There are junior pricing categories for several events and a schools challenge fee for Years 5 to 8. The event also includes a schools team cycling race introduced in recent years. Additional event information, rules and FAQs are maintained by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.