New Zealand’s most scenic
marathon course
The scenic Buller Gorge Marathon course commences at Hawks Crag and heads up the gorge to a turning point near Berlin’s, then back down the scenic, undulating Buller Gorge Highway to a finish at Victoria Square, Westport.
FEB 13th 2027
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FULL MARATHON START
Full Marathon and Relay Team entrants start at Hawks Crag, and head up the gorge to a turning point 7km away.
8km
berlins
Just past Berlin’s, it’s time to turn around and follow the Buller River all the way to Westport.
16km
HAWKS CRAG
You’ll now pass through Hawks Crag, a prominent landmark in the lower Buller Gorge.
21.1km
HALF MARATHON START
The Half Marathon is a one-way run starting near the Ohikaiti River Bridge, winding back down towards Westport.
32km
BULLER ADVENTURE TOURS CLIMB
The largest climb on course is a mere 35m elevation.
35km
CROSSROADS
The sound of the bagpipes spurring you on, the home stretch!
42.2km
VICTORIA SQAURE
You’ve made it!.
Event Registration
OPENS AUGUST 31ST
Price per participant, Fee: $1.00 + 6%
Full Marathon
RUN
Through Nov 30, 2026:
$95.00
From Dec 1, 2026:
$115.00
From Jan 12, 2027:
$130.00
From Feb 8, 2027:
$150.00
Half Marathon
Run / Walk
Through Nov 30, 2026
$95.00
From Dec 1, 2026
$115.00
From Jan 12, 2027
$130.00
From Feb 8, 2027
$150.00
10 KM
FUN RUN / WALK
Through Nov 30, 2026
$60.00
From Dec 1, 2026
$65.00
From Jan 12, 2027
$75.00
From Feb 8, 2027
$105.00
Team Relay
RUN
Through Nov 30, 2026
$145.00
From Dec 1, 2026
$165.00
From Jan 12, 2027
$185.00
From Feb 8, 2027
$205.00
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