New Zealand’s most scenic
marathon course
Feb 10 2024
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.
0km
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!.
Latest Update
2024 Event gets the go ahead.
Exciting News! We asked our amazing community for their input on the future of Buller Gorge Marathon, and the response was overwhelming! 81% of participants voted to keep BGM locally run and charitable, and we couldn't be happier to announce that a brand new committee...
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Event Registration
Early Bird Registration
Ends 30/11/22
Full Marathon
$80
Half Marathon
$80
Marathon Relay
$120
Heritage 10km
$50
Standard Registration
Ends 15/01/23
Full Marathon
$90
Half Marathon
$90
Marathon Relay
$140
Heritage 10km
$60
Late Registration
Ends 03/02/23
Full Marathon
$100
Half Marathon
$100
Marathon Relay
$160
Heritage 10km
$70