New Zealand’s most scenic
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.
Saturday February 12th 2022
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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!.
Major Sponsors
Event Registration
All Entry Fees Non-Refundable after Official Closing Date
Early Bird Registration
Ends 31/10/21
Full Marathon
$80
Half Marathon
$80
Marathon Relay
$120
Heritage 10km
$50
Standard Registration
Ends 16/01/22
Full Marathon
$90
Half Marathon
$90
Marathon Relay
$140
Heritage 10km
$60
Late Registration
Ends 06/02/22
Full Marathon
$100
Half Marathon
$100
Marathon Relay
$160
Heritage 10km
$70
CELEBRATING
40 years running!
The 2022 Buller Gorge Marathon event will be our 40th anniversary commemorating the very first run through the gorge way back in 1983.
